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Thanks to its unique location on the
Pacific coast, Shanghai has always been a major industrial and
commercial centre, an important port for foreign trade and the
gateway to inland China. For over 100 years after the end of the
Opium War, the city accommodated a huge European population
attracted by the business opportunities. At its height in the
1920’s Shanghai was the most sophisticated city in Asia and the
foreigners enjoyed a privileged and decadent lifestyle.
At
the track in 2007 we saw Rossi try everything to get passed
Stoner, which he did on several occasions but to no avail. With
a 10kph speed disadvantage against the flying Ducati he
eventually had to settle for third while stoner wrapped up his
third win in four races. An ominous start to the season!
Shanghai is now an exciting mix of old and new. The architecture
of the former concession areas contrasts with the new, glass
skyscrapers. There are plenty of bars and restaurants and you
can still shop for handicrafts – or for designer goods in the
modern malls. The teeming markets, peaceful gardens and ornate
temples will remind you that you are in the Orient but there’s
no doubt that Shanghai is in the forefront of business and
technology. A long weekend here will give you an insight and a
taste for modern China
Holiday
Inn Vista
A large
modern hotel located just ten minutes from the city centre and
close to the Jade Budda Temple. Facilities include a choice of
restaurants including Western and Chinese cuisine and there is
also a bar, coffee shop and indoor pool.
Where is the
circuit located?
Shanghai International Circuit is in
the Jiading District of Shanghai, 30km from the city centre.
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Itinerary...
Wednesday 30 April
Fly from
London Heathrow at 1410h by Virgin Airlines to Shanghai.
Thursday 1 May
On
arrival at 0825h you will be met and taken to your hotel where
accommodation is reserved for you for four nights on bed and
breakfast basis. Check in and the rest of the day is free to do
as you wish.
Friday 2 May
A
full day to explore Shanghai as you wish. The hotel concierge
will be pleased to assist with reservations for guided tours.
Saturday 3 & Sunday 4
May
At
leisure to enjoy as you wish or to join our coach to the circuit
for practice, qualifying and the races.
Monday 5 May
Check out after breakfast. Our
coach will take you to the Eastern train station where you will
board the famous Maglev and experience the rush of travelling at
268mph. The journey time to the airport is
just under eight minutes! Your flight is scheduled to depart at
1025h with arrival into Heathrow at 1545h.
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