Logistical Information for Participants

WORLD METEOROLOGICAL ORGANIZATION

6th Workshop on the Impact of Various Observing Systems on NWP (Shanghai, China, 10-13 May, 2016)

Information for Participants

1. Date and Venue of the Events

The 6th Workshop on the Impact of Various Observing Systems will be held from 10-13 May, 2016. The workshop will be held at the Conference Hall on the 2nd floor of the new building (No.3 Building) of SMS, 280 Caoxin Road (N). Wifi is available in the meeting room.

2. Entry Visa Requirements

Visitors to China must have a passport valid for at least 6 months and confirmed round-trip tickets. Any participant from countries with no diplomatic relations or no special visa exemption arrangement with China should obtain an entry visa before entering the country. When uncertain as to entry visa requirements for China, please contact your local Chinese Embassy or Consulate as soon as possible. For more information, please visit the http://cs.mfa.gov.cn/wgrlh/. If you are required to have an entry visa for China, you have to fill in the attached Form, and you are kindly advised to apply for the visa at the nearest Chinese Embassy/Consulate in your country.

3. Hotel Arrangement

It is suggested that participants stay at the Jianguo Hotel Shanghai or Sports Hotel which are both just 5 minutes walking distance to/from SMS. Participants could either make their own booking through the hotel website or request the local secretariat to make the room reservation for them. If assistance is needed, please send an e-mail to Ms. Wuyun with your check-in/check-out details.

Jianguo Hotel Shanghai 建国宾馆 Address: 439 Caoxi Road (N) , Xuhui District 徐汇区漕溪北路 439 号 Tel. +86 21 64399299 Website: http://www.jianguo.com/

Sports Hotel Shanghai 斯波特大酒店 Address: 15, Nandan Road, Xuhui District 徐汇区南丹路 15 号 Tel. +86 21 64382222 Website: http://www.sportshotelshanghai.cn/

Internet access (both wired and wireless network) is available in the hotel and free of charge in the hotel room. 1 The rates negotiated with the two hotels are as follows:

Jianguo: Superior Double/Twin Room: 680 CNY/night, including breakfast Sports Hotel: Superior Double/Twin Room: 550 CNY/night, including breakfast; Executive Double/Twin Room: 600 CNY/night, including breakfast.

4. Transport Arrangements

Shuttle

You could take shuttle bus from Pudong Airport to downtown, and the following route is suggested:

Route: Airport Bus Line No.3 From Pudong International Airport to Galaxy hotel, Operating Hours: 7:00~23:00 Interval (Mins.): 15~20 Fare (RMB): 20

At your arrival of the Galaxy Hotel, you could to take a taxi to Shanghai Jianguo hotel or Sports Hotel, and the taxi fare is around RMB 20.

Metro Line 2 is available when departing or arriving Pudong International Airport. Operating Time: 6:00-22:00 Interval: 8.5 minutes

You could take subway from Pudong Airport to downtown, and the following rout is suggested:

Route: Line 2 to People Square Station (人民广场站), and transfer Line 1 to Xujiahui Station （徐家汇站） Jianguo Hotel Shanghai is beside Exit 2. Sports Hotel Shanghai is 100 meters at the right side of Exit 1.

Maglev Train The Maglev train is the fastest train in the world connects the Shanghai Pudong International Airport with Shanghai Pudong New Area with 19 miles and taking 8 minutes. Origin: Pudong Airport Destination: Longyang Rd.Metro Station Operating Hours: Pudong Airport--Longyang Road 7:02-21:42 Longyang Road--Pudong Airport: 6:45-21:40 Interval/min 15mins before 7:02PM

2 20mins after 7:02PM Fare/RMB Single Trip: 50, Round Trip: 80 Maximum speed 300 km/h （7:02-8:47、11:02-14:47、17:02-21:42） 430 km/h（9:02-10:47、15:02-16:47）

If you take Maglev, the following rout is suggested:

Route: Maglev train to Long Yang Road---Take Line 2 to People Square Station (人民广场站), and transfer Line 1 to Xujiahui Station （徐家汇站） Jianguo Hotel Shanghai is beside Exit 2. Sports Hotel Shanghai is 100 meters at the right side of Exit 1.

If you have much luggage, you are kindly suggested taking a taxi since it will save you more time for a comfortable transfer. The taxi fare from Pudong Airport to Jianguo Hotel is around RMB 250.

