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 by Amareyui
-"It takes a lot of detour from this side of the road to get there. Try taking a cab from the other side." Guess what, the cabbie we hired on the other side told us the same thing.
-Finally, a cabbie who was actually willing to drive us there. He said, "Those other cabbies work for private companies. They don't want to drive you if they think the distance is far enough." He continued, "I have no preference, since I work for a state owned company, and I get paid by monthly wages."
-This is actually something helpful.
"The service has dropped alot since the market opens up. Many people who just get their licenses become taxi drivers. These people don't know what they are doing on the road. And since the demand of taxi is so high in Shanghai, much more taxis, along with poorly trained drivers, are on the way."
-Last, but not least.
"Heiwei Lu? Where is that? I don't know. You tell me where that is." Leave a Comment Theme: Car/Motor Home
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 Driver? He went to take a
leak by Amareyui
To be fair, there were some very professional taxi drivers I happened (and fortunately) to come across, but they were the minority.
As noted in the caption of the picture to the left, I was left in an empty cab when the driver decided he had to make a trip to a washroom. It didn't matter to him that I was in a hurry, or it was only a short ride, and perhaps he could wait until getting me to my destination.
Finally some helpful notes:
Daizhong is the best taxi company out of the bunch. It distinguishes its cabs in turquoise. Avoid riding a cab between Puxi and Pudong during rush hours, because you will be stucked. Leave a Comment Theme: Car/Motor Home
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Now Shanghai has the fastest maglev train in the world.
If you want to get to the airport with 7 mins, from the exit of Long Yang metro station, you should take the maglev train. The highest speed reaches 437km per hour. At least, it's a great experience.
It's an image that Shanghai wants to show the world that it is catching up with the world. However, the technology is designed by Germany which they have not tried in their own country.
Price: 50RMB for one way and 10RMB can be deducted as a discount if you have the airplane ticket of the day.
Next to Long Yang Station of No.2 metro. Leave a Comment Theme: Other
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 Subway Map by Amareyui
Line 1 - 21.4km long, extends from Shanghai Railway Station to Xinzhuang
Line 2 - 19.2km long, runs from Zhongshangongyuan to Zhangjiang.
Line 3 (Pearl Line) - 25km long, runs from Jiangwanzhen to Shanghai South Railway Station.
Line 5 (Xinmin Line) - 17.2km long, runs from Xinzhuang to Minhang.
In addition, the following lines are under construction or planning:
Line 4 - 22km long, will be a circular line sharing part of its track with Line 3.
Line 6 - 28.8km long, will run in Pudong from Waihuanlu to Gongchenglu.
Line 7
Line 8 - 22.6km long.
Line 9 - 35km long, will run from Donganlu to Songjiangxincheng. Leave a Comment
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 Perla, my wife, on a subway
ride. by ahoerner
The system covers the main places in Shanghai and it is a quick way to reach places you would need lots of time by taxi, with the advantage of paying much less than for a taxi ride. Leave a Comment Theme: Subway/Metro
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 by Amareyui
Despite being in operation for less than a decade, the Shanghai subway system looks abused and in some area, dated. Signs and directions are lacking. Some of the busier stations, such as the Xujiahui Station, has small booths line up in the central transit area. Yet these businesses are very quiet, in spite of the huge volume of bypassers.
The choice of light inside the cabin of the train is quite lamentable. A thick brownish yellow. The light causes the train to look more dated than it really is, as well as the passengers who are riding along. The monitors by the side of the doors are always either malfunctioning, or playing images nobody cares to take a peek at.
The tunnel linking Line 1 with Line 2 is a creation of mammoth miscalculation. Which translates as another undeniable indication of the lack of thoughtfulness toward the general public by the government and engineers alike. The unfortunate experience is magnified during the rush hours (which is basically most of the day), when an inch's space separate your face from the hair of the person in front, and the person in the back can breathe right down to your neck. Look ahead, and there is nothing but human. Look behind, and it is equally packed. The choking situation is of course compounded by the weak internal air circulation system. The surreal feeling of being a herd of sheep pacing to the transport cart is horrifying. Yet everyone keeps pushing ahead, pushing ahead... Leave a Comment Theme: Subway/Metro
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 by MaosRedArmy
The initial fare (which will get you 5-6km) is 10RMB (about $1.25). I have driven for one hour straight across (part of) the City and my fare was less than 100RMB ($12.00).
While the Metro is definitely easier on the wallet, jumping in a cab is definitely more convenient (and preferred by Mao).
It is the best way to get around town and darn near impossible to get one when it is raining. Leave a Comment Theme: Car/Motor Home
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 by MaosRedArmy
Shanghai has agressive plans for its underground and has 11 new lines planned for completion by 2025.
There is also a light rail line (above ground), which is known as Line 3, the "Pearl Line", or the "Blue Line".
The Metro is a very easy and cost-effective way to get around Shanghai. However, if you need to get to someplace far from a Metro stop, I suggest usting the Metro to get you close and then take a taxi the rest of the way.
One-way fares range from 2RMB to 4RMB, depending on how far you are travelling.
I personally avoid the Metro during rush hour as it is simply way too crowded for my liking. Leave a Comment Theme: Subway/Metro
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 Maglev inside by TravelchiliLeave a Comment Theme: Train
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