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Shanghai is situated at 31° 14' north latitude and 121° 29'east longitude, on the west shore of the Pacific Ocean. Shanghai, bordering Jiangsu and Zhejiang provinces in the West and the estuary of the Yangtze River in the north, is a good river and sea port. The average altitude of Shanghai is 2.19 meters, and Dajinshan island is the highest point in Shanghai, with an altitude of 103.7 meters. Shanghai's river network mainly includes the Huangpu River, the main road flowing through the urban area, and its tributaries Suzhou River, Chuanyang River, Dianpu River, etc. Dianshan Lake is the largest lake in Shanghai. There are three main islands in Shanghai, Chongming, Changxing and Hengsha, of which Chongming Island is the third largest island in China.
Shanghai is located in the east of China, at the mouth of the Yangtze River and facing the Pacific Ocean. It forms the Yangtze River Delta with neighboring Zhejiang, Jiangsu and Anhui provinces, and is one of the regions with the most active economic development, the highest degree of openness and the strongest innovation ability in China. By the end of 2023, Shanghai has an administrative area of 6340.5 square kilometers, 16 districts, 24.8745 million permanent residents and a per capita GDP of 190300 yuan.
· Shanghai Weather & Climate
With a pleasant northern subtropical maritime monsoon climate, Shanghai enjoys four distinct seasons, generous sunshine and abundant rainfall. Its spring and autumn are relatively short compared with summer and winter. The average annual temperature is 18 degrees Celsius. The city has a frost-free period lasting up to 230 days a year. The average annual rainfall is 1,200 millimetres (about 50 inches). However, nearly 60% of the precipitation comes during the May-September flood season, which is divided into three rainy periods, the Spring Rains, the Plum Rains and the Autumn Rains.
The highest temperature is in July and August. For ten days or so in these two months, the temperature can reach 35 degrees centigrade. The coldest period is from the end of January to early February - usually during the Chinese Spring Festival. This awfully cold period will last for about three days but it seldom snows. From March to May, the conditions are pleasant so this is the best season for traveling. The 'Plum Rain Season' is from mid-June to early July. From late August to the first twenty days of September, the city is also susceptible to typhoons, none of which in recent years has caused considerable damage. Generally you will need a light coat and sweater in spring and short- sleeved shirts in summer. In autumn, long-sleeved shirts, sweater and coat are necessary, while sweater and overcoat are appropriate in winter.
· Currency
Local Currency
Credit cards can be accepted at most hotels, tourist shops and some department stores.
Currency Conversion
One can change money upon arrival at the international airports of Shanghai. Also most hotels offer foreign exchange services and exchange cash and travelers cheques. The Bank of China exchanges money and travelers cheques. In China, wherever you exchange money the same day, the exchange rate is the same. Banking Hours: Mondays to Fridays, 9 a m to 5 pm.
Foreign Exchange
Without last time declaration record of foreign currencies in cash, or if the recorded amount is less than what the passengers carry this time, the Customs shall release the discrepancies upon certificate issued by the Foreign Exchange Bureau or its authorized banks.
RMB
· Voltage
Electricity is supplied at 220 volts, 50 cycles.
