Call a Taxi on the Phone in English
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There are many numbers to call in Shanghai for taxi services, but not many offer English service, as far as I know. |
My Preferred Call Center - Qiang Sheng TaxiAfter the previous year, I have formed the habit of dialing +86-21-62580000 for
taxi services. There are many other lines, like 96822 from Da Zhong taxi, but
the chances to get through to Qiang Sheng call center is much higher
(Dazhong's taxi is much better though).
I checked with the center. They don't have a special English service line, but there are some agents who are able to answer English phone calls. So when you call just speak in English and if the operator cannot understand you, chances are they will switch it to a person capable of communicating with you in English (one point of view).
Cheap and Clean Motel in Shanghai
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Foreign students should stay in the hotels with at
least 3 stars. Click the website for getting more
information as follows: http://english.ctrip.com/ |
Eating in Shanghai
The local cuisine of Shanghai is called Ben Bang (literally means 'local') which
is usually characterized by the great use of fresh fish, heavy and highly
flavored sauce, influenced by liberal use of soy sauce. Also, Shanghainese
have a 'sweet tooth', so more sugar is used in Shanghai dishes than in any
other part of China. Sugar, especially, is used proportionally with soy sauce,
and the taste created is not so much sweet but rather savory.
Some famous Local Cuisine:
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Xiang You Shan Hu (mud eel) 响油鳝糊 (xiǎng yóu shàn hú)
Xiang You Shan Hu is a noted Shanghaiese delicacy made from mud eel that is cut into strips and carefully seasoned. |
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Ba Bao La Jiang (8-Treasure Spicy Sauce) 八宝辣酱(bā bǎo là jiàng)
Eight-Treasure Spicy Sauce is made from eight different kinds of poultry, meat, vegetables and fruit. Ba Bao La Jaing is stir-fried, keeping the fresh vegetables crunchy; it's spicy and salty, but with a hint of sweetness. Great to enjoy accompanied by other meat dishes and rice. |
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Deep-Fried Crispy Pigeon (Ruipi Ruge) 脆皮乳鸽(cuì pí rǔ gē)
Deep Friend Crispy Pigeon meat is crispy on the outside, tender on the inside. This dish is sometimes referred to as ''1 RMB Pigeon'' because many hotels offer it for as little as 1 RMB to hotel patrons |
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The emphasis on seafood reflects Shanghai's position on the East China. Once autumn arrives, the Shanghainese show their particular fondness for crab (dà zhá xiè). Yangcheng Lake Hairy Crabs are known for their green shells and white bottoms. Crack open a steamed crab yourself to appreciate why they're considered one of the meatiest, tastiest crabs in the world. | Besides, dàn chǎo fàn (Egg Fried Rice), pái gǔ nián gāo, miàn (noodles) are also popular in Shanghai.
Famous restaurants of Shanghai cuisine:
上海老饭店 Shanghai lǎo fàn diàn
Add: 上海市福佑路242号 (No. 242, Fuyou Road, Shanghai)Tel：021-63111777
上海绿波廊酒楼 Shanghai lǜ bō láng jiǔ lóu
Add：上海市豫园路131号 (No. 131, Yuyuan Road, Shanghai)
Tel：021-63280602
Fax：63557507
Tailor in Shanghai
Fabric Market: 南外滩轻纺面料市场South Bund Soft-Spinning Material Market Add: 黄浦区董家渡路118号(No. 118, Dongjiadu Road)
Close to the Nanpu Bridge and the South Bund
Tel: 021-63772236
Traffic: Line #4 “Nanpu Bridge”
CHINESE CHEONGSAM (QIPAO) The cheongsam making of traditional Chinese fabrics like silk is a body-hugging (modified in Shanghai in the 1920s) one-piece Chinese dress for women. It is known in Chinese as the qípáo (旗袍) and in English a mandarin gown. The stylish and often tight-fitting qipao was created in the 1920s in Shanghai and made fashionable by socialites and upper class women. When the Manchu ruled China during the Qing Dynasty, they brought their typical clothing---qipao here. But, at that time, the qipao fitted loosely and hung straight down the body. It covered most of the woman's body, revealing only the head, hands, and the tips of the toes. The baggy nature of the clothing also served to conceal the figure of the wearer regardless of age. In the following 300 years, women began to have more freedom and wanted to modernize their clothing. The modern version, which is now recognized popularly in China as the "standard" qipao, was first developed in Shanghai after 1900, after the Qing Dynasty fell. It fits well the Chinese female figure. Its neck is high, collar closed, and its sleeves may be short, medium or full length, depending on season and taste. The dress is buttoned on the right side, with a loose chest, a fitting waist, and slits up from the sides, all of which combine to set off the beauty of the female shape. Another beauty of the cheongsam is that, made of different materials and to varying lengths, they can be worn either on casual or formal occasions. In either case, it creates an impression of simple and quiet charm, elegance and neatness.
Telecom in Shanghai
-Where to buy the SIM card?
-You can buy the SIM card together with your cell-phone
-Where to buy the prepaid phone card?
-You can buy it in some convenient stores, metro stations, telecom office, etc.
-What can I do if meeting some problems about the service of my cellphone?
-Call: 10086 China Mobil
-Call: 10010 China Unicom
About the EXPO
 Expo 2010 Shanghai China will be a great event to explore the full potential of urban life in the 21st century and a significant period in urban evolution. Fifty-five percent of the world population is expected to live in cities by the year 2010. The prospect of future urban life, a subject of global interest, concerns all nations, developed or less developed, and their people. Being the first World Exposition on the theme of city, Exposition 2010 will attract governments and people from across the world, focusing on the theme "Better City, Better Life." For its 184 days, participants will display urban civilization to the full extent, exchange their experiences of urban development, disseminate advanced notions on cities and explore new approaches to human habitat, lifestyle and working conditions in the new century. They will learn how to create an eco friendly society and maintain the sustainable development of human beings.
Duration:May 1 to Oct 31, 2010
Location:
Between Lupu Bridge and Nanpu Bridge, Pudong District, Shanghai, China
What is the basis for Expo ticket pricing?
The benchmark price for an Expo 2010 ticket is RMB160. The Expo ticket is priced based on the economic development of China in the recent years, the income level of both urban and rural residents as well as prices of similar activities and events at home and abroad.
How can overseas visitors purchase the Expo tickets?
Expo tickets are also available for overseas purchasers through channels appointed by the Expo Bureau in different countries and regions across the world. Detailed information will be issued in the form of Ticketing Bulletin by the Expo Bureau on the Expo official website www.expo2010china.com.
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