As China lifts visa restrictions for Brits, Shanghai makes for a compelling first stop in this newly accessible destination, writes Nicole Trilivas Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discounts Get Simon Calder’s Travel email Get Simon Calder’s Travel email Email * SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our Privacy notice U ntil very recently, visiting China as a Brit involved a lot of admin: