Shanghai will plan to increase the number of ticket outlets in the city.
Currently there are 189 ticket booking office around the city. But as 2010 World Expo is coming, Shanghai is expected to service more than triple traffic by train. So the rail authority in shanghai decided to open more outlets to the public to buy tickets conveniently.
However the number of tickets sold at Shanghai Railway Station and Shanghai South Railway Station will be reduced by half. But railway ticket booking offices have a service charge of 5 yuan (US$0.73) on every sold ticket.
What are train ticket outlets? Click here to view photo
Thursday, May 14, 2009
Wednesday, May 13, 2009
Foreigners Overstay in Shanghai
The Shanghai Exit-Entry Administration had found more than 1,000 foreigners who had illegally entered Shanghai, were working illegally in the city, or had overstayed their visas from January to April in 2009.
More than 900 foreigners received warnings, while around 40 were put into custody for overstaying. And further they will be sent back.
More than 900 foreigners received warnings, while around 40 were put into custody for overstaying. And further they will be sent back.
Monday, May 11, 2009
Donghai Bridge with Photos
Donghai Bridge is also called East China Sea Bridge.
It starts from LuChao Harbor of Nanhui District, Shanghai, and ends at Little Yangshan island in Zhejiang Province.
The bridge is total 32.5km long. It links inland of Shanghai to Shanghai Deep Water Port which is located at Little Yangshan island in Zhejiang Province.
Here are some photos of Donghai Bridge.
It starts from LuChao Harbor of Nanhui District, Shanghai, and ends at Little Yangshan island in Zhejiang Province.
The bridge is total 32.5km long. It links inland of Shanghai to Shanghai Deep Water Port which is located at Little Yangshan island in Zhejiang Province.
Here are some photos of Donghai Bridge.
Sunday, May 10, 2009
Nelly -- One Day Tour in Shanghai How
Just got an email from Nelly, one of my friend, is planning to visit China in the coming June from US. And she plan to stay Shanghai for just one day then to Chengdu. So she asked me to set up an one-day tour in Shanghai.
Hmm, it is a bit of challenge as Shanghai is a gigantic city. I need to figure out for a while, and show best Shanghai highlights or attractions to her.
Hmm, it is a bit of challenge as Shanghai is a gigantic city. I need to figure out for a while, and show best Shanghai highlights or attractions to her.
Three Amazing Bridges in Shanghai
I n the past, Shanghai municipal government is leading to construct three amazing bridges in the Chinese history.
Three bridges are:
1. Donghai Bridge. (East China Sea Bridge)
2. Hangzhou Bay Bridge
3. Shanghai Yangtze Bridge
Recently I just visited back from Dnoghai Bridge, and it is stunning.
Three bridges are:
1. Donghai Bridge. (East China Sea Bridge)
2. Hangzhou Bay Bridge
3. Shanghai Yangtze Bridge
Recently I just visited back from Dnoghai Bridge, and it is stunning.
Introduction to Jing'an Temple
Jing'an Temple is a Buddhist temple located in Jing'an District of Shanghai. It was built in 247 A.D. , and was relocated to its current place in 1216 during the Song Dynasty of Chinese history. Its most recent renovation was in late 2008.
Jing'an Temple is the oldest Buddist temple in Shanghai.
Jing'an Temple is a great place in the city to experience the fusion of ancient and contemporary China. And two major shopping malls neighbor the temple to become the famous commercial hub of Shanghai. It is a temple to separate peace & tranquility from modern city vibration.
A three-day fair will be held at Jing'an Temple every year around April 8th of Chinese Lunar Year (About May of Solar Year). The fair is widely celebrated and many Buddist pilgrims and their ceremonies make the temple a great place to visit during the period.
Jing'an Temple Address:
1686 Nanjing Rooad (West), Jing'an District
Hours: 7:30am to 17:00pm
Jing'an Temple is easily accessed by Metro Line No. 2. And several bus lines stop by too.
Here is a photo of Jing'an Temple.
Jing'an Temple is the oldest Buddist temple in Shanghai.
Jing'an Temple is a great place in the city to experience the fusion of ancient and contemporary China. And two major shopping malls neighbor the temple to become the famous commercial hub of Shanghai. It is a temple to separate peace & tranquility from modern city vibration.
A three-day fair will be held at Jing'an Temple every year around April 8th of Chinese Lunar Year (About May of Solar Year). The fair is widely celebrated and many Buddist pilgrims and their ceremonies make the temple a great place to visit during the period.
Jing'an Temple Address:
1686 Nanjing Rooad (West), Jing'an District
Hours: 7:30am to 17:00pm
Jing'an Temple is easily accessed by Metro Line No. 2. And several bus lines stop by too.
Here is a photo of Jing'an Temple.
