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).
To
the right, see the outlet 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 August temperatures in the 90's during the day and
below 80 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. |
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When
You Arrive at Airport: It
will be helpful to have a printed sheet with information about the
hotel, including its name in Chinese.
Print a
picture of the hotel and a request in Chinese for the taxi driver to
take you to the Regal Shanghai Kingswell Hotel.
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 (~ 200 RMB or
USD$30 with tip) is recommended.
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| Shanghai
Metro: you can take the
metro when you do sightseeing and traveling in Shanghai. You can check
the price and lines in the website.
The rigth figure is a sign for metro in Shanghai. |
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