Hi All

On our way to Europe we had a four day stopover in Tokyo and Kyoto booked - mid April. Soooo disappointed! We have had to cancel are are given the choice of Singapore or Shanghai and have about 5 hours to decide. What is your vote and why?

Thanks

Well, Singapore is beautiful and you don't need a visa. That would be my first concern.

Good luck
Pat

Sort of depends on what your interests and style are.

yoursingapore.com

wins for me for upscale safe cosmopolitan less polluted city.

But SH is pretty is some outlying areas super cute

temples/towns so the good news is you will be fine either way.

If you want hot then Singapore but if you want cold/cool weather then Shanghai. Perhaps Shanghai plus one of them water town?

Given the cost and time it takes to get a Chinese visa, I'd opt for easy - SIngapore. It's a delightful city with lots to do. It's also incredibly clean and safe.

If you haven't had to choose already, I'd also say Singapore. China will be a lot harder to arrange and plan, and Singapore is a great place.

I would go to Shanghai.

To me, its much more interesting than Singapore. Have been to both places many times , and am in no rush to return to Singapore.

Obviously, you need a visa for China, and that takes about 4 or 5 working days to obtain.
Just renewed my one year, multiple entry visa for China.

Thanks All. Chose Singapore and land in London two days earlier. The visa issue etc became all too hard. Still disappointed over Japan and very sorry for the Japanese people....

And forgot to mention that Lufthansa showed goodwill and waived any fees/penatlies. Will fly them again to prove their goodwill is worth it. Pity our Qantas did not follow suit. I had to change my connecting domestic flight and I ended up nearly paying for our fares again.