When is Shanghai good to visit?

Is it good time now to visit Shanghai?

• I am thinking of going there in the end of this year, but I heard that there are many construction going on in Shanghai due to the Expo 2010. Is Bund area still closed? Should I not go there before Expo?

• Answer:

  Shanghai: 10 Things to Do in 24 Hours # Shanghai: 5 Places to Stay # Shanghai: Finding the Perfect Souvenir # Shanghai: Shooting it Like a Pro # Shanghai: Side Trips # Shanghai: Need to Know # 36 Hours in Shanghai http://www.visitshanghaicity.com/ The best times to visit Shanghai are in spring or autumn. The city has a subtropical maritime monsoon climate, with four distinct seasons. Generally, the warm spring and cool autumn are the more comfortable seasons. While summer and winter are far less pleasant. Overall, Shanghai enjoys a mild and moist climate. Shanghai's temperature is the highest in July and August. For ten days or so in these two months, the temperature can reach 35 degrees centigrade. The coldest period is from the end of January to early February - usually during the Chinese Spring Festival. This awfully cold period will last for about three days but it seldom snows, in fact there has been none for years. From March to May, the conditions are pleasant so this is the best season for traveling. Travelers in the National Holiday One thing to mention is what is called the Mei-Yu Season which in English is the 'Plum Rain Season'. This lasts for about a month commencing in early summer when the plums ripen along the middle and lower reaches of the Yangtze River. During this period from mid-June to early July it is difficult to tell whether it will be wet or dry and the rainfall will often equal twenty-five per cent of the city's annual total! From late August and through the first twenty days of September, typhoons can bring heavy rain in their wake. These periods are best avoided by the traveler but should you decide to visit be sure to bring an umbrella. Of course, the umbrella can also be used as a protection from the strong ultraviolet radiation on the sunny days. Generally you will need a light coat and sweater in spring and long and short sleeved shirts in summer. In autumn, long-sleeved shirts, sweater and coat are necessary, while sweater and overcoat are appropriate in winter. Sunrise in Shanghai's winter is 6:49 and sunset 16:57 In summer sunrise at 4:50, sunset at 19:01 Shanghai City, the most prosperous international metropolis in China, has won its bid for the Expo 2010. It is a good opportunity for China to show its achievements in the fields of social construction, science and technology, economy and culture. The Expo also provides exhibitors all over the world with a large-scale platform from which to communicate their successful experiences and accomplishments. Now, Shanghai has enough confidence to hold a grand exhibition in 2010 which will be attended by more than 200 countries and international organizations and 70 million tourists. Time: May 1st-October 31st, 2010 Site: The site is located in the waterfront area between Nanpu Bridge and Lupu Bridge along the two sides of Huangpu River, covering an area of 5.28 square kilometers (about 2.04 square miles). The core area, which is about 3.22 square kilometers (about 1.24 square miles), requires an admission ticket. Theme: Better City, Better Life Five Sub-themes: 1. Blending of diverse culture in the city; 2. Economic prosperity in the city; 3. Innovation of science and technology in the city; 4. Remodeling of communications in the city; 5. Rural-urban interaction Goals through theme content development: 1. To elevate public awareness of challenges in the 'urban age' and to identify potential solutions; 2. To facilitate the conservation of the heritage of our cities; to raise public awareness of healthy urban development; 3. To disseminate concepts, successful practices and innovations in sustainable urban development; to seek models of sustainable urban development for developing counties; 4. To enhance the communication and understanding within human society. Emblem:The emblem of Expo 2010 shows three people encircling each other, standing for you, me and him/her holding hands together. It expresses the Expo's principle of communication, understanding, gathering and cooperation among all humankind. The major body of the emblem is also the Chinese character 'shi' which is 'world' in English. It means that the Expo 2010 is to be a global expo showing the diversified urban culture in the world. Mascot: Haibao Shanghai Expo Mascot - HaibaoThe cute Haibao, the mascot of Expo 2010 Shanghai China, was inspired from the Chinese character '人' – people. It not only well embodies the essence of Chinese people oriented culture but also expresses the designing concept of the emblem of 2010 World Expo again. Hair: the sea-wave like hair shows that Haibao has active personality, and also indicates the character of its birthplace Shanghai. Face: the friendly cartoon expression of Haibao is full of confidence. Eye: Haibao's big and round eyes show his expectation to the cities' future. Blue: stands for rising and potential China, abounding in latitude and imagination Body: its very cute and round body shows the harmonious and nice life. Fist: Haibao thumbs up to express his appreciation and sincere welcome to the friends from all over the world. Big Feet: supported his body firmly, foreshowing that China is able and faithful to host an excellent World Expo.