Shanghai Scenic Postcard "Top 20 Scenic Spots in Shanghai"

Author: Li Daize
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Publish Date: 2001-04-01
Features: Shanghai is located at the forefront of the Yangtze River Delta, facing the East China Sea to the east, backed by the Hangzhou Bay to the south, connected to Jiangsu and Zhejiang provinces to the west, and linked to the Yangtze River estuary to the north. It covers an area of 6,340.5 square kilometers and has a population of over 16 million. Shanghai has a subtropical marine monsoon climate, with an average annual temperature of 15°C. The average monthly lowest temperature is 3°C in January, and the highest average monthly temperature is 28°C in July and August. The annual rainfall is approximately 1,200 millimeters. Shanghai is China's largest economic center and a renowned port city, as well as an important hub for science and technology, finance, trade, tourism, information, and culture. It is the best window to showcase China's charm.