Shanghai Travel News
Inhale the fragrance deeply and relax... - Fragrance is extracted from natural sources, mostly herbs. Many of the herbs are also used in traditional Chinese medicine. more
Planning your trip to Shanhai
Maps and Destinations - Street-level maps and detailed driving directions to help you get around.
Shanghai Weather - What's the weather like in Shanghai.
Airport Terminal and Flight Information Hong Qiao International Airport (SHA) - Hongqiao Airport ranked top among China's airports, handling 752,300 tons of cargo and mail last year, according to statistics released by the Civil Aviation Administration of China yesterday.
Shanghai Transportation - The subway system with a north-south sprint through central Shanghai.
Shanghai Zooogical Park - Shanghai Zoological Park, formerly known as Western Suburb Park, a cultural and entertainment park was open to the public on May 25, 1954.
Visa Information Required for all US citizens: Passport (signed and valid for 6 months). For more information
Tourist Information U.S. Passport must be valid 6 months beyond stay Tickets and Documents for return or onward travel No visa required for stay up to three months Vaccinations - None Required	Business Information U.S. Passport must be valid 6 months beyond stay Tickets and Documents for return or onward travel No visa required for stay up up to three months Vaccinations - None Required
Any U.S. citizen who wishes to travel to the Shanghai for any purpose other than tourism or business negotiations (e.g. work, study, adoption, immigration, or stays longer than stipulated in the entry requirements) should contact directly, the embassy or nearest consulate.

Location & Tips For Travelers Location - Shanghai is the largest city in China, with an area of 2,355 square miles (6,123 sq. km.). Nanjing Road, the street of hundreds of shops, is the center of the city. The main points of interest in Shanghai are the Bund, Frenchtown, Nanjing Donglu and the area along Suzhou Creek. Shanghai weather and climate - Shanghai winters can be very cold and temperatures often drop well below zero. In contrast, the summer. The best times to visit Shanghai are spring and autumn. In winter, temperatures can drop well below freezing, with a blanket of drizzle. Summers are hot and humid with temperatures as high as 40°C (104°F). s tend to be hot and humid. What to wear - If visiting on business, then smart clothing is definitely a must, suits, ties etc. It is advisable not to wear anything too revealing, which might offend. When not conducting business, conservative casual wear tends to be acceptable. Local customs - In China people will always use peoples last name first. If you are invited to somebody's house for a meal, it is polite to arrive with an offering for your hosts such as chocolates or fruit. If you really want to impress then take something special from your home country, although such items as key rings embossed with your company logo will not be well received. Tipping - Although tipping is becoming more common in places frequented by foreigners, small change is usually sufficient. A 15% surcharge is normally added to the bill in expatriate and hotel restaurants. It is not usual to tip in purely Chinese settings

Useful Phone Numbers & Addresses

The International Telephone Code for Shanghai is +86+63 plus the number

Police: 110 Fire Department: 119 Public Security Bureau: Tel: 6357-6666 Visa Card Hotline: Tel: 10-800-110-2911 MasterCard Hotline: Tel: 10-800-11-0-7309 Public Security Bureau (PSB): Division for Aliens at 333 Wusong Lu Shanghai, China 200031 Tel: 6357-6666 CITS (China International Travel Service): 66 Nanjing Road East Tel: 021-432-4960 U.S. Consulate General Shanghai: 1469 Huai Hai Zhong Lu Shanghai, China 200031 Tel: 86-2-6433-6880