€ 260 Cheap Flights from Cairns to Shanghai

One of the biggest cities in China, Shanghai is known for its beautiful city lights, energy and unique architecture that blends the old with the new. It is the perfect place to have a memorable holiday with a bunch of friends and family. It is one of the financial centres of the country and is a great city to view the modern city life with the ancient ruins of the dynasties that ruled China prosperously. 

Tip: The best time to visit Shanghai is between October to November as the pleasant autumn weather is perfect for a short holiday.

Getting to Shanghai

The Shanghai Hongqiao Airport services Shanghai. From Cairns to Shanghai, there are numerous flights which can be booked but there no direct flights to Shanghai. Cairns to Shanghai flights typically takes 10 to 14 hours with layovers in between.  There are cheap flights to Shanghai from Cathay Pacific, Cathay Dragon, Singapore Airlines and more.

Tip: The journey varies depending on how long the layover between cities is. Typical layovers involve cities such as Hong Kong, Brisbane, Shenzen etc.

What to see in Shanghai

Shanghai is known for having some beautiful places to visit for friends and family. You can start with The Bund, a 1,500-meter-long promenade overlooking the elegant colonial buildings surrounding it. The Yu Garden is another famous classical garden built across 5-acres and features pavilions, rockeries, ponds along with arched bridges.

The Oriental Peace Tower is another futuristic tower that offers breathtaking views of the surrounding city lights. It also features a revolving restaurant atop its 468-meter tall tower where diners can enjoy traditional Chinese fare at the top.

There are other beautiful places to visit around Shanghai as well, including the Shanghai Disney Resort, Jin Mao Tower and the Shanghai Museum, which talks about the history of the city and its existence.

Tip: The Jade Buddha Temple is a must-visit for history and architecture lovers.

Shop and Dine in Shanghai

Nanjing Road is one of the first places you must visit for shopping. It is one of the most crowded shopping streets in the world and has plenty of shops selling a variety of things, including clothes, food, and retailers from around the globe. You can also visit Xintiandi, which is an upscale shopping and dining district in the city with many nightlife options as well, to truly get a taste of the city and what it has to offer for tourists. 

Tip: The French corner of the city is present at Tianzifang, with quaint shops, narrow alleys and many more inspired buildings adding to the charm of the town, away from the hustle and the noise of the central area.

Cairns to Shanghai flights are many, so make sure you customise your travel dates and get the best prices for the same. If you’re travelling on a budget, combine your Cairns-Shanghai flight booking with discount hotel reservations for great deals.

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