Top Attractions in Shanghai
Top and Best Attractions in Shanghai
1. The Bund
2. Nanjing Road -- Shopping & Leisure Street
3. Jing'an Temple
4. Oritental Pearl TV Tower
5. People's Square
6. Yu Garden & Yu Tourist Mart
7. Xin Tian Di -- Night Life
8. Xu Jia Hui -- Shopping Center in Xuhui Area
1. The Bund
2. Nanjing Road -- Shopping & Leisure Street
3. Jing'an Temple
4. Oritental Pearl TV Tower
5. People's Square
6. Yu Garden & Yu Tourist Mart
7. Xin Tian Di -- Night Life
8. Xu Jia Hui -- Shopping Center in Xuhui Area
Saturday, May 9, 2009
The Bund in Shanghai
The Bund is a street of old colonial-era buildings and the first attraction for many visitors or travellers.
The Bund runs along the west bank of the Huangpu River, where the Puxi Area is seated, and the opposite side is a cluster of Pudong's skyscrapers. That gives you a strong contrast between modern life in Pudong and the past in the Bund.
At the Bund, specially at night, there are excellent views of Pudong's high-rise from the perennially packed promenade.
Eastern Nanjing Road, the main and popular shopping center of Shanghai, heads west from the Bund's centerpoint.
The Bund lining the Huangpu River once was the major financial hub of the Far East. It is considered the city's symbol since the 1920s. It is often referred to as "the museum of buildings", as many different styles of European buildings can be found here, and building heights are restricted.
Here are some photos of the Bund
Now the Bund is under renovation and what the future Bund will be, click here to view
The Bund runs along the west bank of the Huangpu River, where the Puxi Area is seated, and the opposite side is a cluster of Pudong's skyscrapers. That gives you a strong contrast between modern life in Pudong and the past in the Bund.
At the Bund, specially at night, there are excellent views of Pudong's high-rise from the perennially packed promenade.
Eastern Nanjing Road, the main and popular shopping center of Shanghai, heads west from the Bund's centerpoint.
The Bund lining the Huangpu River once was the major financial hub of the Far East. It is considered the city's symbol since the 1920s. It is often referred to as "the museum of buildings", as many different styles of European buildings can be found here, and building heights are restricted.
Here are some photos of the Bund
Now the Bund is under renovation and what the future Bund will be, click here to view
Friday, May 8, 2009
Bund scenic walk under reconstruction
Shanghai's future Bund promenade, a 5 billion yuan (US$733 million) project that will remove the traffic-choked highway and replace it with a pedestrian-friendly riverfront, will be in place as early as October 2009.
The current sightseeing areas along the Bund are being closed to make way for construction.
When the future Bund promenade is finished, before the 2010 Shanghai World Expo, the nearly two-kilometer riverside strip from the Suzhou Creek to Xinkaihe Road - the current site of Shiliupu Dock - will be turned into a pedestrian-only promenade featuring restaurants and other tourist attractions.
A square near Fuzhou Road , designed to provide a venue for major celebrations, will be built on the Bund and provide a prime vantage point for viewing the entire waterfront skyline.
In addition, a square at the Yan'an Road end of the riverfront will feature a display of Bund history.
Read more about "The Bund", please click here.
Here is photo for renovated Bund in the coming days. Click image itself to view large photo.
The current sightseeing areas along the Bund are being closed to make way for construction.
When the future Bund promenade is finished, before the 2010 Shanghai World Expo, the nearly two-kilometer riverside strip from the Suzhou Creek to Xinkaihe Road - the current site of Shiliupu Dock - will be turned into a pedestrian-only promenade featuring restaurants and other tourist attractions.
A square near Fuzhou Road , designed to provide a venue for major celebrations, will be built on the Bund and provide a prime vantage point for viewing the entire waterfront skyline.
In addition, a square at the Yan'an Road end of the riverfront will feature a display of Bund history.
Read more about "The Bund", please click here.
Here is photo for renovated Bund in the coming days. Click image itself to view large photo.
Shanghai Qiangsheng Taxi with Photos
Here are photos of Shanghai Qiangsheng Taxi. They are now providing English service on the car via interphone.
Tips about Qiangsheng Cabs:
1. The painted color of cab: Yellow
2. Taxi Booking Hotline: 62580000 (Mainly in Chinese, but they do have bilingual operators)
3. Not all Qiangsheng cabs have interphone now. But Qiangsheng will get more and more till 2010, the year of Shanghai World Expo.
Tips about Qiangsheng Cabs:
1. The painted color of cab: Yellow
2. Taxi Booking Hotline: 62580000 (Mainly in Chinese, but they do have bilingual operators)
3. Not all Qiangsheng cabs have interphone now. But Qiangsheng will get more and more till 2010, the year of Shanghai World Expo.
Non-stop Flights from Shanghai to India
Airliner: India Airline
Flight No.: AI349
From Shanghai to Delhi then Bombay
Flight Time: Departure from Shanghai at 22pm local time, Arrival Delhi at 2am local time next day, then continue to fly till Bombay at 5:20am local time
Flight Schedule: Every Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
Travel time from Shanghai to Delhi: Around 6 hours, and nine hours to Bombay
Airliner: China Eastern Airline
Flight No.: MU563
From Shanghai to Delhi
Flight Time: Departure from Shanghai at 22:20pm local time, Arrival Delhi at 2:50am Local time next day
Flight Schedule: Every Tuesday, Friday, and Sunday
Travel time from Shanghai to Delhi: Around 6 hours
Airliner: Jet Airways (India)
Flight No.: 9W210
From San Francisco to Bombay via Shanghai
Flight Time: Departure from Shanghai at 3:30am local time, Arrival Bombay at 8:20am local time
Flight Schedule: Daily
Each flight has pros and cons.
