MandarinRocks Chinese Langauge School is located in the city center of Shanghai, China. Shanghai is a city offering infinite possibilities for enjoying its beauty, Chinese history and lifestyle. It's a modern and lively metropolis with a vast range of sights and entertainment to delight its visitors.
The mild climate makes it possible to visit and enjoy Shanghai at almost any time of the year.
An excellent public transportation system makes the surrounding areas - such as Nanjing, Suzhou, West Lake, and the beach - all easily accessible. It's only 10 hours train ride to Beijing which means you could leave from Shanghai after dinner in the evening, have a sound sleep in the spleeper and arrive early next morning in Beijing.
To help students become acquainted with the city, our Chinese language courses are supplemented by a varied program of extracurricular activties. At the start of each course, teachers distribute complete information about Shanghai, its cultural activities and its services.
Well, the following information is useful before you arrive in Shanghai:
Shanghai is a fascinating mix of East and West. It has historic
shikumen houses that blended the styles of Chinese houses with
European
design flairs, and it has one of the richest collections of
art deco buildings in the world. The city has the feel of Paris
or Montreal, while Tudor style buildings give a German flair,
and the 1930s buildings put you in New York or Chicago.
Shanghai is split in two by the Huangpu River with the older
town on the west bank known as Puxi and the brash new development
on the east side being Pudong, the skyscraper-laden new financial
and commercial district.
Quick Facts
Area: 6340 sq km Population: 16.7 million Visa: Students have to obtain a visa before entering Shanghai. You can apply for the travller visa (L visa) in the Consulate of P. R. China in your country to join our program. Alternatively, you can obtain the visa through a travel agency. Currency: Name: Yuan RMB（Ren Min Bi）
Code: CNY
Symbol: ￥ Dialing Code 0086-21 Time Zone:GMT/UTC +8 (Standard Time) Voltage: 220 V, 50Hz alternating current Emergency:
Fire: 119
Police: 110
Ambulance: 120
Sightseeing
The Bund - The Bund alongside Huangpu River
once was the financial center of the Far East.
It is considered the city's symbol since the 1920s. It is often
referred to as "the museum of buildings", as many
different styles of European buildings can be found here. Now
it is even more attractive as you can also see modern skyscrapers
just opposite the Huangpu River. That gives you a strong contrast
between modern life and the past.
Yuyuan Garden
(Garden of Contentment) - A traditional Chinese Ming style private
garden, originally built in 1559 but ransacked and restored
several times since then. It’s worthwhile to visit the
many exquisite Chinese pavilions, seemingly never-ending paths,
and sculpted gardens within. Near the garden, the famous zigzag
bridge and its teahouse can be visited. The bazaar near the
garden is always crowded with both Chinese and Western tourists.
Nanjing Road - China's most famous shopping
street, leading to People's Parkín gongyuán) and
Jing'an
NanJing'An Temple - Commercial area on East Nanjing Rd
Temple of the Town Gods- A well-known
Taoist temple not far from Yuyuan, the biggest example of traditional
Chinese architecture in Shanghai. You can find local snacks
and food, as well as other traditional Chinese decorations.
Former French Concession - the leafy district
once knows as the Paris of the East, including the refurbished
shikumen houses of Xintiandi. The boutique shopping areas, restaurants and leafy lanes north of Hua Hai Lu are one of the highlights of Shanghai.
Xujiahui - Southwest part of Shanghai, commercial area.
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design flairs, and it has one of the richest collections of
art deco buildings in the world. The city has the feel of Paris
or Montreal, while Tudor style buildings give a German flair,
and the 1930s buildings put you in New York or Chicago. 
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It is considered the city's symbol since the 1920s. It is often
referred to as "the museum of buildings", as many
different styles of European buildings can be found here. Now
it is even more attractive as you can also see modern skyscrapers
just opposite the Huangpu River. That gives you a strong contrast
between modern life and the past.
