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SHANGHAI – A Beautiful City on the River |
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Currency |
RMB (Renminbi) |
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Language |
Mandarin &
Shanghainese (Shanghaihua) |
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Area |
6,341 km2 |
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Climate |
Subtropical Maritime
Monsoon Climate |
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| Summer: |
Max.-1040F(280C)Min.-590F
(150C) |
| Winter: |
Max.-570F
(130C) Min.-380F (40C) |
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| Also known as: |
Paris of the East & Queen or
Pearl of the Orient |
| Famous for: |
Shopping Streets, Skyscrapers, Event Venues,
Clothing & Fashion |
| Geographical Location: |
Central-Eastern China, Asia |
| Latitude, Longitude & Altitude: |
31°14'N, 121°29'E & 25 ft
(above sea level) |
| Best time to visit: |
March-April (spring) & September-
November (autumn) |
| Neighbouring Cities: |
Jiaxing, Wuxi, Nanjing, Huzhou & Nantong
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| Means of Local Transport: |
Metro Line, Buses, Taxis & Boats |
| Shanghai is the largest city in
China. |
| It also the Port NO.1 of China. |
| Is the eighth largest city in the
world. |
Overview
Resting on the banks of River Huangpu, Shanghai is China’s largest
city in terms of population. This flourishing international metropolis
is known worldwide for it’s highly developed industrial, commercial
and financial facilities.
The hotspot of modern China, Shanghai is a buzzing cosmopolitan with a
comprehensive industrial and economic base and contemporary urban living
style. Its location at the center of the country further makes sure that
no other city can better capture the urgency and enthusiasm of China’s
economic reform.
Since the release of market restrictions, this dazzling city is
swirling with rapid business culture change becoming a fresh, new city
that is sophisticated, innovative and living a life it has never lived
before.
One of the most important ports of the world lying at the mouth of
Asia's longest River Yangtze, Shanghai is famous as a place where
internationalism has blossomed. Home to multiple multinational companies
and trade shows, the city indeed is perfectly globalized. This most
notorious city China further showcases its diversity in the
architectural temples of art, vast variety of food, rich nightlife,
world famous shopping streets and other recreational facilities.
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