What to Pack

Light clothes like lined Jacket and woollen sweater are suitable for the weather in Spring (from March through to the end of May) and Autumn (from September to November). Extra-light clothing is for summer (from June to August). Heavy woollen overcoats are necessary to keeping out the cold outdoors in winter (from December to February). Since there is much rain during the periods between Spring and Summer and between Summer and Autumn, it is advisable to get rain gear ready.

Greeting someone in Shanghai
It is a good idea to take a large quantity of business cards with you, and if possible it would be wise to have the inscription translated into Chinese and printed on the reverse side of the card. When you are introduced to a local take out your card, bow slightly and present it with both hands. They will probably reciprocate in a similar manner most likely holding their card English version uppermost. It is at this point considered good manners to pass a polite comment on the appearance of the other's card, whilst tucking it carefully within the confines of your wallet. Don't get flustered if when meeting a group of people they start clapping when you arrive. This is simply a form of greeting and you may respond by clapping also.

Tipping advice
Tipping used to be very rare in China but now no doubt through western influence the idea is catching on. In restaurants a 3% tip is standard, bellboys and room service staff expect roughly $1or $2. You can tip in U.S dollars as hard currency is always appreciated.

When to Go
The best times to visit Shanghai are spring and autumn. In winter, temperatures can drop well below freezing, with a blanket of drizzle. Summers are hot and humid with temperatures as high as 40degree (104F). In short, you'll need silk long johns and down jackets for winter, an ice block for each armpit for summer and an umbrella wouldn't go astray in any season.

Be prepared for huge crowds at the airport, tourist sites, shopping areas, restaurants, and hotels during the Chinese New Year (usually in January or February) and the week-long holidays of International Labor Day (May 1) and National Day (Oct 1).

Events
The Shanghai Music Festival is in May and the Shanghai International Tea Culture Festival is usually at the end of April. The Shanghai Marathon Cup is in March and is one of the top sporting events in China. The Shanghai Beer Festival staggers into town around the end of July, while the Shanghai Tourism Festival kicks off in late September. It's worth bearing these dates in mind as hotel accommodation can become scarce - during the Chinese New Year, usually in February, Shanghai is packed.

Useful Information
Shanghai Useful Phone Numbers

Area Code: 021
Fire Emergency: 119
Police: 110
Currency Exchange
Currency exchange service is available at most hotels, all banks. Credit card is widely acceptable as means of payment in hotels, department stores and boutiques. The credit cards commonly acceptable in China are Visa, MasterCard, and American Express Card.

Main Banks in Shanghai

Shanghai Branch of Citibank; Floor 20, China Shipping Building, No. 1, Pudong Main Street, 58791200
Shanghai Branch of Overseas Chinese Bank; Floor 23, No. 710, Oriental Road, 58200200
Yangpu Subbranch of Shanghai Branch of Huaxia Bank, No. 1207, Kongjiang Road, 65709961
The Head Quarter of Bank of Communications, No. 18 Xianxia Road, 62751234
Shanghai Pudong Developing Bank (The Headquarter), No. 50 Ningbo Road, 63291188
Shanghai Bank, No. 476 Xianxia Road, 62955327
Post Offices in Shanghai

Lujiazui Post Suboffice; No. 365, Shangcheng Road
Post Service Center in New Century Square; No. 501, Zhangzhang Road
Oriental Pearl Tower Post Office; No. 2, Fenghe Road (259meters away from the Oriental Pearl Tower)
Post Service Center in the Sight-seeing Hall of Jin Mao Tower; Floor 88 of The Sight-seeing Hall of Jin Mao Tower

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In the heart of the city lies the Moore Memorial Church, which is at 316 Xizang Lu overlooking People's Square.

It was named after J. M. Moore, a Texan who donated money for its construction.

In 1931, Hungarian architect Ladislaus Hudec rebuilt the original church employing the latest aesthetic theory. The exterior walls were composed of concave and convex red bricks.

The interior is no less impressive, with its rich-hued woodwork, fine stone arches and elegant galleries.

     Paper cutting ,cutting paper with scissors to make elaborate images or patterns,was invented by Cai Lun in the Eastern Han Dynasty. People often use the paper cut-outs to decorate doors and windows,which we called ''chuang hua'' ,' window flower' in english!

    Paper cutting originate come from Yan'an city,which is the center of thr art! It become more ppular start from 7th-13th centuries,during the Chinese Folk Festivals and celebrations. By the 15th century,it becomes more important for women's daily life because people will judge you from the skillsof mastering the paper cutting.The popular paper cutting design include Chinese characters and symbls which represent prosperity,health.Some peple even design legends and fairy tales.

   As we all known,The Chinese peple lik red coulor,so when peple get married ,we will stick the paper cut-outs character xi(happiness) on the window or door to express happiness and good luck, while the paper character shou(longevity)usually features at the birthday party od a senior family mumber!

   If yoou are interested in paper cutting,so you should follow the rules bellow:Frist, Keep you paper cutting away from thedirect sunlight to avid fadig.Second, don't store in a humid plaace,keep away from the water and liquids.Third, Put mothballs in the store to deter worms and insects eat them!