Flights of India Airline and China Eastern Airline are good for departure time from Shanghai. Passengers could take subway and Maglev train to Pudong International Airport. Of course, passengers could take taxi or airport shuttle bus as well. However, the arrival time in India is not good as departure.
Flight of Jet Airways are good for arrival time in Bombay, India. But if you leave from Shanghai, you are better to get to Pudong Internationaql Airport before Shanghai Metro, Maglev or Airport Shuttle Bus end the service. And you will wait at Pudong International Airport for hours till flight departure time. Of course, Shanghai taxi service has a late night operation, and you could hire taxi driver to avoid waiting in the airport, but the price will be charged way above the regular hours.
Read more related articles:
Shanghai Taxi Fare Charge
Shanghai Taxi Available in English
Shanghai Maglev Train Schedule
Flight No.: AI349
From Shanghai to Delhi then Bombay
Flight Time: Departure from Shanghai at 22pm local time, Arrival Delhi at 2am local time next day, then continue to fly till Bombay at 5:20am local time
Flight Schedule: Every Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
Travel time from Shanghai to Delhi: Around 6 hours, and nine hours to Bombay
Airliner: China Eastern Airline
Flight No.: MU563
From Shanghai to Delhi
Flight Time: Departure from Shanghai at 22:20pm local time, Arrival Delhi at 2:50am Local time next day
Flight Schedule: Every Tuesday, Friday, and Sunday
Travel time from Shanghai to Delhi: Around 6 hours
Airliner: Jet Airways (India)
Flight No.: 9W210
From San Francisco to Bombay via Shanghai
Flight Time: Departure from Shanghai at 3:30am local time, Arrival Bombay at 8:20am local time
Flight Schedule: Daily
Each flight has pros and cons.
Flights of India Airline and China Eastern Airline are good for departure time from Shanghai. Passengers could take subway and Maglev train to Pudong International Airport. Of course, passengers could take taxi or airport shuttle bus as well. However, the arrival time in India is not good as departure.
Flight of Jet Airways are good for arrival time in Bombay, India. But if you leave from Shanghai, you are better to get to Pudong Internationaql Airport before Shanghai Metro, Maglev or Airport Shuttle Bus end the service. And you will wait at Pudong International Airport for hours till flight departure time. Of course, Shanghai taxi service has a late night operation, and you could hire taxi driver to avoid waiting in the airport, but the price will be charged way above the regular hours.
Read more related articles:
Shanghai Taxi Fare Charge
Shanghai Taxi Available in English
Shanghai Maglev Train Schedule
Thursday, May 7, 2009
Wednesday, May 6, 2009
Swine Flu - No influence for outgoing passengers at Pudong International Airport
Passengers leaving from Pudong International Airport won't be affected by swine flu checks. They should arrive at the airport about two hours ahead of takeoff for international flights as ususal.
Swine flu checks so far only focus on incoming flights or ships from overseas and do not affect outbound trips.
Swine flu checks so far only focus on incoming flights or ships from overseas and do not affect outbound trips.
Lu Pu Bridge Observation Deck - the best place to overlook Shanghai 2010 Expo
The observation deck on the Lu Pu bridge was officially open to the public from 1st May. Today I went there to experience the best view point of Shanghai 2010 Expo.
Lu Pu Bridge is the southest bridge over the HuangPu River connecting the PuXi and PuDong. It is also the longest steel arch bridge in the world.
Get there: currently only the entrance at Lu Ban Road on the Pu Xi side(west side of the Huangpu river) is open. So I took Metro Line 4 and got off at Lu Ban Road station and walked about 10 minutes to get there.
Price: At the ticket office, I was told that May is the pilot month for the observation deck. So special price 38RMB is charged for admission. But after 1st June, full price 80RMB will be charged for entrance.
The deck: There are two observation decks on different levels. The first level is the same height with the road for cars and I had to take the lift to get there. Then I walked the staircase to get on the top observation deck.
The view: It was not an easy walk and took me about 10 minutes to get on the top. The view was absolutely stunning although Shanghai 2010 Expo is still under construction. The square shaped observation deck offers the 360 degree best view of Shanghai.
Note: Different from other observatory in the skyscrapers in Shanghai, Lu Pu Bridge Observation deck provides the unique point to viewboth west and east side of the city. It does needs some energy to get on the top, and make sure you don't have vertigo or any fitness difficulties.
Lu Pu Bridge is the southest bridge over the HuangPu River connecting the PuXi and PuDong. It is also the longest steel arch bridge in the world.
Get there: currently only the entrance at Lu Ban Road on the Pu Xi side(west side of the Huangpu river) is open. So I took Metro Line 4 and got off at Lu Ban Road station and walked about 10 minutes to get there.
