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- 2. 2 Basic Information Need to Know before Going Area: 6,341 Square Kilometers (2,448 Square Miles). Population: 25 million.(2013) Language: Mandarin is the official languages, with Shanghai dialect widely spoken Currency: Chinese Yuan , CNY￥6.13 ≈ USD$1 CNY￥ 7.07 ≈ EUR€ 1 Time zone: GMT+8 Voltage: 220 Volt, 50 Hertz. Water Supply: Tap water is suggested to be boiled before drinking, better to drink the bottled water. Taxes: Shanghai does not have sales tax / GST / VAT. Taxi Fare in Urban Area (Credit card payment is unsupported): First 3 Kilometers: CNY￥ 14.00 Between First 3km and10 km: CNY￥2.40 per kilometer. More than 10 km: CNY￥3.60 per kilometer Waiting time per minute:. CNY￥0.52 per minute( if you take taxi during 05:00 to 23:00, the price will be a little expensive)
- 3. 3 Religion: Buddhism (10.4%), Protestantism (1.9%), Catholicism (0.7%), Non religious or traditional faiths (86.8%), Others (0.1%) Famous Shopping Streets: West Nanjing Road, Yuyuan Commercial City, Nanjing Road Pedestrian Walkway Useful Phone Number in Shanghai: Country Code(86), City Code(21), Police(110), Fire(119), Ambulance(120), Local Telephone Number Inquiry(114), Weather Forecast(12121) Public holidays in mainland China: New Year, Chinese New Year, Qing Ming Festival, Labor Day, Dragon Boat Festival, Mid‐Autumn Festival, National Festival Shanghai Famous Snacks: Nanxiang Steamed Stuffed Buns, Fried Stuffed Buns, Steak with Rice Cake, Fried Spring Roll Basic Information Need to Know before Going
- 4. 4 Shanghai has a subtropical maritime monsoon climate, with four distinct seasons, generous sunshine and abundant rainfall. Shanghai enjoys a sub‐tropical monsoon climate. It has abundant rainfall and sunshine. Its extreme high and low temperature are 40.2 ℃ and ‐12.1℃ respectively since it has a mild and humid climate. Its spring and autumn are relatively short compared with summer and winter. The average annual temperature is 16 degrees Celsius. Except for a few hills lying in the southwest corner, most parts of the Shanghai area are flat and belong to the alluvial plain of the Yangtze River Delta. The average sea level elevation is about four meters. Dotted with many rivers and lakes, the Shanghai area is known for its rich water resources. Shanghai Climate
- 5. 5 Yuyuan Garden Yuyuan Garden is a famous classical garden located in Anren Jie, Shanghai. It was finished in 1577 by a government officer of the Ming Dynasty (1368‐1644) named Pan Yunduan. Yu in Chinese means pleasing and satisfying, and this garden was specially built for Pan's parents as a place for them to enjoy a tranquil and happy time in their old age. Yuyuan Garden occupies an area of 20,000 square meters. The pavilions, halls, rockeries, ponds and cloisters all have unique characteristics. There are six main scenic areas here: Sansui Hall, Wanhua Chamber, Dianchun Hall, Huijing Hall, Yuhua Hall and the Inner Garden. Each area features several scenic spots within its borders. The spring and summer blossoms bring a fragrant and floral aspect to the gardens, especially in the luxurious petals of its Magnolia grandiflora. Other trees include the Luohan pine, bristling with thick needles, willows, gingkos, cherry trees and magnificent dawn redwoods. Yuanyuan Garden is a must see place in Shanghai.
- 6. 6 Shanghai Old Street Shanghai Old Street, historically called Miaoqian Dajie, is an old business street that has a combination of tourist attractions, shops, entertainment and cultural exhibits. It owes its special social attractions and rich commercial background to the fact that the earliest bank, gold shop, jeweler's store, wine shop and tea house of the city were all to be found here. There are about 225 stores here, each designed carefully according to its function. Shops purveying handicraft articles, paintings, calligraphies and jewelry are well‐appointed and give you plenty of variety from which to choose what you want. On the eastern part, old shops such as the Tong Han Chun Pharmacy, Lao Tong Sheng Food Store, Wu Liang Cai Glass Shop, De Shun restaurant, take you back to the Shanghai of 100 years ago. By contrast at the western end of the street is where items of folk culture may be bought. The antique shops, embroidery houses and wonderful fabric shops symbolize the commercial prosperity of the area.
