Shanghai Overview

Shanghai Overview

Shanghai Things To Do

About Shanghai

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Shanghai Weather Forecast

Wed
Shanghai Weather Info
28℉ | 39℉
-2℃ | 4℃
Clear
Thu
Shanghai Weather Info
39℉ | 45℉
4℃ | 7℃
Mostly Sunny
Fri
Shanghai Weather Info
39℉ | 48℉
4℃ | 9℃
Mostly Sunny

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The tower is 468 metres high. It is the highest TV Tower in Asia and is the third highest one in the world.

The tower is 468 metres high. It is the highest TV Tower in Asia and is the third highest one in the world.

Shanghai in the center of China's eastern coastline is one of China's cultural centers and has a long history as a trading port and gateway for foreigners entering China. It is the gateway to the Yangtze River delta. It is a municipality under the direct jurisdiction of the Central Government and the largest economic and trade center in China.

China's biggest and most prosperous city oozes an atmosphere of vitality and a dynamic which can rival New York in the United States and Paris of France in terms of modernity.

Shanghai's gorgeous night scene is one of the main highlights that will linger in visitors' mind owing to its ornate feature after their Shanghai travel experience. As night descends the entire city is lit up by dizzily colorful lights joined occasionally by the bright moon hanging in the sky.

Shanghai stands in the front line of China's economical development and has undergone unimaginable changes in the last two decades. The portrait of new Shanghai around the new Pudong area with its prosperous cosmopolitan features usually wows visitors as they are personally exposed to the lightning pace when they are traveling Shanghai.

Shanghai Chocolate Dream Park December 16, 2011 - February 19, 2012

  • Venue: 3F gallery, Himalayan Center 喜马拉雅中心三楼美术馆
  • Address: 1208 Dingxiang Road, Pudong District 浦东新区丁香路1208号
  • Introduction: Lots of artworks made of chocolate will be displayed, including mimic architecture, dinnerware and Qipao (Chinese style frock). Visitors can also make chocolate souvenirs when visiting the park. Read more.

Top Reasons to Visit Shanghai

  • Shanghai is China's largest and richest city : It offers a general idea the direction in which China is heading in the 21st century.
  • A Blend of Eastern and Western Cultures: Shanghai's colonial legacy combined with things Chinese has created a unique culture, which is a fusion of the East and the West..
  • Onward Trips: From Shanghai it is easy to travel to Xian to see the Terracotta Army or up to Beijing to see the Forbidden City, Great Wall of China or to Guilin to see the beautiful karst landscape.
  • More Reasons to Visit Shanghai
 
Shanghai retains China's last vestige of its unusual colonial past. The foreign architecture standing along the Bund area is living museum of the colonial history of the 1800s. Many visitors find them immersed in thoughts of a bygone time as they strolling Shanghai's waterfront Bund area during their Shanghai travel.

Shanghai is a renowned green city. Lush green covers all the open space of the city. The refreshing green visa is another highlight that renders travelers an unforgettable Shanghai travel experience.  

Shanghai's travel industry has leapfrogged rival destinations to emerge as one of the most popular travel destination worldwide. The Shanghai government and its people are doing tirelessly to improve the travel infrastructure and facilities to ensure tourists exceptional and memorial Shanghai travel experiences. Their hard efforts have been rewarded recently and a large number of travelers choose to return after their first Shanghai travel.

Weather in Shanghai features hot summer and cold winter and generally speaking, the best time to travel Shanghai is autumn and spring when the weather is pleasant but winter and summer are also good season to travel Shanghai in terms of cost.

Shanghai Walking and Biking

Shanghai is also a good place to have walk tours, as there are many ancient streets in the city. See China Highlights' Shanghai Walking Routes.  Although Shanghai is a very busy city with heavy traffic,  the old part of the city has a lot of quite streets which you may bike around to have a look at old Shanghai. See our Shanghai biking guide.

Things to Do with Kids in Shanghai

Customer’s questions about this page
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I have a weekend here in Shanghai. Could you propose me where should I go for a weekend breakaway?
Asked by Rachel Wong (Nov. 30, 2011) Reply
A guest (Dec. 07, 2011) replied:
I recommend you visit Suzhou or Hangzhou for the weekend for one day and another day for the city tour in Shanghai. I had sent you a quote for the tour in shanghai and suzhou for you reference already. please check and get back to me at your earliest convenience.
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Hi, will be traveling to Shanghai next month for a month holiday. My question is Internet access, do they offer prepaid mobile broadband? A 3G simcard basically is what I need because I have a USB modem. Can't find any info online...thanks
Asked by Charlene Lantai (Nov. 26, 2011) Reply
A Candice Song (Nov. 27, 2011) replied:
Dear Charlene Lantai,

The service of prepaid mobile broadband is offered. You can contact with the local telecom company to obtain more information about the mobile broadband.

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Can you please tell me what the weather forecast was on Sunday and Monday Oct 16-17 in Shanghai, China? high temperature, low temperature, and how the day was: chance of rain or rain or sunny or something else? I need it for a school project. Thank you!
Asked by Nora (Oct. 18, 2011) Reply
A William (Oct. 19, 2011) replied:
Hi Nora

The temperature on Sunday and Monday is 18℃-22℃, it is warm and sunny. But it will rain from 20th, the temperature will be the same.

William Huo

Travel Advisor

Q
autumn months in shanghai ?
Asked by jim gilmour (Jun. 06, 2011) Reply
A Lussie Lu (Jun. 07, 2011) replied:
Dear Jim Gilmour,

In general, from October to November is autume in Shanghai. The temperature is about 15-22°C in Oct. and 10-16°C in Nov. It's cool and it's suitable to wear the shirts. It's also a good time for traveling. If you would like to visit Shanghai at that time, you can check the weather on this website before leaving to Shanghai. Please click here:http://www.weather.com.cn/en/weather/101020100.shtml

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