0:00 Opening
1:00 Advance Preparations ~ Flight Reservations ~
⚪︎ I booked with Spring Airlines (LCC), which is quite reasonable, starting at ¥10,000 per adult one-way ticket.
Ticket plans are divided into three tiers, and the best plan will vary depending on whether you plan to check baggage or reserve a seat!
If you plan to check baggage or reserve a seat, the Spring or Spring Plus plan may be cheaper!
2:38 Advance Preparations ~ Hotel Reservations ~
⚪︎ This time, I booked the Xiang Yun Parent-Child Hotel through Trip.com. I chose it because it's convenient to Disney.
Hotels near Disney seem to offer great value for money!
My stay for two nights with breakfast for one adult and one child cost about ¥10,000 (cheap!!)
However, it's inconvenient if you're mainly planning on sightseeing in the city. It takes a little over an hour to travel from the Disney area to the Bund and Nanjing, so if you're planning on sightseeing in the city, I recommend booking a hotel in the city.
4:49 Advance Preparation ~ Disney Ticket Reservation ~
⚪︎ After comparing various ticket booking sites, I booked with Klook, which offered the lowest price.
Among the several plans available, I chose the "Early Bird Date-Specific Ticket + NT$30 Food & Drink Coupon."
The price of the date-specific ticket varies depending on the date of entry. It's approximately ¥9,000 on weekdays and ¥11,000 on weekends and holidays.
Open-dated tickets are also available, but you must make a separate reservation for your visit date. ⚠️ For this reason, the date-specific ticket might be more recommended!
7:58 Advance Preparation ~ Hotel Transfer Reservation ~
⚪︎ Since this was my first time in China, I was worried about transportation, so I booked a taxi in advance.
I booked through Trip.com, and it cost about ¥2500.
By booking through Trip.com, you can chat with your driver ahead of time. ◎
You can find out the meeting location, meeting time, welcome sign image, and more in advance, which gives you a sense of security!!
10:08 Preparing for Use - Apps
① Alipay: In China, QR code payments are common through Alipay, and cash and credit cards often cannot be used!
Alipay requires downloading, account registration, payment QR generation, and payment setup.
Each setup method is explained in the video.
② Wechat: A chat app similar to LINE! It also supports QR code payments through Wechat Pay.
This app also requires prior account registration, QR code generation, and payment setup.
It's also useful for chatting with local hotel front desk staff.
③ DiDi: The Chinese version of DiDi, which allows you to hail a taxi. If you hail a taxi without booking one, you risk being ripped off, so this app is essential!
This app also requires account registration and payment setup.
When hailing a taxi through DiDi and getting into the taxi, you'll need to provide the last four digits of your mobile phone number. It's useful to know the numbers in Chinese.
④ Baidu Maps: A map app that can be used locally in China. Google Maps doesn't work, so this is essential! It works without an account registration.
It requires Chinese language usage, but once you get used to it, it's no problem!
⑤ Shanghai Disney App: This is the official Shanghai Disney app. A must-have for anyone going to Disney! Account registration and ticket linking required upon entry. You can check attraction wait times and use coupons.
⑥ red: A social media app similar to the Chinese version of Instagram. You can view local Wanhong photos, which can be used as inspiration for taking photos at tourist spots. It's also great for finding popular cafes and restaurants.
⑦ Baidu Translate: Download this app just in case Google Translate doesn't work. No account registration is required.
⑧ Dianping: An app similar to the Chinese version of Tabelog. You can view photos and reviews of various shops, not just restaurants! If you're unsure where to go, I recommend using this app to find your destination.
20:02 Advance Preparation ~ eSIM ~
⚪︎Here's the eSIM I used this time:
https://t.trip.com/?WPHXMHl5620C4&isH...
All apps worked without a VPN!
22:02 On the Day
About Immigration and Prices
30:55 Ending
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I'm a 27-year-old mother of one living in Osaka.
Former apparel salesperson, currently working in an office.
Check out my Instagram and TikTok! ⭐️
Instagram: @mmk.87_
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TikTok: @mmk_8798
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#Shanghai
#China
#Travel
0:00 Opening
1:00 Advance Preparations ~ Flight Reservations ~
⚪︎ I booked with Spring Airlines (LCC), which is quite reasonable, starting at ¥10,000 per adult one-way ticket.
