I’m really excited to interview Brantley Turner of the Dwight School Hanoi about Shanghai, China. Brantley’s tips for the best things to do in Shanghai are awesome because she lived in China for more than two decades. She is captivated by the optimism of the people and the myriad of opportunities available in this rapidly developing city.
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View of the Shanghai tower from the Yu Garden. Photo by Timothee Gidenne on Unsplash.
Shanghai, China
We share a lot of resources and local suggestions in today’s podcast, but you should also check out Meet in Shanghai, the local visitor’s bureau. They are a wealth of information and can help you plan an itinerary based on your time, budget, and interests.
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East Nanjing Pedestrian Shopping Street. Photo by David Veksler on Unsplash.
Getting around Shanghai
If you are traveling to Shanghai internationally, then Brantley suggests flying into Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG), which is about a 40-minute drive to Shanghai. If you are flying domestically into Shanghai, then Brantley suggests flying into Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA), as it is only 25 minutes into the city. Use our Expedia tool below to find flight, hotel, and rental car options.
Brantley says that you shouldn’t rent a car if you’re staying within the city. However, if you want to explore outside the city core, renting a car can be a good option if you are comfortable driving. For the best rental car offers, visit Avis, Budget, or Hertz.
Brantley suggests downloading the Didi Chuxing app (Apple, Google) for rideshare options since Uber is not available here. She also says that the Shanghai metro is a great way to get around the city.
The Bund. Photo by Media Breeze on Pixabay.
Places we talked about on the Shanghai, China podcast
Here is a map of all of the places we talked about on the podcast episode with Brantley Turner about Shanghai, China. You can zoom into the map and click on each dot to explore the city.
- Red dots = best places to eat in Shanghai, China
- Green dots = best things to do in Shanghai, China
- Yellow dots = best places to stay in Shanghai, China
Who is Brantley Turner?
Brantley Turner has dedicated over two decades to working in East Asia in the field of education management, currently serving as the Founding Head of School at Dwight School Hanoi in Vietnam. In addition, Brantley serves as the East Asia Education Director for the Dwight Schools network.
Brantley has been privileged to contribute to various educational projects, including her role as the Founding American Principal of Shanghai Qibao Dwight High School. During her decade-long involvement with the school, she helped foster a culture of educational excellence and international collaboration. Brantley also previously founded China Prep, an educational tour company promoting
cultural immersion, and has experience in market research and advertising with companies like Jigsaw Market Research and FCB Shanghai.
Her academic journey includes multiple degrees and certifications in education, East Asian Student and the Arts. Brantley values transparency, strategic partnerships, and lifelong learning in her leadership approach, always aiming to support her team and community in meaningful ways.
Here are a few podcast episodes she is featured in:
- Fostering Global Citizenship through International Education
- Globalized Education
- Leverage Culture to Challenge Your Comfort Zone
You can connect with Brantley on her website and on LinkedIn.
Click here to download our one-page guide of Brantley’s tips for Shanghai.
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Dumplings. Photo by Marta Markes on Unsplash.
Stay tuned for our next episode
Listen to the next episode when we talk with another local expert about the best things to do, see, eat and drink in their city. We hope you’ll join us when We Travel There.
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