- 8. 8 Jade Buddha Temple During the reign of the Guangxu Emperor (r. 1875–1908) in the Qing dynasty, Huigen, a Buddhist monk from Mount Putuo, went on a pilgrimage to Tibet via Mount Wutai and Mount Emei. He visited Burma after leaving Tibet. Whilst there, Chen Jun‐Pu, an overseas Chinese resident in Burma, donated five jade Buddha statues to Huigen, who transported two of them back to Jiang‐wan, Shanghai. Here, Huigen had a temple built with donated funds, and died shortly thereafter. Both the Sitting Buddha and the Recumbent Buddha are carved with whole white jade. The sparkling and crystal‐clear white jade gives the Buddhas the beauty of sanctity and make them more vivid. Just opposite the temple gate, there stands a giant screen wall. various designs, such as dragon, phoenix, elephant, crane and peony are carved on it. in chinese legend, all these things are considered the symbols of fortune, wealth, longevity and auspiciousness. chinese people used to set up a wall in front of the house so as to keep the evils away.
- 11. 11 Shanghai World Financial Center Standing in the center of Lujiazui Finance & Trade Zone in Pudong and neighbouring Shanghai and Jinmao Tower, Shanghai World Financial Center (SWFC) was completed in August 28, 2008, being the second tallest skyscraper in mainland China. With an east‐meets‐west design so that the building somewhat resembles a pagoda, the Jinmao follows a multi‐use model. It offers retail shopping at its base, offices above, and the Grand Hyatt Hotel occupies the upper 38 floors. There is also a beautiful sight of the whole city from the Park Hyatt Hotel. The hotel's lobby, with cocktail bar, is on the 87th floor, overlooking Pudong. Overlooking the entire city from the 100 Century Avenue Restaurant on the 91st floor appeals to all senses, with a perfect perspective to see the top of the near neighbor Jinmao Building, the full extent of Pudong and the Oriental Pearl Tower as well as many symbolic landmarks of Shanghai.
- 12. 12 Shanghai Tower Shanghai Tower is in Lujiazui Finance and Trade Zone of Pudong, withShanghai World Financial Center to the east and Jin Mao Tower to the north. At present, the tower has been finished, standing 632 meters (about 2,073 feet) high and ranking as China's tallest building and second only to the world at large. The foot print takes up 30,368 square meters (about 326,878 square feet) with floor space of about 576,000 square meters (about 6,200,012 square feet), with 5 basement levels, 127 floors above ground and 5 podium floors. Visitors can take the express elevator to the sightseeing deck on the 119th floor directly and a whole ride only takes 55 seconds.
- 14. 14 Nanjing Road The main shopping street of China, Nanjing Road, 5.5 km long, begins at the Bund in the east and ends at the west at the intersection of Jing'an Temple and West Yan'an Street. Today, it is a must‐see metropolitan destination attracting thousands of fashion‐conscious consumers from around the world. After the Opium War (1839‐1842), Shanghai became a treaty port. Nanjing Road was first the British concession, then the international colony. Important large quantities of foreign goods, it has become the first shopping street of the city. Over time, Nanjing Road has been restructured and is undergoing significant changes. For shopping, its eastern end has an all‐weather pedestrian arcade. Traditional department stores no longer dominate the market as modern shopping malls, specialty stores, theaters and international hotels have proliferated on both sides of the street.
