Weather:During December the weather becomes cold and windy. The average high and low temperatures are 11 °C and 2 °C. Although it is not usual, it may snow this month.
Clothing:Bring warm clothes such as a down jacket, a sweater, a hat, and gloves to stay warm.
Shanghai December Weather Data Graphs
Best Things to Do in Shanghai in December
Though it is a low travel season, thecool dry weatherof December is ideal for touring Shanghai. Until the middle of the month, the city parks still have their colorful leaves andnatural fall beauty for you to see.
Golden leaves at Yuyuan GardenEnjoy a Lemon-Yellow Autumn in Shanghai
The yellow Gingko leaves远离明亮、华丽,直到12月中旬ember. These trees are native to China, and their leaves look brilliant against a blue sky. Chinese people also eat the seeds, and the leaves make a medicinal tea.
Gingko trees are afavorite Chinesegarden tree, and you'll enjoy finding their distinctive color in several of the city's parks. See theBest Places To See Fall Foliage in China.
Enjoy Christmas at Xintiandi
At the fashionable shopping area with a European style, you can enjoy a Christmas meal and do some Christmas shopping amid Christmas decorations and lights. Read more onChristmas in Shanghai
The original buildings date from the time of theInternational Settlement, and you'll discover surprising Western-style restaurants and cafes tucked away in the original European-style interiors.
See Pudong
The skyscrapers at Pudong New DistrictYou'll see the lights and Christmas decorations aglow while shopping in the malls. Be sure to check out the Shanghai World Financial Center'small and the 100th floor observation deck(474 meters, 1,555 feet).
Tour and shop at theShanghai World Financial Center:
- 1,614 feet (492 meters), 101 floors
- 100th floor observation deck
Until the Shanghai Tower opens in 2014, it is thehighest building in Shanghai. You can also see the nearby 88-story Jin Mao Tower. These three skyscrapers sit in a cluster next to the Pudong River in the Lujiazui financial district.
For wealthy tourists, there is a Hyatt Regency luxury hotel. You'll find bars and restaurants in the Hyatt Regency between floors 79 to 93.
Winter activities:Shanghai is not a city for ski lovers, and there are no ski resorts in the area. Travelers who want to hit the slopes may go toBeijingor further ontoHarbin. Also readWhere to Travel in China in December.
Visiting Shanghai in December: Important Travel Tips and Popular Tours
December is in the low season.
December is a low travel month, but the fall foliage and thecool dry weatherof early December is good to see the sights of Shanghai. You can take advantage of lower room rates. Let us help you book flights andtrain tickets.
Recommended Shanghai Tours
- 5 Days Shanghai, Hangzhou and Suzhou Tours: Visit Shanghai, Suzhou, and Hangzhou in 5 days via a convenient bullet train trip.
- Shanghai, Hangzhou, and Water Town Culture Tour
- Charming Shanghai and Water Town
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