Price: At the ticket office, I was told that May is the pilot month for the observation deck. So special price 38RMB is charged for admission. But after 1st June, full price 80RMB will be charged for entrance.
The deck: There are two observation decks on different levels. The first level is the same height with the road for cars and I had to take the lift to get there. Then I walked the staircase to get on the top observation deck.
The view: It was not an easy walk and took me about 10 minutes to get on the top. The view was absolutely stunning although Shanghai 2010 Expo is still under construction. The square shaped observation deck offers the 360 degree best view of Shanghai.
Note: Different from other observatory in the skyscrapers in Shanghai, Lu Pu Bridge Observation deck provides the unique point to viewboth west and east side of the city. It does needs some energy to get on the top, and make sure you don't have vertigo or any fitness difficulties.
Tuesday, May 5, 2009
Shanghai Taxi Available in English
Shanghai Qiangsheng Group launched a new service for English-speaking passengers on May 1, 2009.
English-speaking operators will be available via interphone in each of its 7,000 cabs in the city.
Passengers or travellers can talk directly to English operators when there is difficulty communicating with the taxi driver of Qiangsheng.
Good news.
What are Shanghai Qiangsheng Cabs? Please click here to view photos.
English-speaking operators will be available via interphone in each of its 7,000 cabs in the city.
Passengers or travellers can talk directly to English operators when there is difficulty communicating with the taxi driver of Qiangsheng.
Good news.
What are Shanghai Qiangsheng Cabs? Please click here to view photos.
Sunday, May 3, 2009
Shanghai Dazhong Cab with Photo
Shanghai Dazhong Taxi Company is one of the best taxi company in Shanghai.
You could book taxi service through company hotline service.
Dazhong Tax Service Hotline: 96822 (English service available)
Here is a photo of Dazhong Taxi:
You could book taxi service through company hotline service.
Dazhong Tax Service Hotline: 96822 (English service available)
Here is a photo of Dazhong Taxi:
Shanghai Taxi Fare Charge
Daytime Operation Hour: (5am to 23pm)
Route Distance from 0 to 3km: 11 RMB
Route Distance from 3 to 10km: 2.1RMB per km plus first 11RMB for first 3km.
Route Distance above 10km: 3.2RMB per km plus first 1okm taxi fare.
Late Night Operation Hour: (23pm to 5am next day)
Route Distance from 0 to 3km: 14 RMB
Route Distance from 3 to 10km: 2.7RMB per km plus first 14RMB for first 3km.
Route Distance above 10km: 4.1RMB per km plus first 1okm taxi fare.
However, as a traveller, you don't need to worry about fee calculation by the above complex system. It all will be done by meter. Ususally, you just need to know total fee from your starting point to destination. Within city, if taxi driver charge you over 200RMB, you may need to be aware about any overcharge incurred.
Read more about Shanghai Taxi, please click "Get around Shanghai by Taxi"
Route Distance from 0 to 3km: 11 RMB
Route Distance from 3 to 10km: 2.1RMB per km plus first 11RMB for first 3km.
Route Distance above 10km: 3.2RMB per km plus first 1okm taxi fare.
Late Night Operation Hour: (23pm to 5am next day)
Route Distance from 0 to 3km: 14 RMB
Route Distance from 3 to 10km: 2.7RMB per km plus first 14RMB for first 3km.
Route Distance above 10km: 4.1RMB per km plus first 1okm taxi fare.
However, as a traveller, you don't need to worry about fee calculation by the above complex system. It all will be done by meter. Ususally, you just need to know total fee from your starting point to destination. Within city, if taxi driver charge you over 200RMB, you may need to be aware about any overcharge incurred.
Read more about Shanghai Taxi, please click "Get around Shanghai by Taxi"
Shanghai Metro Line No. 1 Operation Hour (2009 Edition)
From XinZhuang Station to Fujin Road Station
First Train: 5:30am
Last Train: 22:32pm
From Fujin Road Station to XinZhuang Station
First Train: 5:40am
Last Train: 22:30pm
First Train: 5:30am
Last Train: 22:32pm
From Fujin Road Station to XinZhuang Station
First Train: 5:40am
Last Train: 22:30pm
How to get to Shanghai Long Distance Central Bus Station from Pudong International Airport?
Choice A: Maglev Train + Shanghai Metro
1. Take Shanghai Maglev Train at Pudong international airport. (Click here to view train schedule)
2. Get off at Longyang Road Maglev Train Station.
3. Transfer to Shanghai Metro Line No. 2 at Longyang Road Metro Station. (Click here to view Metro Line No. 2 time schedule). And take Metro going westbound to Songhong Road Station.
Tips: From Longyang Road Maglev Train Station to Longyang Road Metro Station, it is around 2 minutes walking distance.
4. Get off at People's Square Metro Station.
5. Transfer to Metro Station Line No. 1 (Click here to view Metro Line No. 1 time schedule). And take Metro gonig Northbound to Fujin Road Station.
