City Information

Venus Information

Transportation

Hotel Booking

Visa Application

Tips for Travelling

City Information:

Shanghai is China's most comprehensive industrial and commercial city, ranking the first in population and population density. As a tourist city, it attracts travelers from both home and abroad by its commercial activity rather than scenic beauty. Shanghai is situated on the estuary of Yangtze River of China. It is the largest industrial city in China. Covering an area of 5,800 square kilometers (2,239 square miles), Shanghai has a population of 18.7 million, including 2 million floating population.

Venus Information

Venue: Shanghai Everbright Convention & Exhibition International Hotel
Address: 66,Caobao Road, Xuhui District, Shanghai 200235, China
Website: http://www.ebhotel.com/english/

Transportation

 Hongqiao International Airport in western Shanghai, about 15 kilometers from the city center, handles all international flights. By taxi, the trip from the airport will take you about 30 min. to an hour. A new Shanghai International Airport in Pudong International Airport is located in the east of Shanghai, covering an area of 40 km2, about 30 km away from the city center, and about 40 km away from Hongqiao International Airport.

Shanghai Everbright Convention & Exhibition International Hotel is located in the heart of the intersection of Xujiahui, the city's booming commercial center, and Caohejing High-tech Development Zone. It is conveniently situated with excellent transport links, including the subway No. 1 and light rail station. The city ring road is located right outside the main entrance.

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Visa Application

ease make sure you have a valid travel documents for traveling to China. You should consult your local travel agent or use the information below as reference.

A Brief Introduction to Chinese Visa and the Procedure for Visa Application

Chinese visa is a permit issued to a foreigner by the Chinese visa authorities for entry into, exit from or transit through the Chinese territory. The Chinese visa authorities may issue a diplomatic, courtesy, service or ordinary visa to a foreigner according to his identity, purpose of visit to China and passport type. More...

For Chinese embassies and missions around the world, please click here

Time Difference
The time in Shanghai, Hangzhou, Suzhou and Wuzhen is base on that of Beijing standard (GMT+0800).

Indicative Exchange Rate
1 US Dollar = 7.7 RMB
1 Euro = 10 RMB
1 Pound = 15 RMB

Money Changer
You will only be able to exchange foreign currency at money changer at airport, and authorized banks in the city.

Acceptable Currency
RMB is the only trading currency for normal use in China.

Credit Card Usage
Most major hotels, department stores and supermarkets accept international credit card.

Food
Western food are available throughout the city.