- 15. 15 Shanghai Urban Planning Exhibition Hall The Shanghai Urban Planning Exhibition Hall is located on the People's Square. This hall was built to show the achievement of the city planning and construction. It has many functions, such as exhibition, reference, research, communication, recreation and entertainment. The main body of the building covers Shanghai's development from ancient times to the present and beyond If you’re stunned by Shanghai today, go to see how it will look in 2020. The Shanghai Urban Planning Exhibition Hall is a short walk across Renmin Square from the magnificent Shanghai Museum, and is well worth a visit, far more interesting than its name suggests. Themed with "City, Human, Environment and Development“, the city planning is a hot topic throughout the world, which concerns city dwellers from any country. The glimpse of present and future Shanghai can provide much food for thought, as well as enjoyment and a good overview of this often overwhelming city.
- 16. 16 Xintiandi, Shanghai As a re‐creation born out of the sprawls of Shikumen housing, which is the architectural symbol of Shanghai in the 20th century. Located at Taicang Road, Huangpu District, Shanghai. Xintiandi has an active nightlife on weekdays as well as weekends, though romantic settings are more common than loud music and dance places. Xintiandi is where "yesterday meets tomorrow in Shanghai today” because of its concept of construction. It retains the antique walls, tiles and exterior of the Shikumen housing of old Shanghai. On the other hand, its interior embodies a totally different world of international gallery, bars and cafes, boutiques or theme restaurants. When you walk into it, you will get the taste of both Shanghai in the 1920's and the sonic modern lifestyle of urbanites of the 21st century. Xin Tian Di has become the best place for visitors to appreciate the history and modern life of Shanghai, and is also a meeting place for local citizens and foreign visitors. Two kilometers away, there is a place of the same kind, called Tianzifang, which is also a welcoming art street.
- 17. 17 Former French Concession Shanghai is popular for many places and reasons, but the Former French Concession is somewhere on top of that list. Hugely popular and sought after as the preferred residential address among expats, the Former French Concession (FFC) has a lot of history and beauty to its credit. The Former French Concession is the area of Shanghai that was established for the French government to administer from 1849 until 1946. The tree‐lined avenues and the many fine old houses in the area still retain an air of the "Paris of the East". In particular, the many wrought iron fences and stair railings will look familiar to anyone who knows Paris or Montreal. This has been a fashionable area for well over a century and is now very developed as well. There are plenty of large buildings, mainly upmarket residential and office towers, quite a few hotels and a number of enormous shopping malls. At the same time, many of the picturesque older buildings — even whole neighbourhoods — have been renovated. There are a huge number of boutiques, galleries, bars and cafes scattered through the area.
- 20. 20 Shanghai Maglev Train Shanghai ‐ a booming metropolis in east China ‐ is the first stop of many people when they travel to China. Want to feel the pulse of the city immediately? It is recommended to take the maglev train if you are just arriving at Pudong International Airport of the city. Build with the technological help from Germany, Shanghai Maglev Train (SMT) has been operated since the end of 2002. It is the world's first and only commercialized maglev train line in operation. It runs from Pudong International Airport to Longyang Rd. Station located at the intersection of Longyang Road and Baiyang Road in Pudong New Area. The train reaches speeds of 430 km/hr (267 miles/hr), and the trip takes less than eight minutes. You will be impressed by the amazingly fast speed of the train and have an exciting first experience in the city. You'll be feeling a bit whiplashed, but that sense of disorientation hints at the fast‐paced city that lies ahead. As of now, the Maglev doesn't extend to the rest of the Shanghai.
- 22. 22 Wuzhen Wuzhen lies at the north of Tongxiang City. It is about 50 miles (80 kilometers) from both Hangzhou and Suzhou, and 87 miles (140 kilometers) from Shanghai.This small town, with its black tiled and timber framework houses, contrasts sharply with its white walls and gray flagging, bringing to mind a Chinese ink and wash painting. Whether wandering along the riverside or strolling in the lanes paved with blue flagstones, you will be deeply impressed by the picturesque scenery and slow lifestyle. The morning of Wuzhen starts with women washing clothes by the clear river and black wooden windows propped up. The river running through the town was once the main means of transportation for local people. If you want to enjoy a peaceful Wuzhen, get up before 7 o'clock in the morning and have a walk along the street. There are several teahouses by the river, all clean, comfortable and pleasant. Have glue rice balls as breakfast. Or sip green tea by a teahouse window, while admiring the pastoral scenery of this ancient riverside town.
