Shanghai City Introduction We have created a "little red book" - which you can access here online. This is meant to serve as a survival kit and guide whilst preparing - but not at least during your stay. A hard copy will be available upon arrival on the Thursday afternoon / evening. It will assist you whether you are a shopper or a barhopper. We encourage you to "wear" it at all times (passport size). Sightseeing Eating Entertainment Medical & Health Emergencies & Contacts Survival Chinese Useful Links Sponsor Information Sightseeing China Experience (Partner Travel Agency) 1. Yu Garden – It might seem strange to talk about a Chinese part of Shanghai, but it is necessary, as most of the city's old houses have been replaced by new skyscrapers. Yu Garden is a must for all visitors to Shanghai. 2. Xiang Yang Gift Market – One of the city's most popular attractions. Also known as the fake-market. Here you can make a good bargains and find a lot of fake brand products. Be patient and in a shopping mood! If you run low on energy the Turkish Kebab restaurant in Xiang Yang Road no. 75 (exit 8) is a good place to gain power for a second half. 3. The Bund – Is Shanghai's famous riverfront promenade at the Huangpu River, which divides the city in Puxi and Pudong. A spectacular promenade with old European style buildings on the Puxi side and the skyline view of the new Shanghai on the other side of the river. Late afternoon is a good time to enjoy a walk on the Bund. Even Saturday and Sunday there are groups of people doing Tai Chi and other kinds of exercise early in the morning round 07.00 to 09.00 am. 4. The Bund Sightseeing Tunnel. Connecting the north side of Chen Yi Square at the Bund and the Oriental Pearl Radio and Television Tower at Pudong. The Tunnel has a total length of 646 meter. It provides passengers with background music as well as pictures, patterns and views about people, history, culture, science and technology and natural scenery. It is a good choice of transportation to Pudong if you travel with kids. 5. Hunagpu River Cruise. A cruise on the Huangpu River can be a pleasant and relaxing way to see some of Shanghais riverfront, the Bund and the Pudong skyline. There are two different tours. The short one that takes one hour and the long one that takes around 3 hours and takes you all the way out to the Yangtze river and the Chinese sea. Do only take the long one of the weather is really good. Otherwise it is to long. (The short trip is 50 RMB and the long one 150RMB. Children are half price) 6. Nanjing Road is Shanghais famous Pedestrian Street, situated between Peoples Square and The Bund. Here you will find some of Chinas first department stores and many western restaurants like McDonald's and Starbucks. 7. Jin Mao Tower & Oriental Pearl Tower. To get a good view of Shanghai from above the two best options are the Oriental Pearl Tower, with views from 265m and the 420m viewing platform at the top of the Jin Mao Tower. Both at a cost of 50 RMB. Or even better, you can get a cop of coffee or a drink and a free view on the 87th floor of the Grand Hyatt – in the Jin Mao Tower. (Recently the ask for a minimum charge of 150 RMB for the table) 8. Xintiandi is one of Shanghai's new faces. Old traditional Shikumen houses completely brought up to date with a stylish and modern touch. Here you find the cities most stylish collection of restaurants, bars and design shops. 9. Shanghai City Planning Exhibition. Shanghai is undertaking an extreme development these days. Shanghai City Planning Exhibition is worth a visit if you want to learn about the plans of Shanghai's urbanisation, to become the number one metropolis of the fare east. 10. Antique Market. The most popular of Shanghai's antique markets is with out doubt the market in Dongtai Road and Liuhe Road. Here you find ceramics, “antique” posters, pocket watches, paintings and many other collectables. Fare from all items at the market is real antiques, but if you can get it for a fair price you can buy it for what it is. For information on Shanghai sights and tours, please contact Peter Lisbygd, Lisbygd@china-experience.com, www.china-experience.com Phone: +86 (21) 64 67 15 10 Mobile: +86 13671915147 TOP Eating Shanghai is the perfect place to sample food from around the world. We've recommended some eating options in three categories: team dinners, special dining and local delights. Team dinners These restaurants are large enough to accommodate a hungry Viking team. However they are popular choices, so please book well in advance for a large group. For more relaxed eating (and drinking), most pubs like O'Malleys and Malones also offer a selection of good, simple meals. O'Malley's Irish Pub 42 Taojiang Lu 桃江路42号 Tel. 6474-4533 Sasha's Restaurant & Bar International cuisine served in a 1920's mansion with a spacious garden. Situated in the French Concession area near many popular bars. 11 Dongping Rd., by Hengshan Rd. 