Shanghai Tips

2010 Shanghai EXPO      en.expo2010.cn/
The Congress is scheduled during the World Exposition, so that you can get the opportunity to enjoy the grand gathering with other 70 million participants from about 200 countries. There is no doubt the Chinese people will present to the world a successful and splendid exposition. I believe this trip to Shanghai and Shanghai Expo will be an unforgettable experience for you.

Duration: May 1 to Oct 31, 2010
Expected Visitors: 70 million
Expected Participants: 200


Airport
There are two international airports in Shanghai: Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport, 15 km from the city center, and the Pudong International Airport, which is 40km from the ciry center. Nonstop flights are available to more than 50 international cities on 6 continents. All international flights arrive and depart from the Pudong terminal except flights from some Asian countries.

Time Difference
GMT + 8 hours
 
Climate and Clothing:
Octoberis the golden season in Shanghai, with an average temperature of 50oF to 59oF (15oC to 20oC)

Electricity
The electric voltage in China is 220V/50Hz and the standard wall socket has three-connectors (L, N and E).

Tipping
Tipping is not expected by service attendants in China, except for tour guides, hotel porters and housemaids.

CICGO2010 Secretariat
CMA Meeting Planner, Chinese Medical Association
Add: 42 Dongsi Xidajie,Beijing 100710, China  Postcode:100710  
Tel:+86 10 8515 8148    Fax:+86 10 6512 3754
Email:chenchen@cma.org.cn  
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