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Population
17000000
Language
Mandarin
Shanghainese
Currency
Yuan Renminbi
CNY
Money and costs
All top-end hotels and some top-end restaurants add a 'service charge' of 10% or 15%. You'll often be charged the 'tourist price' for meals, however tipping is not customary.
When to go
Chinese New Year brings Shanghai to a halt, and public transport is flooded. Summer is peak season and gets rather muggy. September to November boasts temperate weather and arts festivals.
Phone
country dialling code: 86
area code: 21
mobile network: GSM900
Sights
Dining
Entertainment
Hotels