Shanghai, China — City Information
City Facts
- Location
- Shanghai Special Municipality, China.
- Time Zone
- GMT + 8.
- Electricity
- 220 volts AC, 50Hz; two-pin and sockets are standard.
- Average January Temperatures
- 4°C (39.2°F).
- Average July Temperatures
- 28°C (77°F).
- Average Annual Rainfall
- 1,183mm (46.6 inches).
Cost of Living
| 1.00 GBP = 10.39 CNY |
| 1.00 USD = 6.47 CNY |
| 1.00 EUR = 9.14 CNY |
| Currency conversion rates as of 19 July 2011 |
Special Events
New Year's Holiday
January
National holiday.
Throughout the city
Chinese New Year
January/February
Throughout the city
Shanghai Literary Festival
March
Features writers from across China, Asia and the world.
Website: www.m-onthebund.com
Shanghai International Tea Culture Festival
April
Tastings and impressive tea ceremonies for thousand of tea lovers.
Various venues
International Labor Day
May
National holiday.
Throughout the city
Shanghai International Film Festival
June
China's first and only film festival.
Various venues
Website: www.siff.com
Birthday of the Chinese Communist Party
July
Celebrations in the birthplace of the CCP.
Throughout the city
Shanghai Tourism Festival
September
Parades, music and lights.
Various venues
Chinese Grand Prix
September/ October
Jiading racetrack
Website: www.formula1.com
Shanghai International Arts Festival
October
A month of live music, dance, theater, magic and exhibitions.
Various venues
Shanghai Biennale
September-November
International exchange of artistic ideas.
Various venues
Website: www.shanghaibiennale.com
Mid-Autumn Festival
September/ October
Traditional Chinese harvest moon festival.
Throughout the city
National Day
October
National holiday celebrating the founding of the People's Republic.
Throughout the city
Shanghai International Marathon
November
Thousands take part in a full, half or healthy marathon.
City center
Website: www.shmarathon.com