Shanghai Taxi Rates

Comprehensive Price: price = base fare RMB 14 (first three kilometers) + RMB 2.4 for every succeeding km within 10 km and RMB 3.6 for every succeeding km after 10 km. Night taxi service (from daily 23:00 to the next 05:00 ): price = base fare RMB 17 + RMB 3.1 for every succeeding km within 10 km and RMB 4.1 for every succeeding km after 10 km.

Please print the following signs and take it with you when you travel.

世界气象组织第六届观测系统对数值预报影响研讨会

The WMO 6th Workshop on the Impact of Various Observing Systems on NWP 酒店信息 (Destination) 上海建国宾馆（Jianguo Hotel Shanghai）地址：上海市徐汇区漕溪北路 439 号（439 Caoxi Road (N)，Xuhui District, Shanghai ）

会议负责人电话(Secretariat): 86-18918206598

3 世界气象组织第六届观测系统对数值预报影响研讨会

The WMO 6th Workshop on the Impact of Various Observing Systems on NWP 酒店信息 (Destination) 上海斯波特大酒店（Sports Hotel Shanghai）地址：上海市徐汇区南丹路 15 号（15 Nandan Road，Xuhui District, Shanghai ）

会议负责人电话(Secretariat): 86-18918206598

The card below will be helpful to take you to the airport. Please print it out and take with you if needed.

请送我到上海浦东国际机场 T1/T2 谢谢！

Please take me to the Shanghai Pudong International Airport T1/T2. Thank you

5. Climate and Weather

The average climate of Shanghai in May is as follows:

 Mean daily maximum temperature: 25.2℃  Daily mean temperature: 20.6℃  Average monthly rainfall: 98.1mm  Average humidity: 73%

6. Health requirements/Medical care/insurance

Up to date information on international travel and health is provided by the World Health Organization (WHO) at the following website:

http://www.who.int/ith/countries/listc/en/

For emergency health problems/issues please contact the local secretariat as soon as possible.

Medical services are of a high standard and most international prescription drugs are readily available through retail pharmacies. It is suggested that you bring personal medical insurance for the duration of the trip. 4 Participants are responsible for their travel and health insurance which covers their travel and visit period.

7. Time Zone

The China Standard Time (Beijing Standard Time) is eight (8) hours ahead of UTC/GMT

http://wwp.greenwichmeantime.com/time-zone/asia/china/

8. Currency Exchange/Credit Cards/Banks

Chinese Currency is called the China Yuan (RMB). Chinese paper money usually comes in: 1 yuan, 5 yuan, 10 yuan, 20 yuan, 50 yuan and 100 yuan. Chinese currency can be exchanged at banks, hotels and Pudong Airport.

Exchange rates are subject to market fluctuations. As of 28 September 2015, One U.S. Dollar is approximately RMB 6.37.

Credit cards (Visa, American Express, Diner’s Club, MasterCard and JCB) are accepted at hotels, department stores, and most shops and restaurants. If your credit card does not have a photo please be sure to carry with you a photo ID.

Banking Hours: all banks are open only on weekdays 09:00 am – 05:00 pm

9. Other Information

ELECTRICITY

The electric current in China is 220V, 50/Hz, and the below plugs are usually used. If your appliances plug has a different shape, you may need a plug adapter.

MOBILE PHONE CONNECTION

Mobile phones with GSM configuration will not function unless your mobile service provider has a roaming agreement with China that will enable you to use your own SIM card and hence keep your own mobile number. For more details, please visit the website of Chinese mobile carrier,

China Mobile at http://www.chinamobileltd.com/en/global/home.php or China Unicom at http://eng.chinaunicom.com/ or contact your local service provider

Local Sim Cards (about 100 Chinese Yuan) can be purchased at the airport.

INFO RMATION ABOUT SHANGHA I

5 You will find more detailed information about Shanghai and all it can offer in terms of activities at the official Shanghai Tourism website:

http://www.shanghai.gov.cn/shanghai/node27118/index.html

To know the current/ forecast weather of Shanghai and surrounding areas, please go to:

http://www.cma.gov.cn/en/

For any additional information concerning arrangements for the meeting and the workshop please contact the local secretariat:

LOCAL SECRETARIAT CONTACT INFORMATION

Ms. Wuyun Qiqige Shanghai Meteorological Service (SMS) 166 Puxi Road, SHANGHAI, 200030, China Tel.: +86 21 5489 6598 Mobile: +86 18918206598 Fax: +86 21 6487 5023 E-mail: [email protected]

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