I still remember 4 years ago when I first time went to Songjiang University Town from People’s Square. It took me about 4 hours by metro + bus + taxi. After the unpleasasent first trip, my first impression and the only impression about Songjiang was:’I am not going there again!’ Read More…
Archive for the ‘Shanghai Transportation’ Category
Metro Line 9, Century Avenue to Songjiang University Town
Thursday, March 11th, 2010Question about Shanghai to Hangzhou D Train
Monday, February 8th, 2010Question from Chris:
Hi!
We will travel to shanghai from Malaysia. May i know how much of the D train per pax from shanghai to Hangzhou, and also from Hangzhou to shanghai? We will stay at La Residence at Zhenning Road, Can you suggest which train we should take?
Can we book online? Or must buy directly at the counter? Read More…
Metro Line 2, Zhangjiang High Technology Park Station Closed 14-23 Feb 2010
Monday, February 1st, 2010If you are working at Zhangjiang High Technology Park and also have to work 14-24 Feb 2010 (hope not because it is the Chinese New Year Holiday week), this information would be relevant.
Because of the Metro Line 2 Extended Route Construction, Zhangjiang High Technology Park Station will be closed 14-23 Feb 2010. Read More…
The ‘Shocking’ Mystery of Shanghai Metro Map
Wednesday, January 20th, 2010Have you seen the map of Shanghai Metro? Read More…
Chun Yun (Peak Season for Travel during Chinese New Year) Starts Now!
Monday, January 18th, 2010As I blogged before, it is a really bad idea if you need to travel around China before the Chinese New Year. Students, migrant workers, people who work out of their hometowns are all going home. Everyone is on the road!
Official news has announced this year peak season starts from 30 Jan till 10 Mar. Read More…
How to verify electronic flight tickets in China?
Thursday, January 14th, 2010I am searching the best deal for flight to Chengdu during Chinese New Year now. (If you are going somewhere during Chinese New Year in China, you’d better to start searching now!)
Many friends recommended me to have a look at Taobao.com (largest e-Commerce website in China. Chinese eBay). I did find some good deals there but just didn’t know if I can trust those agents. Read More…
Shanghai Rail Launched Official Train Ticket Booking Hotline (95105105)
Monday, December 7th, 2009Today’s news said Shanghai Rail finally launched its official ticket booking hotline today. So passengers can dial 95105105 to book the train ticket from Shanghai to anywhere in China except Hongkong.
I then logged on Shanghai Rail official web site to understand the telephone booking procedure. It looked easy. Read More…
Shanghai Metro Line 7 Operation Timetable
Thursday, December 3rd, 2009Metro Line 7 won’t be operating at its full capacity in the first year.
For start, the operation time will be between 9:00 - 16:00. Trains run every 6 minutes. Timetable as below. Read More…
Shanghai Metro Line 7 Open this Saturday (5 December)
Wednesday, December 2nd, 2009The news said the the Metro Line 7 (the EXPO line as 5 stations Line 7 passes are on the site of the 2010 World Expo) will make its debut this Saturday (5 December 2009).
Line 7 runs from the city’s northern Baoshan to Pudong New Area. But in its first phase, it only runs between Shanghai University Station in Zhabei District and Huamu Road Station in Pudong. Read More…
Book my 2009 Christmas trip from Shanghai to Hongkong via Ctrip
Wednesday, December 2nd, 2009I am a frequent Ctrip user. I used it to book flight,hotel and holiday package or simply check train information, or read other travellers’ travel log. I know there are a lot websites like Ctrip now in China such as Elong etc. But I still stick to Ctrip. No reason.
Okay, after I decided that I would like to spend my Christmas holiday in Hongkong this year, I started to book my holiday package on Ctrip. Read More…
Coach Timetable from Shanghai Pudong Airport to Hangzhou, Jiaxing,Kunshan, Zhangjiagang,Yiwu
Friday, October 30th, 2009The photo I took below at Pudong Airport is the coach bus timetable from Pudong Airport directly to the nearby cities including Hangzhou, Jiaxing, Qintian, Kunshan, Zhangjiagang, Yiwu , Wuxi and Suzhou. Read More…
Shanghai Maglev Train (Oct 2009)
Friday, October 30th, 2009Today I was in a rush to catch a flight from Pudong International Airport to Chengdu, capital city of Sichuan Province. My flight was 3pm, but I was just off a meeting around 1pm near East Nanjing Road. So I did a bit calculation and decided Metro Line 2 to Longyang Road Station and change to Maglev train would be the safest choice. Read More…
Photos of Shanghai South Railway Station
Tuesday, October 27th, 2009Like what I said before, Shanghai South Railway Station is more like a airport, from the outside through the inside.
Shanghai South Railway Station
Compared with Shanghai Railway Station, which I guess was built in last century, Shanghai South Railway Station is more passenger friendly, especially foreigners friendly. Lots of signage and maps in both Chinese and English. Read More…
Shanghai Taxi Cost Table (Latest Version in 2009)
Saturday, October 17th, 2009I received this table from one of my friends and thought might be useful. The table has shown the changes on the taxi costs based on the meters and you can see from the table the differences before and after the increase from 11th Oct. Read More…
Where to Shuttle Bus Line 7 to Pudong Airport in Shanghai South Railway Station
Tuesday, October 13th, 2009In my opinion, shuttle bus line 7 is the best choice if you need to travel between the Pudong Airport and the Shanghai South Railway Station. Non-stop and only costs 20RMB. So where is the Line 7 bus stop in Shanghai South Railway Station?
First of all, the terminal is located in the south square of the train station. So when you exit the train station, make sure you walk toward the south side. Read More…
Map of Shanghai South Railway Staion
Monday, October 12th, 2009Shanghai South Railway Station is the newest train station in Shanghai. First impression, it is not a train station, it is an airport!
Metro Line 1/3 and many buses including airport buses (Line 7) can all take you there.
It is even better if you take taxis, because there is an elevated road directly connecting to the departure of the train station (I said, like an airport!) Read More…
Map and Information of Metro Shanghai South Railway Station
Sunday, October 11th, 2009If you have been to the People’s Square Metro station, you will know how easily you can get lost in Shanghai huge metro Station. That is why lots of readers asked me about the detailed information of Metro Shanghai South Railway Station.
Currently Metro Line 1 and 3 both stop at Shanghai South Railway Station. Line 1 is on the north side (blue block in the map) and Line 3 is one the south side (yellow block in the map). Read More…
Taxi costs more in Shanghai from 11 October 2009
Saturday, October 10th, 2009The news reported that the taxi fare in Shanghai will be increased from tomorrow (11 October). Below is the comparison.
Day time:
First 3km: 11RMB -> 12RMB
Every 1km afterwards: 2.1RMB->2.4RMB Read More…
Where is the terminal of Airport Shuttle Bus Line 5 in Shanghai Railway Station
Friday, October 9th, 2009Question from Frida:
Hi, Hoo, I am travelling by train from Suzhu to Shanghai and then will need to catch the flight to Mexico in Pudong Airport. I know I can take the shuttle bus line 5 from Shanghai Railway Station to Pudong Airport. But I just have no idea where the terminal is in the gigantic train station. Would you be able to give me the direction? Many thanks. Read More…
Hurry up, if you need to travel by train during National Day week
Sunday, September 27th, 2009Look at the pictures below I took today. Look at the long queue for train tickets! And I overheard that some train tickets have already been sold out for some hot tourist destinations during the National Day week! Read More…
