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Shanghai - China
Shanghai, business and economic capital to the People's Republic of China, is one of the largest metropolises in the world with an ever growing population. Shanghai is a place where life is constantly on the move- a fact which is reflected in the constant construction- the building and the rebuilding of restaurants, offices and shopping malls ever so often.  Unlike Beijing which is a fusion of East meets west, Shanghai is much more contemporary and modern. Temples and other historic structures such as the Museums are few and far between. In much greater supply are numerous sky scrapers and high rise...Read More

Hotels In Shanghai

This hotel is located in Pudong District. Whilst it does not have the most convenient location it...
With its convenient location 35 minutes from the city center and 20 minutes from Hongqiao...
 This hotel is arguably the best in town, it is both extravagant and luxurious. The location...
This hotel is located in Luwan District. The exterior and the interior of this hotel are...

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Shanghai - China

Shanghai History
Historically Shanghai has always been an important city of China. It contributed much to the growth of China due to its budding fishing and textile industries. It grew more in importance since it was the site of foreign trade between the East and the West in the mid 19th century due to its status as a port city. This was the time that the French Concession was established in Shanghai which endured a kind of colonization. The economic success that followed from trade related activities allowed for Shanghai to be one of the most developed cities of China in the 1930s as well as during Communist... read more

Four Seasons Hotel Shanghai
 This hotel is arguably the best in town, it is both extravagant and luxurious. The location...
St. Regis Shanghai
This hotel is located in Pudong district. It has a wonderful ambience; the hotel staff is extremely...
Portman-Ritz Carlton Hotel Shanghai
This hotel is located in the Jing'an District. The location is excellent for the Shanghai Centre...
The Westin Shanghai
This hotel is located in Huangpu District in downtown Shanghai. The location is excellent. Bedrooms...
Pudong Shangri-la Hotel
Located in Pudong District this hotel is the epitome of extravagance. The contemporary exterior is...
Sofitel Shanghai Sheshan Oriental
With its convenient location 35 minutes from the city center and 20 minutes from Hongqiao...

Madam Mao's dowry
This is one of Shanghai's delightful little shops where arts and crafts are available. Beautiful...
Isetan
This is a department store for the well off Shanghai resident. There are many boutiques, clothes...
Shanghai's Number 1 Department Store
This is arguably one of Shanghai's most renowned department stores probably because it dates back...
Shanghai Centre
Some of the most well known designer labels are available here from Louis Vuitton and Cerruti to...
Raffles City
Some of the most well known designer labels are available here from Guess and Swatch to Nike. Local...
Friendship Store
The Friendship Store sells everything you can conceive of from books and antiques to clothes,...

Tennis Masters Cup Shanghai
This week long event takes place annually. The venue is the Qi Zhong stadium. Tennis greats come...
ShContemporary
This four day long annual festival is anxiously waited for by Shanghai's art lovers and...
Lantern Festival
Fifteen days after the Chinese New Year, on the fifteenth day of the first lunar month the lantern...
Shanghai Tourism Festival
This three week long festival takes place annually across the city of Shanghai. One highlight of...
Temple Fair
The famous Longhua Pagoda situated in grounds of the Longhua Park is the venue for this annual...
Shanghai Beer Festival
The bund is the location of this annual festival lasting well into July. Whilst locals flock to...

Fook Lam Moon
The décor and the furnishings are chic and sophisticated. The place is luxuriant and quality food...
Danieli's
This is an extremely posh restaurant located in the St. Regis Hotel. The décor and interior are...
La Villa Rouge
This eatery is popular amongst fashionable locals. The interior is beautiful and luxuriant. The...
Wang Boa He
The dishes served here are absolutely divine. Sea food is the specialty, in particular crab, and...
Sichuan Court
This restaurant provides outstanding service and offers a vast array of dishes to choose from....
Gu Yi
Busy best describes the ambiance of this restaurant- Chinese and other families love to come here....

Fast Facts
Location:
Shanghai is located along the East Coast of China flanked by the Yangtze River.   Area:
6340 sq km
Dialing code:
+86
Area Code:
+86/021
Emergency Numbers:
Fire: 119
Police: 110
Ambulance: 120
Telephone Directory Enquiry: 114(local numbers),
                                                      115 (international numbers)
Airport Enquiry: 021-6268-8918
Railway Enquiry: 021-6317-9090   Population:
18 million approximately   Languages:
Shanghinese, English   Time zone:
UTC +8 (China Standard Time)   Currency:
China Renminbi Yuan   Average January Temperatures:
4.5 °C
Average July Temperatures:
27.5 °C
Annual Rainfall:
1200 mm
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When To Go

When to go
The best times of the year to visit Shanghai are the months of March, April, September and October. The weather is wonderful in these months with cool days and cold nights. Winter season is ...

Kids In Tow

What to Do with Kids in Tow
Shanghai Ocean Aquarium
This fantastic aquarium showcases underwater creatures from around ...

Health & Safety

Health and safety
Do not walk alone late at night. Generally speaking Shanghai is a safe city to ...