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Shanghai, China's largest modern city, otherwise called" Hu", is one of the four municipalities under the jurisdiction of the Central Government. It is located at the south bank of the world's third longest river, the Changjiang (Yangtze) River, at its outlet to the East China Sea. It covers an area of 6340 square kilometres. Shanghai has a warm climate. Communications are convenient. Industry and commerce are flourishing. Shanghai is the economic, financial and cultural center of China.
Shanghai is a city with a long history. In the Iongterm development, it has formed its own unique city scene and varied cultures and arts. Up to now, a lot of cultural relics beginning in the Tang and Song Dynasties, many museums and contemporary memorial halls are well preserved. There are a lot of tourist centres in urban districts and suburbs of Shanghai, which form many tourist areas, tourist lines and special - interest tourist items. The five gardens, Yu Yuan (the Garden of Leisurely Repose), Gu Yi Yuan (the Garden of Ancient Splendour), Qushui Yuan (the Garden of Bending Brooks), Zuibai Chi (the Pond for Drunken Li Bai) and Qiuxia Pu (the Garden of Autumn Sunlight) and so on, are ready to welcome the visitors with new features. At the side of Dianshan Lake, the newly - built Grand View Garden begins to take shape.
Climate:
Shanghai's weather is moderate (annual average temperature is about 15 degrees centigrade). Shanghai is characterized by a warm spring, hot summer, cool autumn and cold winter.
Shanghai receives abundant rainfall and the average annual precipitation is over 1000 mm. The "Plum Flower Rain" season (frequent light rain) is from from mid-June to early July with an average daily rainfall of 259 mm. During July and September, strong storms with torrential rain become frequent. However, it seldom snows in Shanghai.
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