Common Chinese Expressions For Traveling In China (Shanghai)

Travel Shanghai with Confidence — Master Essential Chinese for Sightseeing, Shopping, Dining & Getting Around!

Get ready to explore Shanghai like a local! This practical Chinese course is tailored for travelers who want to navigate Shanghai’s vibrant streets, communicate smoothly with locals, and fully experience the city’s culture — all using simple and useful Mandarin phrases.

From the Bund to Yu Garden, from metro rides to haggling in markets, you’ll learn the key expressions you need. Whether you’re asking for directions, ordering local snacks, or checking into your hotel, this course prepares you for real-life travel situations.

What You’ll Learn

🎌 Unit 1: Introduction to Travel Chinese in Shanghai

• Why learn travel Mandarin

• Key tones and pronunciation tips

• Basic greetings and polite expressions

🏙️ Unit 2: Shanghai Tourist Attractions & Landmarks

• Names of major sites: The Bund (外滩), Yu Garden (豫园), Lujiazui (陆家嘴)

• How to ask for directions: “去外滩怎么走？”

• Describing places: “很漂亮” (very beautiful), “很有名” (very famous)

• Taking taxis & using the metro: “我要去南京路” (I want to go to Nanjing Road)

🛍️ Unit 3: Practical Scenarios: Shopping, Lodging & Dining

• Shopping: “多少钱？” (How much?), “可以试试吗？” (Can I try it?)

• Lodging: “我要办理入住” (I want to check-in), “有Wi-Fi吗？” (Is there Wi-Fi?)

• Dining: “推荐什么菜？” (What do you recommend?), “不要辣” (No spice)

• Payment: “可以用信用卡吗？” (Can I use a credit card?)

🗣️ Unit 4: Tour Guide & Interaction Phrases

• Understanding common guide speech: “请大家跟我来” (Everyone, please follow me)

• Asking questions on a tour: “这是什么地方？” (What is this place?)

• Cultural tidbits and storytelling phrases used by guides

🔄 Unit 5: Review & Real-Life Practice

• Simulated travel conversations

• Listening comprehension with Shanghai accents

• Interactive role-play: tourist vs local

• Self-test & travel phrasebook download

Course Features

🎧 Authentic Audio — Hear Shanghai locals and tour guides
📍 Landmark-Based Learning — Connect language to real places
📲 Mobile-Friendly — Learn on the go before or during your trip
🧠 Memory Tips — Mnemonics and visuals to retain phrases
🛂 Cultural Notes — Understand customs and what to expect in Shanghai

Who This Course Is For

• Travelers planning a trip to Shanghai

• Beginners who want usable, travel-focused Mandarin

• Expats or newcomers living in Shanghai

• Tourists who want to go beyond just “hello” and “thank you”