Transportation

Shanghai, situated on the estuary of Yangtze River, is the busiest transport hub in eastern China. As an important financial and business center of China and of the world, Shanghai has highly developed infrastructure, including a convenient public transportation network.

The city has various links to the outside. Today you can easily travel to Shanghai from not only the adjacent cities of Suzhou, Nanjing and Hangzhou, but also the distant cities such as Beijing, Xian, Guangzhou, and Hong Kong. Many cities in other countries also enjoy convenient transportation links with Shanghai. You can travel there by air, train, long-distance bus, or ship.

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 such as Beijing, Hong Kong, New York, Los Angeles, London, Paris, Tokyo and Singapore.

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. Here you can also take advantage of tourist trains and special 'Holiday Trains' from Shanghai to scenic areas in other provinces such as Mt. Huangshan in Anhui and Mt. Wuyishan in Fujian.

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. Now over 1,000 routes are served by 40 long-distance bus stations in Shanghai.

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. The increasing quantity of goods and passengers moved in and out has promoted the development of economy and tourism of Shanghai and its adjacent cities. The great number of domestic and international passenger liners will easily accommodate your travel needs as you journey to Shanghai.

By Air

Shanghai has two international airports something no other city in China can boast. The Pudong International Airport handles 60% of flights including most flights from all over the world, while the remaining 40% use Hongqiao International Airport. As one of the main Chinese airline hubs, Shanghai has opened connections with nearly two hundred cities, half domestic ones and half international and regional ones. Direct flights provide Shanghai with connections to dozens of international air terminals such as Los Angeles, New York, San Francisco, Seattle, Fukuoka, Osaka, Tokyo, Bangkok, Brussels, Madrid, Paris, Singapore, London, Moscow, Rome as well as regional links with Hong Kong and Macau. Domestic flights link Shanghai with Beijing, Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Xian, Xiamen, Hangzhou, Chengdu, Chongqing, Shenyang and others.

The two airports enjoy convenient transportation links with the center of Shanghai. Here is a map of bus transfers at Pudong and Hongqiao International Airports for your reference:

Pudong International Airport
Situated on the south bank of the Yangtze River estuary in east Shanghai, Pudong International Airport, completed in 1999, is about 30 kilometers (19 miles) away from the city center and 40 kilometers (25 miles) from Hongqiao International Airport. In total about fifty airlines have flights to over sixty domestic cities and over seventy cities of other countries and regions. For more information, you should contact the airport through its information line of 021-96081388.

Ten airport bus lines handle transfers from Pudong International Airport to the city center as follows:
1. Airport Line 1: Pudong International Airport (7:20 - 23:00) <---> Hongqiao International Airport (6:00 - 21:00)
Interval: 10 minutes
Price: CNY 30

2. Airport Line 2: Pudong International Airport (7:20 - 23:00) <---> City Terminal Building (Jing'an Temple) (6:00 - 21:30)
Interval: 10 minutes
Price: CNY 19

3. Airport Line 3: Pudong International Airport (7:00 - 23:00) <---> Longyang Road Metro Station <---> Dapuqiao <---> Xujiahui <---> Galaxy Hotel (5:30 - 20:00)
Interval: 15 - 20 minutes
Price: Based on distance with a maximum of CNY 20.

4. Airport Line 4: Pudong International Airport (7:20 - 23:00) <---> Deping Rd. <---> Wujiaochang <---> Dabaishu <---> East Jiangwan Rd. <---> Hongkou Football Stadium (5:40 - 21:00)
Interval: 15 minutes
Price: Based on distance with a maximum of CNY 18.

5. Airport Line 5: Pudong International Airport (7:20 - 23:00) <---> Pudong Avenue <---> Orient Hospital <---> Shanghai Railway Station (5:30 - 21:00)
Interval: 15 minutes
Price: Based on distance with a maximum of CNY 18.

6. Airport Line 6: Pudong International Airport (7:35 - 23:00) <---> Zhangjiang Hi-Tech Park <---> Longyang Rd. <---> Dongfang Rd.<---> Laoximen <---> Huashan Rd. <---> Zhongshan Park (6:00 - 20:00)
Interval: 20 - 30 minutes
Price: Based on distance with a maximum of CNY 20.

7. Airport Line 7: Pudong International Airport (7:50 - 23:00) <---> Shanghai South Railway Station (South Square) (6:50 - 21:30)
Interval: 30 minutes
Price: CNY 20

8. Airport Line 8: Pudong International Airport (8:00 - 18:00) <---> Airport Authorities Building (Customs Center) <---> Customs Depot <---> Eastern Airlines <---> Shiwan Town <---> Nanhui Dongmen (Huinan Town) <---> Lingang Xincheng (6:00 - 16:00)
Interval: 2 hours
Price: Based on distance with a maximum of CNY 16.

