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I visited Shanghai in Nov-Dec 2008. Sat on the Maglev 4 times! At the beginning, I thought we better try the Maglev in case we don't get the chance again as we might travel by the shuttle bus the next time. It turned out to be so convenient and fast that we used it again and again!
There are many clear signboards leading the way to the Maglev platform at Shanghai International airport now.
We showed our print-out electronic ticket and were able to buy the Maglev tickets at the discounted price of 40 yuan one-way.
Be ready for the security checks (luggage and body scan), both ways, before boarding.
Written Feb 25, 2009
The Metro is a cheap and convenient way of getting around Shanghai, and there are English language announcements as well.
Shanghai is quickly expanding their system to meet demand, but you'll find that the subway can get very crowded even outside rush hours.
Written Jan 16, 2009
Website: http://www.exploreshanghai.com/metro/
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Unfortunately it only goes as far as the Longyang Rd. Metro Station from Pudong airport, but it's still well worth taking. On the way back out to the airport, the Maglev got up to 432kmh!
50 RMB one way.
Written Jan 14, 2009
Thanks MikeySoft ,
Shanghai being a big and modern city,I always suspected there is a shuttle service between the airports.
I was not able to search for the information needed, I had visited their site as given by you earlier but using Firefox browser I was not able to proceed to the land transport page.
After reading your reply I accessed the land transport page by using microsoft internet browser and finally I could get the desired information.
I guess Firefox browser has its disadvantages too.
Written Jan 7, 2009
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Once you are in Shanghai, there are many maps you can buy, mostly in Chinese. They even sell them on the Metro.
The below web site in an online street map of downtown Shanghai.
The web site below is an online street map of Shanghai and is clearer then the photo in this tip. Many of the major streets have both the English and Chinese names on the map. The web site has additional up to date information.
Please rate this and my other tips when you find them interesting, useful, or like the photos.
Updated Oct 28, 2008
Website: http://www.johomaps.com/as/china/shanghai/shanghai1.html
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Taxis are metered and are an excellent way to get around the city. Avoid people trying to get you in a car which is not a marked taxi, they will charge you silly prices. All taxis are metered and currently start at 11 RMB (14 RMB after 11pm I think), and then go by a mixture of distance and time. You can go a big distance on little money.
The subway is also a cheap and efficient means of travel. Obviously avoid it during rush peak periods, however use it any other time. It is modern and opening new lines all the time up to the opening of the 2010 Expo. Prices start at 2 RMB and go up to 5 RMB (at least I think that's the max!).
Buses are also a good means of transport, however more confusing to work out. You will need someone to explain which bus you need to go where unless you speak Chinese! Cost is silly cheap!
Written Sep 25, 2008
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When traveling between major tourist sites in Shanghai, Anne and I took the metro. The trains were very spacious, air-conditioned, and safe, the ticketing system was easy to use as there is an "English" button you can use. The metro stations are all within close proximity to the attractions.
The easiest and hassle free way to travel between The Pearl Tower, Maglev station, Nanjing Street and the Shanghai museum is on the metro.
Be warned…. When purchasing a one way ticket though, you only have 2 hours to complete the journey.
Written Sep 12, 2008
A very inexpensive way of traveling throughout China is to catch the overnight train services.
The ticket from Shanghai to Xian was approx 50 Yuan (US$8.00 in July 2008) and represented the transport and accommodation costs.
The trip took 16 hours, the compartments sleep 6, the beds are very comfortable and the trip proved to be hassle free. (For the cheap cost of the ticket you can always book out the entire compartment!!)
When you choose to take the overnight train I would suggest packing food and drinks for both dinner and breakfast. (And perhaps a few snacks.)
Anne and I took 5 overnight trains in China and we chose to either eat with the “locals” in the dining car or to purchase fresh fruit, drinks or pre cooked meals from the “snack” trolley that comes along at regular intervals.
We found that eating in the dining car was fun as we laughed and joked with the locals, drank beers and played cards.
Written Sep 12, 2008
Shanghai & other Chinese cities
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August 18, 2008.
Overview
Spring Tour is the only travel agency in China that has their own airlines, providing our customers with safe, economical, on-time, convenient, and comfortable flight service at extremely affordable prices.
Spring Airlines currently operates eight new Airbus 320 passenger airplanes that fly from Shanghai to Guangzhou, Zhuhai, Xiamen, Kunming, Haikou, Sanya, Guilin, Wenzhou, Qingdao, and 20 other popular domestic destinations.
Our professional ticket reservation team can also reserve domestic and international flight tickets from other large airlines in a time-effective manner helping you to design your itinerary in the most convenient and economic way, giving you one less detail to worry about when traveling.
Domestic Flights
Flight & Price
Shanghai-Beijing 1130
Shanghai-Shenzhen 1400
Shanghai-Xian 1260
Shanghai-Qingdao 740
Shanghai-Dalian 1060
Shanghai-Changchun 1600
Shanghai-Fuzhou 780
Shanghai-Taiyuan 1200
Shanghai-Guangzhou 1280
Shanghai-Tianjin 1030
International Flights
Flight & Price
Shanghai-Los Angeles 3300
Shanghai-New York 3100
Shanghai-San Francisco/Los Angeles/Seattle 4550
Shanghai-Chicago/New York/Washington 4800
Shanghai-Vancouver 3500
Shanghai-Toronto 5600
Shanghai-Paris 4500
Shanghai-London 7400
Shanghai-Frankfurt 3750
Updated Aug 18, 2008
Phone: 400 820 6222 ext.6
Website: http://www.china-sss.com
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A trip on the maglev is a must if staying in Shanghai. We took a taxi from our city hotel, for the cost of $8.00AUD, and which took 45 mins. We then took a trip on the train to the airport, got off and bought another ticket back to the starting point, and then we got tickets for the underground. The tickets are sold at the airport and at the only other station, which I cant remember the name. The train seems to run every 15 or 30 minutes.
Get your hotel porter to write down on a business card for the taxi driver where you wish to go before setting out, and make sure the driver tells you how much the trip is to be. I think it worked about at about 50 yuen. Thoroughly enjoyable experience. It goes to 431 klm per hour and gets to that speed in about 4 minutes.
Written Jul 13, 2008
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