6. Get off at Shanghai Railway Station.
7. Then follow road sign of underground to the Northern Square of Shanghai Railway Station.
Tips: Northen Square in Chinese = 北广场
Tips: When you get off at Metro Shanghai Railway Station, it may take around 10 minute walk to Northern Square.
8. Shanghai Long Distance Central Bus Station is located in the Northern Square of Shanghai Railway Station.
Still not found, you could ask local people by using this Chinese printout:
上海长途客运总站在哪里? (It means "where is Shanghai Long Distance Central Bus Station")
Pros & Cons of Choice A:
1. Travel time is more reliable and shorter than other ground transportation.
2. You need to transfer 2 times, and it may take some transfer time.
3. If you travel with light-loaded luggages, this choice is a better one.
Choice B: Taxi
You could take taxi at Pudong International Airport. The taxi fee is around 150RMB or even more. The actual fee will depend on traffic. If you take taxi in the late night, the extra charge will apply for late operation fee. (Click here to view detail about Shanghai Taxi Fare)
Time: Around one and half hour or more. The actual time will depend on traffic.
Distance: About 46km (29 miles or so).
Choice C: Airport Shuttle Bus No. 5
You could take airport shuttle bus No. 5 which is from Pudong International Airport to Shanghai Railway Station directly.
Price: about 20RMB
Time: Around one and half hour or more. The actual time will depend on traffic.
1. Take Shanghai Maglev Train at Pudong international airport. (Click here to view train schedule)
2. Get off at Longyang Road Maglev Train Station.
3. Transfer to Shanghai Metro Line No. 2 at Longyang Road Metro Station. (Click here to view Metro Line No. 2 time schedule). And take Metro going westbound to Songhong Road Station.
Tips: From Longyang Road Maglev Train Station to Longyang Road Metro Station, it is around 2 minutes walking distance.
4. Get off at People's Square Metro Station.
5. Transfer to Metro Station Line No. 1 (Click here to view Metro Line No. 1 time schedule). And take Metro gonig Northbound to Fujin Road Station.
6. Get off at Shanghai Railway Station.
7. Then follow road sign of underground to the Northern Square of Shanghai Railway Station.
Tips: Northen Square in Chinese = 北广场
Tips: When you get off at Metro Shanghai Railway Station, it may take around 10 minute walk to Northern Square.
8. Shanghai Long Distance Central Bus Station is located in the Northern Square of Shanghai Railway Station.
Still not found, you could ask local people by using this Chinese printout:
上海长途客运总站在哪里? (It means "where is Shanghai Long Distance Central Bus Station")
Pros & Cons of Choice A:
1. Travel time is more reliable and shorter than other ground transportation.
2. You need to transfer 2 times, and it may take some transfer time.
3. If you travel with light-loaded luggages, this choice is a better one.
Choice B: Taxi
You could take taxi at Pudong International Airport. The taxi fee is around 150RMB or even more. The actual fee will depend on traffic. If you take taxi in the late night, the extra charge will apply for late operation fee. (Click here to view detail about Shanghai Taxi Fare)
Time: Around one and half hour or more. The actual time will depend on traffic.
Distance: About 46km (29 miles or so).
Choice C: Airport Shuttle Bus No. 5
You could take airport shuttle bus No. 5 which is from Pudong International Airport to Shanghai Railway Station directly.
Price: about 20RMB
Time: Around one and half hour or more. The actual time will depend on traffic.
Where is Shanghai Long Distance Central Bus Station?
Shanghai Long Distance Central Bus Station is located in the northern square of Shanghai Railway Station.
It is very convenient to access Central Bus Station when you get off from trains, and transfer to other cities in the Yangtze delta area.
Address of Shanghai Long Distance Central Bus Station:
1662 Zhongxing Road, Zhabei District (crossing Hengfeng Bei Road)
Chinese name of Shanghai Long Distance Central Bus Station:
上海长途汽车客运总站
Photo of Shanghai Long Distance Central Bus Station
It is very convenient to access Central Bus Station when you get off from trains, and transfer to other cities in the Yangtze delta area.
Address of Shanghai Long Distance Central Bus Station:
1662 Zhongxing Road, Zhabei District (crossing Hengfeng Bei Road)
Chinese name of Shanghai Long Distance Central Bus Station:
上海长途汽车客运总站
Photo of Shanghai Long Distance Central Bus Station
Saturday, May 2, 2009
Bullet Trains from Shanghai to Yiwu
Yiwu (simplified Chinese: 义乌) is located in central Zhejiang Province near the central eastern coast of China.
The city is famous for its small commodity trade and vibrant free markets and is a regional tourist destination.
From Shanghai, there are several bullet trains to Yiwu.
