Currency/Banking
Transactions are done in RMB and 1USD is equivalent to RMB7.0 at the current exchange rate.
Electricity
220 - 240 AC/DC voltage.
Clothing
For visitors on business, business wear is the norm. On other occasions, casual or smart casual attire would see one through the day and night. The summer can be hot and humid, hence, light clothing is adequate. Winters can be extremely cold and windy, hence it is advisable to bring a winter coat or down jacket.
Taxi Fare
The starting fare for a taxi in Shanghai is RMB8 (US$1.14). The fare to Bai Yun Airport is RMB150, to East Railway is RMB20, and to Pazhou China Import and Export Fair Complex is RMB35.
Banking Hours
Banking hours for local banks are from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. from Mondays to Fridays, with half days on Saturdays. Foreign banks have slightly different hours. ATMs are also located in the hotel vicinity for convenience.
The Bank of China issues RMB bills in denominations of one, two, five, 10, 20, 50 and 100 yuan. A currency exchange service is available at the hotel's front desk. You may also change your money or cash traveler's checks at banks and bring along your passport to facilitate exchanges.
Public Holidays
New Year's Day (January 1)
Chinese New Year (February 6 - 8)
Tomb-Sweeping Day (April 4)
Labor Day (May 1)
Dragon Boat Festival (June 8)
Mid-Autumn Festival (September 14)
National Day (October 1 - 3)
| Average Monthly Temperatures |
High |
Low |
| January |
18.3℃ |
13.9℃ |
| February |
18.7℃ |
14.8℃ |
| March |
21.6℃ |
18℃ |
| April |
26.1℃ |
22.4℃ |
| May |
29.5℃ |
25.6℃ |
| June |
31.7℃ |
27.9℃ |
| July |
32.9℃ |
28.7℃ |
| August |
33℃ |
28.7℃ |
| September |
31.7℃ |
27.4℃ |
| October |
29.1℃ |
24.5℃ |
| November |
25.5℃ |
20.5℃ |
| December |
21.1℃ |
16.2℃ |