Shanghai is Hot
By Jian Shuo Wang on 2005-06-29 23:53 · SummerOMG. Shanghai has never been so hot. My last memory of such weather is around 1995.
Wendy posted some pictures in Seattle after her trip there. She was so happy that Marriott sent her camera that lost in one hotel to the other free of charge.
(actually, this should be an OOB)….
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Replacement of Digital camera was a nice gesture from the hotel. Its beyond the call of duty and hospitality. But, I am not surprised, and definately not unheard of. Lots of establishments will try to take care of their guest the best way that they can. Makes the trip with happy ending, so next time you will come back and visit again. Other wise your wife will remember that she lost her camera there, and end her trip on a sour note. Both the guest and host don't want that...
Basically I see a major change that all the biz travellers that carry a laptop with them will have to at least tick one 'yes' on the declaration form and go to Red Channel (Goods to Declare).
I don't like this new rule, because everytime I will be traveling with either a laptop (in case of biz) or a digital camera (for holiday), this means I have to go anyway to the Red Channel.
Jianshuo, in case you need more info, let me know.
Can you tell us the average highest temperature of where you are from (living)? And show us how do you calculate the average highest temperature.
Thank you!
http://www.travelchinaguide.com/climate/shanghai.htm
annick, I really do not know what is the average highest temperature. Sorry!
I am going to Bali next week.... where the temperature is the coolest time of the year.... 19-25 degrees and also dry season- the best season !
Whereas in Sydney it is cold 4-16 degrees
Ken Oz
And of course there might be consequences that if we signed on the form saying nothing to declare and they find out later we have things that should be declared...
The new rule starts from today, things with a value higher than RMB5,000 should be declared.
For example if I have to take my laptop for a biz trip out of China and will bring it back after the trip. I shall fill in two forms, they'll take one of it away, and I'll keep the other one so that when I enter China again with the same laptop, with that same form, I can go without being taxed.
I don't know how they deal with the laptop taken out before Jul 1st and will be brought back after... i.e. there was no form filled when the laptop went out of China... interesting
Thanks for your website on Shanghai climate; it answers my question adequately.
Now I have a better picture of the average high temperature in Shanghai in July and August.
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Channelnewsasia, posted: 04 July 2005 1700 hrs
Hundreds hospitalised as Shanghai swelters amid heatwave
SHANGHAI : Hundreds of people have been hospitalised in the Chinese metropolis of Shanghai as a record-shattering heatwave showed no signs of letting up, straining already stretched power resources.
The thermometer hit 39 degrees Celsius (102.2 degrees Fahrenheit) on Sunday, making it a record ninth straight day above 35 degrees and the hottest July 3 in the city since 1873.
The sweltering heat has strained power supplies as air-conditioners were turned up to maximum, but hundreds, mostly elderly, were hospitalised with heat stroke and breathing difficulties.
Over 600 ambulances have been dispatched each day, the Shanghai Daily reported. No deaths, however, have been reported.
With air-conditioners accounting for much of the power usage, authorities have instructed government buildings, malls, offices, hotels and entertainment venues to set their air-conditioning dials no lower than 26 degrees Celsius.
Residents of the city of 17 million will have to endure the hot, humid temperatures at least until Wednesday when meterologists have forecast partial relief from expected rainstorms, the Shanghai Meteorological Bureau said. - AFP/de
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Channelnewsasia, posted: 04 July 2005 1700 hrs
Hundreds hospitalised as Shanghai swelters amid heatwave
SHANGHAI : Hundreds of people have been hospitalised in the Chinese metropolis of Shanghai as a record-shattering heatwave showed no signs of letting up, straining already stretched power resources.
The thermometer hit 39 degrees Celsius (102.2 degrees Fahrenheit) on Sunday, making it a record ninth straight day above 35 degrees and the hottest July 3 in the city since 1873.
The sweltering heat has strained power supplies as air-conditioners were turned up to maximum, but hundreds, mostly elderly, were hospitalised with heat stroke and breathing difficulties.
Over 600 ambulances have been dispatched each day, the Shanghai Daily reported. No deaths, however, have been reported.
With air-conditioners accounting for much of the power usage, authorities have instructed government buildings, malls, offices, hotels and entertainment venues to set their air-conditioning dials no lower than 26 degrees Celsius.
Residents of the city of 17 million will have to endure the hot, humid temperatures at least until Wednesday when meterologists have forecast partial relief from expected rainstorms, the Shanghai Meteorological Bureau said. - AFP/de
I surprise about the high temperature there. I am in Dubai. Here still the temperature is less compared to last year, normally this is the peak time for summer, still we have little cool wind this time.
I have my dear friend in Shanghai.
Everybody have to take more water and take more salt in food to reduce the heat shock.
http://www.cyber-courier.com/cer/client/
I am a real estate agent form Prague. I have some buyers for Shanghai apartments. Would you be so kind to explan me the facts about purchaese procedures in China, please. Zhank you in advance for your advice.
Best regards from Prague,
Vit Guy Klima
Czech Republic