Right in the heart of the city's prime shopping and tourist district, on Nanjing West Road, stands the magnificent 30-storey, 5-star Shanghai JC Mandarin, next door to the Shanghai Exhibition Center.

Since its opening in July 1990, Shanghai JC Mandarin has become a focal point of the city's business and social activities.

As you enter the lobby atrium, you can embark with Admiral Zheng Ho on his Seven Voyages as depicted on our imposing five-storey lacquer mural.

Hand-painted to the very last detail, the mural captures the Admiral's thrilling adventures in Southeast Asia, the Persian Gulf and the East Coast of Africa during the Ming Dynasty.

Sweat it out on our courts. Two squash courts and two tennis courts area are available for those who are game. Or get a workout at our fitness center which is fully equipped with the best gym equipment and complemented by sauna, steambath, jacuzzi and massage facilities. No matter what the weather is like, a dip in our indoor swimming pool is always refreshing. Equally invigorating are the light snacks and beverages served at the Gallery Terrace poolside cafe which has a full view of the squash players in action.

The place of action after sunset is definitely the Reading Room Disco. Here hi-tech sound and lighting effects make it the hottest spot in town for music, dancing, fun and games. And in our 3 KTV rooms adjoining the disco, you can take the opportunity to show off your many talents.

For a good chat over drinks while our showbands entertain with the latest hits, meet at Traders' Pub. The Brasserie Bar at the lobby level is ideal for pre-dinner cocktails.

Dine on the finest Cantonese cuisine at our Peach Garden Chinese Restaurant. The menu is extensive and, for lunch or dinner, Master Chefs offer their specialties of exotic delicacies. Hong Kong style Dian Xin is available for breakfast and lunch.

For grand banquet dining and large-scale conventions, our pillarless ballroom is ideal. Seating 600, its cascading chandeliers and hand-painted lacquer panelled ceiling lend an air of grandeur to any occasion.

For gatherings on a smaller scale, the ball-room may be partitioned to suit the size of your function. There are also six other function rooms for business meetings, seminars and cocktail parties.

A fully-equipped business center caters to the business travellers' secretarial and administrative needs including telexes, fascimiles , telegrams, photocopying, word-processing, courier and translation services. Arrangements for business appointments can also be made through our business center.