Shanghai

Corona Man · Post by **Corona Man** » Thu Oct 17, 2019 8:24 am

Just been asked to go to a trade show in Shanghai in December. Only been to Hong Kong before, not mainland China.

Any tips?

Jim05 · Post by **Jim05** » Thu Oct 17, 2019 8:34 am

Corona Man wrote:Just been asked to go to a trade show in Shanghai in December. Only been to Hong Kong before, not mainland China.

Any tips?

How long for?
They have visa free stays if it’s a short visit otherwise you will need to apply for a visa.
Absolutely wonderful city to visit and very easy to navigate the main areas

woodublieve12 · Post by **woodublieve12** » Thu Oct 17, 2019 9:05 am

Corona Man wrote:Just been asked to go to a trade show in Shanghai in December. Only been to Hong Kong before, not mainland China.

Any tips?

Really impressive city!! Plenty of walking and exploring... Also home of one of the best Disnylands i have been too

Corona Man · Post by **Corona Man** » Thu Oct 17, 2019 9:12 am

Jim05 wrote:
Corona Man wrote:Just been asked to go to a trade show in Shanghai in December. Only been to Hong Kong before, not mainland China.

Any tips?

How long for?
They have visa free stays if it’s a short visit otherwise you will need to apply for a visa.
Absolutely wonderful city to visit and very easy to navigate the main areas

It’s a 4 day show so I guess I will be there for 5/6 days....no time for Disneyland though!

Bum Crack · Post by **Bum Crack** » Thu Oct 17, 2019 9:29 am

The night cruise along the Bund was bloody fantastic. One of the highlights of our trip over there.

woodublieve12 · Post by **woodublieve12** » Thu Oct 17, 2019 9:40 am

Corona Man wrote:
Jim05 wrote:
Corona Man wrote:Just been asked to go to a trade show in Shanghai in December. Only been to Hong Kong before, not mainland China.

Any tips?

How long for?
They have visa free stays if it’s a short visit otherwise you will need to apply for a visa.
Absolutely wonderful city to visit and very easy to navigate the main areas

It’s a 4 day show so I guess I will be there for 5/6 days....no time for Disneyland though!

That's a shame, probably one of the best i've been too...

But i really liked Shanghai... Mix of modern and old china. Did heaps of walking and exploring.

Jim05 · Post by **Jim05** » Thu Oct 17, 2019 9:42 am

woodublieve12 wrote:
Corona Man wrote:Just been asked to go to a trade show in Shanghai in December. Only been to Hong Kong before, not mainland China.

Any tips?

Really impressive city!! Plenty of walking and exploring... Also home of one of the best Disnylands i have been too

Our first time there was about 6 weeks after it opened and seemed like half of China was there. Much better the second time

woodublieve12 · Post by **woodublieve12** » Thu Oct 17, 2019 10:00 am

Jim05 wrote:
woodublieve12 wrote:
Corona Man wrote:Just been asked to go to a trade show in Shanghai in December. Only been to Hong Kong before, not mainland China.

Any tips?

Really impressive city!! Plenty of walking and exploring... Also home of one of the best Disnylands i have been too

Our first time there was about 6 weeks after it opened and seemed like half of China was there. Much better the second time

Yeah same, we were there a few months after it opened... Was really busy but i never felt overwhelmed like i have at other Disney parks... My daughters were treated like celebrities, that made me pretty uncomfortable...

My fave Disney parks in order -
1. Anaheim - can't beat the original
2. Shanghai
3. Orlando - Massive... I did prefer Busch Gardens than DW in Orlando
4. Paris - pretty run down but goes ok
5. Hong Kong - was good but much smaller than the others

Just have Japan to go

Post by **Dutchy** » Fri Oct 18, 2019 10:51 am

#disneyfanboy

woodublieve12 · Post by **woodublieve12** » Fri Oct 18, 2019 11:08 am

Dutchy wrote:#disneyfanboy

Not going to deny that :lol:

love their parks

Probably one of the best moments of my life is when i got to walk my girls into Disney!!!

