Spectator guide

Shanghai city information

Shanghai is located on the delta of the Changjiang(Yangtze River), in eastern China, close to the East China Sea. To its south lies Hangzhou Bay, and it borders Jiangsu and Zhejiang provinces. Shanghai has excellent river and ocean port facilities and a highly developed transport system. It is the largest international metropolis in the Far East, and has a rich history yet is modern and dynamic. The influx of Western culture over the last century has had a huge effect on the area, and has combined with Shanghai's traditions to create a unique local urban culture.

Climate

Shanghai falls within the northern subtropical monsoon zone, with four distinct seasons, and plentiful sunshine and rainfall. The climate is mild and humid. Spring and autumn are short; 70% of the precipitation occurs during the flood season between May and September.

Transport

Shanghai is served by many different transport networks: buses (including minibuses),trams, ferry boats for crossing the Huangpu River, and light rail (including underground and overhead). They all accept the Shanghai e-pass.

Rail lines are: Line 1 (R1), Line 2(R2), Line 3 (M3), Line 4 (M4), Line 5, Line6 and Line9. There is also the Maglev line from Longyang Station to Pudong International Airport.

Commercial areas

There are four main thoroughfares: NANJING Pedestrian Road, HUAIHAI Road, SICHUAN North Road, XIZANG Middle Road.

Specialty commercial areas

FUZHOU Road (art and culture), DONGTAI Road (antiques), DUOLUN Road (cultural history), BEIJING East Road (raw materials), MAOMING South Road (bars and teahouses), HUANGHE Road (gourment food), QIPU Road (clothes and jewelry), HENGSHAN Road (entertainment), YUNNAN South Road (snacks).

Specialized markets

FUYOU Road (house wares, hardware, small merchandise), TONGCHUAN Road (fish market)

Useful telephone numbers

Police: 110

Directory assistance: 114

Fire: 119

Ambulance: 120

Weather forecast: 12121

Consumers Association hotline: 12315

IP complaint line: 12312

Public transport inquiries: 969-000

Railway information: (+86 21) 6317-9090, (+86 21) 9510-5213

Hongqiao Airport flight information: (+86 21) 9608-1388

Venue Information

This is situated in a large square like a giant saddle. It extends over an area of 190,000 square meters, buildings cover 170,000 square meters, and there are 77,000 square meters of green space.

Olympic events: Football Preliminaries, men's and women's semi-final matches, play-off for men's third and fourth place.

Seating: 56,000

Olympic dates: August 7,10,12,12,15,16,18,19, and 22

Opening hours: Two hours prior to the start of competition

Transport

City Bus Lines: 89,43,92,111,15,56,73,87 and 42 lines

City rail: Line 1 (Shanghai Stadium station); Line 3 (CAOXILU station); Line 4 (Shanghai Stadium station)