Shanghai is a major economic center and port city in China located on the Yangtze River delta. It has a population of over 18 million and is divided by the Huangpu River into the Pudong and Puxi districts. Shanghai has a humid subtropical climate with four distinct seasons. Major attractions include the Oriental Pearl Tower, Shanghai Museum, Jin Mao Tower, and Shanghai Grand Theatre. The document provides information on travel, transportation, currency, visas, and phone numbers for Shanghai.

1. Shanghai Tour Guide
1. Brief introduction
Shanghai, an open city on the coast and a famous historical and cultural city, is a gate to the Yangtze
River delta. It is a municipality under the direct jurisdiction of the Central Government, the largest
economic and trade center, a comprehensive industrial base and the leading port in China.
Shanghai is well known in the
world not only for its prosperous
cosmopolitan feature but also for its rich
humanistic resources. In recent years, a
number of modem buildings have been
added to the city, such as the Oriental
Pearl TV Tower, Shanghai Museum,
Shanghai Library, Shanghai Stadium,
Shanghai Grand Theatre, Shanghai Circus
City, Shanghai City-Planning Exhibition
Hall and Jin Mao Tower, Shanghai
Science & Technology Museum. They
have become new scenic sights in
Shanghai. Colorful festivities, like
Shanghai Tourism Festival and Shanghai China International Art Festival, have attracted an increasing
number of tourists from home and overseas.
2. Geographical Area of Shanghai
Shanghai is the largest city of China and covers an area of 5,800 square kilometers. Shanghai,
which means "above the sea", faces the East China Sea (part of the Pacific Ocean), and is bisected by the
Huangpu River. Puxi contains the city proper on the western side of Huangpu River, while an entirely
new financial district has been erected on the eastern bank of the Huangpu in Pudong.
3. Climate
Shanghai experiences all four seasons, with freezing temperatures during the winter season and a
32 average high during the hottest months of July and August. Temperatures extremes of -10 and
+41 have been recorded. Heavy rain is frequent in early summer. Spring starts in March, summer in
June, autumn in September and winter in December. The weather in spring, although considered the most
beautiful season, is highly variable, with frequent rain and alternating spells of warmth and cold.
Month Average Temp
March -May 10 to 15
June-August 21 to 40
September - November 18 to 28
December -February -2 to 7

2. 4. Life in Shanghai
Language
The official language in China is Mandarin but distinct dialects are spoken throughout the country.
English is not normally used except in major cities. Most of the young people in Shanghai can speak
English well and most people in business can speak English as well.
People
Shanghai has a population of 18.7 million people, including 2 million floating population.
Dress
Dressing in Shanghai is casual but modest. Bring along some heavy clothing for the winter as
temperature can drop to biting degrees with strong winds, whereas light clothing is adequate during
summer. A suit and tie for formal occasions is widely accepted.
Health
Visitors to China are required to fill in a health declaration form at the Customs. Medical facilities are
generally adequate in Shanghai.
Public Holidays National public holidays in China
Festival Date Detail
New Year's Day 1 January 1 day
Lunar New Year's Day
Dependant on the Chinese lunar calendar but normally
within January - February 3 days
Labor Day 1 May 3 days
National Day 1 October 3 days
Business Hour
Bank Hours Monday to Friday; 9.00 a.m. to 5.00 p.m.
Office Hours
Commercial and government offices are open from 9.00 a.m. to 5.00 p.m.
Mondays to Fridays.
Shop Hours Shops are usually open from 10.00 a.m. to 10.00 p.m. everyday.
5. Currency
The unit of money in China is called Renminbi (RMB). The basic unit is the yuan (also known as
"kuai"), which equals 10 jiao (or "mao"), which is then divided into 10 fen. Notes are in 1, 2, 5, 10, 50
and 100 yuan denominations. Paper jiao come in the denominations of 1, 2, and 5. There are also 1 and 2
fen notes, but these are rarely used as they have no purchasing power. 1 yuan, 1 and 5 jiao, and 1, 2, and
5 fen coins are also used but are more common in larger cities.
Money and travelers checks can be exchanged at banks. Major credit cards such as Master Card,
Visa, JCB and American Express are accepted at major hotels and department stores. Check on the
acceptance of your credit card before making your purchase as smaller establishments might not accept
credit cards.
Do take note that the Renminbi is not easily convertible in some countries and it is advisable to
check with your local bank. You can check the exchange rate that corresponds to your local currency in
banks. Search for more information on http://www.boc.cn/en/static/index.html.