Also its the only place i know where the kids complain and wanna go home and the parents tell them they have to stay :lol:

Corona Man · Post by **Corona Man** » Thu Nov 28, 2019 6:34 pm

Leaving Sunday.... going with China Eastern Airlines, god know what I’m in for there.

Will post my findings on main land China.

Jim05 · Post by **Jim05** » Thu Nov 28, 2019 7:23 pm

Corona Man wrote:Leaving Sunday.... going with China Eastern Airlines, god know what I’m in for there.

Will post my findings on main land China.

You poor bugger!
Reckon they are the worst of the Chinese airlines. Their new aircraft are comfortable enough but take some snacks as their food is inedible from experience and I love most Chinese food

Corona Man · Post by **Corona Man** » Thu Nov 28, 2019 9:34 pm

Jim05 wrote:
Corona Man wrote:Leaving Sunday.... going with China Eastern Airlines, god know what I’m in for there.

Will post my findings on main land China.

You poor bugger!
Reckon they are the worst of the Chinese airlines. Their new aircraft are comfortable enough but take some snacks as their food is inedible from experience and I love most Chinese food

Eeeeeek thanks for the heads up Jim!

Jim05 · Post by **Jim05** » Thu Nov 28, 2019 9:41 pm

Corona Man wrote:
Jim05 wrote:
Corona Man wrote:Leaving Sunday.... going with China Eastern Airlines, god know what I’m in for there.

Will post my findings on main land China.

You poor bugger!
Reckon they are the worst of the Chinese airlines. Their new aircraft are comfortable enough but take some snacks as their food is inedible from experience and I love most Chinese food

Eeeeeek thanks for the heads up Jim!

Depending on the aircraft the comfort level could be ordinary or not bad. The food is really poor but they try hard with the service but just lack a bit of polish. Their English can be quite poor but friendly enough. They will keep the grog coming though [emoji3]

Corona Man · Post by **Corona Man** » Sun Dec 01, 2019 10:25 am

Well if check in is anything to go by, the trip is off to a great start, only took 15 minutes. No lounge access today so settled on a coffee @ Brunetti's. Board in 45 minutes.

Jim05 · Post by **Jim05** » Sun Dec 01, 2019 10:31 am

Corona Man wrote:Well if check in is anything to go by, the trip is off to a great start, only took 15 minutes. No lounge access today so settled on a coffee @ Brunetti's. Board in 45 minutes.

Haven’t you got status with QF?

Corona Man · Post by **Corona Man** » Sun Dec 01, 2019 10:35 am

Jim05 wrote:
Corona Man wrote:Well if check in is anything to go by, the trip is off to a great start, only took 15 minutes. No lounge access today so settled on a coffee @ Brunetti's. Board in 45 minutes.

Haven’t you got status with QF?

China Eastern not a partner airline, is it?

Jim05 · Post by **Jim05** » Sun Dec 01, 2019 10:40 am

Corona Man wrote:
Jim05 wrote:
Corona Man wrote:Well if check in is anything to go by, the trip is off to a great start, only took 15 minutes. No lounge access today so settled on a coffee @ Brunetti's. Board in 45 minutes.

Haven’t you got status with QF?

China Eastern not a partner airline, is it?

Despite being in different alliances, China Eastern and Qantas have a seperate partnership and your QF status can be used. You will get Priority checkin, priority boarding and all the other benefits including lounge access.
If you are Platinum or above I’d be in the first class lounge now!

Corona Man · Post by **Corona Man** » Sun Dec 01, 2019 10:43 am

FFS! I will do that on the way home. Cheers Mate!

Corona Man · Post by **Corona Man** » Sun Dec 01, 2019 11:29 am

Correct weight Jim, I accessed priority boarding at least.... young lady can you fetch me a Bloody Mary please!

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