Shanghai, also known as "Hu" or "Shen", is one of the four municipalities directly under the central government in China.

Shanghai, literally meaning 'maritime port', is one of the world's largest seaports and an important industrial and commercial center in China. With the deepening of reforms, this city, once known as the financial, economic, and trade center of the Far East, is playing a leading role in promoting China's economic development. Meanwhile, this city has attracted more and more tourists from home and abroad with its unique charm.

Known as the Oriental Pearl TV Tower in the world, it is China's eastern gateway to the outside world. As early as the Tang and Song dynasties, Shanghai was a foreign trade port and commercial center. During the Qing Dynasty, Shanghai became a shipping hub and metropolis in southeastern China, attracting countless ships to sail towards the Huangpu River. Today, this famous international port has developed into an important economic, financial, trade, technological, and cultural center in China.

Shanghai is one of the famous historical and cultural cities in China, with more than 70 historical sites and historical sites, which best reflect the characteristics of Shanghai's regional culture. Shanghai is still a paradise for cuisine, with thousands of restaurants offering famous Chinese dishes and various foreign cuisines. Shanghai still enjoys

The reputation of the "International Architecture Expo" is that there are buildings of different architectural styles in the Bund and various parts of the city. The Financial and Trade Building, the International Conference Center and the Oriental Pearl TV Tower TV Tower in Pudong New Area, flanked by the magnificent Nanpu Bridge and Yangpu Bridge, are connected by the inner ring viaduct, and the Shanghai Museum and Shanghai Grand Theater on the People's Square have all brought a new look to the city.

essential information

• Chinese name: Shanghai

Location: Eastern China

• Dialing code: (+86) 021

• Postal Code: 200000

• Currency: Chinese Yuan (¥) (CNY)

• Population: 24.2568 million (2014)

• Main attractions in Shanghai: the Bund, Yu Garden, Nanjing Road, People's Square, Oriental Pearl TV Tower Tower, Tianzi Square, etc.

Administrative distribution

Shanghai is located on the east coast of China, roughly equidistant from Beijing and Guangzhou. Shanghai is now located at the center of an expanding peninsula between Hangzhou Bay to the south and the Yangtze River Delta to the north, formed by natural siltation of the Yangtze River and modern land reclamation projects. Shanghai, a provincial-level municipality directly under the central government, manages the eastern region of the peninsula and many surrounding islands.

district and county

• Pudong New Area • Huangpu District • Jing'an District • Xuhui District

• Changning District • Putuo District • Zhabei District • Yangpu District

Baoshan District, Hongkou District, Minhang District, Jiading District, Jinshan District

• Songjiang District • Qingpu District • Fengxian District

Chongming County

Shanghai is equivalent to a province in terms of administration, divided into 17 county-level administrative divisions: 16 districts (including the city center and suburbs) and 1 county (Chongming County). Although each district has its own urban core, the real downtown is between the Bund in the east, Nanjing Road in the north, Old Town God Temple and Huaihai Road in the south.

The most basic division of the region is Puxi ("west bank of Huangpu River") and Pudong ("east bank of Huangpu River"). The Huangpu River originates from Dianshan Lake in Qingpu District and flows through the city center. It divides Shanghai into Pudong and Puxi, then flows northward and finally joins the Yangtze River through Wusongkou.

The municipal government and major administrative units are located in Huangpu District, which is also a commercial area, including the famous Nanjing Road. Other major business districts include Xintiandi in Huangpu District, high-grade Huaihai Road (formerly Xiafei Road) and Xujiahui in Xuhui District (formerly Romanized as Zikawai or Siccawai, reflecting the pronunciation of Shanghai dialect). Many universities in Shanghai are located in residential areas of Yangpu and Putuo districts.

Puxi Shanghai is governed by eight districts and is the older urban part of Shanghai on the west bank of the Huangpu River. These eight districts are collectively referred to as the core cities: Huangpu District, Xuhui District, Changning District, Jing'an District, Putuo District, Zhabei District, Hongkou District, and Yangpu District.

Pudong District is a relatively new city and suburb in Shanghai, located on the east bank of the Huangpu River. It is governed by the following districts: Pudong New Area (formerly Chuansha County before 1992, merged with Nanhui District in 2009, and governed Jiuduan Sha)

Most popular attractions are located in Huangpu District, Xuhui District, Jing'an District, Changning District, and other central areas. In Puxi, you can see the Bund, Yu Garden, Shanghai Museum, Nanjing Road Walkway, Huaihai Road, etc. Tianzifang and Xintiandi are also nearby. In Pudong, you can enjoy the majesty of the Oriental Pearl TV Tower TV Tower, Jinmao Tower, the World Financial Center and the combination of Chinese and Western buildings on the Bund, as well as the Central Park, Shanghai Science and Technology Museum, Wildlife Park and other entertainment theme parks.

climate

Shanghai has a subtropical monsoon climate with distinct four seasons, ample sunshine, and abundant rainfall. The climate is mild and humid, with short spring and autumn seasons and long winter and summer seasons.

The best time to visit Shanghai

Shanghai is suitable for tourism all year round. If you ask for the best time, it is from March to May in spring and from September to October in autumn. In spring, the plum blossoms in Qingpu, the rapeseed flowers in Fengxian, and the peach blossoms in Pudong are all in full bloom, which is really beautiful. Autumn is not only cool with less rainfall, but also the best season to taste crabs in Shanghai.

June and July are the beginning of the plum season, with more rainy days; The end of August and the beginning of September are typhoon seasons, and sudden rainstorm often occurs. Umbrella is necessary. It is worth noting that this season is the time for Shanghai residents to visit graves during the Qingming Festival, and the traffic around the city will be very tight.

• Dressing tips

7. The temperature in Shanghai is relatively high in August, just a T-shirt and shorts are enough. 1. February is the coldest month and requires down jackets and thick sweaters to keep warm. For other seasons, a thin jacket is sufficient.

You can read about Shanghai's climate and weather to learn more information.

Travel

In Shanghai, you will never feel bored. Here, there are various historical and modern buildings that combine Chinese and Western elements, old town areas, commercial centers, cultural heritage, and natural landscapes for tourists to fully enjoy their travels.

The magnificent Western style architecture of the Bund and the skyscrapers of Pudong New Area bring a visual feast to tourists; In Xintiandi, you can find the most beautiful old houses in Shanghai and feel the precipitation of history; Hengshan Road Bar Street is an excellent place for nightlife; If you enjoy creativity and art, 1933 Factory Warehouse and Creative M50 are must visit destinations that blend the charm of Chinese and Western art; Nanjing Road, Huaihai Road, Xujiahui Commercial City and Yu Garden Mall are famous shopping centers in Shanghai; Finally, don't forget to climb the Oriental Pearl TV Tower Tower to have a general view of this international metropolis.