3. 6. Visa
Visas are required for all foreigners entering Mainland China except Brunei, Japan and Singapore
passport holders who can enjoy visa-free access to China for not more than 15 days. Standard tourist
visas, valid for 30-day visits, are generally easy to acquire, while visas valid for more than 30 days are
usually difficult to obtain. Visitors are advised to consult their travel agent, China International
Travel Service, China Travel Service, any PRC Embassy or Consulate for details.
Embassys of the People's Republic of China around the world
America
United States of America 2201 Wisconsin Avenue, N.W., Washington D.C. 20007
Tel (1)-202-328-2500
Web http://www.china-embassy.org/eng
Canada 515 St. Patrick Street, Ottawa, Ont. K1N 5H3
Tel 613-7893434
Brazil SES.Av. das Nacoes.Lote 51.Quadra 813.Brasília.DF. Brasil
Tel (55)-61-3464436
Web http://www.embchina.org.br
Europe
United Kingdom 49-51 Portland Place , London W1B 1JL
Tel (44)-20-72994049
Web: http://www.chinese-embassy.org.uk
Ireland 40 Ailesbury Road , Dublin 4, Ireland
Tel (353)-1-2691707
Web: http://www.chinaembassy.ie
France 11, av. George V, 75008 Paris
Tel (33)-1-49521950
Web: http://www.amb-chine.fr
Germany Markisches Ufer 54 10179 Berlin
Tel (49)-30-27588-555
Web: http://www.china-botschaft.de
Italy No.56, Via Bruxelles, 00198 Rome , Italy
Tel (39)-06-8413458
Web: http://it.china-embassy.org
Netherlands Willem Lodewijklaan 10, 2517, JT DEN HAAG
Tel (31)-70-3065061
Web: http://www.chinaembassy.nl
Belgium Avenue de Tervuren 463, 1160 Auderghem, Bruxelles, Belgique
Tel 0032-2-7711495 / 0032-2-7711497;
0032-27712038 weekends and holidays
Web: http://www.chinaembassy-org.be

4. Switzerland Kalcheggweg 10, 3006 Bern
Tel (41)-31-3527333
Web: http://www.china-embassy.ch
Portugal Ruapau DeBandeira, 11-13(A Lapa),1200-756, Lisboa ,
Portugal
Tel (351)-21-3928430
Web: http://www.embaixadachina.pt
Czech Pelleova 18, 160 00 Praha 6-Bubenec
Tel (42)-0-233028888
Web: http://www.chinaembassy.cz
Austria Mette4nichgasse 4, A-1030, Vienna Austria
Tel (43)-1-714314948
Web: http://www.chinaembassy.at
Hungary 1068 BP Benczur u. 15
Tel 00361-4132400 00361-4132401
Web: http://hu.chineseembassy.org
Greece 2A , Krinon Str.,15452 P. Psychico, Athens , Greece
Tel (30)-210-6723282
Web: http://gr.china-embassy.org
Denmark Oeregarrds Alle 25,2900 Hellerup, Copenhagen , Denmark
Tel (45)-3-9460889
Web: http://www.chinaembassy.dk
Finland Vanha Kelkkamaki 11, 00570,Kulosaari, Helsinki , Finland
Tel (358)-9-0400618582
Web: http://www.chinaembassy-fi.org
Sweden Lidovagen 8, 115 25 Stockholm , Sweden
Tel (46)-8-57936404
Web: http://www.chinaembassy.se
Norway Tuengen Alle 2B, Vinderen 0244, Oslo , Norway
Tel (47)-22493857
Web: http://www.chinese-embassy.no
Asia
Japan 33, Moto-Azabu 3 Chome, Minato-ku, Toyko( 106-0046)
Tel 03-3403-3388 03-3403-3380
Web: http://www.china-embassy.or.jp
South Korea 54,Hyoja-Dong, Jongno-Gu Seoul, Korea
Tel 0082-2-738-1038
Web: http://www.chinaemb.or.kr
Philippines 4896 Pasay Road , Dasmarinas Village , Makati City , Metro
Manila , Republic of the Philippines
Tel (63)-2-8443148
Web: http://www.china-embassy.org.ph