- 24. 24 Qibao Ancient Water Town The formation of Qibao Ancient Town can be traced back to the Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms period, to the Northern Song Dynasty. Qibao Ancient Town can satisfy your curiosity about ancient water townships without the bother of either long distance or the rush of crowds. Qibao is the Chinese for 'seven treasures' and there are two popular theories about its derivation. The more reliable one says that the name originates from the Qibao Temple, famed for its good reputation. It was this that contributed to the growth of business and culture of the previously unknown town. The other theory seems more popular among the local people who tell folk tales about seven treasures. These were an iron Buddha made in Ming Dynasty, a bronze bell also dating from the Ming Dynasty but said to have mysteriously appeared from nowhere, a Gold Script Lotus Sutra written by an imperial concubine of the 10th century, a one‐thousand‐year‐old Chinese catalpa tree, a jade axe, a gold cockerel and a pair of jade chopsticks. Actually of these seven treasures, the existence of only first four can be verified while only the Scripture and the bell have survived to this day.
- 25. 25 Zhujiajiao Ancient Water Town Located in a suburb of Shanghai city, Zhujiajiao is an ancient water town well‐known throughout the country, with a history of more than 1700 years. It about 50 miles (90‐minutes’ drive) from Shanghai. Unique old bridges across bubbling streams, small rivers shaded by willow trees, and houses with courtyards attached all transport people who have been living amidst the bustle and hustle of the modern big city to a brand‐new world full of antiquity, leisure and tranquillity. In the town, there is an ancient street filled with representative ancient buildings from the Ming and Qing Dynasties, attracting great numbers of domestic and foreign visitors. North Street is the best preserved ancient street in this suburb. Only one kilometer long, the whole street is at once primitively simple, yet very elegant. Strolling on this ancient thoroughfare and appreciating the historic buildings, long‐established stores, and old bridges as well as the many narrow lanes is another enjoyment.
- 27. 27 Garden of the Master of the Nets This exquisite garden was first designed during the Song Dynasty (960 ‐ 1279) as part of a residence that was used until the Taiping Rebellion in the 1860's. It is recognized with other classical Suzhou gardens as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Master of the Nets garden, then called Ten Thousand Volume Hall, was first constructed in 1140 by Shi Zhengzhi the Deputy Civil Service Minister of the Southern Song Dynasty government. Shi Zhengzhi was inspired by the simple and solitary life of a Chinese fisherman depicted in philosophical writings. As you walk about the gardens and along the walkways, there are often views through windows onto beautiful flowers drawing you to a single sight. As you walk through the buildings, it is easy to imagine the life that the original residents lived in a feudal society where these gardens were solely for their pleasure and the pleasure of their guests. The various buildings are constructed so that you can always access the main garden from any room. The rooms themselves are quite impressive in design and ornamentation and well represent the style of the Song Dynasty.
- 31. 31 Grand Canal It was firstly built in 486 B.C. and open to navigation through entire line in 1293 A.D. The canal connects the present cities Beijing in the north and Hangzhou in the south, which served as dynastic capitals in the past, and contains 24 locks and 60 bridges. The ancient city of Suzhou was the paradise for all merchants owing to the Beijing‐Hangzhou Grand Canal; even to this day, about half of the volume of goods is transported by waterway through the Grand Canal. To boat on the ancient Grand Canal is absolutely one of the best ways to appreciate the beauty of typical ancient river towns in south region of Yangtze River. Along the way, there are 10 ancient city gates of Suzhou, more than 20 stone bridges in diverse styles of traditional designs, ancient river town dwellings and historical relics; and the gorgeous lighting adds more glamour to the night boating of the Grand Canal. In addition, during the journey, visitors can also learn the historical stories, local customs, and enjoy good food of local flavors when appreciating the surrounding landscapes.
