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China

Shanghai

Visa-free for Indonesians and the cheapest of the big East Asian cities.

When to go

Jan, Nov, Dec tend to be the best months here. Jun is usually the one to avoid.

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10° / 1°Dry
Nov
18° / 10°Light rain
Dec
11° / 3°Dry

What a day costs

Food and getting around, per person per day. Flights and accommodation are on top.

Backpacking
IDR 205,000per day
Comfortable
IDR 325,000per day
Treating yourself
IDR 615,000per day

Getting there

Visa for an Indonesian passport
Visa-free entry
Flight time from CGK
6.4 hours
Airport
PVG

Visa rules change. Check with the embassy before you book anything.

Typical return fare by month

Cheapest in Jan — about 27% below the dearest month

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Estimates from Google Flights, captured August 2026, for a one-week return from Jakarta. Not a quote — what you pay depends on when you book.

Things to book ahead

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