Shanghai, China

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Shanghai is also under the threat of natural water disasters. The sea level increases year by year and the city go deeper under the water. Shanghai is weakly equipped from the storm waters. Several years ago specialists from the Natural Hazards Edition wrote an article about Shanghai’s crucial climate changes. Every year the city has tropical showers. The level of underwater is getting higher, that gives fewer chances for saving the city.

Local administration spent about 163 million dollars and other things for controlling the water level. Undoubtedly, that is not enough for saving the city. Shanghai was placed in a list of the most threatened cities thanks to its population. If once the city is under a threat of full flood and destroy, the city government will have to spend a lot of time and money for the evacuation of locals.

Many people don’t want to leave their houses even under the death threat. According to this, the situation makes more crucial. Strong showers make deep rivers from the large city streets, which became habitual for locals. People, who live near the coast, have a boat. It is their only way of moving during the consecutive flooding.

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ATM bankomat: 'ICBC ATM' located in 1.47 km (

check the route on the map).

Car rental office: 'Xinda Car Rental' is located in 6.29 km (

on the map).

Supermarket: 'Trust-Mart Living Supermarket' in 3.71 km

Parking: 'Parking Lot' in 2.82 km

Apotheek: 'Baishengtang Drug Store' in 3.42 km

Police station: 'Zhangpu Police Station Dashi Police Affairs Office' in 3.45 km

Cafe/restaurant: 'Xinwang Restaurant' in 3.41 km

Railway station: 'Dashi Car Station' in 3.83 km

Nearest airports:
» Hongqiao Airport SHA - in 13 km

» Pudong Airport PVG - in 32 km

» Ningbo Lishe International Airport NGB - in 153 km

» Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport HGH - in 166 km

» Lukou Airport NKG - in 254 km

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Best hotels near Shanghai

Mingtown Hiker Youth Hostel

Located in 0 km from Shanghai
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Rooms: 50

Mingtown Hiker Hostel is a 30-minute drive from Hongqiao Airport and a 1-hour drive from Pudong Airport. The shopping belt of East Nanjing Road is a … More: photo, rates and booking

Xin Mei East China Hotel

Located in 1 km from Shanghai
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Rooms: 169

Xin Mei East China is a leisurely 5-minute stroll from Shanghai Railway Station Interchange Subway station (Line 1, 3 and 4). It takes 15 minutes by … More: photo, rates and booking

Shangtex Hotel

Located in 2 km from Shanghai
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Rooms: 150

Shangtex Hotel is a 15-minute drive from The Bund and a 15-minute drive from Shanghai Railway Station. Hongqiao Airport is a 30-minute drive away. … More: photo, rates and booking

Yuanda Service Apartment

Located in 3 km from Shanghai
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Rooms: 20

Yuanda Apartment is a 10-minute drive from Xintiandi entertainment area and a 10-minute drive from the shopping belt of Nanjing Road and The Bund. … More: photo, rates and booking

Nearest unique sightseeing spots to visit

0 km - Lux Shampoo Ads

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The Chinese company Lux, which produces hair care cosmetics, is famous for the creative and original advertising campaigns. During one of the last advertising campaigns, attention was drawn to the high-rise buildings with the glazed façade, one of whose main …

1 km - Orient Pearl Tower

From the series 'Breathtaking High-Altitude Observation Points with Panoramic Views on Cities'

Oriental Pearl TV Tower is situated in Shanghai. It is one of the highest in the world and the third highest in Asia; its height is 468 meters. Not surprisingly, this tower is one of the city's most popular viewing points. Moreover, there are many more interesting …

2 km - Shanghai Ocean Aquarium

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For many, visiting an oceanarium is the best way to get acquainted with the versatility and beauty of the underwater world. One of the most unusual oceanariums of the planet is in Shanghai. The Shanghai Ocean Aquarium has not only a rich collection of underwater …

3 km - Ritz-Carlton Shanghai Hotel

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The real attraction of Shanghai is the luxurious Ritz-Carlton hotel. It's chosen not only by fans of high-end leisure, but also by those who like to enjoy cityscapes. The top floors of a skyscraper offer wonderful views of the Huangpu River. Many rooms have amazing …

4 km - Pullman Shanghai Skyway Hotel

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In Shanghai you will find the famous Pullman Shanghai Skyway hotel, located in fifty-two-storey skyscrapers with a height of two hundred twenty-six meters. The hotel was launched in 2007, today it offers tourists 454 comfortable rooms and 239 luxury apartments with …

8 km - Jackie Chan Museum

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Jackie Chan fans should definitely go to Shanghai, as there is the largest and most famous museum dedicated to their idol. This museum is housed in a beautiful building in the traditional style. It is surrounded by a vast landscape park decorated with many amazing …

Top destination around Shanghai - Shanghai

The fans of kart racing should definitely visit the pavilion Disc Kart . A new pavilion was opened in 2005. It is he is ready to offer a high-level race track with a length of 550 meters. The race route is very peculiar. Leading European experts had worked on the project. The Shanghai Ocean Aquarium has enormous popularity among tourists. It is an amazing place that will appeal to both adults and children. Visitors have an opportunity to stroll through the beautiful tunnels and feel like a part of the diverse marine world. Besides the colorful fish, rare species of sharks and sea turtles here is a very original collection of wonderful jellyfish.

Admirers of shopping will not be bored. The choice of shopping malls in Shanghai is huge. Vacationers with children should go to the Super Brand Mall . While the adults are exploring a variety of local boutiques, young guests can spend time in the games pavilion. Travelers prefer to go to the colorful market Shanghai''s Hongqaio Pearl Market to buy souvenirs. In the market Yuyuan you can buy not only great gifts but also antiques.
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