5. Vietnam 46 Hoang Dieu Road , Hanoi , Vietnam
Tel (844)-8453736
Thailand 57, Ratchadapisake Road , Bangkok , 10310
Tel (66)-0-2-245-7034
Web: http://embassy-thailand.fmprc.gov.cn
Singapore 150 Tanglin Road, Singapore 247969.
Tel (65)-64180252
Web: http://www.chinaembassy.org.sg
Malaysia 229, Jalan Ampang , 50450 Kuala Lumpur , Malaysia
Tel: (603)-21428495
Indonesia JL. Mega Kuningan No.2 Jakarta Selatan 12950 Indonesia
Tel: (62)-5761037
Web: http://www.chinaembassy-indonesia.or.id
India 9th Floor, Hoechst House, 193 Backbay Reclamation,
Nariman Point, Mumbai 400021, India.
Tel (91)-22-56324303
Web: http://www.chinaembassy.org.in/eng
Nepal Baluwatar, Kathmandu .
Tel (977)-1-4411740
Web: http://www.chinaembassy.org.np
Cambodia No.156, Blvd. Mao Tsetung, Phnom Penh, Cambodia
Tel (855)-23-720920
Brunei No. 1,3,5, Simpang 462, Kg. Sungai Hanching, Jalan Muara
BC 2115, Brunei Darussalam
Tel (673)-02-339609
Maldives 381-A Bauddhaloka Mawatha Colombo 7, Sri Lanka
(94)-1-694491
United Arab Emirates Plot No.26, Sector No.W-22, Abu Dhabi
Tel (971)-2-4434276
Web http://ae.china-embassy.org
Egypt 14 Bahgat Aly Street, Zamalek, Cairo , Egypt
Tel (00202)-7361219
Oceania
Australia 15 Coronation Drive, Yarralumla, A.C.T.2600, Australia
Tel (61)-2-62734780
New Zealand 14 Hill Street, P.O. Box 12342, Thorndon, Wellington
Tel (64)-4-4714101
Web: http://www.chinaeco.org.nz
Africa
South Africa 976 Pretorius Street, Arcadia 0083, Pretoria, South Africa
Tel 6740579 6740592

6. 7. Traffic Information
Public transport
The public transportation system in Shanghai is flourishing: Shanghai has more than one thousand bus
lines and the Shanghai Metro (subway) has five lines (numbers 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5) at present. According to
the development schedule of the Government, by the year 2010, another 7 lines will be built in Shanghai.
Taxi Service
Names Telephone
Da Zhong Taxi 96822 63183880
Jinjiang Taxi 64648888 64647777
Qiangsheng Group Taxi 62520000
Bashi Taxi 96840 64458484
Haibo Taxi 65200070
Donghu Taxi 64153815 64156086
Friendship Taxi 62584584
Airline Service
Airports In Shanghai, there are two airports: Hong Qiao Airport (SHA) and Pudong International
Airport (PVG)
Airport Tax The airport tax is including in the airfare for both International and Domestic flights.
Airport Companies
Names Telephone Fax
China Eastern Airlines Co., Ltd. 51136038 62690232
Shanghai Airlines Co., Ltd. 62558888*6863 62558885
China Cargo Airlines Ltd. 51137646 51138556
Japan Airlines International Co., Ltd. 62881124 62882505
JALPAK Co., Ltd. 62883100 62881132
Malaysia Airlines MH 62798579 62798657
Philippine Airlines PR 62798765 62798762
KA Dragon Air Hong Kong
(Hong Kong Dragon Airlines Limited)
63756323 63756311
US United Airlines Inc. 33114568 63916737
US Northwest Airlines Inc. 68846884 8008101855
Air France Group 63509164 63606655
Lufthansa German Airlines(Deutsche Lufthansa AG) 53524999 63406899
Singapore Airlines Limited 62891000 62892000
KLM Royal Dutch Airlines NV 68846884 8008101855
All Nippon Airways Co., Ltd. 62797000 62797002

