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Shanghai Transportation

 

 

 

Shanghai Transportation

 

 Shanghai, as an international city, provides very convenient access for travelers all over the world. In the city, you can find various ways to reach wherever you want to go.

There are two international airports in Shanghai. Pudong airport is located in Pudong area. After getting off the plane, you can take a maglev train to get into city center. It takes about 8 minutes and arrives at Longyang Road Station on subway line two. It’s fast but relatively more expensive.

 

You can also take subway line two and many airline express buses. Taking a taxi is a good choice when you have a lot of luggage with you. It will be quite expensive because the airport is far away from city center.
Hongqiao airport is located in the west area of Shanghai. It’s quite close to city center. You can also take subway line two to get to city center. Buses are also available. And taking a taxi is much cheaper because Hongqiao airport is closer to city center than Pudong airport.
There are three train stations in Shanghai. Shanghai Train Station is on subway line one, three and four. Shanghai South Train station is close to subway line one and three. Hongqiao Train Station is on subway line two. These
Bus lines in Shanghai are very sufficient and considerate. It’s cheap and punctuate. Things that worth mentioning are the travel express lines. These lines can take travelers to go to tourists spots. Every stop is a tourist spot. Travelers can get off at the spots that they want to go.
Ferry is also a transportation tool in Shanghai. There are several docks that can be used. It’s also a good way of sightseeing.
Transportation in Shanghai is very convenient. As long as you are here, you can always find fun to explore new transportation means to see the real Shanghai.