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National Exhib.&Conv Ctr (Shanghai) 国家会展中心（上海）

Address: China, Shanghai, Qing Pu Qu, 333, 崧泽大道333号邮政编码: 201106

About shanghai

Shanghai didn’t become a global city by accident. It was a fishing village until the mid-1800s, then exploded after 1842 when it opened as a treaty port. Since then it has been China’s financial gateway and one of the busiest commercial hubs in the world.

The city is famous for:

Iconic skyline on the Bund and Pudong (Oriental Pearl Tower, Shanghai Tower)
Historic European-style waterfront from its colonial era
Fast economic growth, finance, tech, and trade
Food scene — soup dumplings (xiaolongbao), hairy crab, street snacks
Blending modern skyscrapers with traditional old town and temples

What to do:

Walk the Bund at night — the skyline view is the main attraction
Visit Yu Garden and Old City God Temple for classical architecture and tea houses
Explore Shanghai Museum and the former French Concession
Go up Shanghai Tower for city views
Take Huangpu River cruise
Shop and eat in Nanjing Road, Xintiandi, and local food streets

Shanghai is efficient, busy, and polished — expect energy, scale, and modern China at full speed. Perfect for business, culture, and architecture lovers.

TRAVEL TO SHANGHAI

Flying into Shanghai is straightforward — the city has two major airports:

Pudong International Airport (PVG) — main international hub
Hongqiao Airport (SHA) — mostly domestic and some regional flights

Most long-haul international flights land at PVG. It’s modern, efficient, and well-connected.

Arrival tips

Expect busy immigration at peak hours — plan 30–60 minutes
Visa-free transit rules exist for many nationalities (check before departure)
Airport express train (Maglev) runs to the city — fast, but taxi or ride-hailing may be simpler if you have luggage
Taxis are reliable — avoid unofficial drivers
English signage is good, but not everywhere — have your hotel address written in Chinese

Airlines commonly serving Shanghai Major carriers like Delta, United, Air China, Emirates, Qatar, Lufthansa, Singapore Airlines, Cathay, and many others operate regular flights.

Best time to fly

Spring (March–May) and fall (Sept–Nov) — comfortable weather, smoother experience
Summer is hot and humid; avoid Golden Week holidays (crowds)

Quick advice: book flights early, choose PVG for international arrivals, and arrange hotel transport if you want a smoother first impression. The city hits fast — landing prepared helps.

ACCOMMODATION

Hotels

Room allocations for participants of PGDIS 2026 will be taken care by Local Organizing secretariat, Janet Lee ( janetlee@139.com )

Payment of your accommodation is usually at the hotel. If you wish to have your room prepaid by your organization, please use the ‘Prepayment request’ option in the booking form that could be requested from Local Secretariat.

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National Exhib.&Conv Ctr (Shanghai) 国家会展中心（上海）

About shanghai

TRAVEL TO SHANGHAI

Flying into Shanghai is straightforward — the city has two major airports:

Pudong International Airport (PVG) — main international hub

Hongqiao Airport (SHA) — mostly domestic and some regional flights

Most long-haul international flights land at PVG. It’s modern, efficient, and well-connected.

Arrival tips

Expect busy immigration at peak hours — plan 30–60 minutes

Visa-free transit rules exist for many nationalities (check before departure)

Airport express train (Maglev) runs to the city — fast, but taxi or ride-hailing may be simpler if you have luggage

Taxis are reliable — avoid unofficial drivers

English signage is good, but not everywhere — have your hotel address written in Chinese

Airlines commonly serving Shanghai Major carriers like Delta, United, Air China, Emirates, Qatar, Lufthansa, Singapore Airlines, Cathay, and many others operate regular flights.

Best time to fly

Spring (March–May) and fall (Sept–Nov) — comfortable weather, smoother experience

Summer is hot and humid; avoid Golden Week holidays (crowds)

Quick advice: book flights early, choose PVG for international arrivals, and arrange hotel transport if you want a smoother first impression. The city hits fast — landing prepared helps.

ACCOMMODATION