Getting around
Getting between shopping areas
Keep a ticket fallback even if you plan to use an app.
Shanghai’s official metro guide describes QR travel through Metro Daduhui and supported Alipay or WeChat services. Complete setup before reaching the gate and use the same travel method to enter and exit.
A single-journey ticket is another option. Traditional IC-card tickets are collected at the exit gate; paper QR tickets are scanned on entry and exit. Follow the instructions for your ticket type. The official guide notes that single-journey tickets do not support out-of-station transfers.
Search the full Chinese address, check the current metro route, and leave extra time for shopping bags and station transfers. ChinaHaul route durations are browsing estimates, not live navigation.
Your quick checklist
- Check the current route before departure
- Save the Chinese destination address
- Ask station staff if payment setup fails
Read the original guidance
How to take metro in Shanghai International Services ShanghaiCheck the linked official guidance for current conditions before acting.