Shanghai is the largest populated city in China and the second most populous city in the world. The actual meaning of Shanghai is "Upon the Sea" as it is located on the estuary of the Yangtze River Delta. The city gets its name Shanghai from the "Song Dynasty". Earlier, during the "Mid-Tang Dynasty", the city was named as "Huating". Shanghai is also known as the "Pearl of the Orient" and "Paris of the East". The city is the economic center of China and one of the most globalized places. Shanghai is the geographical center for transportation– including river traffic, sea shipping, railway, aviation, and also highways. The Yangtze Delta is fertile and provides the best tillable land for people living there. It is not surprising that the city has been a prosperous place for hundreds of years. Along with modernization, the traditional values remain the core of the city.
You will discover skyscrapers rising to more than 600 meters in height, while you may be intrigued to explore the traditional houses in the city. When you take the ferry from Huangpujiang, you can explore the east bank, which is both modern and traditional in terms of fashion, lifestyle, and culture. Shanghai has some of the best tourist attractions within the country. Famous personalities like Bernand Shaw, Albert Einstein, and Tagore have visited the city to explore the beauty, architecture, and culture. You can explore Chinese tradition, culture and architecture still preserved in its original form in the city.
Buses, Taxis, Metro system
Efficiency: High, Cleanliness: High
| Name | Price |
|---|---|
| Water Bottle | CNY 3.00 |
| Cup of Coffee | CNY 30.00 |
| Milk Carton Pack | CNY 17.00 |
| Rice/Kg | CNY 8.00 |
| White Bread | CNY 15.00 |
| Eggs (12) | CNY 17.00 |
| Combo Meal | CNY 35.00 |
| Fine Dining | CNY 296.00 |
| Bottle of Coke or Pepsi | CNY 5.00 |
| Domestic Beer | CNY 10.00 |
| Imported Beer | CNY 20.00 |
| Bottle of Wine | CNY 100.00 |
| Cigarettes (20 Pack) | CNY 21.00 |
| Taxi ( 1 km ) | CNY 3.00 |
| Ticket in local transport (Single way). | CNY 4.00 |
| Rent ( One Bed Room) | CNY 6700.00 |
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Donts
Shanghai is the city which never sleeps. The people who are living in and around Shanghai come here to enjoy the nightlife. There are a lot of clubs and venues which host music and dance shows in the night. Shanghai is known as the "Paris of East" because of its night life. It has the most amazing and unique nightlife. If you love comedy, then enjoy the live comedy shows at Kung Fu Komedy Club. If drinking and dancing are not your scene, have a quiet evening and watch a cinema at the International Cineplex Theatre.
Weather
TimeZone
Ambulance
Police
Electric socket
Shanghai Pudong International Airport - PVG
SHA - Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport
Start Tariff: CNY 14.00
1 Km. Tariff: CNY 2.50
1 Hour Waiting Tariff: CNY 37.50
Monthly Average Temperature & Rainfall
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