9. Airport Ring Line 1: Pudong International Airport (8:00 - 19:15) <---> Airport Authorities Building <---> Customs Depot <---> Eastern Airlines <---> Shiwan <---> Hangcheng Garden (7:30 - 18:45)
Interval: 20 minutes
Price: CNY 2 - 3

10. Airport Special Waiting Line: Pudong International Airport (from 23:00 until the last flight's arrival) <---> Longyang Rd. Metro Station <---> Dongfang Rd. (Zhangyang Rd.) <---> Orient Hospital (Pudong Avenue) <---> Middle Zhejiang Rd. (Yan'an Rd.) <---> Huashan Rd. <---> Hongxu Rd.<---> Hongqiao International Airport
Interval: The bus departs when full - usually within 30 minutes of a flight's arrival.
Price: CNY 15-30 according to the distance.

There are several hotel buses shuttling between Pudong International Airport and dozens of hotels in the city center including City Hotel, Garden Hotel, Jing'an Hotel, Equatorial Hotel, Hilton Hotel, Xincheng Hotel, Peace Hotel, Regal East Asia Hotel, Dazhong Merrylin Hotel, Rainbow Hotel and others. The buses depart every hour and cost CNY 30 per person.

Shanghai Maglev Train operates between Pudong International Airport and Longyang Road Metro Station in Pudong New District, every day from 7:00 to 21:00 at intervals of 15 minutes. The whole journey takes only eight minutes. The charge is CNY 50 one-way (economic) and CNY 100 for VIP, CNY 80 round-trip (economic) and CNY 160 for VIP. You can buy a one-way ticket at a preferential price of CNY 40 if you have an intraday air ticket.

A taxi costs approximately CNY 150 from Pudong International Airport to the People's Square, the center of Shanghai, and it takes about 50 minutes.

Hongqiao International Airport
Located in the west of Shanghai, Hongqiao International Airport is only 13 kilometers (8 miles) from the city center. It mainly handles the domestic flights. For more information, you can telephone the airport by 021-52604620.

Buses, taxis and hotel buses all provide transfers to the airport. From Hongqiao International Airport to the city center, seven bus lines provide regular services.
1. Airport Line 1: Hongqiao International Airport (6:00 - 21:00) <---> Pudong International Airport (7:20 - 23:00)
Interval: 10 minutes
Price: CNY 30

2. Airport Special Line: Hongqiao International Airport (from 8:00 until the last flight's arrival) <---> North Shaanxi Rd.
Interval: 10 - 30 minutes
Price: CNY 4

3. Bus No. 806: Hongqiao International Airport (6:00 - 21:30) <---> Hongqiao Rd. <---> Shanghai Jiaotong University <---> Tianping Rd. (Xujiahui) <---> Fenglin Rd. <---> Damuqiao <---> Quxi Rd. <---> Lupu Bridge (6:00 - 21:30)
Interval: 5 - 15 minutes
Price: CNY 5

4. Bus No. 807: Hongqiao International Airport (6:00 - 21:30) ßà Zhongxinjing ßà Tianshan Rd. <---> Jinshajiang Rd. <---> Meichuan Rd. <---> Zhenguang Xincun (6:00 - 21:30)
Interval: 15 - 20 minutes
Price: CNY 4

5. Bus No. 925: Hongqiao International Airport (6:00 - 21:00) <---> Shanghai Zoo <---> Chengjiaqiao <---> Hongqiao Development Zone <---> West Zhongshan Rd. <---> Jiangsu Rd. <---> North Shaanxi Rd. <---> North Chongqing Rd. <---> People's Square (6:00 - 22:00)
Interval: 5 - 10 minutes
Price: CNY 4

6. Bus No. 938: Hongqiao International Airport (from 6:00 until the last flight's arrival) <---> Hongxu Rd. <---> North Caoxi Rd. <---> South Wanping Rd. <---> Tangqiao <---> Wangjiazhai <---> Pudong Yangjiadu (6:00 - 21:30)
Interval: 5 - 15 minutes
Price: CNY 7

7. Bus No. 941: Hongqiao International Airport (6:30 - 20:30) <---> Huqingping Highway <---> Hongxu Rd. <---> Zhongshan Park <---> Caojiadu <---> Shanghai Railway Station (South Square) (6:00 - 21:30)
Interval: 10 - 12 minutes
Price: CNY 4

The taxi fare from Hongqiao International Airport to the People's Square in the city center is approximately CNY 45 and it takes about half an hour. A taxi from Hongqiao International Airport to Xujiahui costs about CNY 30 and takes 20 minutes.

 By Train
The city of Shanghai has several railway stations, among which Shanghai Railway Station, Shanghai South Railway Station and Shanghai West Railway Station are the main ones. These three stations provide convenient transportation for tourists to many destinations throughout China.

A train journey from Shanghai to Beijing takes only 10 hours by 'D' trains (bullet trains with a D before the train numbers), about 12 hours by 'Z' trains (direct fast trains with a Z before the train numbers), 13.5 hours by 'T' trains (fast trains with a T before the train numbers), nearly 19 hours by 'K' trains (common trains with a K before the train numbers), and over 20 hours by slower trains that have no letter before the train numbers.

