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Shanghai

Shanghai is one of the four municipalities of China, which are equivalent to provinces in China's administrative structure. Located in the middle of China's east coastal area, Shanghai municipality covers a total area of over 5,800 square kilometers with more than 13.43 million people living here. Shanghai used to be a fish village, and toady has been the largest center of commerce and finance in mainland China, described as the "showpiece" of the world's fastest-growing economy. Therefore, the historical and modern development accomplishes its blending of the cultures and forms its emerging tourist destination.

Location of Shanghai Municipality

Shanghai sits on the Yangtze River Delta on the China's eastern coast, bordering on the north and west by Jiangsu Province, on the south by Zhejiang Province, and on the east by the East China Sea.

The vast majority of Shanghai' land area is flat with an average elevation of 4m. The highest point is at the Peak of Dajinshan Island at 103m. The city has many rivers, canals, streams and lakes and is known for its rich water resources as part of the Taihu drainage area. Huangpu Jiang is not only on of the rivers but also the top attraction in Shanghai tourism. Chongming Island, as the third island in China beyond Taiwan and Hainan, has been the main scenic spot here.

Climate of Shanghai

Northern subtropical maritime monsoon climate brings to Shanghai adequate sunshine, plenty of rainfall and distinctive seasonal difference. Annual rainfall in this region is above 1,100mm, with an average temperature in January around 3℃, while in July around 28℃.

Transportation in Shanghai

Railways in Shanghai

Beijing-Shanghai and Shanghai-Hangzhou railways run through Shanghai, and are joined by several special railways.

Highways in Shanghai

National highways connect Shanghai with all cities in China. Three express highways of Shanghai-Jiaxing, Shanghai-Nanjing, and Shanghai-Hangzhou connect Shanghai with its neighbors conveniently.

Airways in Shanghai

As an important aviation center and one of the three largest international air terminals in China, Shanghai has two airports, Pudong and Hongqiao, which provide flights with all cities abroad and domestic.

Waterways in Shanghai

Shanghai port is China's largest port and an important international transfer port in West pacific Area. Shanghai port is the third largest in the world next only to Rotterdam and Singapore.

Travel & Sightseeing in Shanghai

Shanghai is a rapidly-developed tourist destination renowned for its historical landmarks such as the Bund and Xintiandi, its modern and ever-expanding Pudong skyline including the Oriental Pearl Tower, and its new reputation as a cosmopolitan center of culture and design. The top attractions include the Bund, on the east bank of the Huangpu River; Nanjing Road, the No.1 commercial street in China; Yuyuan Garden, and the Jade Buddha Temple, which all attract large number of tourists abroad and home.

The modern city has much more to make you visit and see, such as the Oriental Pearl and more.

Click here for the detailed Shanghai Tourist Attractions Map.

Shanghai Map

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Shanghai City Map

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Shanghai Simple Map

Detailed simple map of Shanghai (600*600 pixel, file size: 47KB)