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SHANGHAI ACTIVITIES
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Shanghai has many attractions in the downtown area,
including Huangpu River, the Bund, Oriental Pearl TV Tower, Jinmao Tower, Shanghai
Museum, Yuyuan Garden, Xin Tian Di and the special old streets and lanes. Besides,
there are places well worth a visit in the suburbs such as Qibao Ancient Town, Zhujajiao
Water Town and Chongming Island for in addition to its modern facets, the city has
a wealth of more ancient Chinese traditions.
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The Bund
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The Bund, also called the Zhongshan Dong Yi Lu (East
Zhongshan 1st Road), is a famous waterfront and regarded as the symbol of Shanghai
for hundreds of years. It starts from the Baidu Bridge, which is at the connecting
point of the Huangpu River and the Suzhou Creek, to the East Jinling Road and winds
a 1500 meters (less than one mile) in length. Walking along the Bund, which is at
the west shore of the Huangpu River,
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the Oriental Pearl TV Tower can be seen on the opposite side and also
the Jin Mao Tower. Being one of the Top Ten Shanghai Attractions, the Bund is a
really beautiful and special place which is worth visiting.
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Oriental Pearl TV Tower
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Opposite the Bund sits the Oriental Pearl Tower,
a 468 metres (1,535 feet) tower that is the world’s third tallest tower and certainly
one of today’s most recognizable structures. The tower features five spheres, three
observatory levels, a revolving restaurant, exhibition facilities and a shopping
mall. Three enormous towers, that start underground, support the structure that
attracts more than 3 million visitors a year.
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Shanghai Museum
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Located in the center of Shanghai in People's Square,
Shanghai Museum is a large museum of ancient Chinese art. The museum style and presentation
surround visitors with artifacts demonstrating ancient wisdom and philosophy. The
exterior design of the round dome and the square base symbolizes the ancient idea
of a round heaven and a square land.
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Yu Garden
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Existing exited for over 400 years, Yu Garden is
a truly majestic site of nature that should be a part of any visit to Shanghai.
During its long history the garden has been damaged several times, especially during
the Opium War, but it has been subsequently restored each time.
The garden today occupies 20,000 square meters of space which might be considered
a relatively small space, but this does not convey the impressive amount of attractions
that are housed within.
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Visitors will find pavilions, rockeries, cloisters
and halls. Halls are the most dominant item to be found here. Some of the halls
that can be found here include Sansui Hall, Dianchun Hall and Yuhua.
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RESTAURANTS
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Shanghai is famous for fantastic restaurants and
a wide variety of cuisine. The concierge at your hotel can assist you with recommendations.
Reservations are recommended at most Shanghai restaurants. For more information
and reviews, visit:
http://www.shanghai-ed.com/listing/index.php
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TRANSPORTATION
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Airport Connections
Shanghai is served by all major airlines and has two major airports:
Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Hongqiao International Airport (SHA).
For more information, visit:
http://www.shanghaiairport.com/en/index.jsp
The Oriental Riverside and Pudong Shangri-La hotels are around 40 minutes from Shanghai
Hongqiao Airport and 55 minutes from Pudong International Airport.
Taxi and city shuttle buses can be found on the ground floor of the domestic and
international arrival halls. Taxis are metered, and fare between Pudong International
Airport and the hotel generally costs around RMB150 (USD 20) per journey, while
fares from Shanghai Hongqiao Airport are generally RMB60 (USD 8).
The Maglev High Speed Train from Pudong International Airport to Longyang Road Metro
Station takes eight minutes, The train operates from 7am to 9pm daily. One way economy
fare costs RMB50 (USD 7), while VIP section costs RMB100 (USD 13).
Taxis
Taxis in Shanghai are an effective way to get around the city,
although they are often most easily attained at a hotel taxi area. Taxis are metered,
with fares starting at RMB 11 (USD 1.5). Taxis are available at the hotel or at
designated taxi queues found across the city.
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Metro & Light Rail
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Shanghai has eight lines at the moment. The Oriental
Riverside and Pudong Shangri-la hotels are near to the line 2 LU-JIA-ZUI station.
For more information, visit:http://www.exploreshanghai.com/ditie/
(click the button on the top right corner for English version)
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BANKING/POST OFFICES
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Banks, cash points, exchanges offices and post offices
are available in the vicinity of the hotels, and are usually open daily 9:00 a.m.
- 17:00 p.m. You can also use your credit or debit card at any ATM to get China
Yuan. Your bank account will be automatically debited in the currency of your account.
The hotels can also exchange monies and post mail.
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WEATHER
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With a pleasant northern subtropical maritime monsoon
climate, shanghai enjoys four distinct seasons, generous sunshine and abundant rainfall.
The average temperature range in November is 46-61 °F or 8-16 °C. For more information,
you may access http://www.weather.com.cn/english/
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ELECTRICITY
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Electricity used in China is 220 volts.
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WEBSITES
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