Train travel between Shanghai and some of the adjacent tourist destinations is both efficient and convenient. A train trip from Shanghai to Suzhou takes between 40 and 90 minutes, while a train journey from Shanghai to Hangzhou takes between 1.5 hours and 4 hours. For more detailed information, please check our site at China Train Search.

There are sometimes tourist trains from Shanghai to Hefei and Mt. Huangshan in Anhui Province, Zhangjiajie in Hunan Province, and Wuyishan in Fujian Province.

In addition, there are special 'Holiday Trains' from Shanghai to Jinhu of Jiangsu Province, Mt. Sanqingshan and Mt. Longhushan in Jiangxi Province, Lishui and Mt. Yandangshan in Zhejiang Province, and Mt. Wuyishan of Fujian Province. The trains depart from Shanghai every Friday and returns on the following Monday morning. If you intend to travel on weekends, please go to the railway station, or any other branches of Shanghai Railway Administration for reservation. Up-to-date information on Holiday Trains can be obtained by phoning 021-63250169.

Shanghai Railway Station
Shanghai Railway Station, also known as New Railway Station, is located at No. 303 of Moling Road in Zhabei District. It serves as the largest passenger railway station in the city. Everyday at least 80 pairs of trains run between Shanghai and other cities all over the country, including Beijing, Xian, Qingdao, Harbin, Chengdu, Kowloon etc. Additionally it has bullet trains to Beijing, Nanjing, Suzhou, Wuxi, Changzhou, and Changsha.

Tickets for trains departing from Shanghai go on sale nine days before the departure day. You can go directly to the ticket office on the first floor of the Complex Ticket Building of Shanghai Railway Station to buy tickets. For more additional information you can call the Shanghai Railway Station Information Line at 021-63179090, 021-95105123 or the Ticket Booking Line at 021-8008207890 (toll free), 021-95105105.

Train tickets are also sold at many other booking offices in the city of Shanghai. Ticket Offices at No. 230 of East Beijing Road, No. 1738 of West Beijing Road, and No. 431 of Changyang Road are the main locations. At other ticket offices in the city, tickets usually go on sale four days before the departure day and an extra fee of CNY 5 will be charged. Train tickets can be purchased directly at a ticket office, or through a travel agency.

Shanghai Railway Station is located near the city center with convenient access to many other modes of transportation. Subway Lines 1, 3 and 4 pass this station, and many bus routes stop at the South Square or the North Square of the station. The South and North Squares are connected by a long tunnel to the east of the station. You can go through the tunnel to either of the two squares providing you with many local buses to destinations within the city of Shanghai.

Here is a map of Shanghai Railway Station with marks of bus transfers information:

The following represents a listing of the specific available bus service:

South Square (26 Lines):
64: Shanghai Railway Station <--> Nanpu Bridge
95: Shanghai Railway Station <--> Shanghai No.1 Steel Co. Ltd.
104: Shanghai Railway Station <--> Longhua
109: Shanghai Railway Station <--> Nanpu Bridge
113: Shanghai Railway Station <--> Xiqu Bus Station
506: Shanghai Railway Station <--> Jing'an Xincheng
584: Shanghai Railway Station <--> East Boshan Rd.
802: Shanghai Railway Station <--> Nanpu Bridge
837: Shanghai Railway Station <--> Zhennan Xincun
845: Shanghai Railway Station <--> Hulan Rd.
927: Shanghai Railway Station <--> Tianlin Xincun
930: Shanghai Railway Station <--> Shiliupu
941: Shanghai Railway Station <--> Hongqiao International Airport
955: Shanghai Railway Station (Hengfeng Rd.) <--> Jiyang Rd.
Shenfang Line: Shanghai Railway Station <--> Songhe Cemetery
Shenchuan Line: Shanghai Railway Station <--> Shuansha Bus Station
Tunnel Line 3: Shanghai Railway Station <--> Qichangzhan Ferry Crossing
Airport Line 5: Shanghai Railway Station <--> Pudong International Airport
Nanxin Special Line: Shanghai Railway Station (Hengfeng Rd.) <--> Nanhui Bus Station
302 (Night Line): Shanghai Railway Station <--> Baoshan Public Transport Company
308 (Night Line): Shanghai Railway Station <--> Songhuajiang Rd.
315 (Night Line): Shanghai Railway Station <--> Shanghai Indoor Stadium
322 (Night Line): Shanghai Railway Station <--> Baoshan Town
324 (Night Line): Shanghai Railway Station <--> Nanpu Bridge
328 (Night Line): Shanghai Railway Station <--> Shanghai Zoo
Night Tunnel Line: Shanghai Railway Station <--> Weifang Xincun