Ticket plans are divided into three tiers, and the best plan will vary depending on whether you plan to check baggage or reserve a seat!
If you plan to check baggage or reserve a seat, the Spring or Spring Plus plan may be cheaper!
2:38 Advance Preparations ~ Hotel Reservations ~
⚪︎ This time, I booked the Xiang Yun Parent-Child Hotel through Trip.com. I chose it because it's convenient to Disney.
Hotels near Disney seem to offer great value for money!
My stay for two nights with breakfast for one adult and one child cost about ¥10,000 (cheap!!)
However, it's inconvenient if you're mainly planning on sightseeing in the city. It takes a little over an hour to travel from the Disney area to the Bund and Nanjing, so if you're planning on sightseeing in the city, I recommend booking a hotel in the city.
4:49 Advance Preparation ~ Disney Ticket Reservation ~
⚪︎ After comparing various ticket booking sites, I booked with Klook, which offered the lowest price.
Among the several plans available, I chose the "Early Bird Date-Specific Ticket + NT$30 Food & Drink Coupon."
The price of the date-specific ticket varies depending on the date of entry. It's approximately ¥9,000 on weekdays and ¥11,000 on weekends and holidays.
Open-dated tickets are also available, but you must make a separate reservation for your visit date. ⚠️ For this reason, the date-specific ticket might be more recommended!
7:58 Advance Preparation ~ Hotel Transfer Reservation ~
⚪︎ Since this was my first time in China, I was worried about transportation, so I booked a taxi in advance.
I booked through Trip.com, and it cost about ¥2500.
By booking through Trip.com, you can chat with your driver ahead of time. ◎
You can find out the meeting location, meeting time, welcome sign image, and more in advance, which gives you a sense of security!!
10:08 Preparing for Use - Apps
① Alipay: In China, QR code payments are common through Alipay, and cash and credit cards often cannot be used!
Alipay requires downloading, account registration, payment QR generation, and payment setup.
Each setup method is explained in the video.
② Wechat: A chat app similar to LINE! It also supports QR code payments through Wechat Pay.
This app also requires prior account registration, QR code generation, and payment setup.
It's also useful for chatting with local hotel front desk staff.
③ DiDi: The Chinese version of DiDi, which allows you to hail a taxi. If you hail a taxi without booking one, you risk being ripped off, so this app is essential!
This app also requires account registration and payment setup.
When hailing a taxi through DiDi and getting into the taxi, you'll need to provide the last four digits of your mobile phone number. It's useful to know the numbers in Chinese.
④ Baidu Maps: A map app that can be used locally in China. Google Maps doesn't work, so this is essential! It works without an account registration.
It requires Chinese language usage, but once you get used to it, it's no problem!
⑤ Shanghai Disney App: This is the official Shanghai Disney app. A must-have for anyone going to Disney! Account registration and ticket linking required upon entry. You can check attraction wait times and use coupons.
⑥ red: A social media app similar to the Chinese version of Instagram. You can view local Wanhong photos, which can be used as inspiration for taking photos at tourist spots. It's also great for finding popular cafes and restaurants.
⑦ Baidu Translate: Download this app just in case Google Translate doesn't work. No account registration is required.
⑧ Dianping: An app similar to the Chinese version of Tabelog. You can view photos and reviews of various shops, not just restaurants! If you're unsure where to go, I recommend using this app to find your destination.
20:02 Advance Preparation ~ eSIM ~
⚪︎Here's the eSIM I used this time:
https://t.trip.com/?WPHXMHl5620C4&isH...
All apps worked without a VPN!
22:02 On the Day
About Immigration and Prices
30:55 Ending
---
I'm a 27-year-old mother of one living in Osaka.
Former apparel salesperson, currently working in an office.
Check out my Instagram and TikTok! ⭐️
Instagram: @mmk.87_
https://instagram.com/mmk.87_?igshid=...
TikTok: @mmk_8798
https://www.tiktok.com/@mmk_8798?_t=Z...
#Shanghai
#China
#Travel