Originally Posted by
hkskyline
I thought central heating is only common north of the Yangtze? Do Shanghai buildings typically have this?
No. Already discussed, starting in post 4. The thing is, access to the central heating grid isn't such a big deal anymore (modern buildings are more energy efficient, and extreme thrift is less common). Still, I don't think winter is a good time to visit anywhere between Nanjing and Xiamen.