North Square (18 Lines):
106: Shanghai Railway Station <--> Shanghai West Railway Station
115: Shanghai Railway Station <--> Shuangyang Rd.
117: Shanghai Railway Station <--> Taopu Wucun
515: Shanghai Railway Station <--> Songhuajiang Rd.
516: Shanghai Railway Station <--> Qingjian Xincun
517: Shanghai Railway Station <--> Nanxiang Bus Station
817: Shanghai Railway Station <--> Kailu Xincun
823: Shanghai Railway Station <--> Fengzhen Xincun
912: Shanghai Railway Station <--> Gaojing Xincun
928: Shanghai Railway Station <--> Nanpu Bridge
929: Shanghai Railway Station <--> Luchuan Xiaoqu
942: Shanghai Railway Station <--> Yinhang Rd.
962: Shanghai Railway Station <--> Free Trade Zone
Xinchuan Line: Shanghai Railway Station <--> Chuansha
305 (Night Line): Shanghai Railway Station <--> Nanpu Bridge
306 (Night Line): Shanghai Railway Station <--> Jiangbian Port
310 (Night Line): Shanghai Railway Station <--> Lanzhou Rd.
329 (Night Line): Shanghai Railway Station <--> Gongnong Xincun

There are also many passing lines such as 13, 41, 58, 63, 78, 114, 128, 213, 223, 234, 301 (Night Line), 319, (Night Line), 502, 510, 573, 710, 722, 723, 741, 744, 767B, 768, 822, 839, 844, 859, 922, 948, 963, Hutang Special Line, Xinjia Special Line, and Public Sightseeing Special Line.

Shanghai South Railway Station
Shanghai South Railway Station, formerly known as New Longhua Railway Station, is the first round railway station in the world. Located at No. 289 of Old Humin Road in the south Xuhui District of Shanghai, it provides daily train services between Shanghai and cities to its south such as Hangzhou, Jiashan, and Jinshan. There are also bullet trains to Hangzhou and Nanchang. Tickets for trains departing from this station and Shanghai Railway Station go on sale here four days before the departure day. For more information, you can contact the station by calling 021-51105110.

Situated at the intersection of the Subway Lines 1 and 3, Shanghai South Railway Station can easily be reached by subways and many local buses. A map of Shanghai South Railway Station below with marks of bus transfers information is for your reference:

For your convenience some specific bus routes are listed below:
South Square (7 Lines):
867: Shanghai South Railway Station <--> Hanghua Xincun
144: Shanghai South Railway Station <--> Nanpu Bridge
973: Shanghai South Railway Station <--> Nanquan Xincun
315 (Night Line): Shanghai South Railway Station <--> Shanghai Railway Station
Airport Line 7: Shanghai South Railway Station <--> Pudong International Airport
Shangzhu Line: Shanghai South Railway Station <--> Zhujiajiao
Shangjia Line: Shanghai South Railway Station <--> Jiading Passenger Transport Center

North Square (4 Lines):
729: Shanghai South Railway Station <--> East Sea University
236: Shanghai South Railway Station <--> Laoximen
303 (Night Line): Shanghai South Railway Station <--> Nanpu Bridge
Shangcang Line: Shanghai South Railway Station <--> Cangyuan Xiaoqu

Shanghai West Railway Station
Shanghai West Railway Station, formerly known as Zhenru Railway Station, is the smallest of the three. Located at No. 1 of Taopu Road in Putuo District, there are several pairs of trains serving routes between Shanghai and other cities such as Yantai, Zaozhuang, Hengyang, Ganzhou, Nanjing, Hangzhou, and Ningbo. Tickets usually go on sale one day before the departure day at the ticket office at No. 22 of Taopu Road.
Bus Routes: 1, 106, 129, 319, 516, 551, 742, 768, 807, 944, 966
Information Line: 021-62549500, 021-56241022

By Long-Distance Bus

National Highway Lines 312 (Shanghai-Yining City of Xinjiang), 318 (Shanghai-Zhangmu Town of Tibet) and 320 (Shanghai-Ruili of Yunnan) all start from Shanghai and go westward. National Highway Line 204 (Yantai-Shanghai), the trunk line of the Tongjiang-Sanya National Highway, stretches as a north-south artery through Shanghai. Four main expressways of Huning (Shanghai-Nanjing), Huhang (Shanghai-Hangzhou), Hujialiu (Shanghai-Jiading-Taicang), and Huqingping (Shanghai-Qingpu-Pingwang) link Shanghai with lots of cities in neighboring areas.

The developed highway network enables Shanghai to have consummate long-distance bus passenger transport system. Shanghai now has about 1,680 long-distance bus routes radiating to cities in 17 provinces all over the country. There are over 40 long-distance bus stations based in the city zone and the suburbs, mainly concentrated in Zhabei District especially the area near Shanghai Railway Station.

Main Coach Stations in Shanghai
1. Shanghai Long-Distance General Bus Station
This is the largest passenger transport long-distance bus station in Shanghai. Every day, there are about 420 buses departing from the station following over 150 routes. Buses are bound for cities in six provinces of East China including Shandong, Jiangsu, Zhejiang, Anhui, Jiangxi, and Fujian as well as cities in the provinces of Liaoning, Hebei, Henan, Shanxi, Shaanxi, Hubei, Sichuan, Yunnan, and Guangdong. You can take bus nos. 106, 115, 117, 305, 310, 515, 517, 823, 859, 912, 928, 929, 962, or Subway Line 1 or 3 to get to the station.

