Find a Travel Companion
in Shanghai
Colonial grandeur meets sci-fi skyline across a river that divides the past from the future, connected by dumplings and ambition.
Travel better in Shanghai with the right person
Split costs
A solo traveller in Shanghai spends about ~$40–65 USD a day. Accommodation, transport, guided tours and day trips all cost less split two ways.
Stay safer
A travel companion means someone knows your plans, can help navigate emergencies, and makes you less of a target in unfamiliar areas of Shanghai.
Go deeper
The best experiences in Shanghai (the off-menu restaurant, the dawn hike, the local's favourite spot) are found with a curious companion, not a guidebook.
Matched by style
Roammate filters by travel pace, budget range, and interests, so you connect with someone genuinely compatible, not just whoever's in the same hostel dorm.
What a day in Shanghai looks like
- Morning The Bund & Old French Concession
- Afternoon Yu Garden & Old City
- Evening Pudong Skyline & Nanjing Road
Worth agreeing on before you meet
Digital Life
China runs on WeChat and Alipay. Download WeChat before arriving and link a payment method. You'll need it for restaurants, shops, bikes, and even some public toilets.
Table Manners
Slurping noodles is fine. Communal dishes are normal, so use serving chopsticks if provided. Leaving a little food shows you were given more than enough. Tea pouring for others is appreciated.
Full detail (itineraries, budgets, neighbourhoods and safety) is in the Shanghai travel guide.
Finding your Shanghai companion
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Create your profile
Set your travel style, daily budget, and the dates you'll be in China. Takes two minutes.
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Browse compatible matches
Roammate surfaces travellers heading to Shanghai with compatible styles and budgets, not just everyone nearby.
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Connect and coordinate
Message, agree on a plan, and meet in Shanghai. Start with a shared meal or half-day before committing to longer travel.
East Asia · China
Planning your trip to Shanghai?
Read our full Shanghai travel guide: 1, 3, and 7-day itineraries with budget tips, neighbourhood breakdowns, and practical information.