As the saying goes, "Shanghai is heaven for the rich, hell for the poor," and this port city now opens it's gates to only the finest restaurants, high-end shopping, and extravagant clubs and lounges. The largest city in China, Shanghai is a spectacular fusion of the East and the West, of Old and New, highlighted by the futuristic Pudong skyline. With 200 countries represented and 70 million visitors projected for World Expo 2010, all eyes are on this metropolis on the sea, which means there's nowhere else you ought to be.

• 1 Weather-wise visit during in Apr-May/ late Sep to mid-Nov. The city boils in Jul/Aug and is chilly Dec-Mar.
• 2 Taxis are pricey but most convenient at ¥150 to central Shanghai. 35% more at 11PM-5AM.
• 3 Check the dashboard info card in your taxi, four stars is great. If your driver's ID starts with '30', buckle up
• 4 IDD call 108, police call 6357 6666, ambulance call 120.
• 5 Bring an international unlocked GSM phone or buy a pre-paid phone at any convenience store.

Shanghai, China current weather observation and today and tomorrow weather summary Powered by World Weather Online (http://www.worldweatheronline.com)

Temp: 6°c (43°f)Wind: NNE at 2 mph (4 kmph)

High: 13°c (55°f); Low: 7°c (44°f)Wind: NNW at 8 mph (13 kmph)

High: 10°c (51°f); Low: 6°c (42°f)Wind: NW at 19 mph (31 kmph)