东平路11号，衡山路口 Tel: (+86) (21) 6474 6628 Nepali Kitchen Owned by our very own Shanghai Viking, Kanchha Ghale, this spot has great Indian and Nepalese food and a friendly atmosphere. Don't leave without trying the cheese balls! No. 4, Lane 819, Julu Lu 尼泊尔餐厅 巨鹿路819弄4号 Tel: (+86) (21) 5404 6281 Tairyo Teppanyaki Popular Japanese restaurant offering all you can eat and drink for 150RMB. Tables can seat up to 16. 15 Dongping Road (near Hengshan Road) 东平路15号，近衡山路 Tel: (+86) (21) 6445 4734 South Beauty Part of a well-known chain serving spicy Sichuan dishes and Cantonese food. Conveniently located close to the Tongren bar street. 881 Yan'an Road (near Shaanxi Road, opposite the Shanghai Exhibition Center) 延安路881号，近同仁路 Tel: (+86) (21) 62475878 Settebello Restaurant & Bar Cozy dining experience, serving modern Italian dishes at moderate prices. 325 Hua Shan Lu, by Changshu Lu (opposite the Hilton) 海格 华山路325号,近常熟路 Tel: (+86) (21) 6289-8898 Xiao Nan Guo Traditional, no-nonsense Shangainese cuisine in a beautiful setting. 1398 Nanjing Xi Rd, near Tong Ren Rd. 小南国, 南京西路1398号 Tel: (+86) (21) 6289 1717 Latina Brazilian barbecue restaurant situated in the popular Xintiandi area; perfect for meat-lovers (although the salad and dessert selection is pretty good too). Buffet price includes as much food as you can eat, but drinks are extra. Unit 2, House 18, North Block Xintiandi, Lane 181 Taicang Lu, by Madang Lu 锦江拉丁餐厅 太仓路181弄新天地北里18号楼单元二,近马当路 Tel: (+86) (21) 6320 3566 Dan's Old Farm House Lively spot offering good German, Austrian and Scandinavian food at reasonable prices. 318 Julu Lu, by Maoming Nan Lu 老农场房舍 巨鹿路318号,近茂名南路 Tel: (+86) (21) 6258 5560 Simply Thai Delicious Thai food, pleasant atmosphere and convenient location. 5C, Dongping Lu, between Hengshan Lu and Yueyang Lu 天泰餐厅 东平路5号C,衡山路及岳阳路间 Tel: (+86) (21) 6445 9551 Special dining At the other end of the spectrum are a number of restaurants where you can sample the delicacies of Shanghai at slightly higher prices. M on The Bund is still a long-standing favorite, but today's Shanghai top culinary destinations include T8, Laris, Jean Georges, Senses & Bund and Club Shanghai. Many offer not only fine dining, but also incredible views and décor. M on the Bund 7/F, No.5 The Bund, 20 Guangdong Rd.,by Zhongshan Dong Yi Rd. 米氏餐厅 广东路20号7楼，近外滩中山东一路，外滩5号 Tel: (+86) (21) 6350 9988 Sens & Bund 6/F, Bund 18, 18 Zhongshan Dong Yi Rd., by Nanjing Dong Rd. 雅德, 中山东一路18号外滩18号6楼，近南京东路 Tel: (+86) (21) 6323 9898 Jean Georges 4/F, 3 on the Bund, 3 Zhongshan Dong Yi Lu, by Guangdong Lu 让乔治 中山东一路3号外滩三号四楼,近广东路 Tel: (+86) (21) 6321 7733 Laris 6F, 17 Guangdong Road, inside "3 on the Bund", 广东路17号6楼 Tel: (+86) (21) 6321 9922 Local delights If you're feeling adventurous and want to go wandering around on your own, some of the best Chinese food can be found in small neighborhood restaurants. Unfortunately, few of these will have an English menu, so we've listed a few local dishes you might like to try. In Chinese restaurants it is customary to share a number of dishes, not order individually. One dish per person is a good rule of thumb, so for example if you have 5 people, 3 meat dishes and 2 vegetable dishes would be enough, but in the end it's up to you. Good places to try Chinese food include the many food streets around Shanghai, such as Wu Jiang Rd (吴江路), near Nanjing Road and ShiMenYi Rd. Another popular spot (especially for late night snacks) is Bi Feng Tang, opposite the Portman Hotel (1333 Nan Jing Road, near TongRen Rd). Popular Dishes 蛋炒饭 Dan chao fan Fried rice with egg 白饭 Bai fan / mi fan Plain white rice 宫保鸡丁 Gong bao ji ding Stir-fried chicken with peanuts and red chilli sauce 回锅肉 Hui guo rou