7. Canadian Airlines International Ltd. 62792999 63758386
Thai Airways International Public Co., Ltd. 52985555 52986166
Alitalia AZ 62709055 62709050
Virgin Atlantic Airways Ltd. 53534600 63238217
Zhongyuan Airlines SHanghai Booking Office
(China Southern Airlines Co., Ltd.)
62262299
Aeroflot-Russian International Airlines 62798033 62798035
Air China International Corp. 62691200 62692000
Turkish Airlines Inc. 32220022 32220021
Asiana Airlines Inc. 62194000 62703167
Indian Airlines Ltd. 52985698 52986798
China Yunnan Airlines Co., Ltd. 62516966 62512423
Emirates Airlines 32229999 62899808
Kenya Airways 64403439 64403440
Information Desk of Hongqiao International Airport 62683659
Information Desk of Pudong International Airport 58938800
CAAC East China Administration 62688899
8. Applied Telephone
Name Telephone
DDD directory inquiries 114
IDD directory inquiries 116
Police alarm 110
Fire alarm 119
Ambulance 120
Weather 969221
Time inquiry 117
Express mail 185
Postcode information 184
Traffic hotline 88000
Hotline for bus-taking information 16088160
Shanghai Tour Bus Center hotline 64265555, 64266455, 64265558
(Shanghai Stadium); 56961086,
56963248
(Hongkou Stadium)
9. Useful Links
http://www.boc.cn/en/static/index.html
http://lyw.sh.gov.cn/en/tour/
http://www.ctsho.com/
http://www.lonelyplanet.com/worldguide/destinations/asia/china/shanghai/
http://wikitravel.org/en/Shanghai

8. 10.Tips
Drinking Water
Tap water is best consumed after boiling. Bottled drinking water and mineral water are also widely
available. Ensure that food is well cooked.
Plug / Voltage Information
The voltage used in China is at 220 volts and plug points are for oblique flat blades (inverted V-shape)
with grounding blade.
Tipping Policy
It is not a custom to tip and not necessary to do so. To tip or not depends entirely on you.
11. Shanghai Attractions
Oriental Pearl Radio and Television Tower
The design for the Tower incorporates eleven spheres (or "pearls") and three gigantic
columns linking the green grass below to the blue sky above.
There are six high speed passenger elevators (although there are
usually queues) inside the column taking visitors up to the
viewing platform which affords great views over the city. One of
the most impressive aspects of the building is the lighting. A
computer controlled system alternates the light on the tower
dependent on the weather conditions.
Although the Tower has now been surpassed in terms of
height and design, many Chinese still see it as a fantastic symbol
of the new Shanghai. Photographs and Postcards of the Building
when it was first completed illustrate the gargantuan changes that
have taken place in a short space of time here.
Address: No.1 Century Avenue, Pu Dong District, Shanghai 200120 China
Telephone: 021-58791888
Admission Fee: RMB 70
Opening Hours: 08:00 to 21:00
Route: No. 81, 82, 870, 871, 872 bus, Metro Line2

