The ex-president of the United States, George W. Bush who firstly visited Shanghai , once said meaningfully Shanghai comes back again ! When he shortly stayed in Shanghai, he told the world-renowned magnates in business circles that the miraculous change and dreamlike development of Shanghai in all aspects has showed the success, creativity and versatility of Chinese people,
Shanghai, which literally means the "City on the Sea", lies on the Yangtze River delta at the point where China's main waterway completes its 5,500-km (3,400-mi) journey to the Pacific. Until 1842 Shanghai's location made it merely a small fishing village. After the first Opium War, however, the British named Shanghai a treaty port, opening the city to foreign involvement.
By 20th April 2010, there has been 11 lines and 266 stations put into operation in Shanghai rail transit network, while the operation length of rail transit has reached 410km.( Excluding the Maglev Demonstration Line )
Emergency
Ambulance ?? ?120
Fire Brigade ?? ?119
Police ?? ?110
SOS 24 Hour Service ?? ?6295-0099
Airport
Arrival/Departure ?? ?6268-3695 (Hong Qiao)
3834-4500 (Pudong)
Flight Information ?? ?6268-8918 (Hong Qiao)
3848-4500 (Pudong)
中餐 Chinese Food
冷菜类 Cold Dishes
咖喱肉 ：Curry Pork
罗汉肚 ：Pork Tripe Stuffed with Meat
水晶肘 ：Stewed Pork Hock
九转大肠 ：Braised Intestines in Brown Sauce
锅烧肘子配饼 ：Deep-Fried Pork Hock with Pancake
两吃干炸丸子 ：Deep-Fried Meat Balls with Choice of Sauces
腐乳猪蹄 ：Stewed Pig Feet with Preserved Tofu
豆豉猪蹄 ：Stewed Pig Feet with Black Bean Sauce
Hong Kong & Shanghai Banking Corporation
Shanghai Branch
F/5, 185 Yuanminyuan Road
Shanghai Center
Shanghai 200002 / 200040
T : 63218383, 63291775
F : 63291659
Standard Chartered Bank
Shanghai Branch
F/7, 1376 Nanjin Road (W) Shanghai Center
Shanghai 200040
T : 62798823
F : 62798813
Shopping in Shanghai is a very enjoyable experience. Big brands are setting up branches and small unique shops mushroom at many corners of the city. With a little patience, sharp observation, ability to endure long walks and bargaining skills, you can buy to your heart's content in the commercial capital of China.
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