Shanghai practical travel information

Entry requirements, driving rules, tipping customs and packing guidance for Shanghai, China, tailored to the country you are travelling from.

• Tipping in restaurants: No tipping expected in most restaurants
• Tipping taxis: No tip needed
• Tipping hotel staff: 10-20 CNY per bag in upscale hotels
• Tipping is generally not practiced in China. In tourist areas and international hotels it is slowly becoming accepted.
• Packing: month-by-month temperatures and dress codes are covered in our Shanghai packing guide.

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