The 2025 Shanghai Summer International Consumption Season, running from July to October, will offer a wide range of cultural, tourism, sports, and shopping experiences, according to a press conference held on July 2.

↘Convenient Services for International Travelers

Transportation

• China Eastern Airlines is offering over 1 million discounted air tickets.
• Didi's ride-hailing service is distributing more than 1 million coupons.
• Multilingual navigation tools such as the Amap English app and HiChina travel planner (available in English, French, Japanese, Korean, and Spanish) are being rolled out.

Hotels

Major hotel chains such as Jin Jiang and Marriott are offering exclusive “Shanghai Summer” promotions for international guests.

Food

A multilingual "must-try summer eats" guide (in Chinese, English, and Korean) will be available via the Dianping platform, along with restaurant discounts.

↘A Rich Mix of Signature and Tailored Events

Highlights: July – August

• LEGO World Play Day in Shanghai, London, Berlin, and Boston
• Summer programs and limited-time offers at Shanghai Disney Resort
• Shanghai International Anime Month featuring CCG Expo, Bilibili World, and ChinaJoy
• “Happy Summer Holiday in Shanghai” themed weeks across the city’s districts
• Shanghai Symphony Orchestra's Summer Concerts: Music in the Summer Air

Highlights: September – October

• Shanghai International Light Festival
• 2026 Spring/Summer Shanghai Fashion Week
• 2025 World Rowing Championships
• ATP Masters 1000 Shanghai
• FISE World Series Shanghai

↘Tailored Experiences for Global Audiences

• Lululemon's 2025 Summer Sweat Games
• Summer-themed experience at Shanghai Disney Resort
• Yuyuan Garden Mall's Summer Garden Music Concerts featuring traditional Chinese aesthetics
• West Bund (WB Central) Summer International Cultural Carnival
• Xiaohongshu Street Life Festival across city neighborhoods

In addition, travelers eligible for the 240-hour visa-free policy can enjoy themed tours, including "Shanghai plus Qinghai" combo packages and free city sightseeing options via platforms like Ctrip.

↘Building a Global-Friendly Shopping Paradise

Local highlights

Pop Mart's Summer of Trendy Toys event featuring new product launches and co-branded items with time-honored Shanghai brands.

Tax refund services

Downtown tax-free stores now offer full coverage, multilingual guidance in 14 languages, and electronic refund options through platforms like Alipay. China Post provides pre-packaged tax refund envelopes for easier processing, while local banks offer shopping incentives linked to tax refunds.

Shopping offers

The "Shanghai Pass" card combines discounts on transportation, tourism, dining, and retail.

Co-branded cards and coupons are available through UnionPay, Visa, and banks such as Shanghai Pudong Development Bank.

Digital convenience

Easy Go, designed to enhance the travel experience for international visitors, integrates essential travel services — food, transport, shopping, and sightseeing — into one convenient platform. Powered by Alipay, it allows tourists to register once and enjoy simplified payments, ordering, and refund processes.

Where to find more information

The full schedule for the 2025 Shanghai Summer is now available on the I GO Shanghai WeChat mini program, Suishenban App, and the city's One-Stop Online Government Services Platform.

Source: "shanghaifabu" WeChat account