Shànghăi information

Shanghai (Traditional and Simplified Chinese: ; Hanyu pinyin: Shànghǎi; Shanghainese: /zɑ̃'he/; abbreviation: ; nickname:), situated on the banks of the Yangtze River Delta in East China, is the largest city of the People's Republic of China and the tenth largest in the world. Widely regarded as the citadel of China's modern economy, the city also serves as one of the nation's most important cultural, commercial, financial, industrial and communications centers.
Administratively, Shanghai is a municipality of the People's Republic of China that has province-level status. Also, Shanghai is one of the world's busiest ports, and became the largest cargo port in the world in 2005.
Originally a fishing town, Shanghai became China's most important city by the twentieth century and was the center of popular culture, intellectual discourse and political intrigue during the Republic of China era. After the communist takeover in 1949, Shanghai languished due to heavy central government taxation and cessation of foreign investment, and had many of its supposedly "bourgeois" elements purged. Following the central government's authorization of market-economic redevelopment of Shanghai in 1992, Shanghai has now surpassed early-starters Shenzhen and Guangzhou, and has since led China's economic growth. Some challenges remain for Shanghai at the beginning of the 21st century, as the city struggles to cope with increased worker migration, a huge wealth gap, and environmental degradation. Despite these challenges, Shanghai's skyscrapers and modern lifestyle are often seen as representing China's recent economic development. (...) more....

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The best seasons are spring (March-May) and autumn (Oct.-Nov.). At the temperatures, the peak in the cycle vary between minus 5 degrees in winter and plus 40 degrees in summer. In winter it can be chilly because of the high humidity.

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Unfortunately, we don't have much English information about Shànghăi, but we have more information in other languages German, French, Italian, Spanish. Here is the automatic translation by Google:

Tap water is not drinkable, but it can be used to brush your teeth. Vaccinations are not required, to protect against tetanus, polio, diphtheria, typhoid and hepatitis A is recommended (info: www.fit-for-travel.de). The completion of repatriation is recommended. Medical treatment must be paid directly to, hospitals do not accept credit cards. Hospitals with 24-hour emergency department: Hua Shan Hospital, Huashan Worldwide Medical Center, Wulumuqi Zhonglu 12/15F, Tel 62 48 99 99 (ext 25 00), Ruijin Hospital , Guang Ci Hospital (Foreigners Division), Ruijin Erlu 197, Phone 64 37 00 45 Medical and dental practice: World Link Medical Centers (www.worldlink-shanghai.com), Hongqiao Clinic, Mandarin City Unit 30, Hongxu Lu 788, Tel . 64 05 57 88; Shanghai Center Clinic, West Retail Plaza 203, Nanjing Xilu 1376, Tel 62 79 76 88

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