- 32. 32 Tianzifang Tianzi Fang is a touristic arts and crafts enclave that has developed from a renovated traditional residential area in the French Concession area of Shanghai, China. It is now home to boutique shops, bars and restaurants. The district comprises a neighborhood of labyrinthine alleyways off Taikang road, a short street which is today mostly known only for Tianzi Fang. Tianzi Fang is known for small craft stores, coffee shops, trendy art studios and narrow alleys. It has become a popular tourist destination in Shanghai, and an example of preservation of local Shikumen architecture, with some similarities to Xintiandi. Tianzi Fang is largely hidden from the neighboring streets, as it grew from the inside of the block outward, although there are now shops on Taikang Road itself. Historically Lane #248 was a key entrance that, in order to gain access to the commercially developed area, required walking about 50m through whilst be surrounded by local residents' life, including bicycles, hanging laundry, etc. until finally emerging in the 'new' area.
- 33. 33 People’s Square People's Square is a large public square in the Huangpu District of Shanghai, China. It is south of Nanjing Road (West) and north of Huaihai Road (East). People's Square is the site of Shanghai's municipal government headquarters building and is used as the standard reference point for measurement of distance in the Shanghai municipality. Prior to 1949 and the establishment of the People's Republic of China, what is now People's Square was a course for horse racing owned by the Shanghai Race Club. After gambling and horse racing were banned by the new Communist government, a part of the race course became People's Square, which included a large avenue and spectator stands for use during parades. The Shanghai Metro's People's Square Subway Station is an interchange among the subway's Line 1, Line 2, and Line 8. Several bus stops also ring the north and south sides of the square.
- 34. 34 South Bund Soft Spinning Material Market Add: #399, Lujiabing Road, Huangpu District, Shanghai The famous Shanghai "Fabric Market" is home to hundreds of tailors and seamstresses, and is the city's prime destination for bespoke clothing garments. If it can be stitched and sewn, they can do it for you at the South Bund Fabric Market. Be advised to bring cash, in case cards are not accepted, which is often the case.
- 35. 35 FORMULA 1 GRAND PRIX Add: Shanghai jiading district yining road 2000 Web: http://www.f1‐shanghai.com/e/ Welcome to Shanghai Audi International Circuit, home of the F1 Chinese Grand Prix. We hope you enjoy the races and have a wonderful weekend here at the circuit! The Circuit is located in the southern part of Anting, Shanghai. The Shanghai International Circuit was designed as the race circuit for the new millennium. And the modern track, with its stunning architecture, has achieved its goal of becoming China's gateway to the world of Formula One racing since it debuted on the calendar in 2004.Circuit architects Hermann Tilke and Peter Wahl on their creation: “The 5.4 kilometer racing track is shaped like the Chinese character 'shang', which stands for 'high' or 'above'.
- 40. 40 Shantang Street is located in the northwest of Suzhou, linked with Changmen in the east where aristocracies pursued pleasures, Huqiu in the west, “the No.1 place of interest in the Wuzhong District”. It was built by digging the river and constructing dams in 825 A.D. when Bai Juyi, one of the most famous poets in Tang Dynasty, took the post of Suzhou Cishi (feudal prefectural governor). Owing to its distinguished geographic location and convenient water and land transportation, Shantang Street was one of the streets which trade and culture were most highly developed in Ming and Qing dynasties, regarded as “the No.1 Ancient Street in China”. The renovated Shantang Street becomes the place which shows the essence of natural views and human landscapes of Suzhou, which is rated as “the miniature of old Suzhou and the window of Wu culture”. The Shantang Street parallels with the waterway. Along the street stand a good many stores and halls which have delicate and graceful styles and scatter properly. All of above present the street’s prosperity again. There is a folk song, singing “There is a paradise in heaven, but there are Suzhou and Hangzhou on the earth. Hangzhou has the West Lake while Suzhou has Shantang. Both are good places with boundless sceneries”, which is the vivid image of Shantang. Shantang Street and Sculling Boat Sculling Boat