May 2014

Grace Morales

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Known as the largest city by population in China, Shanghai is a place that never stays still. It is known for its commerce, culture, media, fashion and technology.

A place where you will always see people and where it seems like they do not know the meaning of “rest”, since it is a major financial center and the busiest container port in the world.

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There are two airports in Shanghai, Hong Qiao Airport and Pu Dong Airport If you are arriving direct from EU, UK, Middle East, Africa, USA, Latin America, etc. you will almost certainly land at Pudong airport.

If you are flying from another city already within China, perhaps Pudong; perhaps Hongqiao. So be sure to check.

If you will be visiting printer factories, ink or media factories, etc. your flight will probably go from Hongqiao airport; but some domestic flights also leave from Pudong airport.

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Shanghai, Beijing, Guangzhou, Hongkong, and most big cities of these sizes have a complete metro system. Most Chinese metro lines have automatic ticket machines with instructions in English.

All subway stops in these cities are bi-lingual: Chinese and English.

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Taxis are the most popular way of transportation in here, but as we have said before, most Chinese drivers will not be able to speak in English to you, so remember to have with you the address for your hotel written in Chinese, so you will have no problems arriving to your destination.

AND have the telephone number of your destination. Be sure that the phone number is correct. It also helps to have the web site of the hotel or the company you will visit, so the cab driver can double-check, since some secretaries outside China are not adept at finding the address written in Mandarin to put on their traveler’s info sheets.

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We were able to appreciate the roads lined with trees and flowers from different types. That is something you will see in every corner of the city.

Shanghai has also amazing buildings and great architectonic designs, here you can find very traditional Chinese constructions, some remaining examples of Art Deco architecture, or either the most modern designs you have ever seen. There is a wide variety of shops and restaurants where you can find anything you might need, as well.

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There are many hotel options in Shanghai city where you can find the one that adapts perfectly to your needs and budget. People in here are so polite and nice that will make it a great experience for you and will be happy to help you in anything you might need.

This is the Jumeirah hotel, directly across the street from the expo center in Shanghai. There is another hotel down the block, and another one a few blocks away, plus the Crowne Plaza and Ramada Pudong have shuttles to the expo center.

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It is amazing how the city lights up at night, it looks magical and shows that this city never sleeps either. Shanghai is huge and has many interesting things to offer, is a place where you will never feel bored. You can enjoy of an interesting menu in every restaurant you visit in here and local people will always be willing to help you, even the ones that do not speak English. Shanghai weather is generally moist, the East China Sea makes it so wet that it rains for about one third of the year. July and August are the warm months in the city, with temperatures above 35 C. So go prepared for any kind of weather, since you will never know for sure if it will change suddenly during the day.

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Shanghai has become a popular tourist destination thanks to its historical landmarks such as The Bund, lining the western shore of the Huangpu River, which consists in a row of incredible buildings that will amaze you at night, creating a magnificent light show that will make you want to stay longer in this city.

Here you will find the Oriental Pearl TV Tower, which is one of the highest towers in Asia and one of the “must go” attractions in Shanghai.

You can even take an evening cruise were you will have a spectacular view from every single architectonical piece surrounding the Huangpu River.

If you are a client of a local Chinese manufacturer, they will tend to provide you entainment such as a night cruise. If you are a general attendee, without local connections, your hotel concierge can arrange a night cruise or any other sightseeing that you wish.

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Step by step, how to attend APPPEXPO this July 2014

1st: Register, NOW, in advance, as an attendee.2nd. Get a hotel reservation.3rd. Get your airplane ticket

To obtain a visa for China you will need:• Proof of a reason for travel (visiting the APPPEXPO trade show, as documented

by your registration as attendee)• Proof of hotel reservation• Proof of arrival and departure dates by means of an airplane ticket.

You need to start all this now, as it takes time to get the attendee paperwork.

Contact info:

info@ufi.org adsign.enquiry@gmail.com

www.ufi.org www.apppexpo.com