Local Tips and Transportation

Shanghai - Amazing city!

Shanghai, is not only the most developed and dynamic city of China, but also a commercial and financial center for the world economy. Benefitting from a politically stable and business friendly environment, Shanghai has become a powerful international trade centre and a world economic magnet, with numerous business and commercial opportunities.   

Located at the centre of China East Coast, Shanghai is the main hub for the Chinese flooring industry both on the production and trading level.

Transportation and logistics needs are met by some of the largest and most sophisticated facilities in the world. DOMOTEX asia/CHINAFLOOR visitors and exhibitors are served by two advanced airports (Shanghai Pudong International Airport, Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport) with commercial airline and airfreight connections to every corner of the world. Shanghai also boasts one of the world’s largest and most sophisticated seaports and is well served by China’s large high-speed railway network that connects Shanghai with the rest of China. Our highway system makes visiting nearby flooring manufacturers and other points of interest simple by car while Beijing and other large destinations are only a few hours away using China’s high-speed rail system. Getting around the city is also made easy using Shanghai’s modern subway system with stations at the SNIEC.

Restaurants

In a city that offers so many culinary options, from roadside stalls to Michelin-star restaurants, it can sometimes can be difficult to choose where you want to go. Check here a wide range of restaurants in Shanghai, read reviews and get the addresses.

Entertainment

Shanghai is one of the world's most entertaining cities. For an insight on the best attractions of Shanghai, have a look to this link. Here you are able to check out Shanghai’s most popular spots.

Useful Telephone Numbers:

- Shanghai Hotline: +86 21 962288 (bilingual hotline providing support for almost every question)
- Police: 110
- Ambulance: 120
- Directory Assistance: 114
- Fire Service: 119
- Weather Report: 121
- Flight Inquiry
      Pudong International Airport: +86 21 38484500
      Hong Qiao Airport: +86 21 52604620

Climate

Shanghai has a humid subtropical climate with four distinct seasons. Therefore is it important to be well prepared if you are planning to come to Shanghai.

The winters of Shanghai are cold with the temperature sometimes dropping below zero. In contrast, summers tend to be hot and humid. The temperatures are not extreme. The hottest month is July, with an average high of 32 °C (90 °F). The coldest month is January, with an average low of 1 °C (34 °F).

Transport to the Exhibition Centre, Shanghai New International Expo Centre (SNIEC), 2345 Longyang Road, Shanghai

Located in the heart of Shanghai Pudong New Area, the SNIEC is easily accessible by urban metro. The SNIEC is about 2-minute walk from the Huamu Road Station of Line 7, and 7-minute walk from the Longyang Road Station of Line 2. Free shuttle buses will run starting from March 26 through March 28. (Longyand Road Metro Station ↔ SNIEC; Frequency: 5-15 minutes)

The exhibition centre is 15 minutes away from Pudong International airport by magnetic train, and 45 minutes away by taxi from Hongqiao Airport.

City Transport

Shanghai enjoys a vast network of subway (13 lines, map here) and bus lines. Taxis are also a relatively cheap, fast and a convenient transportation service around Shanghai (to order a cab call 96822)