9. Yu Garden
Yu Garden is situated not far from the Bund in the
southwestern side of the city. It is certainly tacky-a
kind of China meets Disney with an added twist-but
nevertheless well worth a visit.
The Garden itself is completed in 1577 by the
Pan family in Shanghai. The original garden was
destroyed twice in the 1800s and has now been
restored. It is usually pretty busy but, worth looking at
if you can either come during the week or are prepared to face the mass. It covers a significant space and
includes a few halls, springs and other buildings of interest.
The area surrounding the Garden makes up the Old City God's Temple Area and was known in
colonial times as the 'Chinese City'. Today, the area directly around Yu Garden has been renovated
somewhat freely and is a mass of tourist shops and delicate decorations. The Queen of England visited
here recently and took tea in the famous Huxinting Tea House. The tea house is something of an
institution around these parts and while quaint and interesting, is extortionately over-priced.
What is nice about this area are the numerous antique markets and the small side streets
which have yet to be renovated by the
authorities. There is a great antique market
just off Shanghai 'Old street' and another on
a small alley called Dongtai Road. Be
prepared to bargain hard in these places
though. Some of the stuff is genuine but
other 'antiques' are less authentic and its
slightly worrying that the most popular
English word in these places seems to be
'very old, very cheap'!
Address: 132 Anren Road, Huangpu District, Shanghai, China
Telephone: 021-63283251
Admission Fee: RMB 30
Opening Hours: 8 30 17 30
Route: No. 11, 126, 926, 66 bus

10. The Bund
The symbol of old and new Shanghai, the Bund (officially known as Zhongshan Road) is Shanghai's
most famous landmark. The 'Bund' is from an Anglo Indian term meaning the muddy embankment on
the waterfront, and it is the Huangpu River which helps create the uniquely colonial feel here and
provides a feeling of space and openness which is lacking elsewhere in the city. Four kilometers long, the
Bund has long been one of the most important areas in Shanghai. In the 1930s, the row of buildings was
host to the city's financial and commercial centers and the world's greatest banks and trading empires
established a base here.
At the North end of the Bund and just over the Garden Bridge and Suzhou Creek is what was
formerly the British embassy. Also here is a large and atmospheric blue painted building which is the
Russian Embassy, sitting precariously on the bank of the river. In colonial times, the Bridge was guarded
by Japanese and British sentries marking the boundaries of territory.
On the west side of the Bund tower various buildings of different architectural styles including
Gothic, baroque, and Romanesque. The combination of these creates a unique boulevard, which
resembles the Liverpool Docks and 1920s New York.
Today, the Bund is still home to many
of the city's hotels, bars and banks. The
nature of the area has not changed so
dramatically either. Huge western banks and
office buildings dominate the horizon of the
Bund, emphasizing the role the city plays as
a commercial and financial base.
The pleasure of the Bund, is that it is
not simply a tourist strip but a place that
everyone enjoys. At sunrise, the boulevard
fills up with people of all ages practicing
Tai Chi or dancing. In the day, while
visitors file up and down the long strip, its
business as usual in many of these magnificent buildings. And, in the evenings, couples wander along the
river front, holding hands and enjoying the spectacular city lights, buildings and atmosphere of the area
which provide a continual reminder that Shanghai was, and in may ways still is, a foreign invention.
Route:
No.20, 42, 71, 126, 926, 22, 55, 65, 123, 135, 145, 251, 503, 576, 868, 910, 921, 928, 934, 940 bus.
Metro Line 2.
Walk south along the Bund then swing a right at Jinling Dong Road. The Old City is the area to the
south.

