How to get there: Shanghai flights

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Traveling to Shanghai for the China Grand Prix couldn't be easier. Shanghai is well served by two international airports:  Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) to the east of the city and Hongqiao International Airport (SHA)to the west.

Most international flights to Shanghai arrive at the modern and convenient Pudong International Airport (PVG), with Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) acting as the hub for domestic Shanghai flights and serving a handful of international routes including flights from Tokyo to Shanghai, Seoul to Shanghai, Taipei to Shanghai, Hong Kong to Shanghai and Macau to Shanghai. The city is also well connected to the rest of China by rail from Shanghai Station, Shanghai South Train Station and Hongqiao Railway Station, the Shanghai hub for China's bullet trainsystem.

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Where to stay: Shanghai hotels

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When it comes to choosing a hotel in Shanghai there is a multitude of options. If you are opting for a China F1 weekend ticket and don't plan on missing a second of the action then you'll want to be staying close to Metro Line 11 as possible. From there you can hop on the Metro to the Shanghai Circuit Station (or Jiading New Town if the Shanghai Circuit station is closed due to the crowds), and be there within the hour.

Check out hotels in the Jiangsu Lu area for quick and easy access to Line 11 while remaining fairly central. Decent mid to high-end options include the Rendezvous Merry Hotel, the Nikko Hotel, Hotel Equatorial Shanghai, all of which are in walking distance to Jiangsu Lu Metro Station. For budget hotels in the area check out the Shanghai City Central Youth Hostel (from RMB 146 for a single room).

If time is not of the essence and you plan to explore more of the city on your Shanghai sojourn, then the world is your oyster—Shanghai hotels are some of the best in China. From the Art Deco splendor of the historic Peace Hotel on the Bund to the sleek and chic PuLi or the edgy environs of the Waterhouse, there are a plethora of luxury hotels in Shanghai to choose from. At the other end of the scale, budget hotels in Shanghai are a good mix of reliable chains and small independents offering competitive rates and solid service.

Rev up and splash out!

Top 5 luxury Shanghai hotels:

1. Park Hyatt Shanghai: Take luxury to new heights at one of China’s tallest hotels!

2. The Peninsula: Art Deco decadence on The Bund

3. Waldorf Astoria Shanghai: World class modern luxury in a historic Bund building

4. Fairmont Peace Hotel: Bringing history to life in Shanghai’s most historic hotel

5. The PuLi Hotel & Spa: Spa resort luxury in urban Shanghai

Take the racing line and cut costs!

Top 5 Shanghai budget hotels

1. Captain Hostel (Fuzhou Lu): Simple, clean with great Bund location and rooftop terrace!

2. Astronautic Hotel: North Bund location in the Old Jewish Quarter, easy access to Line 10

3. Shanghai Sports Club: Great Nanjing Xi Lu location by People’s Square Metro Station

4. Shanghai City Central Youth Hostel: Cheap and central, this is a good place to meet other travelers

5. Hanting Express (Xiangyang Road): Cozy but clean with good south French Concession location

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