What is New The meteorological bureau in Shanghai issued a red alarm, indicating extreme heat, early on Thursday afternoon, as the mercury climbed to 39 C by about 1 pm.
Residents in Shanghai and its nearby regions won't get a break from the extreme heat until next week, as power suppliers gear up for surges in electricity consumption for air conditioning.
Looking for a fun and educational trip for children over the summer vacation? Take them to Shanghai's Changfeng Ocean World where they can not only visit an exhibition of rare shrimp and crabs, but come face-to-face with beluga whales and other underwater animals from around the world.
Several hundred young people got an excellent chance to explore the beauty of plants and experience the joy of nature at Shanghai's Chenshan Botanical Garden, on July 14, thanks to the Shanghai Youth Science Camp.
One hundred teenagers from 20 countries will spend 10 days together in Shanghai at an international interactive camp to learn about Chinese and Shanghai cultures and enhance mutual understanding and friendship.
Shanghai's Pudong International Airport is building two mini 4D cinemas at its terminals that hold about 10 people each.
Chenshan Bontanical Garden has earned both the 'Advanced Group' and 'Advanced Individual' awards, according to a wrap-up meeting for the National Science and Technology Week and the Shanghai Science and Technology Festival, on July 10.
The Science and Technology Commission of Shanghai announced recently that the city's Chenshan Botanical Garden has gained special recognition as a special popular science education venue for 2013-2014.
