Flights From Phnom Penh To Shanghai And Top Attractions

Shanghai is the largest and most developed metropolis of China. There are hundreds of things to see in Shanghai, from the French colonial architecture and ancient relics of the past, to some of the world’s tallest skyscrapers, luxury shopping malls and trendy bars and restaurants. Here you can find some very useful information for flights from Phnom Penh to Shanghai.

Getting from Phnom Penh to Shanghai

The average price for flights from Phnom Penh to Shanghai is $298 with flight duration of around 4 hours and 8 minutes. November is the month when most ticket fares go down, meaning there will be many cheap flights from Phnom Penh to Shanghai available in this month.

Cambodia Angkor Air – the national flag carrier of Cambodia and one of the world’s highly reputable operators, frequently offers the best deals for flights to Cambodia and vice versa. One of its current offers is cheap flights from Phnom Penh to Shanghai (one way trip) which cost only $20. Moreover, you can also find on its website cheap flights from Shanghai to Phnom Penh (applied to both one way and round trip). All of these offers are valid until 31 March 2018.

What to see in Shanghai?

Jade Buddha Temple

Jade Buddha Temple is one of the most celebrated temples in Shanghai. The temple's great treasures are two Buddha statues - the Sitting Buddha and the Reclining Buddha - made of white jade with a robe of precious gems and originally brought from Burma. Ancient Buddhist paintings and scriptures also highlight the halls of the temple.

Longhua Temple

With a history of more than 1,700 years, Longhua Temple is the oldest and also the largest temple of Shanghai. The temple consists of four main halls with numerous statues of Buddha and his disciples. Near the entrance to the temple is an ancient copper bell which is rung 108 times on the New Year’s Eve to bring good fortune to mankind. During springtime, thousands of tourists visit Longhua Temple to admire its famous and beautiful peach blossoms.

Jin Mao Tower

With the height of 420 meters, Jin Mao Tower is one of the tallest buildings in the world. Combining traditional Buddhist pagoda design and postmodern architecture, Jin Mao Tower is one of the city’s most prominent landmarks. Within are retail shops, restaurants, offices and the world’s highest hotel, the Grand Hyatt Shanghai, as well as the 88th-floor observation deck which offers 360-degree views of the city.

Oriental Pearl Tower

Oriental Pearl Tower has been always the most iconic contemporary building in Shanghai. This structure consists of 15 spheres placed at different heights and dropping onto a jade plate, with the top sphere offering a bird's-eye view of the city. Another unique feature of Oriental Pearl Tower is that it will  switch into different colours depending on time of the day and weather conditions.