Twice cooked pork 木樨肉 Mu xi rou Stir-fried sliced pork with egg and black crispy mushroom 干煸刀豆 Gan bian dao dou French beans fried with minced pork 香辣猪扒 Xiang la zhu pai Fried chilili pork chops 蚝油牛肉 Hao you niu rou Sautéed beef slices with bamboo shoots in oyster sauce 洋葱牛肉丝 Yang cong niu rou si Shredded beef fried with onions in soy sauce 糖醋排骨 Tang cu pai gu Sweet and sour pork 清炒豆苗 Qing chao dou miao Stir-fried pea sprouts 虎皮尖椒 Hupi jian jiao Deep-fried chili peppers 松仁玉米 song ren yu mi Stir-fried corn with pine nuts Drinks 啤酒 pi jiu (ask for 'bing de pi jiu' if you want it cold) Beer (Qingdao and Suntory will usually be available) 可乐 ke le Coca-Cola 花茶 hua cha Jasmine Tea 绿茶 lu cha Green Tea 矿泉水 kuang quan shui Mineral water TOP Entertainment Bars and Clubs Bars, pubs and clubs all found all over Shanghai, but there are a few main areas where you'll find most of the drinking going on. Tongren Lu: Extending from Yanan Rd all the way up to Beijing Rd, TongRen is Shanghai's newest and most popular bar street. Arrive before 8pm if you want to take advantage of the many happy hours. Judy's Too, Blue Frog, Blue Angel and Manhattans are just some of the options. Across Nanjing Rd on the other side of Tongren, you'll find Malone's, an American sports bar with live music and pool tables. Further up is Mint, still one of the most popular clubs in town and your best bet after 2am. Hengshan / Dongping /Yueyang This area became more popular with the demise of Maoming, and is still going strong. Bars are spread out over 2 or 3 main streets, but are within easy walking distance from each other. Head to Zapatas for a wild night of drinking and dancing and escape across the garden to Sasha's when you need a break. O'Malleys is a popular Irish Pub where you can catch live sports broadcasts. Maoming Lu: The number one bar street a few years ago, Maoming has lost its sparkle now and most bars have now opened newer, flashier locations on Tongren lu. A few bars like Judy's Too and Blue Frog do still attract a small crowd though, and Face bar in the nearby Ruijin guesthouse is worth a visit just for the location. Xintiandi: This popular business, entertainment and cultural complex opened 4 years ago and has evolved into one of the must-see venues for visitors coming to Shanghai. It is more of a sightseeing spot than a real bar street, though. Cultural Entertainment Acrobatics Chinese acrobatic troupes are among the best in the world and Shanghai is a good place to see a performance. The Shanghai Acrobatic Theatre performs every weekday at 19:30. Shanghai Centre No.1376 Nan Jing Road West 南京西路1376号 Tel: 6279 8600 ext 6744 Chinese Opera Not only Beijing opera, but also China's other regional operas such as Huju, Kunju and Shaoxing are performed daily from 9:00 – 19:00. Lanxing Theater No. 57 Maoming Road South 茂名南路57号 Tel. 6253-0788 Jazz & Blues Shanghai has a long tradition of jazz, dating from the 1920's when Russian and Philippine bands played together in the French concession. For some live jazz music try: Cotton Club – 1428 Huaihai Lu after 9pm House of Blues & Jazz – 158 Maoming Nan Lu Club JZ – 1111 Huaihai Zhong Lu Shopping Shanghai is a shopper's paradise and there is something to suit every budget, from the dodgy markets where you can pick up cheap knockoffs, to the luxury malls and department stores offering the real thing. Look out for silk, antiques, jewelry (especially pearls), tea cups, paintings and calligraphy, and much much more. Nanjing Lu Probably the most famous shopping street in China, home to Shanghai's classiest and most expensive shops. There are two main areas: Nanjing Xi Lu: In colonial Shanghai known as Bubbling Well Road, where carpet salesmen and clairvoyants plied their trade. Today the main focus is on the Shanghai Center, Westgate Mall, and Plaza 66, all big, swish and shiny with expensive foreign brand name stores. Nanjing Dong Lu: The pedestrian section runs from the Peace Hotel and the Bund to People's Square. It is not quite as upscale as the western section, but bigger, more popular and still at the top end of the shopping scale. Originally built as a route to the horse-race tracks, it quickly filled with silk merchants and luxury hotels. Today, it's more about Western style boutiques and huge department stores, with crowds of