Add: No. 1662, Zhongxing Road, Zhabei District (Shanghai Railway Station North Square)
Tel: 021-66050000, 021-56720594

2. Hutai Road Long-Distance Bus Station - Shanghai Bus Transportation Co., Ltd.
In this station, you will find buses bound for Qingdao and Rizhao of Shandong Province, Lianyungang, Nanjing, and Yangzhou in Jiangsu Province, Hangzhou and Shaoxing of Zhejiang Province, Wuhan of Hubei, and Ma'anshan of Anhui. Tourist buses to Mt. Huangshan, Mt. Jiuhuashan and Wuzhen can also be found here. Buses nos. 40, 47, 58, 69, 128, 213, 216, 224, 234, 309, 332, 510, 525, 706, 710, 741, 767B, 822, 844, 845, 849, 869, 924, 963, Beijia Special Line, Beiluo Line, Beian Line, and Subway Line 1 can take you to the station.

Add: No. 1015, North Zhongshan Road, Zhabei District (near Hutai Road)
Tel: 021-56528400

3. Jiaotong Dazhong Long-Distance Bus Station - Shanghai Jiaotong Dazhong Passenger Transport Co., Ltd.
The station provides coaches to Wuhan of Hubei Province, Nanjing, Suzhou, Wuxi, and Changzhou in Jiangsu Province, Hefei and Ma'anshan in Anhui, as well as cities in provinces of Shandong, Henan, Jiangxi, Zhejiang, and Fujian. Many buses can take you to the station including nos. 1, 106, 117, 129, 136, 516, 708, 724, 742, 744, 754, 768, 807, 827, 832, 838, 856, 859, 866, and Airport Line 6.

Add: No. 168, Taopu Road, Putuo District
Tel: 021- 52766118

4. Hutie (Shanghai Railway) Long-Distance Bus Station - Shanghai Railway Passenger Transport Co., Ltd.
Buses departing from this station take passengers to Beijing, Jinan, Nanjing, Hangzhou, Suzhou, Wuxi, Changzhou, Zhenjiang, Ningbo, Jiaxing, Jiangyin, Wuhan, Hefei, Yichang, and Jiujiang. You can easily get to the station by bus nos. 64, 104, 109, 128, 301, 324, 710, 722, 741, 767B, 801, or 955.

Add: No. 783, Hengfeng Road, Zhabei District
Tel: 021-63532300

5. Beiqu Long-Distance Bus Station - Shanghai Long-Distance Bus Transportation Corporation
This is an important long-distance passenger transport hub in Shanghai. With over 200 routes, this station has buses bound for Jinan, Qingdao, and Yantai in Shandong, Suzhou, Zhangjiagang, and Zhouzhuang in Jiangsu, Wuhan of Hubei, and many other cities in Zhejiang, Anhui, Jiangxi, Fujian, Henan, and Guangdong. You can take bus nos. 18, 65, 66, 69, 78, 101, 108, 518, 537, 928, 929, or take Subway Line 3 or 4 to get to the station.

Add: No. 80, Gongxing Road, Zhabei District
Tel: 021-56630230

6. Bailianjing Bus Station - Pudong Long-Distance Bus Transportation Co., Ltd.
This Station operates buses on over 170 routes to Qingdao of Shandong, Suzhou, Yangzhou, and Zhouzhuang in Jiangsu, Hangzhou and Jiaxing of Zhejiang, Hefei of Anhui, and cities in Hubei, Jiangxi, and Fujian. Buses nos. 82, 83, 86, 119, 570, 574, 588, 610, 614, 619, 626, 734, 787, 818, and 835 are convenient vehicles to get there.

Add: No. 3843, South Pudong Road, Pudong New District
Tel: 021-58830865

7. Hudong Bus Transportation Corporation Long - Distance General Bus Station
Located at Tilanqiao in the North Bund Area, the station has 88 long-distance bus routes to Qingdao and Weihai in Shandong, Yangzhou and Yancheng in Jiangsu, Wenzhou of Zhejiang, Fuzhou of Fujian, and cities in provinces of Anhui, Jiangxi, and Hubei. You can get to the station by many buses such as nos. 13, 19, 22, 25, 28, 37, 134, 135, 223, 401, 510, 746, 841, 842, 868, 921, 934, and 940.

Add: No. 959, East Daming Road, Hongkou District
Tel: 021-65415869 (6:00 - 19:00)

8. Xujiahui Bus Station - Shanghai Jiaotong Dayu Transportation Co., Ltd.
Buses departing from this station run between Shanghai and cities in some southern provinces, including Nanjing, Wuxi, Suzhou, and Yangzhou in Jiangsu, Hangzhou, Jiaxing, Ningbo, and Shaoxing in Zhejiang, Hefei and Wuhu in Anhui, Changsha of Hunan, and Wuhan of Hubei. You have many choices to get there, including buses nos. 2, 15, 42, 50, 56, 72, 93, 122, 126, 205, 401, 548, 593, 712, 770, 806, 814, 830、840, 855, 864, 920, 927, 931, 946, Airport Line 3, Xumin Line, Xuchuan Line, Xuhua Line, Tourist Line 7 and 10, as well as Subway Line 1, 3 and 4.

