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There are many resources for learning about Shanghai and exploring sight-seeing possibilities and local excursions. Because there are so many choices, we encourage IPDPS attendees to explore the links here and to ask others who know Shanghai to find an excursion that suits your interests.
If someone has a specific recommendation or correction to the information posted here that they would like to share with other IPDPS attendees, write to us and we will post here. Also, if any of the local information needs to be corrected, please let us know. (Make subject of email IPDPS2012-Traveltip and send to contact@ipdps.org.)
PREPARING FOR YOUR STAY
 Electricity: The voltage is 220-240V/50Hz, with both 220V and 110V (for shavers only) power outlets. Plug adapters (a universal adapter is recommended) will be required for laptops and cell-phone chargers which are dual voltage (i.e., they operate equally well on 220 and 110 volts). Hair dryers are provided by the hotel.
To the right, see the plug that will be found in the hotel.
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Local Currency & Credit Cards: The RMB (Renminbi) is the official currency. The basic unit of RMB is the yuan (¥). Currency can be changed at banks or hotels. Most hotels, restaurants and large shops take Visa, Mastercard, and American Express, and Visa & Mastercard debit cards can withdraw RMB on automatic teller machines in commercial banks. |
Weather: Shanghai is considered a monsoon climate with May temperatures in the 70’s during the day and below 60 in the evening. Check weather conditions to see whether rain is forecast. |
Drinking Water: The major index qualification rate of the tap water in Shanghai was as high as 99.95 percent, above the required 98 percent. Bottled water is however recommended for drinking rather than tap water and is widely available for purchase. |
When You Arrive at Airport: It will be helpful to have a printed sheet with information about the hotel, including its name in Chinese.
Download and print a picture of the hotel and a request in Chinese for the taxi driver to take you to the Regal Shanghai East Asia Hotel (PDF)
See the following links to prepare for your arrival and for finding a taxi and getting to the hotel. Unless you have had a chance to learn more about other transportation from the airport taking a taxi (~ 170 RMB or USD$30 with tip) is recommended. |
VIDEO OF AIRPORT ARRIVAL (with Japanese narration)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Op__UZ7SENA
AIRPORT ARRIVAL & TRANSPORT FROM AIRPORT TO HOTEL
http://www.travelchinaguide.com/cityguides/shanghai/pudong-airport.htm
REGAL SHANGHAI EAST ASIA HOTEL
http://www.regalhotel.com/Regal-Shanghai-East-Asia-Hotel/main/LOCAL-GUIDE.aspx |
SHANGHAI WEB SITES
SHANGHAI SIGHTSEEING & TOURS
SHANGHAI TRANSPORTATION
SHANGHAI DINING & CUISINE LINKS
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