• Must be from one of the countries on the 54 Countries Entitled to the 72/144-Hour Visa-Free Transit list
• Must hold a valid international travel document with at least three months of validity.
• Must have a connecting ticket to a third country or region with a confirmed date and seat or relevant certificates must match the applied visa-free transit duration (72/144 hours).
• Must complete the Arrival Card for Temporary Entry Foreigners and accept inquiries from the entry-exit border inspection authority.
• Must enter through any applicable port in Shanghai municipality, Jiangsu province, or Zhejiang province, can stay for a maximum of 144 hours in those regions and then must exit from any applicable port.
• The 72/144-hour visa-free transit period begins at midnight on the day of entry.
• If an applicant has been denied a visa or has a record of illegal entry, exit, residence, or employment within the last five years, he or she is ineligible for the 72/144-hour visa-free transit.

More information:

What Are the Requirements for Expats to Apply for the 72/144-Hour Visa-Free Transit in China?

KIND REMINDER

• Most venues are closed on Mondays, and opening hours may vary on special holidays depending on the venue.
• For certain venues, reservations are required. Visitors can make reservations through the venue's WeChat official account/Mini Program or their official website.
• Useful apps
• June marks Shanghai's month-long rainy season known as "plum rain season" in Chinese, with wet days and high temperatures. Don't forget to bring rain gear when visiting.
• The Bund along the Huangpu River is illuminated from 7 pm to 10 pm between May and October, and from 5 pm to 9 pm between November and April, with extended hours on holidays.