Shanghai is now a municipality directly under the Central Government, with the status of a province.
Although there is evidence of human settlements in this area since around 4,000 B.C, Shanghai only became a major commercial centre producing cotton and textiles in the 16th century. The foreign presence, from the 1840s to early 20th century, contributed to the transformation of Shanghai into one of the greatest cities in the world: the Paris of the East and a "paradise for adventurers." Since the founding of the People's Republic in 1949, Shanghai has become one of the major industrial bases in China.
Area
2,470 square miles (6,340 square kilometres).
Geographic Info
Shanghai, which means "above the sea" is located on the Huangpu River at the beginning of the Yangtze River which flows out into the Yellow Sea. It is flanked by Jiangsu province on the north and Zhejiang province on the south.
Weather
| Month |
Avg Temperature |
Humidity |
Remark |
| Mar - May |
10°C - 15°C
(50°F - 59°F） |
56% - 59% |
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| Jun - Aug |
21°C-40°C
(70°F -104°F) |
62% - 66% |
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| Sep - Nov |
18°C-28°C
(64°F -82°F) |
55% - 64% |
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| Dec - Feb |
-2°C - 7°C
(28°F -45°F) |
57% - 62% |
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Main traveling spot
The Bund
The Bund and its surrounding area is Shanghai’s most popular tourist area. Particularly beautiful at night, the Bund is an excellent pace to stroll and experience Shanghai’s historic past, and also get a glimpse into the city’s future—the Bund has always been closely linked with the development of Shanghai. The Waibaidu Bridge, the long embankment along the Huangpu River, and the imposing array of tall buildings together form what is now a recognizable symbol of today’s modern China
Yu Garden
The Yu Yuan Gardens and Bazaar sits at the northeastern end of the old Chinese city,and is one of Shanghai’s premier sights. Best visited on a weekday, the garden is a fully restored classical Chinese garden, complete with water ponds stocked with fish, 200 year old wisteria plants and a Ginkgo tree aid to be over 400 years old. The garden is surrounded by the Yu Yuan Bazaar, which both provides a sense of China’s past and a great place to have lunch.
Oriental Pearl TV Tower
Opposite the Bund sits the Oriental Pearl Tower, a 468 metre (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 underground support the structure that attracts more than 3 million visitors a year.
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