A-Z - Explore Shanghai - page 291

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DISABLED TRAVELLERS
Most of Shanghai's modern hotels, buildings and museums are wheelchair-accessible, but
older buildings and the myriad over/underpasses and walkways can present challenges for
disabled travellers. Newer metro stations all have lifts or wheelchair ramps, though you may
need to contact staff first to have these activated. Bashi Taxi (tel: [phone]) has several
minivans that cater for the wheelchair-bound.
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ELECTRICITY
Local electricity is 220 volts; 50 cycles AC. Chinese-to-foreign conversion accessories -
whether conversion plugs or voltage converters - are easily available at department stores
and hotels.
EMBASSIES AND CONSULATES
Australia: 22/F, Citic Square, 1168 Nanjing Road West; tel: [phone];
www.shanghai.china.embassy.gov.au
Canada: 8/F, Eco City Building, 1788 Nanjing Road West; tel: [phone];
www.shanghai.gc.ca
New Zealand: Rm 1605-1607A, The Centre, 989 Changle Road; tel: [phone]
Singapore: 89 Wanshan Road; tel: [phone]
United Kingdom: Suite 301, Shanghai Centre, 1376 Nanjing Road West; tel: [phone];
www.ukinchina.fco.gov.uk
United States: 1469 Central Huaihai Road; tel: [phone]
EMERGENCIES
The police have a foreign translator on hand 24/7, so their's is the best number to call in an
emergency.
Ambulance: 120
Fire: 119
Police: 110