Add: No. 211, Hongqiao Road, Xuhui District
Tel: 021-64699472, 021-64871041

9. Pudong International Airport Long-Distance Bus Station
This station is very convenient if you need to transfer to other cities after your flight arriving at Pudong Airport. Here, buses are bound for Hangzhou, Jiaxing, Ningbo, Shaoxing, Qingtian, and Yiwu in Zhejiang Province, as well as Nanjing, Suzhou, Wuxi, Kunshan, and Zhangjiagang in Jiangsu Province. You can buy tickets at the ticket office at No. 6-7 or No. 8-9 gate of the arrivals hall of the airport.

Add: at the south end of the bus parking area, 2F, Pudong International Airport Terminal Parking
Tel: 021-68345743

Tourist Collecting and Distributing Center
Apart from Shanghai's own attractions, scenic spots around Shanghai are well worth a visit. Shanghai Tourist Collecting and Distributing Center has five branches of set in different areas of the city. It has over 150 bus routes to 250 tourist attractions in neighboring provinces such as Jiangsu and Zhejiang. It is also a convenient place to buy tickets for one or two days travel around Shanghai especially to some of the ancient towns, like Zhujiajiao, Tongli, Zhouzhuang, and Wuzhen.

1. Shanghai Stadium Branch
Add: No. 12 Gate, Shanghai Stadium, No. 666, Tianyaoqiao Road, Xuhui District
Bus & Subway: 15, 42, 43, 89, 92, 104, 111, Subway Line 1 and 4
Tel: 021-64265555

2. Hongkou Branch
Add: No. 2 Gate, Hongkou Football, Stadium, No. 444, East Jiangwan Road, Hongkou District
Bus & Subway: 18, 21, 52, 70, 101, 139, 552, 854, Subway Line 3
Tel: 021-56961089

3. Yangpu Branch
Add: Yangpu Sports Center, No. 640, Longchang Road, Yangpu District
Bus: 28, 77, 145, 577, 813, Bridge Line 5
Tel: 021-65803210

4. Huangpu Branch
Add: west Puxi end of Nanpu Bridge, No. 1588, Waima Road, Huangpu District
Bus: 43, 64, 65, 89, 109, 144, 251, 868, 869, 931
Tel: 021-63770961

5. Circus World Branch
Add: Shanghai Circus World, No. 2266, Gonghe Xin Road, Zhabei District
Bus & Subway: 46, 79, 95, 107, 108, Subway Line 1
Tel: 021-56659121

Tourist Shopping Bus
Shanghai has introduced tourist shopping buses bound for Yiwu (a famous wholesale market of small articles in China) of Zhejiang Province. Every morning at 7:00 a bus starts from People's Square of Shanghai and Yiwu respectively. It reaches the destination within three hours and returns at 17:00.

Tourist shopping buses operating between Shanghai and Zhangjiagang of Jiangsu Province are also available. The bus starts from Jinhaihua Restaurant in Zhangjiagang at 8:30 every Saturday. It stops at Qipu Road and Nanjing Road Pedestrian Street of Shanghai. After staying in the city for almost ten hours, the bus makes its return at 20:00. A round trip costs CNY 80 per person.

 By Ship
Shanghai, situated at the estuary of Yangtze River and midpoint of China's north-south coastline, is the world's third largest port and China's largest seaport. It is the only port in China connecting the country's shipping system of sea, river, and freshwater.

Ships sailing from Shanghai Port voyage to some 500 ports in over 160 countries and regions all over the world. Due to the slow speed, some long-distance sea routes have been closed. However, the quantity of the goods moved in and out of Shanghai port ranks highly among the world's major ports. Passenger transportation through Shanghai port is also busy. The following is detailed introduction to the main passenger ports in Shanghai.

International Cruise
Shanghai Port International Cruise Terminal
Located at the North Bund Area in Hongkou District near downtown, Shanghai Port International Cruise Terminal has been under construction since 2004, and the whole project including the passenger port, Shanghai International Port Group Building, and some corresponding business establishments, will be completed by the beginning of 2008. With the passenger port being in operation, Gaoyang International Passenger Transport Center, the future parking of Shanghai Port International Cruise Terminal, is now serving as a temporary establishment to handle the business of international cruises. The port in use now has berths which can accommodate large passenger liners. Sailing from Shanghai, international cruises can reach Japan and South Korea.

'Costa Allegra', the first cruise ship berthing in this port, operates a regular 6-day tourist cruise routed: Shanghai (China) <---> Nagasaki (Japan) <---> Cheju (South Korea).

