Shanghai Facts
Shanghai is the largest economic center and largest trade port of China. Shanghai is one of the most modernized cities of China, but it never loses its traditional style. Western churches and Chinese temples are both evident on the Shanghai Bund and in Pudong New Area. These are among Shanghai's many attractions.
Chinese Pinyin: Shàng Hǎi
Location: Shanghai is located at latitude 31°14′N and longitude 121°29′E. It lies the middle of China's east-facing Pacific Coast, commanding a stretch of water known as the East China Sea. Hangzhou Bay is to the south, Jiangsu Province and Zhejiang Province is to the west and the Yangtze River is to the north.
Area: Shanghai covers an area of 6.34 thousand square kilometers (including 679 sq. km. of water).
Terrain: The average altitude of Shanghai is 4 meters. The highest hill in Shanghai is the Dajin Hill whose altitude is 103.4 meters.
Climate: January, with an average temperature of 3.3℃, is the coldest month and July, with an average temperature of 27.8℃, is the hottest month. See Shanghai Weather.
Population: 18.9 million
Languages: Mandarin and Shanghainese
History of Shanghai: In the Yuan Dynasty, Shanghai became one of China's important ports, and now it is the most important of China's ports. After the first Opium War, the British army occupied Shanghai. They forced the Qing Dynasty to open Shanghai to their merchants. On May 27th, 1949, Shanghai was liberated. In the 1980s, the economy of Shanghai developed rapidly and Shanghai became one of the most important economic centers in Asia.
Nightlife and Activities in Shanghai:
ERA - Intersection of Time
A multi-million dollar stunning acrobatic extravaganza, the first of its kind in China, ERA is a multimedia odyssey whose inspiration is a direct result of the combination of traditional Chinese acrobatic arts and modern technology.
Shanghai's Huangpu Sensation Acrobatic Show
Shanghai Acrobatic Troupe has become a world-class circus and acrobatic troupe with a great reputation. Its well-trained cast of super talents, plus its full range of programs, has enjoyed popularity over the past few years, making more than 100 tours of the USA, Canada, Germany, Spain, Australia, Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia and other countries.
Evening Cruise on the Huangpu River amongst the Bund's City Lights
The tour starts with an evening cruise on the Huangpu River. From the deck of your riverboat watch the buildings of the Bund slip past, and the glittering cityscapes to the east and west. The city lights at night provide a glorious technicolour spectacle. After the cruise, you can enjoy a walk along the Bund.
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