City Introduction

Climate
In August, the weather in Shanghai becomes hot with the temperature over 30 degree centigrade. You can get the weather information easily from website of Shanghai Meteorological Bureau:
http://www.smb.gov.cn/PortalQXJ/english/WeatherForecast.aspx

Local Time
GMT+8

Electricity
220V, 50Hz

Currency Exchange
RenMinBi (RMB) is used in China with a basically monetary unit yuan (the symbol of yuan is��). One yuan can be divided into ten mao. For detail information about exchange rate between RMB and other currencies, you can visit
http://www.bank-of-china.com/en/static/index.html

Traveler's Checks and Credit Cards
Traveler's checks are easily changed at banks, hotels or moneychangers. All major credit cards are widely accepted throughout China.

Taxi Services
Shanghai Da Zhong Taxi: 96822
Shanghai Qiang Sheng Taxi: 62580000

Telephone services
Inquiry: 114
Fire Alarm: 119
Police Aid: 110
Medical Emergency Aid: 120

Telephone & Mobiles
A phone card is necessary for most of the public telephones in Shanghai. Cards are sold at China Telecom offices, supermarkets and some shops.
The GSM and CDMA networks boasted an apparent advantage in coverage, especially indoors coverage.. In order to avoid unexpected trouble, however, please make sure it through your service provider.

Airport Information
Pudong Airport: 96081388
Hongqiao Airport: 62883659