Train No.: D5685
From Shanghai South Railway Station to Yiwu Railway Station
Departure Time: 7:20am
Arrival Time: 9:40am
Distance: 312km (About 194miles)
Price: 116RMB in First Class Soft Seat Coach, 97RMB in Second Class Soft Seat Coach
Train No.: D5689
From Shanghai South Railway Station to QuZhou (Final Stop)
Departure Time: 7:44am
Arrival Time at Yiwu: 10:05am
Distance: 312km (About 194miles)
Price: 116RMB in First Class Soft Seat Coach, 97RMB in Second Class Soft Seat Coach
Train No.: D5665
From Shanghai South Railway Station to JinHuang West Railway Station (Final Stop)
Departure Time: 13:12am
Arrival Time at Yiwu: 15:25am
Distance: 312km (About 194miles)
Price: 116RMB in First Class Soft Seat Coach, 97RMB in Second Class Soft Seat Coach
Train No.: D109/D112
From Shanghai South Railway Station to Changsha Railway Station (Final Stop)
Departure Time: 15:35am
Arrival Time at Yiwu: 17:41am
Distance: 312km (About 194miles)
Price: 116RMB in First Class Soft Seat Coach, 97RMB in Second Class Soft Seat Coach
What is Bullet Train or CRH in China? Please click here to view photos
The city is famous for its small commodity trade and vibrant free markets and is a regional tourist destination.
From Shanghai, there are several bullet trains to Yiwu.
Train No.: D5685
From Shanghai South Railway Station to Yiwu Railway Station
Departure Time: 7:20am
Arrival Time: 9:40am
Distance: 312km (About 194miles)
Price: 116RMB in First Class Soft Seat Coach, 97RMB in Second Class Soft Seat Coach
Train No.: D5689
From Shanghai South Railway Station to QuZhou (Final Stop)
Departure Time: 7:44am
Arrival Time at Yiwu: 10:05am
Distance: 312km (About 194miles)
Price: 116RMB in First Class Soft Seat Coach, 97RMB in Second Class Soft Seat Coach
Train No.: D5665
From Shanghai South Railway Station to JinHuang West Railway Station (Final Stop)
Departure Time: 13:12am
Arrival Time at Yiwu: 15:25am
Distance: 312km (About 194miles)
Price: 116RMB in First Class Soft Seat Coach, 97RMB in Second Class Soft Seat Coach
Train No.: D109/D112
From Shanghai South Railway Station to Changsha Railway Station (Final Stop)
Departure Time: 15:35am
Arrival Time at Yiwu: 17:41am
Distance: 312km (About 194miles)
Price: 116RMB in First Class Soft Seat Coach, 97RMB in Second Class Soft Seat Coach
What is Bullet Train or CRH in China? Please click here to view photos
McDonald's Meal Price in Shanghai (Part Two)
1. Lunch Meal (After 10am)
Premium Grilled Chicken Sandwich
Milkshake (Small Size)
Shake Shake Fries (Large Size)
Spicy Chicken McWings (2pcs)
Total: 32RMB
A La Carte Prices:
Big Mac: 14RMB
Spicy Chicken Filet Burger: 14.5RMB
Quarter Ponder Cucumber Vegetable Burger: 16RMB
Premium Grilled Chicken Sandwich: 14RMB
File-O-Fish: 13.50RMB
Mala Premium Grilled Chicken Sandwich: 14.50RMB
Spicy McWings (4pcs): 14RMB
Chicken McNuggets (5pcs): 6RMB
Enjoy
Tips: RMB = Chinese Yen 1 US$ = 6.82 RMB on 5/2/2009
For part one, please click here
Premium Grilled Chicken Sandwich
Milkshake (Small Size)
Shake Shake Fries (Large Size)
Spicy Chicken McWings (2pcs)
Total: 32RMB
A La Carte Prices:
Big Mac: 14RMB
Spicy Chicken Filet Burger: 14.5RMB
Quarter Ponder Cucumber Vegetable Burger: 16RMB
Premium Grilled Chicken Sandwich: 14RMB
File-O-Fish: 13.50RMB
Mala Premium Grilled Chicken Sandwich: 14.50RMB
Spicy McWings (4pcs): 14RMB
Chicken McNuggets (5pcs): 6RMB
Enjoy
Tips: RMB = Chinese Yen 1 US$ = 6.82 RMB on 5/2/2009
For part one, please click here
China Bullet Train - CRH with Photos
CRH -- Chinese Railway High-speed
Speed: 200 to 250km per hour
Speed: 350km per hour
However, currently most high-speed rails are operated in China with a speed of 200km per hour. Several lines are under construction with design speed of 300 or 350km per hour.
From Shanghai, there are many services provided by CRH:
1. CRH: Shanghai to Beijing
2. CRH: Shanghai to Hefei
3. CRH: Shanghai to Suzhou, Wuxi, and Nanjing
4. CRH: Shanghai to Hangzhou, Yiwu, and Jinhua
Speed: 200 to 250km per hour
Speed: 350km per hour
However, currently most high-speed rails are operated in China with a speed of 200km per hour. Several lines are under construction with design speed of 300 or 350km per hour.
From Shanghai, there are many services provided by CRH:
1. CRH: Shanghai to Beijing
2. CRH: Shanghai to Hefei
3. CRH: Shanghai to Suzhou, Wuxi, and Nanjing
4. CRH: Shanghai to Hangzhou, Yiwu, and Jinhua
CRH is designated as letter D plus several digits to differentiate services. For example, D5685 is CRH starting from Shanghai South Railway Station to Yiwu Railway Station, and it only takes 2 hours and 20 minutes from Shanghai to Yiwu.