window shoppers and sparkling neon. Huaihai Lu The main shopping area is the section between Xiangyang Lu (where the fake goods market is) up to Xizang Nan Lu (Tibet Rd). There are over 400 shops on street level, as well as department stores like Printemps, Parksons and Pacific. Xiangyang Market A true Shanghai shopping experience, where bargaining is a necessity. This well-known outdoor market includes an amazing array of items from clothes to souvenirs and DVD's. Fake designer-label clothing and accessories are the draw. Check every button and stitch--there are no returns here. Still, some of the best deals are genuine, hustled out the back door of Shanghai factories. Open daily from 8am to 9pm. Dong Tai Lu Antique Market Here you'll find various antique stalls selling some interesting items among the Mao memorabilia. Larger antique shops are tucked behind the stalls. Bargain hard and keep in mind that only about 5% of the items sold here qualify as antique. TOP Medical and health Medical Care There are several hospitals and clinics where doctors speak English. The best of these are: Shanghai East International Medical Center 551 South Pudong Road Shanghai 200120 China Tel: 5879-9999 Huashan Hospital – Foreigners Clinic Wulumuqi Zhong Lu 12, 15/F 乌鲁木齐南12号,近华山路 Tel: 6248-3986 Worldlink (24 hrs) 1376 Nanjing Xi Lu (2F Shanghai Center) 南京西路1376号 Tel: 6279-7688 Traditional Chinese Massage Chinese massage is inexpensive and very popular among locals and foreigners alike. Dragonfly – Shanghai Kerry Centre, 1515 Nanjing Xi Lu, daily 11:00am – 2:00am, 120RMB for 50 minutes 悠庭保健会所 南京西路1515号上海嘉里中心2楼 Tel: 6279 4625 Green Massage – 58 Taicang Rd; daily 10:30am – 2:00am 88 rmb for 45 minutes or 132RMB for 70 minutes 青专业按摩 太仓路58号 Tel: 5386 0222 Double Rainbow Massage - 47 Yongjia Rd (near Shanxi Rd.), 12pm - midnight 35RMB for 45 minutes 双彩虹按摩 永嘉路47号, 近陕西南路 Tel: 64734000 TOP Emergencies and Contacts Please contact Peter Lisbygd, Lisbygd@china-experience.com, www.china-experience.com Phone: +86 (21) 63 50 82 50 Mobile: +86 13671915147 To contact the Danish Consulate, please call Hugo Hoellede (8621) 6209 0500 EXT. 206 / Mobile (86) 1380 179 4057. Other Emergency numbers Fire 119 Police   110 (English speakers can ask for English operator) Ambulance   120 Taxi   968222 Weather   969221 Guanxi SMS service   85880 (type in the name of the place you are looking for and send to this number. Reply 'C' to view the address in Chinese.) TOP Survival Chinese Although Shanghai is a modern city, you'll find that few people speak English. Luckily you can generally get around with just a few simple phrases, or else you'll have to reply on pointing and gesturing! Chinese characters are transcribed phonetically using the system of Pinyin, so here are a few basic rules to make yourself understood by the taxi driver. q is pronounced 'ch' x is somewhere between 's' and 'sh' c is pronounced 'ts' z is pronounced 'dz' zh is pronounced 'j' (like 'jam') r sounds similar to the French 'je' sound y is pronounced 'yee' (so 'yan' sounds like 'yeean' or 'ian') For more Pinyin practice, visit these websites: http://www.pinyinpractice.com/ http://www.geocities.com/yyangservices/quickpinyin.htm Greetings and Polite phrases Hello ni hao 你好 Thank You xiexie 谢谢 Goodbye zaijian 再见 You're welcome bukeqi 不客气 I'm sorry duibuqi 对不起 Buying Things I want… wo yao… 我要 I don't want it. wo bu yao 我不要 How much is it? duoshao qian 多少钱? That's too expensive Tai gui le 太贵了 Change money Huan qian 换钱 Bank Yinhang 银行 Numbers Counting in Chinese is simple, you just need to remember the numbers one to ten.  So for example, 24 is two-ten-four (er shi si) and 350 is three-hundred-five-ten (san bai wu shi).  1 yi 一 2 er 二, 两 3 san 三 4 si 四 5 wu 五 6 liu 六 7 qi 七 8 ba 八 9 jiu 九 10 shi 十 11 shi yi 十一 12 shi er 十二 20 er shi 二十 21 er shi yi 二十一 100 yi bai 一百 200 er bai 二百 1000 yi qian 一千 Restaurant Restaurant canting 餐厅 Menu caidan 菜单 Bill/Cheque mai dan 买单 Where is the bathroom? xishoujian zai nali? 洗手间在哪里? I don't want any MSG wo bu yao wei jin 我不要味精 I don't want any chilli wo bu yao la jiao 我不要辣椒 TOP Useful Links For more information about Shanghai, have at look at these Shanghai city guides, or contact our partner travel agency. China Experience 8 days That's Shanghai Smart Shanghai Shanghai Daily City Weekend TOP