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Climate
In March, the weather in Shanghai becomes pleasant with the temperature from 10-20 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
Railway Station Information
Shanghai Railway Station: 63179090
Transportation from/to AirPort
Shanghai, A metropolis of Asia, has two airports: Pudong International Airport and Hongqiao International Airport.
Pudong International Airport is located in the east of Shanghai, about 13 km away from the city center and
20 minutes to the Conference Venue. Hongqiao International Airport is located in the western suburbs of Shanghai, only
32 kilometers away from the city center and takes 45minutes to the Conference Location.
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