Getting there and around
By Air
Shanghai is the only Chinese city that has two international airports - Pudong International Airport and Hongqiao International Airport. The two modern airports are equipped with very advanced facilities. Everyday, about 1,000 flights travel through the two airports, linking Shanghai with many domestic and international cities.
There are 10 airport bus lines in total handling transfers from Pudong International Airport to the city center of Shanghai.
From Hongqiao International Airport to the city center, seven bus lines provide regular services.
By Train
The railway network of Shanghai provides you with an inexpensive and comfortable way to get to the city. Huning (Shanghai - Nanjing) Railway and Huhang (Shanghai - Hangzhou) Railway pass through Shanghai and connect its three main railway stations with cities all over the country.
By Long-Distance Bus
Long-distance buses are also convenient when traveling to Shanghai. Four national highways and four expressways pass through Shanghai, composing the city's efficient long-distance bus transport system.
By Ship
Due to its strategic location, transportation via waterways is also highly accessible in Shanghai. The city is located on the estuary of Yangtze River and midpoint of China's north-south coastline, and currently stands as China's largest port.
Getting around Shanghai
Generally, transportation inside Shanghai city is considered both convenient and satisfactory. A high-density road network makes overland transportation easy. Taxis, city buses, and sightseeing buses are ready to bring you to everywhere in Shanghai. Shanghai's eight subway lines have connections all over the city, with stops at or nearby the main attractions and commercial areas. You may want to check out the speedy maglev train which runs between Longyang Road and Pudong Airport. Ferries offer convenient shuttle service across the Huangpu River, allowing you to avoid the crowded bridges and tunnels while appreciating the river scenery.
Taxi in Shanghai
Shanghai provides an excellent and inexpensive taxi service. They come in a rainbow of colors, which reflect the company they work for. The biggest Taxi company in Shanghai is Da Zhong, who also provides best service. The color is light blue.
The minimum price of a taxi in Shanghai is 11.00 RMB (within 3km). It is 2.00 RMB per kilometer after 3km, and 3.00 RMB per kilometer after 10km. All the rates are 30% higher after 11pm. If there is a traffic jam and the speed is less than 12km, it will be rated as one kilometer for every 5 minutes.
Give the cab driver your directions in Chinese. Most of them don't speak English. If you have something with the address written down in Chinese, give it to the driver. You can also call the venue you are going to and let them explain the address to the taxi driver.