Photos of CRH
Wanbang City Garden with Photos
Wanbang City Gardens is a huge multi-floor apartment complex in Shanghai seated opposite to the Longyang Road Metro station of Metro Line No. 2.
Many foreign expatriates live in this apartment complex as Longyang Road Station is a convenient transportation hub to access the city of Shanghai.
There are many stores (such as Lawson), laundry, real estate offices, ATMs and massage parlors inside or around the complex.
In the southern street of apartment complex, there are many Chinese restaurants to serve residents around this area.
Photo of Wanbang City Garden Complex:
Many foreign expatriates live in this apartment complex as Longyang Road Station is a convenient transportation hub to access the city of Shanghai.
There are many stores (such as Lawson), laundry, real estate offices, ATMs and massage parlors inside or around the complex.
In the southern street of apartment complex, there are many Chinese restaurants to serve residents around this area.
Photo of Wanbang City Garden Complex:
Photos of Interior Wanbang Apartment: (Reference only, and internal decoration varied from landlords)
Apartment Rent around Longyang Road Pudong Shanghai
Longyang Road Station of Metro Line No. 2 is one of the biggest Shanghai transportation hub in Pudong New Area.
Around there, we have Shanghai Maglev Train Station, Pudong Bus Hub, and Metro Line etc. It is a place to easily access downtown and Pudong international airport.
Longyang Road Station is just one stop away from Zhangjiang Hi-Tech Park of Shanghai where there are many international companies, such as SAP Labs China, Satyam Shanghai, HP Shanghai, and Infosys R&D Shanghai etc.
Therefore, apartments around Longyang Road Station are highly rented by people who are working in Zhangjiang Hi-Tech Park as a convenient in & out.
For example, Wanbang city garden is very popular among Indian engineers working in Zhangjiang Hi-Tech park.
So dependent on apartment, current rent rate around Longyang Road Station will be:
one bedroom: 1500 RMB per month (unfurnitured, 10 minutes walk from Metro Line No. 2 Station)
one bedroom in Wanbang City Garden: 2800 to 3500 RMB per month (furnitured, 5 minutes walk from Metro Line No. 2 Station)
For most engineers, they ususally share apartment together. For example, in Wanbang City Garden, rent of three bedrooms with two living rooms apartment is only asked around 4200 to 5000 RMB. So shared by three persons, it will be a good deal for everybody.
If you want to know more about Wanbang City Garden, please click here for its photos.
Around there, we have Shanghai Maglev Train Station, Pudong Bus Hub, and Metro Line etc. It is a place to easily access downtown and Pudong international airport.
Longyang Road Station is just one stop away from Zhangjiang Hi-Tech Park of Shanghai where there are many international companies, such as SAP Labs China, Satyam Shanghai, HP Shanghai, and Infosys R&D Shanghai etc.
Therefore, apartments around Longyang Road Station are highly rented by people who are working in Zhangjiang Hi-Tech Park as a convenient in & out.
For example, Wanbang city garden is very popular among Indian engineers working in Zhangjiang Hi-Tech park.
So dependent on apartment, current rent rate around Longyang Road Station will be:
one bedroom: 1500 RMB per month (unfurnitured, 10 minutes walk from Metro Line No. 2 Station)
one bedroom in Wanbang City Garden: 2800 to 3500 RMB per month (furnitured, 5 minutes walk from Metro Line No. 2 Station)
For most engineers, they ususally share apartment together. For example, in Wanbang City Garden, rent of three bedrooms with two living rooms apartment is only asked around 4200 to 5000 RMB. So shared by three persons, it will be a good deal for everybody.
If you want to know more about Wanbang City Garden, please click here for its photos.
Friday, May 1, 2009
Round Trip from Newzealand to Shanghai with Great Fare (End on 6/30/2009)
Travel from March 1, 2009 to June 30, 2009
Round Trip between Auckland and Shanghai
Air Fare: 5300RMB
Plus tax and surcharge: 1260RMB
Total: 6560RMB
Pacific Economy Class
Tips: 1 US$ = 1.75NZ$ 1 NZ$ = 3.89 RMB on May 2, 2009
Round Trip between Auckland and Shanghai
Air Fare: 5300RMB
Plus tax and surcharge: 1260RMB
Total: 6560RMB
Pacific Economy Class
Tips: 1 US$ = 1.75NZ$ 1 NZ$ = 3.89 RMB on May 2, 2009
Shanghai Metro A New Record High on April 30
It was just before May Day Holiday, a long weekend for Chinese.
On April 30, 2009, Shanghai Metro System is overloaded with a record high number of passengers, all the metro lines carrying more than 4.42 million passengers daily.
Passengers mainly are commuters, tourists, and bargain shoppers.
