Shanghai in Brief

Shanghai, a municipality under the direct jurisdiction of the Central Government, is China's largest economic and industrial center. It is the largest harbor in China, a coastal city opened to the world and a well-known historical and cultural city. Located in the front fringe of the Yangtze Delta, Shanghai sits at the leading position in the Yangtze Valley & Yangtze Delta. Shanghai has a population of 14 million and covers a total area of 6, 341 square kilometers. Its Pudong New Area which is part of Shanghai's urban area covers 523 square kilometers. Most parts are within 15 kilometers from the city center. To date, the four major sub-districts of Pudong namely the Lujiazui Finance and Trade Zone, the Jinqiao Export Processing Zone, the Waigaoqiao Free Trade Zone and the Zhangjiang Hi-Tech Park have been built into a certain scale. It is the right place for those who want to have the investment inspection and business tour.

Position & Climate

Lying in the middle of China's eastern coastline, Shanghai is situated at 34.14 degrees north latitude and 121.29 degrees east longitude. Neighbored with Jiangsu and Zhejiang provinces on the west, it faces the East China Sea on the east and Hangzhou Bay on the south. The Yangtze River on its north flows into the sea. As a natural excellent port, Shanghai is the eastern gateway for the world to China. With four distinct seasons and abundant rainfall, Shanghai belongs to subtropical marine monsoon climate. The average annual temperature is 16℃. The average annual rainfall is 1, 200mm. The frost-free period is 230 days.

Tourism Capacity

By the end of 1999, Shanghai had 39 international travel services catering to overseas tourists. They boast a large number of guide-interpreters who can speak 23 foreign languages including English, Japanese, French, German and Korean. There were 140 star-rated hotels in Shanghai with a total of 32, 000 guest-rooms. Also Shanghai had more than 200 designated tourist restaurants, shops and service units.

Famous Scenic Sites

A new look on the Bund

(Including tens of architecures in European and American styles)

Night View of the Bund

(Including Nanjing Road, Evening Huangpu River Cruise)

Nanpu Bridge and Yangpu Bridge

Sightseeing Tunnel at the Bund

Oriental Pearl Tower

Jin Mao Building

Pudong New Area

People's Square

Shanghai Grand Theater

Shanghai City Planning Exhibition Hall

Shanghai Circus World

Shanghai Stadium

Shanghai Museum, Shanghai History Museum

Shanghai Museum of Natural Sciences

Shanghai Library, Shanghai Art Gallery

Revolutionary Martyrs Cemetery

Lu Xun's Tomb, Memorial & Former Residence

Former Residence of Dr. Sun Yat-sen

Former Residence of Madame Soong Ching Ling

Site of the First National Congress of CPC

Yuyuan Garden, Shanghai Old Street

Old City God Temple

Jade Buddha Temple, Jing'an Temple, Longhua Temple,

Longhua Tourism City

Shanghai Wild Animal Park (Nanhui Country)

Commercial Street: Nanjing Road, Huaihai Road, North Sichuan Road,

Yuyuan Commercial City, Xujiahui Commercial City

Hengshan Road Bar Street, Nanjing Road Pedestrian Street,

Duolun Road Cultural Celebrities Street, Huating Road Fashion Street

Yandang Road Leisure Street

Exhibition of Shanghai Folk Collections

She Shan National Holiday Resort

(Sheshan Catholic Church, Sheshan Observatory, Forest Park)

Dianshan Lake Scenic Area

(Qingpu County, reachable by 318 State Highway)

Monument for Holocaust Survivors in Hangkou

(in Huoshan Park)

Ohel Moshe Synagogue

Xiaotaoyuan Mosque, Songjiang Mosque

Former Site of the Provisional Government of Korea

Shanghai Xintiandi

Zhujiajiao Ming-Qing Dynasty Street

Xujiahui Cathedral, Sheshan Cathedral, Community Church

Zhabei Tea Culture Park (Zhabei Park)

Shanghai Zoo, Shanghai Botanic Garden

Liuhe Road Antique Market

Jiangyin Road Flower & Bird Market

Jingdezhen Ceramics Shanghai Art Center

Aquaria 21 Shanghai

Centenary Park

Great World Entertainment Center

Shanghai Arts & Crafts Research Institute

Shanghai Film & TV Land

Jinshan Peasant Painting Gallery

Focusing on World Expo 2010 Shanghai China

World Expo 2010 Shanghai China, with the theme "Better City, Better Life." will be held from May 1 to Oct 31, 2010. The Expo Site covers a total area of 5.28 sq km, including the enclosed area and outside areas of support facilities. The Expo Site spans both sides of the Huangpu River, with 3.93 sq km in Pudong and 1.35 sq km in Puxi. Taking into account such factors as proper walking distance and perception of visitors, the master plan of Expo Shanghai puts forward a five-level structure of park, enclosed area, zones, groups and clusters. In addition, the main buildings in the “Park” such as China Pavilion, Theme Pavilions, Expo Boulevard, World Expo Centre, Expo Performance Centre will be kept permanently.

World Expo 2010 Shanghai China is the occasion for China to bring the world at home, and for the world to feel at home in China. It will also be a great event and a grand international gathering, offering a wonderful opportunity for cross-culture dialogues. Shanghai hopes to build a powerful and lasting pilot example of sustainable and harmonious urban living.