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Shanghai—abbreviated as “Hu” or “Shen”—is one of China’s municipalities directly under the central government, as well as a national central city and a megacity. Situated at the mouth of the Yangtze River and facing the East China Sea to the east, it stands as a major international metropolis in the Asia-Pacific region. Globally recognized as a hub for finance, trade, shipping, and technological innovation, Shanghai embodies a modern metropolitan landscape that blends Eastern and Western influences and serves as a vital bridgehead for China’s prosperity driven by reform and opening-up.
As an international metropolis where tradition meets modernity and East meets West, Shanghai embraces the world with openness and inclusivity while leading the future through a spirit of innovation and enterprise.
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24,87+
Permanent resident population(million)
6,340+
Administrative area(square kilometers)
4.72
Total GDP (trillion/RMB)
16
Municipal districts
- Local core medical strengths
World-Class Standards for a “Healthy City”
Shanghai stands not only at the forefront of China’s economic prosperity but also as a premier hub for top-tier medical expertise. Leveraging its rich medical heritage and an open, globally oriented research framework, the city has cultivated cutting-edge strengths—including proton-heavy ion therapy, precision organ transplantation, and multidisciplinary consultations for cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases—establishing itself as a trusted destination for high-end medical care for patients from across the country and around the world.
38
Grade II-A hospitals
6
National medical centers
230,000+
Licensed physicians
98.2%
Health insurance coverage rate
Top-Tier Medical Cluster
68+ Grade-A Tertiary Hospitals / Covering All Clinical Specialties
With nearly 70 Grade-A tertiary general and specialized hospitals, the city ranks among the nation’s leaders in both the density and total number of such facilities, forming a premier medical service network that serves the Yangtze River Delta and the entire country.
Smart Healthcare and Shanghai’s Clinical Standards
68+ Grade-A Tertiary Hospitals / Covering All Clinical Specialties
With nearly 70 Grade-A tertiary general and specialized hospitals, the city ranks among the nation’s leaders in both the density and total number of such facilities, forming a premier medical service network that serves the Yangtze River Delta and the entire country.
Concentration of Academicians & Excellence in Medical Research
Dozens of Medical Academicians
The region boasts a high concentration of academicians from the medical and health divisions of the two national academies (the Chinese Academy of Sciences and the Chinese Academy of Engineering). It is home to National Clinical Research Centers—such as Ruijin, Zhongshan, and Huashan—and demonstrates outstanding performance in medical research publications and the commercialization of patents.
Cutting-Edge Medical Equipment and Clinical Technology
Leading the Nation in Da Vinci Precision Surgery
Shanghai is home to China’s first—and one of the few globally—proton and heavy-ion therapy hospitals, representing the pinnacle of international standards in cancer radiotherapy; the city also ranks at the forefront nationwide in terms of both the installed base and the volume of procedures performed using Da Vinci surgical robots.
- List of key medical institutions
Ruijin Hospital,Shanghai Jiao Tong University School Of Medicine
With nearly 70 Grade-A tertiary general and specialized hospitals, the city ranks among the nation’s leaders in both the density and total number of such facilities, forming a premier medical service network that serves the Yangtze River Delta and the entire country.
- No. 197 Ruijin 2nd Road, Huangpu District
- Ro 021-64370045
Key Speclalties
Shanghai Proton and Heavy Ion Center
With nearly 70 Grade-A tertiary general and specialized hospitals, the city ranks among the nation’s leaders in both the density and total number of such facilities, forming a premier medical service network that serves the Yangtze River Delta and the entire country.
- No. 197 Ruijin 2nd Road, Huangpu District
- Ro 021-64370045
Key Speclalties
Renji Hospital, School of Medicine, Shanghai Jiao Tong University
With nearly 70 Grade-A tertiary general and specialized hospitals, the city ranks among the nation’s leaders in both the density and total number of such facilities, forming a premier medical service network that serves the Yangtze River Delta and the entire country.
- No. 197 Ruijin 2nd Road, Huangpu District
- Ro 021-64370045
Key Speclalties
- Local cultural characteristics
The Bund in Shanghai
The Bund is home to 52 classical revival buildings in diverse architectural styles, often referred to as the “Bund International Architecture Exhibition.” It is an important historical site and representative building of modern China, and one of Shanghai’s landmarks.
Shanghai Opera
Shanghai Opera and Folk Arts: National Intangible Cultural Heritage, sung in the Shanghai dialect, with beautiful and melodious tunes, reflecting the various aspects of citizens’
lives.
