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1) Visit the Exquisite Yu Garden
Yu Garden is a classic Chinese garden in the bustling city of Shanghai. The expensive garden occupied two hectares (five acres) of land and is filled with a beautiful array of ancient rocks, colourful plants and flowers, arched bridges, and goldfish ponds for your viewing pleasure.
2) Shop at Nanjing Road
There’s a saying that goes “You have not been to Shanghai unless you go to Nanjing Road.” Nanjing Road is one of the busiest shopping streets in the world and is the main shopping street in Shanghai. There is a large variety of shops and malls along this famous street where you can shop to your heart’s content.
3) Try the Famous Soup Dumpling (Xiao long bao)
Xiao long bao is a must-try for food lovers who visit Shanghai. Also known as Soup Dumpling, this scrumptious dumpling, which originated in Shanghai, is readily available in popular restaurants and can even be found in small food stalls in Shanghai.
4) Soak in the Atmosphere at Xin Tian Di
Xin Tian Di is a popular eating and entertainment district in Shanghai with a blend of old and new architecture. This area houses international galleries, stylish bars, boutiques, and themed cafes, providing places of leisure, relaxation, and entertainment for locals and tourist alike.
5) Enjoy the View at The Bund
The Bund is a waterfront district located in central Shanghai and it is one of the most famous tourist destinations in Shanghai. The Bund is known for its 19th-century European-style buildings and its beautiful night light scenery overlooking the waterfront.
Info on AirAsia X
AirAsia X flies to 14 destinations across seven countries in Australia, China, Taiwan, Japan, Korea, Jeddah, and Nepal. Shanghai is AirAsia Group’s 14th destination in China after Hangzhou, Beijing, Chengdu, Guilin, Shenzhen, Guangzhou, Nanning, Kunming, Wuhan, Chongqing, and Xian, and also includes Hong Kong and Macau.
For more information, please visit www.airasia.com
AirAsia X Quiet Zone *New*
AirAsia X has reserved the first seven economy class rows (row7-14) which is located immediately after the Premium cabin for the new “Quiet Zone” and is exclusively for guests who are above age 12. The “Quiet Zone” cabin features a new ambience with soft lighting, offering a more relaxing cabin atmosphere.
How to travel on the “Quiet Zone”?
- Choose the pick-a-seat option during the booking process within the “Quiet Zone” cabin area (row 7-14)
- No extra charge will be imposed for this option except for the standard pick-a-seat fee.
- Guests who are below 12 years of age will not be able to book and select a seat in the “Quiet Zone.”
“Quiet Zone” is available on all AirAsia X long-haul flights across China, Taiwan, Japan, Korea, Australia and Nepal.
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