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Useful tips for Shanghai bus groups with ‘what to see’ and ‘what to do’ items and ‘bus- friendly’ or must see tourist sites in Shanghai. Check our list of attractions before planning your bus tour with a stop or departure in Shanghai. Let us know if your favourite attraction or ‘bus-stop’ is not there and you think we should add it to our list of Shanghai highlights.
Get ready for a new experience. You"ve never really experienced crazy roads until you"ve been to the world"s biggest city. With flashing lights everywhere and huge buildings on every corner, Shanghai"s roads can be very disorientating. And the traffic never relents, going on 24 hours a day. But Shanghai"s madness shouldn"t put you off. There is something new to find on every street and your car with driver will help you navigate the giant labyrinth.
Foreigners can only drive cars in China if they have a Chinese driving license, which isn"t a practical option for 99% of visitors. All car rental companies provide car with driver services and you can specify from a huge variety of vehicles. Shanghai Driver on 2428 Gong He Xin Lu and Shang Car Limited on 485 North He Nan Rd are just two of the companies listed on our website.
In Shanghai you could hire pretty much any vehicle you like. The cheapest vehicles are Chinese brands and start at around €60 a day. These are new comfortable vehicles but for a little more money you can upgrade to a Toyota Corolla or equivalent. Car with driver costs usually operate on a per day basis and unless you"re constantly recrossing the city you shouldn"t have to pay for extra kilometres.
At the other end of the market you can hire a new Mercedes or limousine in Shanghai. Expect to pay upwards of €150 per day for an imported luxury vehicle. Making an impression is a key part of Chinese business dealings so you might want to consider this option when on a business trip.
While most taxi drivers in Shanghai speak no English you can expect your car chauffeur to either speak English or have a direct translator available on the radio. For the most expensive vehicles an English speaking driver will be available with a number of years experience working with tourists. Another advantage of your driver is his understanding of the Shanghai streets. While it looks like madness to you, your chauffeur has years of experience and will know how to minimise your time stuck in traffic.
In general tipping is not part of Chinese culture. However, for services provided to tourists tips are accepted for good service. It is not essential but would be appreciated by the driver.
In your rented car with driver you will have a direct radio link with the rental company and an English speaking operator. If there is a problem that can"t be resolved between you and your driver then speak to this operator.
Taking taxis around Shanghai can be frustrating. You have to queue and handle the continual language barrier. With a car with driver these problems are negated and you can explore the various suburbs of the world"s largest city.
You can start in Lujiazui District ,which is the city"s financial centre and home to 3 buildings over 400 metres high. It"s a huge area which isn"t accessible on foot so your car with driver can take you to the foot of the Jin Mao Tower, Shanghai World Financial Centre and Oriental Pearl Tower. Driving away from this district you"ll see the city"s iconic skyline from a distance and be able to pick out the distinctive buildings.
In 1930 it was this street where Asia"s financial powers had their offices. In a car with driver you can drive the full length of The Bund and then stop at one of the many colonial buildings. From here you"ll be able to look across the water to the Lujiazui District.
The area of Nanshi was once enclosed in city walls and still gives a real glimpse into how Chinese life was a few centuries ago. Your car won"t be able to enter the pedestrianised streets but he will find a clear space to park so you can explore the area at your leisure. Make sure you walk to the Yuyuan Gardens and have a cup of Chinese tea at the old tea house there.
Shanghai has one of the world"s biggest ports and many goods manufactured and exported pass through the city. Your car with driver can take you to the various suburbs where markets and bazaars are located. Like the Xujiahui area for electronic goods, Nanjing Road for jewellery and crafts, and probably the biggest clothes market in the world – A.P New Xin Yang Fashion. The advantage of a car with driver is that you get around the city"s different suburbs conveniently and safely.
Read more information about travel services in China or transport in Shanghai on this website. If you want to hire a car with driver in Shanghai, please use our quote request form. RentAutobus is the one-stop chauffeured services portal for smart travellers, travel agents, travel managers and tour operators!
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