Agoda shines in Shanghai during total solar eclipse

On July 22nd, Shanghai moves to the shadows and becomes one of the best places on the planet to view the longest total solar eclipse of the 21st century.

On July 22nd, Shanghai moves to the shadows and becomes one of the best places on the planet to view the longest total solar eclipse of the 21st century. To assist travelers in experiencing this amazing natural phenomenon, Agoda.com has secured the best-guaranteed prices on hotels in the Shanghai metropolitan area. Travelers should reserve increasingly-affordable hotels in Shanghai via Agoda.com and find the perfect spot to take in one of natureโ€™s mystical displays.

The eclipse is predicted to begin with a partial eclipse at 8:23 am. According to the ever-popular Wikipedia.com, the totality of the eclipse (complete darkness) will last for 6 minutes and 39 seconds. During an eclipse, the sky changes shade to a deep purple as the horizon is be bathed in shades of orange and red. Then the moon completely obstructs the sun causing the sky to fall into darkness, essentially turning day into night. The only light comes from the sunโ€™s corona (the outer most part of the sun) faintly glowing around the circumference of the moon.

Mr. Wilfred Fan, Agodaโ€™s vice president of business development, said: โ€œThis is such a rare astronomical phenomenon and one which travelers from around the world are looking forward to. Shanghai will be ready for the spotlight as stargazers from around the world will travel to witness the eclipse firsthand. Agoda.comโ€™s dedicated Shanghai team has pre-negotiated an amazing set of deals at many hotels to help our customers get the most out of this trip.โ€

โ€œFor first time travelers, Shanghai is a unique city with an amazing combination of modern and post-modern architecture mixed with the rich history and culture China is so well-known for. Travelers should take the opportunity to experience the diversity of this cosmopolitan city, indulge in the shopping of Nanjing Road, and tour the wealth attractions Shanghai has to offer,โ€ added Mr. Fan.

Blindness is a possibility when staring directly at an eclipse without taking the proper precautions. Therefore, travelers should take note and ensure they wear specifically-designed sunglasses with special lenses made for viewing the eclipse and strictly adhere to viewing instructions in order to keep eyes safe.

With nearly 300 hotels in Shanghai, travelers are encouraged to visit Agoda.com to find the best deals available in 21 languages.

Agodaโ€™s special deals and promotions for Shanghaiโ€™s total solar eclipse include:

– Shanghai Howard Johnson All Suites Hotel 5 Star (Deluxe Suite)
Rates starting at US436 (normally US$78)
Promotion: Stay 2 nights to enjoy the 3rd night free

– Howard Johnson Plaza Hotel 5 Star (Superior)
Rates starting at US$75 (normally US$145)
Promotion: Stay 3 nights to enjoy a 30 percent discount

– Hengsheng Peninsula Int’L Hotel 4 Star (Superior)
Rates starting at US$38 (normally US$72)
Promotion: Stay 4 nights to enjoy a 25 percent discount; book 21 days in advance, get a 25 percent discount

– Rayfont Shanghai Xuhui Hotel 4 Star (Superior-King size bed)
Rates starting at US$43 (normally US$75)
Promotion: Stay 3 nights to enjoy a 30 percent discount

– Shanghai JC Mandarin Hotel 5 Star (Deluxe)
Rates starting at US$93 (normally US$160)
Promotion: Stay 3 nights to enjoy a 30 percent discount

– Swissotel Grand Shanghai 5 Star (Classic)
Rates starting at US$99 (normally US$171)
Promotion: Stay 2 nights to enjoy a 30 percent discount

– The Longemont Shanghai Hotel 5 Star (Deluxe)
Rates starting at US$98 (normally US$170)
Promotion: Book 14 days in advance for a 10 percent discount

– Charms Hotel 3 Star (Deluxe-King size bed)
Rates starting at US$57 (normally US$98)
Promotion: Stay 3 nights to enjoy a 30 percent discount

For more information regarding Agoda Company Pte Ltd., please go to the website at www.agoda.com or contact the Agoda customer service team via telephone at +66 2 625 9100 or via email at [email protected].

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