How far is HongKong from Shanghai?

Shopping. But if I were you, I’d rather go to Macao where they have gambling, free alcohol and people of low moral standing. 4.) What’s there to do in Beijing?

You can look at the wonder that was China, circa 1600AD. The Great Wall, the Forbidden City, the Summer Palace. Plus they have, arguably, better food up North than they do along the Eastern seaboard.

5.) Should I fly from HongKong to Beijing and then back to HongKong and then up to Shanghai? No. Get a ticket for Beijing to Shanghai.

It will save you time and money, and (considering that you would probably only have a single-entry tourist visa for China) the embarrassment of having to fly back home. 6.) How do I get train tickets for Beijing-Shanghai? A quick Google search would show you a number of independent travel operators (both Chinese- and American-run companies) that provide ticket services.

There would of course be a surcharge for their service, but at least you can book online, pay ... more.

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