Population, Currency and other facts Population (comprehensive): 4.87 million Location: on the northern bank of China's Yangtze River, 250 km NNW of Shanghai Climate: temperate monsoon climate, similar to US south Atlantic region Currency: Renminbi (RMB) yuan Exchange rate: approx. 8.3 yuan= US$1 National holidays: New Year's Day (January 1), the Spring Festival (the New Year's Day by Chinese lunar calendar), International Labor Day (May 1), and the National Day (October 1). Links to links, data, and miscellaneous sites • Chinese Culture Links • China Travel Newsletter Other Sister Cities: