{"id":24002,"date":"2025-06-26T19:43:00","date_gmt":"2025-06-26T18:43:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.verylvke.com\/en\/?p=24002"},"modified":"2025-06-26T19:43:00","modified_gmt":"2025-06-26T18:43:00","slug":"my-review-of-the-cathay-pacific-lounge-shanghai-pudong","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.verylvke.com\/en\/2025\/06\/26\/my-review-of-the-cathay-pacific-lounge-shanghai-pudong\/","title":{"rendered":"My review of the Cathay Pacific Lounge, Shanghai Pudong"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

In the past, I usually flew British Airways to Beijing or Virgin Atlantic to Shanghai when returning to China, but now there aren\u2019t many options left using points – only British Airways to Shanghai remains.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The good news is that this time I was departing from Pudong Terminal 2, giving me the chance to finally check out the Cathay Pacific Lounge, which is regarded by many as the best airport lounge in mainland China.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I\u2019ve been to a few Cathay lounges: Heathrow T3 in London was decent whereas Beijing Capital was quite average. Although the First Class Lounge as HKG has a legendary reputation, I didn’t have Oneworld Emerald when travelling there so regretfully missed out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I’m not a frequent visitor to Pudong T2 but many of its lounges participate in Priority Pass. For example I read good reviews of Juneyao\u2019s lounge but with everyone raving about Cathay\u2019s, I had to check it out myself.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I was travelling at the tail end of the May holiday, and according to the check-in agent, the lounge had just reopened after renovations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The lounge is near Gate 69, with clear signs pointing you upstairs.<\/p>\n\n\n

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The moment I stepped in, the colour scheme and rich wooden textures felt instantly familiar.<\/p>\n\n\n

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I don\u2019t remember much about the ones in Hong Kong or Beijing anymore, but this one feels far fresher and better maintained than the London lounge. Maybe it\u2019s thanks to the renovation?<\/p>\n\n\n

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The outdoor terrace is a real highlight. It was already getting a bit warm in Shanghai in May, so it was nice to step outside and get some air.<\/p>\n\n\n

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The terminal\u2019s domed ceiling is absolutely stunning, and it aligns surprisingly well with Cathay\u2019s colour palette and design textures. They complement each other beautifully.<\/p>\n\n\n

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he lounge is quite spacious, with drinks and food stations spread throughout different corners.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Breakfast offerings included:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n