'Korea-China Bridge' ship operates regularly between China's Shanghai and Mokpo Port in South Korea. A single journey takes only 12 hours.

'New Jianzhen' is a passenger and cargo ship sailing regularly between Shanghai and Japan. It starts from Shanghai at 13:00 every Saturday, and arrives at Kobe or Osaka Ports of Japan on Monday morning the next week. The ship makes its return voyage from Kobe or Osaka at 12:00 every Tuesday, and it reaches Shanghai on Thursday. The speed of the ship is low, and a round trip usually takes over 80 hours. However there are still many people who choose this liner because of the good environment, excellent service, and low price. A single journey ship passage costs CNY 1,300 to CNY 2,600 (JPY 20,000 to JPY 40,000) per person according to the standard of cabin chosen. Alternatively you can pay CNY 6,500 (JPY 100,000) for a VIP room, which can accommodate two persons. For more information of this liner, you can phone 021-63257642.

'Suzhou' ship also voyages between Shanghai and Osaka in Japan. Starting from Shanghai at 11:00 every Tuesday, it reaches Osaka at 9:00 on Thursday. Every Friday, the ship makes its return at 12:00, and gets to Shanghai on Sunday. The ship passage is almost the same as that of 'New Jianzhen' ship.

When you take an international cruise, you'd better go to the port two hours before departure to conduct the boarding procedures. Ship tickets can be bought or booked at Shanghai International Ferry Co., Ltd. with your passport or other valid identification.
Ticket Office Address: D-G, 15 F, Jin'an Mansion, No.908, East Daming Road, Hongqiao District
Ticket Information Line: 021-65375111

After completion of the whole project, Shanghai Port International Cruise Terminal will have more international passenger liners to facilitate the needs of modern tourism.

Domestic Cruise
Wusong Passenger Transport Center
Shanghai Port Wusong Passenger Transport Center, located at the meeting of Yangtze River estuary and Huangpu River, is an important passenger port with many domestic sea routes in operation. Succeeding the former Shiliupu Port, it has regular departures for neighboring areas like Nantong City of Jiangsu Province, Dinghai, Shengsi, Zhoushan, and Mt. Putuoshan area of Zhejiang Province, as well as some cities along the Yangtze River.

Wusong Passenger Transport Center can be reached by many city buses as follows:

51: Wusong Passenger Transport Center <---> Dabaishu <---> Baochang Rd.
116: Baoshan <---> Wusong Passenger Transport Center <---> Quyang Xincun
522: Wusong Passenger Transport Center <---> Dongfang Rd. <---> Lanling Rd.
719: Haijiang Xincun <---> Wusong Passenger Transport Center <---> Gongkang Xincun
728: Baoyang Rd. Bus Station <---> Wusong Passenger Transport Center ßà West Changjiang Rd.
848: Mohe Rd. <---> Wusong Passenger Transport Center <---> Zhapu Rd.
849: Baoshan Hotel <---> Wusong Passenger Transport Center <---> Pushan Rd.
952: People's Square <---> Wusong Passenger Transport Center <---> Haijiang Rd.
Baoyang Port Special Line: Baoyang Rd. Bus Station <---> Wusong Passenger Transport Center <---> Shanghai Railway Station
Songjia Line: Wusong Passenger Transport Center <---> Luodian <---> Jiading Passenger Transport Center
Songjia Special Line: Wusong Passenger Transport Center <---> Luodian <---> Jiading Passenger Transport Center
Songma Line: Wusong Passenger Transport Center <---> Fengzhou Rd.
Yongluo Line: Wusong Passenger Transport Center <---> Luodian Bus Station
Song'an Special Line: Wusong Passenger Transport Center <---> Yanghang Town <---> Malu Town <---> Anting Town
Songjing Special Line: Wusong Passenger Transport Center <---> Changfa Rd.
Tourist Bus 5: Shanghai Stadium <---> Wusong Passenger Transport Center <---> Baoyang Port

Here is information on ways to get to Wusong Passenger Transport Center from several transportation hubs in Shanghai:

1. From Shanghai Railway Station: take Baoyang Port Special Line; or take Metro Line 3 to Jiangwan Town, and then take the bus No. 51.
2. From People's Square: take No. 952 bus; or take Metro Line 1 to Shanghai Railway Station, and then transfer to Baoyang Port Special Line.
3. From Wujiaochang: take No. 90 bus to Zhanghuabang, and then transfer to No. 51 bus.
4. From Hongqiao International Airport: take No. 941 bus to Shanghai Railway Station, and then transfer to Baoyang Port Special Line.
5. From Pudong International Airport: take Airport Line 4 to Dabaishu, and transfer to No. 51 bus.

Other Ports in Shanghai
Gongping Rd. Port in Hongkou District has ships bound for Dalian about 558 nautical miles (about 1033 kilometers or 642 miles) away in Liaoning Province. Luchaogang Port in Nanhui District has ships to Mt. Putuoshan, Shengsi, and Zhoushan Archipelago. Jinshan Port in Jinshan District also has ships sailing to Zhoushan Archipelago. In Chongming, Luhua Port operates ships voyaging to Haimen in Jiangsu Province; Nanmen Port has ships to Liuhe in Jiangsu; and Xinmin Port has ships bound for Qidong of Jiangsu.

