Shanghai has a comprehensive city rail transit system known as the Metro, which combines the subway, light rail and Pudong Airport Maglev line. As of July 22 2014, the Shanghai Metro system comprises 567 kilometers, covering 332 stops. Hours of operation: ... Read More>>
Nanxiang Steamed Stuffed Buns(Nanxiang Xiaolongbao) 南翔小笼包 Xie Ke Huang 蟹壳黄 Fried Stuffed Buns (Sheng Jian Bao) 生煎包 Steak with Rice Cake (Paigu Niangao) 排骨年糕 Vegetable stuffed buns (Su Cai Bao) 素菜包 Gaoqiao Muffin (Gaoqiao Songbing) ... Read More>>
Shanghai is a busy regional transport hub, and is thus very easily reachable by air, land and sea. Its two international airports of Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) are modern and convenient. Pudong International ... Read More>>
Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) Shanghai has two international airports, Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Hongqiao International Airport (SHA). Pudong International Airport serves as an international gateway ... Read More>>
The Port of Shanghai mainly functions as a cargo port these days, but it still serves some passenger routes. Daily routes include Shengsi Island (Zhejiang Province), Changxing Island, Chongming Island and Hengsha Island. Visitors traveling to Chengshi ... Read More>>
Textiles and Embroidery (Rongxiu) 绒绣 Shanghai Qipao 旗袍 Silk (Sichou) 丝绸 Jiading Yellow-Grass Weaving 嘉定黄草编 Chongming Hairy Crab 崇明蟹 Shanghai Pudong Chicken (Shanghai Pudong Ji)上海浦东鸡 Houyin Fish (Noodle Fish) 银鱼 (面条鱼 ) Jingjing ... Read More>>
.this_tab td{padding:3px;} Shanghai's foreign-invested enterprises have by and large been encouraged by their own results in China and many continue to re-invest and make additional investments to improve their stakes and expand according to the country's ... Read More>>
Shanghai has about 1,680 long-distance bus routes that connect it with many other cities in China. Most of the bus stations can be found around Zhabei District near the Shanghai Railway Station. Popular destinations include cities in Jiangsu and Zhejiang ... Read More>>
Xiang You Shan Hu (mud eel) 响油鳝糊 Xiang You Shan Hu is a noted Shanghainese delicacy made from mud eel that is cut into strips and carefully seasoned. Read More>>
Vital Statistics (2006) GDP: RMB1.03 trillion GDP per Capita: RMB 57,310 Economic Growth Rate: 12% Population: 10.25 million (urban) - 3.43 million (rural) FDI: US$7.12 billion Annual Average Wage: RMB24, 398 Government Effectiveness Rating: 26th 2006 ... Read More>>
Shanghai has a fleet of at least 50,000 taxis. Visitors are advised that meter rates are significantly higher than those in other cities. The starting fare for Shanghai taxis is 14 Yuan (for the first 3 km, including a fuel surcharge of 1 RMB). After 3 km, ... Read More>>
Shanghai is well known for its vibrant nightlife, catering to all tastes - from elegant bars to crowded discos, from rock clubs to laid back cafes. Whether you want to cut loose or just relax, Shanghai after dark is something you simply have to experience. ... Read More>>
Nanjing Road 南京路 Huaihai Road 淮海路 North Sichuan Road 四川北路 Zhangyang Road 张杨路 Fuzhou Road 福州路 Yuyuan Shopping City 豫园商城 New Shanghai Shopping City 新上海商业城 Xujiahui Shopping City 徐家汇商业区 Jiali Sleepless City 嘉里不夜城 Nanjing ... Read More>>
Shanghai covers a total area of 6,340.5 square kilometers, of which the city proper occupies an area of 3925 square kilometers. In 2009, Nanhui District was merged into Pudong New Area. On June, 8th, 2011, another administrative division adjustment was made ... Read More>>
Shanghai is less celebrated for its own cuisine, than as a place where all the great cuisines of China meet and merge into one another, creating a kaleidoscopic garden of delights for the gourmet diner. Influenced by Beijing, Yangzhou, Guangdong and Sichuan ... Read More>>
Hongmei Lu 虹梅路 Huanghe Lu 黄河路 Wujiang Lu 吴江路 Yunnan Nanlu 云南南路 Zhapu Lu 乍浦路 QiBao Snack Street 七宝小吃街 Gu Ling Lu Snack Street 牯岭路小吃一条街 Town God’s Temple Snack Stree 老城隍庙小吃 Hongmei Lu 虹梅路 Offers a wide variety of ... Read More>>
Shanghai, the Paris of the Orient, is a shopper's paradise for everyone from shopaholics to casual bargain-hunters. In the world of fashion, Shanghai is best known for Shanghai Fashion Week, The Shanghai International Costume Cultural Festival, and The ... Read More>>
• GDP: RMB 1.9195 trillion (2011) • Per Capita Disposable Income of Urban Residents: RMB 36,230 (2011) • Economic Growth Rate: 8.2% (2011) • Resident Population: 23.02 million (2010) • Unemployment Rate: 4.2% (2011) • ... Read More>>
Bicycles Shanghai tourist areas are spread out and are not all centrally located. Its best pick a few attractions clustered together and rent a bike to go see them. Biking is a great way to experience the city and get some exercise. Currently, certain Giant ... Read More>>
Shanghai is located in the Yangtze River Delta at approximately 31°41' north latitude and 121°29' east longitude. The East China Sea lies to the east of Shanghai, and Hangzhou Bay to the south. The city enjoys a pleasant northern subtropical ... Read More>>
Although it has loomed large as a city for barely a century and half – the blink of an eye in the grand sweep of Chinese antiquity - there are few cities that have had Shanghai's impact on the imagination of the world or on the story of modern China. ... Read More>>
Shanghai's busiest train stations are Shanghai Railway Station, Shanghai South Railway Station and Shanghai Hongqiao Railway Station. There are three different ways to book a train ticket in Shanghai: over the phone, online and at the ticket window. Tickets ... Read More>>
There are more than 1,100 bus routes in operation in Shanghai, and buses are jam-packed the entire day. Shanghai Railway Station, Renmin Square (People's Square), Xujiahui, Zhongshan Park, Wujiaochang, Shanghai Indoor Stadium and Dongchang Road serve as the ... Read More>>
China Country Code Number: 0086 Shanghai City Code Number: 021 Postcode: 200000 Emergency & Most Commonly Used Fire: 119 First Aid: 120 Police Station: 110 Check Telephone Number: 114 Telephone Failure Complaint Line (free): 112 Weather Report: ... Read More>>