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Hey there, jet-setters! Get ready for an epic welcome as Shanghai airports ramp up their game to make your arrival smoother than ever. No more stress about staying connected or figuring out transportation – here are seven awesome upgrades just for you:

Passport power-up for WiFi: Shanghai Airports are also now rolling out easier access to complimentary WiFi. There are a few ways to connect.

1. Mobile phone SMS verification: Simply connect to "Airport-FreeWiFi-HQ" for Hongqiao Airport or "#AirportPVG-Free-WiFi" for Pudong, and an authentication page should automatically pop up where you can verify your phone number.
2. Passport Connection: Similar to using your mobile phone to verify via SMS, connect to "Airport-FreeWiFi-HQ" for Hongqiao Airport or "#AirportPVG-Free-WiFi" for Pudong, and an authentication page should automatically pop up where you can input your passport details.
3. WiFi Self-Service Machines: You can find these self-service kiosks throughout the airports. Following the on-screen instructions, you'll be guided on how to obtain a WiFi access code by swiping or scanning your passport through the machine.

Shanghai Airports now have WeChat Mini-Programs. The mini-program offers many useful features, including:

1. Instructions on how to connect to airport WiFi.
2. Maps for navigating inside the airports
3. Information on airport transportation (bus lines and schedules, Maglev schedule, shuttle bus information, where to get taxis, etc)
4. Information on luggage services
   
5. Where to find charging points (so useful!)
6. Lists to find shopping and dining options inside the airports
7. Luggage Tracking: Scan your luggage tag barcode to get live information on where your luggage is.

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SIM card shuffle: Need a SIM card ASAP? There are now 14 convenient spots across Pudong and Hongqiao airports where you can pick up a local SIM card. Now you can purchase them with your foreign bank cards, and you're all set.

All-in-one transit treat: Hop on taxis, buses, or subways with ease using the Shanghai transportation card, available for purchase at airport kiosks. Bonus: You can buy transit cards with your foreign plastic, too!

Swipe-and-smile shopping: Shop till you drop without worrying about cash. Now, most dining and shopping venues across both airports now accept foreign bank cards, WeChat Pay, and even the digital RMB.

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Money matters made easy: Need to exchange cash? No sweat! Find currency exchange points at departure and arrival zones to trade your dollars for yuan, hassle-free. Now Hongqiao and Pudong airports have 16 currency exchange sites, 7 banking outlets and 5 ATM machines that supports using foreign cards.

Fast-track customs fun: Cruise through customs like a boss with more form-filling stations, easy-to-follow instructions in multiple languages, and fun visual aids to track your luggage's journey.

One-stop shop for awesomeness: Need help with anything? Swing by our supercharged "Inbound Convenience Service Center" for everything from WiFi registration to setting up mobile payments – all served with a smile in English, Chinese, Japanese and Korean and more!

So, buckle up for a wild ride in Shanghai, where your arrival adventure starts with a bang at the airport!