>> Geography
Shanghai is located at 31°14′North Altitude and 121°29′East Longitude, on the west coast of the Pacific, and on the east coast of the Asian continent. Shanghai is situated at the foreside of the Yangtze River Delta. Bordering by the Jiangsu and Zhejiang provinces on the west, Shanghai is swept by the East China Sea on the east and Hangzhou Bay on the south. North of the city, the Yangtze River empties into the East China Sea. The city also assumes a central location along the coastline of China. Thanks to its advantageous geographic location, Shanghai today is an excellent sea and river port, offering easy access to a vast hinterland.
>> Climate
With a pleasant northern subtropical maritime monsoon climate, Shanghai enjoys four distinct seasons, generous sunshine and abundant rainfall every year. The average annual temperature is about 16℃. September is referred to as Shanghai's golden autumn season. The climate in September is pleasant and mellow, with an average temperature of 24℃.
>> Economy
Shanghai has one of the fastest economic growth rates among Chinese cities . The GDP of Shanghai has been maintaining double-digit growth for 13 consecutive years now. Shanghai is striving towards the goal of becoming an international economic, finance, trade and shipping center. The 2004 economic indicators of Shanghai are as follows:
---GDP: RMB745.03 billion
---Total import and export: USD160 billion; of
which export was USD74 billion and import
was USD86 billion.
---Foreign investment: USD11.7 billion
---Handling capacity at the Shanghai port: 379
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General Information
Shanghai, China's biggest economic center is also known as "hu" or "sheng". It has a history of more than 700 years, a total area of 6340 square km, and a resident population of 13.52 million. With an ancient history and a rich culture, Shanghai is at the same time a modern city of glamour and magnificence, having acquired a cosmopolitan outlook by accommodating and absorbing diverse influences.
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Medical Care
—— International SOS
Tel：6295 9951
Fax：6390 1428
—— World Link Medical Centres, Portman
Clinic
Tel：6279 7668
Fax：6279 9698
——Medical Emergency 120
Currencies RMB, yuan
Exchange Rate:
1US$≈8.27RMB,1EUR≈10.79RMB,
1GBP ≈15.30RMB,100JPY ≈7.79RMB,
1AUD≈6.34RMB, 1CAD≈6.66RMB
Time Difference GMT +8 hours
Voltage 200V, 50 Hz
Shopping
Shanghai is known as the "Oriental Paris" and a "Shopping Paradise". The Nanjing Road Pedestrian Street, the most famous commercial street in China, provides various products catering to different tastes. Huaihai Road, a traditional commercial and cultural street, boasts various famous brand name outlets and a modern style. The Yu Garden bazaar is filled with a diverse array of handcrafted souvenirs and various household goods, embodying the essence of the Oriental Culture.
Transportation
--- Two international airports (Pudong and Hongqiao)
--- Subways and light transit rails
--- More than 900 bus lines
--- Taxi Booking Telephone Number: 96840, 96822,
62580000
Visa
Each delegate may bring the Assembly's invitation letter in
order to apply for a valid visa at the nearest Chinese Embassy
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>> Sights and Attractions
The Oriental Pearl TV Tower ——
Commanding a breathtaking view of the spectacular buildings
across the Huangpu River, this 468-meter-high building
ranks No. 1 in Asia and No. 3 worldwide in height of its
kind. An observation deck, a revolving restaurant, and
the "History Museum of the City of Shanghai" can all be
found inside the Tower.
Shanghai Museum —— Initially
founded in Dec. 1952, this museum of ancient Chinese art
enjoys worldwide renown. The new museum was built in Oct.
1996. Its unique structure of a square base capped by
a round top symbolizes the ancient Chinese philosophy
that the square earth is under the round sky.
Town God Temple (Yu Garden
Bazaar)——The Town God Temple is a major venue for Taoist
rituals. It contains two gardens, occupying an area of
over 10000 square meters. In particular, Yu Garden is
a famous classical Jiangnan (area south of the Yangtze
River) garden with over 400 years of history. It is surrounded
by streets selling traditional Shanghai artifacts, various
household goods and local Shanghainese snacks.
Zhujiajiao —— Zhujiajiao,
the so-called "Venice of Shanghai", is Shanghai's best-preserved
ancient water town of the area south of the Yangtze River.
Xintiandi —— Xintiandi is an urban tourist attraction imbued with Shanghai's historical and cultural legacies. Born out of the sprawl of Shikumen housing (literally, stone-gate housing), the unique local architectural style of old Shanghai, it has been converted into a recreational area featuring world-class dining, shopping, entertainment and culture.
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Xujiahui Catholic Cathedral
—— Xujiahui Catholic Cathedral is a famous cathedral in
Shanghai. It is the Catholic cathedral of the diocese
of Shanghai. The Catholic Bishop's Mansion of the diocese
and a nunnery are both located on the side of the cathedral.
This mid-century Gothic building can accommodate over
3000 followers.
The Jade Buddha Temple ——
The Jade Buddha Temple is one of the most famous Buddhist
temples in China, with over one hundred years of history.
Its architecture resembles the palace style of the Song
Dynasty. The priceless treasure in the temple is the jade
statue of a seated Buddha carved from a complete piece
of white jade. It is said to be the jewel of Buddhist
art.
Songjiang Square Tower Garden
—— The Songjiang Square Tower Garden is a garden for admiring
historic and cultural relics in the ancient town of Songjiang.
It occupies an area of 182 mu. Inside the garden, you
can find a cultural relic of national importance – the
Square Tower of the Song Dynasty (previously named the
Xingshengjiao Temple Tower) and other such sights.
Chongming Island Dongtan Migratory
Bird Sanctuary —— The Chongming Island Dongtan
Migratory Bird Sanctuary has a rich diversity of wild
birds. Midway through their migration, the birds might
take a rest at Dongtan. Red-crowned cranes and other rare
birds can often be seen there. Among the list of 227 migratory
birds under national protection, 132 species can be found
on Chongming Island.
Hengshan Street —— Hengshan
Street is an entertainment hotspot, stretching 2.3 kilometers,
and overflowing with 167 commercial outlets that include
special bars, cafés, casual dinning restaurants, entertainment
outlets and gyms. The plane trees along the street and
the unique European-style buildings hidden in the shade
have brought a rich and exotic cultural atmosphere to
Hengshan Road.
Nanjing Road Pedestrian Street —— Nanjing Road Pedestrian Street, stretching 5.5 kilometers, is the most famous commercial street in Shanghai. Packed with all kinds of boutiques offering a diverse array of goods, it has become the symbol of Shanghai.
Huaihai Road is described as the "Champs-Elysees" of Shanghai. Many brand name boutiques are along this chic and modern street.
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