| Shanghai is main economic hub of China. It is located at | | | | April, May, Sep, Oct and Nov are the months in which |
| the far eastern part of China. The huge multicultural | | | | climate remains moderate. |
| city is standing next to the yellow river. The city was | | | | Getting into Shanghai |
| used to be a small village of fisherman initially, but now | | | | Shanghai has two international airports; Pudong |
| has surfaced as the top mega city of the world. | | | | International airport and Hongquio International airport. |
| The city witnesses the great boom in tourism due to | | | | The Pudong International is Chinas 2nd largest airport. |
| its prosperity, ever changing life style and beautiful | | | | Roaming around in the city is very easy due to its |
| historic sites. The life in Shanghai is a unique | | | | most advanced transport system. It has fast moving |
| amalgamation of east and west. The city truly reflects | | | | trains, metros, buses and taxis. All the public transport |
| the life style and culture of far eastern nations. It offers | | | | is easily accessible if you have Shanghai Public |
| a wide range of sights and sounds compound with | | | | Transport Card. You can buy these cards from |
| huge shopping prospects. | | | | service counters of all metro stations and use them at |
| This year Shanghai is hosting Expo 2010, which | | | | airport, tourist centers, fuel stations and anywhere. The |
| comprises of colorful festivals, exhibitions and fairs | | | | card comes in different categories; some cards are |
| from March to October 2010. | | | | refundable and some are not, but you can reload |
| Must Visit Sites | | | | every card. |
| The Bund is located at the middle part of Shanghai. It is | | | | If you are coming for a short visit then better not to |
| an old historical area with beautiful buildings. Walking by | | | | use card; you can move around by taxis, metros, and |
| its main road, you will find amazingly beautiful river on | | | | trains very easily. The fares of each transport facility |
| one side and multinational banks, financial centers and | | | | vary according to distances. Moreover, there are |
| consulates on the other. | | | | sightseeing buses which are perfect if you love to look |
| City God Temple is famous for its unique sculpture. | | | | around the famous spots. |
| Originally, it was a temple where people were used to | | | | Dining Out |
| come to pray for their bright future. Nowadays, City | | | | Shanghai offers a wide variety of food, cuisines and |
| God Temple is not just a temple but it means the | | | | sea foods. Meat usually means pork here. Traditional |
| whole area surrounding the temple. Here, you will view | | | | Chinese cuisine has sweet and sour taste, and is |
| the marvels of Chinese architecture, beautiful tea | | | | excellently delicious. Other than Chinese food, you can |
| houses and much more. | | | | find international food chains and beverages here. |
| Pudong is the eastern part of Shanghai. It is the | | | | Name any continental food and you would find it in |
| financial center of the city. This area is full of | | | | Shanghai. |
| remarkable skyscrapers. One of the most wonderful | | | | Accommodation |
| buildings is Orient Pearl Tower. Garden bridge is also a | | | | Accommodation is easily available in Shanghai. The |
| wonderful site of the city. | | | | rates depend upon the services you require. From top |
| Climate | | | | international hotels to the beautiful motels catering low |
| Shanghai has sub tropical climate, summers are usually | | | | budget travelers, all provides clean and safe |
| warm with high level of humidity and occasional rains. In | | | | environment. Shanghai is a traveler friendly place; |
| winters, temperature can be dropped to -120 C. March, | | | | come and explore. |
