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shanghai
2004/06/12


  Shanghai, located along the beach of the East China Sea and the southern
  banks of the mouth of the Changjiang River, is a city under the direct
  jurisdiction of the Central Government. It is also the largest metropolis
  and one of the ancient cultural cities of China. It is a flourishing
  international metropolis, known worldwide for its highly developed industry,
  commerce, and finance and its convenient land, air and sea transportation,
  rich tourist resources, great variety of food, and recreational facilities.
   
  Attractions

  Yuyuan Garden
  Yuyuan Garden, built in the Ming and Qing styles, is the most famous
  classical garden in Shanghai. There are 40 scenic spots in the garden.
 
  Temple of the Jade Buddha
  Built in 1882, the temple is a well preserved monastery of Zen Buddhism,
  where a jade statue of Sakyamuni is enshrined.
 
  The Oriental Pearl Television Tower
  It is the highest television tower in Asia, 468 meters high. Standing on the
  tower, one can have a panoramic view of the whole city.
 
  The Bund
  Located along the banks of the Huangpu River, the picturesque Bund is the
  symbol of Shanghai.
 
  Longhua Temple    
  Built in the year 242, Longhua Temple is the oldest and largest temple in
  Shanghai. The temple is also famous for its pagoda and its peach blossoms.
 
  Yangpu and Nanpu Bridges
  The 7,658-meter-long Yangpu Bridge and the 8,346-meter-long Nanpu Bridge are
  double-cable-stayed long-span suspension bridges. They are among the longest
  bridges in the world.
 
  Former Residence of Dr. Sun Yat-sen
  Dr. Sun Yat-sen and his wife Soong Ching-ling lived here from 1918 through
  1924.
   
  Residents' New Village
  Visitors can live here together with local residents and learn about the lifestyle
  of people of Shanghai.
 
  Ancient Town of Waters and Rivers
  The simple yet elegant buildings, and bridges in various shapes on the
  rivers in the ancient small town from a typical scene of southern China.
   
  Nanjing Road
  The 5-kilometer-long Nanjing Road is the busiest commercial center in
  Shanghai. Every day, the street, lined by stores, accepts 1 million people.
  It is an ideal place for shopping, eating, and recreation.
 
  Other attractions
  Grand View Garden, the former residences of Soong Ching-ling and Lu Xun,
  Guyi Garden, and Dianshan Lake.
 
  Telephone Numbers
  Area code: 021
  Shanghai Tourist Hotline: 6252-0000
  Tourist Complaints: 6439-3615
  Shanghai Hongqiao Airport: 6268-3659
  Shanghai East Airlines Air Ticket Reservations: 6247-2255
  Shanghai Railway Station: 6317-9090
  Port Passenger Station: 6326-1261
  People's No.1 Hospital: 6324-0100
  Emergency Center: 6324-4010
  Shanghai Branch, Bank of China: 7329-1979




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