11. People's Square
People's Square is a spectacular space in the heart of the city. Formerly the city's race-course, a sports
arena and a gambler paradise, the area west of Nanjing Road was converted after the war to become the
People's Square. Unlike many other Chinese city squares, People's Square is not a concrete mass but a
vast green area including plants and trees and surrounded by spectacular buildings on all sides.
The Square has been renovated again recently and opened up further and many of the old buildings
around here are in the process of being ripped down.
Today, the Square covers 140,000 square meters. In the
north lies the Municipal Government Mansion, an
impressive and serious building which is not open to the
public. In the northwest sits the Shanghai Grand Theatre, a
colossal construction made almost entirely from glass which
is balanced by the brand new Exhibition Hall for City
Planning in the east. The most impressive building in the
square however, is the Shanghai Museum. Perfectly smooth
and symmetrical, the building was designed to resemble a
Chinese cooking pot. The Square is particularly spectacular at night, when steam appears to seep out of
the roof of the museum and the light bounces off the glass walls of the Grand Theatre.
The Square offers unusual and
impressive views of the city. Surrounded
on all sides by mammoth and
overpowering constructions, new
buildings attack you from all sides. The
panorama of the city from the Square,
while not the picture postcard image of
Shanghai's Bund, is arguably, the most
accurate image which reflects the changing
nature of this sophisticated and
modern city.
Route
People's Square has it's own subway station Metro Line1 and Metro line 2
No. 49, 23, 109, 17, 864,123, 503, 925, 112, 46, 916, 574, 581, 201, 203, 531, 145, 934, 18, 108, 217,
518, 537, 573, 584, 802, 930, 980, 71, 127, 202, 775, 789, 831, 935, 936 bus
Alternatively walk west of the Bund up Nanjing Road and you will eventually reach the Square.

12. Xin Tian Di
Before the development of Shanghai Xin Tian Di,
the area had been a spread of aged lanes crowded with
mid-19th century Shikumen buildings which had
witnessed the changes of time. The Shikumen style
was a combination of influences from home and
abroad, showing Shanghai's culture of that era.
Xin Tian Di Plaza is divided into the North and
South Blocks. In the South Block, modern
architecture is the motif while Shikumen is an
accompaniment. In the north, preserved Shikumen set
a nostalgic tone, forming a splendid contrast with the modernity to the south. A shopping, entertainment
and leisure complex of 25,000 square meters in the South Block opened in mid 2002. Aside from a series
of international restaurants representing the flavours of the world, there are classy boutiques, accessory
shops, a food court, a movie cinema and a great one-stop fitness centre.
In the North Block, antique buildings with their modern interior design, decorations and equipment
play host to a dazzling array of restaurants specializing in French, American, German, British, Brazilian,
Italian, Japanese, Taiwanese and Hong Kong cuisine, putting on display the full international dimension
of Shanghai Xin Tian Di. The dividing line between the two blocks, Xingye Road, is the site of the First
Congress Hall of the Chinese Communist Party.
There are also Taipingqiao Lake and Park in central Xin Tian Di, which cover 44,000 square meters.
Inside the park are tall trees and low-lying greenery, affording visitors a serene resting place. The lake is
the largest man-made lake in downtown Shanghai, covering 12,000 square meters. At the centre of the
lake are a set of impressive fountains and two little islets dotting the surface. The islets are named
Magnolia and Unison.
Address: Xintiandi North Block: Lane 181, Taicang Road
Xintiandi South Block: Lane 123, Xingye Road
Telephone: 86-21-63112288
Route: Metro Line 1 - alight at South Huangpi Road Station and exit from gate 2, then turn left and
walk along Madang Road for about 200 metres to Taicang Road.
No.146, 781, 911, 926, 42, 146 bus.

13. Jade Buddha Temple
The Jade Buddha Temple (Yufo Si) was built during
the Guangxu period of the Qing Dynasty (A.D. 1875-1909)
and burned down in the early 20th century. In 1918, Jade
Buddha Temple was rebuilt on Anyuan Road. The
construction of the temple is in the magnificent
architectural style of the Song Dynasty. The temple is
composed of several compounds such as the Halls of
Heavenly Kings, the Main Hall, the Hall of the Sleeping
Buddha and the Hall of the Jade Buddha. There are monks
currently living in the Temple and the Temple houses the Shanghai Buddhist Institute. Here many
ancient statues, paintings, a complete set of Buddhist scriptures (printed in the Qing Dynasty), and over
7000 other rare scriptures are kept.
Address: 170 Anyuan Road, Putuo District, Shanghai, China
Telephone: 021-62663668
Admission Fee: RMB 10
Opening Hours: 8 00 16 30
Route: No.13, 19, 24, 36, 54, 63, 68, 76, 105, 106, 112, 113, 138, 206, 223, 506, 516, 550, 563, 738, 768,
830, 837, 866, 922 bus