Shanghai
Shanghai abbreviated to "Hu" is situated at the delta of the
Yangtze River, guarding the gateway of the Yangtze River in the north,
facing the sea in the east and bordering Hangzhou Bay in the south. It
is China's biggest city and also the biggest seaport as well as the major
center of economy, sciences and technology and culture.
 Shanghai,
a municipality directly under the Central Government, is one of the largest
commercial city and economic centre of China. It's a coastal opening city
as well as a famous historic and cultural one. Situated 31.4 degrees north
latitude and 121.29 degrees east longitude, Shanghai lies in the middle
of China's mainland coastline, and Yangtze River's entrance to the sea.
Covering an area of 6,341 square km. and with a population of more than
13.5 million, it is the largest city in China and one of the five super
cities of the world. Shanghai is also one of ten world's largest seaports.
It has an oceanic and monsoon climate in the subtropical zone. With an
annual average temperature of 15.5 degrees Centigrade, and rainfall of
1,120 millimetres. Shanghai is neither cold in winter, nor very hot in
summer. Its hand is fertile and crisscross with rivers and ports. The
coastal area abounds in resources of fish and salt.
Shanghai is endowed with favourable geographical and natural conditions,
and a long history of development. It has a Well-developed commodity economy
and comparatively high scientific and technological level. As the biggest
industrial centre in China, Shanghai ranks first in the value of its industrial
production, as compared with other Chinese cities. Its main industry includes
metallurgy, chemicals, petroleum, machinery, automobiles, electronics,
shipbuilding, light industry, textiles,  electrical
appliances, and other industries, which hold an important position in
Chins. Shanghai is the chief producer of industrial goods, and a major
export base in China as well.
The Pudong Development Area in Shanghai is an important special economic
zone in China. The level of the new area's industry, commerce, finance,
trade, post and telecommunications stands at the forefront in China. More
than 130 buildings there are higher than a hundred metres.
As the most prosperous business center in China, Shanghai leads all the
others in both social commodity's total volume of retail sales and export
value. In recent years, it has made rapid progress in finance and banking
service, and stands only next to Beijing, as one of the main financial
centres in China.
Shanghai is an important hub of communications. It has an easy access
to the outside world by all means of transport: ocean, offshore and inland
water shipping, high way and railroad transport, air flights etc. As the
biggest seaport in China, the port of Shanghai has trade links with ports
of over 100 countries and regions.
Efforts are being made to develop Shanghai into a modern international
economic, financial and trade centre.
A Guide to Shopping in Shanghai
Rising and thriving on the basis of commerce, Shanghai has long been a
very famous shopping city in China. Crowded with department stores, shopping
malls, age-old stores, specialized shops, super-markets etc.. Vying with
one another for excellence in the market performance, Shanghai is able
to offer a dazzling and endless array of commodities made either in China
or abroad. Complete collections of famous brands, and rich assortments
of specialties and quality goods. Thanks to the highly developed commodity
economy and Shanghainese particular attention to life tastes and material
benefits, it has become a showcase for fashions and products of both domestic
and international famous brands. And becomes a place of concentration
of competitively priced quality goods for customers to compare and choose
from.
Since the beginning of the Nineties, as most flourishing commercial centers
in China, the famous streets like Nanjing Road, Huaihai Road, Sichuan
North Road, Yuyuan Shopping City, Xujiahui etc. have undergone large scale
renovation or reconstruction.
Shopping Centers
Nanjing Road (Huangpu & Jingan district)
Known as "China's No.1 Business Street", with over 100 old name
specialized shops, and Shanghai No.1 Department Store located here, selling
general merchandise.
Huaihai Road (Luwan & Xuhui district)
Selling mainly high and medium class goods, many specialized shops and
boutiques for famous brands, popular for garments and footwears in particular.
Sichuan North Road (Hongkou district)
Selling large assortment of daily necessities, mainly made in China, price
range fit for wage earners with strong sense of good value for money.
Yuyuan Commercial City (Nanshi district)
Known as "Kingdom of Shanghai Arts & Crafts and small Articles",
selling articles ranging from antiques, jadeware, gold & silver ware,
jewelry, to bottle caps, silk threads etc.
Xujiahui (Xujia district)
Selling products of all price levels, shops, restaurants, amusement parks,
offices and apartments under one roof.
Zhangyang Road (Pudong New district)
Located in the New Century Tower, "First Shanghai Yaohan" is
the largest department store in Asia. Another major department store,
"New Shanghai" occupies floor space twice as big as the total
floor space of all shops on Nanjing Road.
Nightless City (Zhabei district)
Selling tourist souvenirs, arts & crafts, native produce, daily necessities,
coins, stamps, discs etc. A combination of shopping and tours with business,
known as "The Pearl at Shanghai Land Entrance Gate".
|
|
