| Destination Information |
| As the world’s eighth-largest city, Shanghai is at the center of China’s spectacular economic growth. Today’s Shanghai is its own province, as well as a city of dazzling spectacle. City Hotel Shanghai is located in an incomparable position right in the CBD, Shanghai's well-known Nanjing East Road and Huaihai Road commercial circle. |
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Language: Mandarin
Population:16 million
Time: Zone GMT +8 hours
Measures: Metric System
Voltage: 220 volts
Mobile Phones: GSM 900/1800/1900 |
| Visas |
Visas are required for all international travelers entering mainland China. Travelers carrying passports from Brunei, Japan or Singapore can enjoy visa-free access to China for up to 15 days.
Visas are readily available from Chinese embassies and consulates in most Western and many other countries. A standard 30-day, single-entry visa from most Chinese embassies abroad can be issued in three to five working days. You can also make visa arrangements at certain travel agencies. Visa applications generally require at least one photo.
A 30-day visa is activated on the date you enter China, and must be used within three months of the date of issue. Standard tourist visas, valid for 30-day visits, are generally easy to acquire, while visas valid for more than 30 days are often more difficult to obtain.
Please consult with your travel agent, China International Travel Service, China Travel Service, or any PRC Embassy or Consulate for further details. |
| Currency |
| The unit of money in China is known as renminbi (RMB). The unit of money itself is called the yuan (CNY). Credit cards are accepted in major hotels as well as shopping malls. |
| Taxes/Tipping |
| A 15% surcharge, including government tax, is applicable in most hotels and some private restaurants. Many mid-range and top-end restaurants include their own service charge that varies. Officially, tipping is considered inappropriate and is discouraged. |
| Weather |
| Shanghai has a temperate, seasonal climate ranging from very warm during the summer—21C to 37C (70F to 104F)—to moderately cool to cold during the winter, with temperatures of -2C to 7C (28F to 45F). |
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