Shanghai-style cheongsam
combining Eastern subtlety with Western sensuality, it has become the perfect embodiment of Shanghai’s aesthetic philosophy of “refinement, inclusiveness, and keeping pace with the times.”
Shanghai Opera
Shanghai Opera and Folk Arts: National Intangible Cultural Heritage, sung in the Shanghai dialect, with beautiful and melodious tunes, reflecting the various aspects of citizens’
lives.
Shanghai Opera
Shanghai Opera and Folk Arts: National Intangible Cultural Heritage, sung in the Shanghai dialect, with beautiful and melodious tunes, reflecting the various aspects of citizens’
lives.
Shanghai Spirit
“Embracing diversity, pursuing excellence, being open-minded and wise, and being magnanimous and humble”—this is the spirit of Shanghai. Shanghai culture, rooted in the culture of Jiangnan, absorbs elements of European and American industrial civilization, forming a unique cultural character of openness, innovation, and inclusiveness. From the revolutionary spirit that emerged from the Shikumen houses to the financial legend of Lujiazui’s rise, Shanghai has always been a cultural melting pot where East meets West and ancient blends seamlessly.
- Famous tourist attractions
Yu Garden & City God Temple
Private gardens fromthe Ming Dynasty, representative of classical gardensin the Jiangnan region
Shanghai Opera
Shanghai Opera and Folk Arts: National Intangible Cultural Heritage, sung in the Shanghai dialect, with beautiful and melodious tunes, reflecting the various aspects of citizens’
lives.
Shanghai Opera
Shanghai Opera and Folk Arts: National Intangible Cultural Heritage, sung in the Shanghai dialect, with beautiful and melodious tunes, reflecting the various aspects of citizens’
lives.
Shanghai Opera
Shanghai Opera and Folk Arts: National Intangible Cultural Heritage, sung in the Shanghai dialect, with beautiful and melodious tunes, reflecting the various aspects of citizens’
lives.
Shanghai Opera
Shanghai Opera and Folk Arts: National Intangible Cultural Heritage, sung in the Shanghai dialect, with beautiful and melodious tunes, reflecting the various aspects of citizens’
lives.
Shanghai Opera
Shanghai Opera and Folk Arts: National Intangible Cultural Heritage, sung in the Shanghai dialect, with beautiful and melodious tunes, reflecting the various aspects of citizens’
lives.
- Distinctive local cuisine
Rich and flavorful with dark soy sauce
Shanghai cuisine is known for its braising and stir-frying techniques, resulting in a rich and intense flavor that combines the delicate sweetness of Jiangzhe cuisine with the robust character of Anhui cuisine.
Scallion Oil Noodles
Rich in scallion aroma, glossy noodles, savory-sweet flavor
Pan-fried Buns
Crispy bottom, juicy filling,a Shanghai breakfast staple
Yangcheng Lake Hairy Crab
Autumn limited edition, the finest of crabs
Slow-Cooked Soup
A traditional Cantonese soup prepared by gently simmering meat, vegetables, and herbs for several hours to develop a rich, comforting flavor.
Claypot Rice
Fragrant rice cooked in a clay pot with cured meats, chicken, or pork ribs, creating a golden, crispy rice crust at the bottom.
- Urban transportation options
Multimodal Transport Network
Subway, bus, ferry, and maglev—creating an efficient and convenient urban mobility system.
Maglev Train
The world’s first commercial maglev line; the journey from Pudong Airport to Longyang Road takes just 8 minutes, with a top speed of 430 km/h.
¥50 / one-way
Aviation Hub
Served By The Dual-Airport System Of Pudong And Hongqiao Handling Over 120 Million Passengers Annually With Connections To Major Cities Worldwide.
Direct Access Via Metro Lines 2 And 10.
Ferry & Sightseeing
There Are 17 Ferry Routes On The Huangpu River, Allowing You To Cross For Just 2 Yuan; Night 2 Cruises Offer Panoramic Views Of The Dazzling Nightscape On Both Banks.
Prices Range From ¥2 To ¥120
Subway
20 operational lines, a total length exceeding 800 kilometers, and an average daily ridership of over 11 million—ranking first among urban rail transit systems worldwide.
¥3–10 / Fare based on distance traveled
Subway Travel Tips
Download the “Metro Metropolis” app, scan the QR code to ride the subway, supports Alipay/WeChat.
20
operating lines
508
stations
831
kilometers of operating mileage
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