Each Metro Line traffic has been recorded as follows:
Metro Line No. 1: 1.30 million
Metro Line No. 2: 1.04 million
Metro Line No. 3: 0.55 million (New Record High)
Metro Line No. 4: 0.70 million (New Record High)
Metro Line No. 5: 0.13 million (New Record High)
Metro Line No. 6: 0.18 million (New Record High)
Metro Line No. 8: 0.37 million (New Record High)
Metro Line No. 9: 0.15 million (New Record High)
On April 30, 2009, Shanghai Metro System is overloaded with a record high number of passengers, all the metro lines carrying more than 4.42 million passengers daily.
Passengers mainly are commuters, tourists, and bargain shoppers.
Each Metro Line traffic has been recorded as follows:
Metro Line No. 1: 1.30 million
Metro Line No. 2: 1.04 million
Metro Line No. 3: 0.55 million (New Record High)
Metro Line No. 4: 0.70 million (New Record High)
Metro Line No. 5: 0.13 million (New Record High)
Metro Line No. 6: 0.18 million (New Record High)
Metro Line No. 8: 0.37 million (New Record High)
Metro Line No. 9: 0.15 million (New Record High)
Shanghai Metro Line No. 2 Operation Hour (2009 Edition)
From Songhong Road Station to Zhangjiang Hi-tech Park Station
First Train: 5:42am
Last Train: 22:53pm
From Zhangjiang Hi-tech Park Station to Songhong Road Station
First Train: 5:55am
Last Train: 22:30pm
First Train: 5:42am
Last Train: 22:53pm
From Zhangjiang Hi-tech Park Station to Songhong Road Station
First Train: 5:55am
Last Train: 22:30pm
Shanghai Booking Office for Train Tickets (Photo)
Here is photo of Shanghai Booking Office for Train Tickets which is around the city. Chinese is translated as "Booking Office for Train Tickets" where you could buy train ticket in advance.
McDonald's Meal Price in Shanghai (Part One)
1. Happy Meal
Entree
Hamburger Meal -- 16 RMB
CheeseBurger Meal -- 17RMB
Chicken McNuggets Meal (4pcs) -- 17.50RMB
Egg & Ham McPuff Meal -- 18.50RMB
Side Choice
Corn Cup (Small) or French Fries (Small)
Drink
Milk
Orange Juice (plus 1 RMB)
Hot Chocolate
Soft Drink (Small Size)
Ice Dew Mineralized Water
2. Breakfast Meal (Before 9:45am)
Sausang McMuffin with Egg
Premium Brewed Coffee (Large Size)
Hash BrownEgg & Ham McPuff
Total: 27 RMB
A La Carte Prices:
Sausang McMuffin: 10.5 RMB
Egg McMuffin: 11.5 RMB
Sausage McMuffin with Egg: 12.5 RMB
Egg Burger: 6.5 RMB
Sausang McMuffin with Egg: 11.5 RMB
Hotcakes: 10 RMB
Hotcakes with Sausage: 14 RMB
Big Breakfast: 15 RMB
Enjoy.
Tips: RMB = Chinese Yen 1 US$ = 6.82 RMB on 5/1/2009
For part two, please click here
Entree
Hamburger Meal -- 16 RMB
CheeseBurger Meal -- 17RMB
Chicken McNuggets Meal (4pcs) -- 17.50RMB
Egg & Ham McPuff Meal -- 18.50RMB
Side Choice
Corn Cup (Small) or French Fries (Small)
Drink
Milk
Orange Juice (plus 1 RMB)
Hot Chocolate
Soft Drink (Small Size)
Ice Dew Mineralized Water
2. Breakfast Meal (Before 9:45am)
Sausang McMuffin with Egg
Premium Brewed Coffee (Large Size)
Hash BrownEgg & Ham McPuff
Total: 27 RMB
A La Carte Prices:
Sausang McMuffin: 10.5 RMB
Egg McMuffin: 11.5 RMB
Sausage McMuffin with Egg: 12.5 RMB
Egg Burger: 6.5 RMB
Sausang McMuffin with Egg: 11.5 RMB
Hotcakes: 10 RMB
Hotcakes with Sausage: 14 RMB
Big Breakfast: 15 RMB
Enjoy.
Tips: RMB = Chinese Yen 1 US$ = 6.82 RMB on 5/1/2009
For part two, please click here
Shanghai Metro Map (2009 Edition)
Here is an updated edition of Shanghai Metro Map (Bilingual)
Click image for enlarged edition
Click image for enlarged edition
Shanghai Electricity Rate (2009 Edition)
Peak Time Rate: 0.617RMB per KW*Hour (KiloWatt per Hour)
Off-Peak Time Rate: 0.30 RMB per KW*Hour
Peak Time: From 6am to 22pm
Off-Peak Time: From 22pm to 6am next day
However, you may need to apply for time-of-use rate offered by Shanghai Municipal Electric Power Company. But for tenants, you should ask your landlord to help you get approval for time-of-use rate.
Off-Peak Time Rate: 0.30 RMB per KW*Hour
Peak Time: From 6am to 22pm
Off-Peak Time: From 22pm to 6am next day
However, you may need to apply for time-of-use rate offered by Shanghai Municipal Electric Power Company. But for tenants, you should ask your landlord to help you get approval for time-of-use rate.
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