Shanghai International Underwater Hockey Invitational Tournament

To all global underwater hockey athletes,
Please be advised that there are only five days remaining to enjoy the early bird registration rate for the Shanghai International Underwater Hockey Invitational taking place this October.

💳 ATHLETE ARRIVAL GUIDE: Money & mobility in Shanghai

Landing in a new city is exciting. Standing at a cash register wondering if your card works? Less exciting.

Here's everything you need to know about spending and moving around Shanghai during the tournament:

🚌 Tournament Shuttle — During competition days (Oct 23–25), we've got you covered with complimentary shuttle buses between team hotels and the venue. No navigation stress on game days. Just board and focus.

📱 Mobile Pay — Alipay and WeChat Pay work almost everywhere. Both accept most international cards, but setup requires passport verification and a working phone number. Download and register before you fly, or ask your hotel front desk for help with verification.

⚠️ Credit Cards — Accepted at hotels, major restaurants, and the venue. Less so at street food stalls and smaller shops.

💵 Cash — Keep a few hundred RMB as emergency backup. Just in case.

🚇 Metro & Taxis — Shanghai Metro has English signage and covers the entire city. Taxis are affordable and plentiful.

🚲 Bike Share — Scan and ride. Great for short distances between the venue and nearby spots.

💡 From CiaoCity: Their free Orientation Walk is two hours of real streets, real apps, and real practice. You'll navigate the metro, scan a bike, and use mobile pay alongside a local who does this every day. By the end, you won't just understand how Shanghai works. You'll feel comfortable enough to explore it on your own — and curious enough to keep going.

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🌡️ TOURNAMENT TRAVEL TIP: What to expect weather-wise in Shanghai this October

October is one of the best months to visit Shanghai — crisp air, clear skies, and comfortable temperatures for walking around the city.

Here's the breakdown:

🌤️ Daytime (pool time): 20–24°C — perfect for competition
🌙 Evenings (exploration time): 15–18°C — bring a layer
🌧️ Rain chance: Moderate — a compact umbrella lives in every local's bag

Translation: Pack light, but pack smart. One jacket changes everything.

And yes — our free Orientation Walk happens rain or shine. We've got backup plans, covered routes, and maybe an ice cream stop.

Ready for Shanghai? Your first walk is on us.

Hey all underwater hockey friends,
The early bird registration for our October international tournament closes on August 15. Please sign up soon to get the discounted rate!

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👋 Meet Kangming — member on the tournament organizing team, UWH coach, and your Shanghai insider.

When we were planning this tournament, we knew we wanted someone who gets international athletes. Someone who's been the new face in a foreign city. Someone who knows what you actually need when you land — not just what's in the brochure.
Kangming checks every box. Born in Shanghai. Educated in France. Fluent in English and French — and in Shanghainese, the dialect that opens doors the guidebooks don't. An event host who shows you the city as a local, and explains it as a friend.
Oh, and she's one of us — a player and coach. So when she leads your Orientation Walk, you're not following a stranger. You're walking with a teammate.
The tournament brings you to Shanghai. She'll make sure Shanghai welcomes you properly.

Shanghai Zhujiajiao Ancient Town

HalfDay Guided Tour:
Zhujiajiao Ancient Town, a 1,700-year-old water town known as "Shanghai's Venice", famous for its canals with boat rides.

Duration: 5-6 HOURS
Included: Private transfer, Englishspeaking guide
Not included: Lunch, dinner, personal expenses

Tour details

The tour begins with a comfortable drive from your hotel to the Longhua Temple, it is one of the oldest and most famous Buddhist temples in Shanghai. Known for its peaceful atmosphere and ancient architecture, it features a historic pagoda, grand halls, and traditional Buddhist ceremonies. It is a popular place for visitors to experience Shanghai’s spiritual and cultural heritage.

Then drive to Shanghai ancient Zhujiajiao water town, approx. 1-1.5 hours. It is on the outskirts of Shanghai, known for its picturesque canals, traditional bridges, and old-style architecture.

A boat ride in Zhujiajiao Ancient Town offers a peaceful way to enjoy its old bridges, riverside houses, and traditional water-town scenery. As the wooden boat moves slowly along the canals, you can experience the charm of this historic “Venice of Shanghai.”

The tour concludes with dropoff at your hotel


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