Note: Ship schedules can vary according to the weather conditions, and you can get up-to-date information by contacting the main ports of Shanghai listed below:

Port	Address	Tel	Bus Route
Shanghai Port International Cruise Terminal	No. 800, East Daming Road	021-65952299	22, 37, 135, 330 (Night Line), 868, 921, 934
Wusong Passenger Transport Center	No. 251, Songbao Rd., Baoshan District	021-56575500	51, 116, 522, 719, 728, 848, 849, 952, Baoyang Port Special Line
Gongping Rd. Port	No. 60, Gongping Rd., Hongkou District	021-65418829	13, 19, 37, 135
Luchaogang Port	No. 1969, Luchaogang Rd., Nanhui District	021-58281919	631, Longlu Line, Ludu Line
Jinshan Port	Qijiadun, Jinshan District	021-57944431	Puwei Line, Tangwei Line, Jincao Line
Luhua Port	Lugang Village, Luhua Town, Chongming	021-69693666	Nanjian Special Line
Nanmen Port	No. 93, Nanmen Rd., Chongming	021-69693666	Nanniu Special Line
Xinmin Port	Nanshou, Xinmin Town, Chongming	021-59465396	Nanbao Line, Hengxing Line

Generally, transportation inside Shanghai city is considered both convenient and satisfactory. As an international metropolis with the largest population in China, Shanghai will inevitably face the problem of overpopulation and traffic congestion. However the situation is currently somewhat better than in Beijing. To relieve the transportation pressure, the government has done a lot of work including constructing a large number of roads, subways, and opening more new bus routes. Now, the city has the world's largest public transportation system handling the largest daily volume of passengers.

A high-density road network makes overland transportation easy. Taxis, city buses, and sightseeing buses are ready to bring you to everywhere in Shanghai. If you prefer driving yourself, rental cars are available - a word of caution though - if possible, avoid the congested overhead roads in the urban area inside the Inner Ring Road during rush hour.

Shanghai's five subway lines have connections all over the city, with stops at or nearby the main attractions and commercial areas. If you are just sightseeing and in no hurry, the subway will provide you with fast and comfortable service (though you may want to avoid rush hour of 7:00 to 9:30 and 16:30 to 19:30). Additionally, you may want to check out the speedy maglev train which runs between Longyang Road and Pudong Airport.

Nanpu Bridge, Yangpu Bridge, Xupu Bridge, Lupu Bridge and various tunnels across the Huangpu River provide direct links between Pudong New District and Puxi Area. Ferries offer convenient shuttle service across the Huangpu River, allowing you to avoid the crowded bridges and tunnels while appreciating the river scenery. Additionally ferryboats are available between the mainland of Shanghai and its three islands of Chongming, Changqing and Hengsha.

By Bus
Public buses in Shanghai are a particularly convenient means of transport, with some 1,100 bus lines covering the length and breadth of the city. Shanghai Railway Station, People's Square, Xujiahui, Zhongshan Park Wujiaochang, Shanghai Indoor Stadium and Dongchang Road serve as the main bus transfer stations in downtown Shanghai. Shenzhuang, Longyang Road and Zhangjiang Hi-Tech Park stations provide many routes to Shanghai's suburbs.

Shanghai public buses are identified either by numbers or Chinese characters. Buses can generally be classified into the following nine categories:
1. Downtown Regular Lines: 1 (01) - 200
2. Rush Hour Lines: 201 - 299 (although some include regular lines)
3. Night Lines: 301 - 399
4. Cross-River Lines (the new cross-river lines): 401 - 499
5. Bridge Line X, Tunnel Line X (the old cross-river lines): X = specific route number
6. Special Lines: 504 - 599, 801 - 899, 901 - 999
7. Pudong New District Special Lines: 601 - 699
8. Outskirts Regular Lines: 701 - 799
9. Suburban Lines: usually identified by Chinese characters representing an abbreviated form of the first and terminal stations' names.

Ticket prices vary depending on the category of the bus line:
• Categories 1, 2, 3, 5, 7 and 8 charge CNY 1 per person for journeys within 13 kilometers (approx. 8 miles), and CNY 1.5 thereafter. Air-conditioned buses charge CNY 2 per person.
• Categories 4 and 6 charge according to the distance with a minimum of CNY 1. Air-conditioned buses charge a minimum of CNY 2.
• Category 9 buses charge according to the distance traveled with a minimum charge of CNY 1 for both normal and air-conditioned buses.

It is recommended that you keep some loose change with you for bus journeys as some routes do not have a conductor. Coins need to be placed in the slot at the entrance to the bus. A Shanghai Public Transportation Card can also be purchased and used on most routes except some of the Special and Suburban Lines. More information can be obtained by calling 021-16088160.

Shanghai also has several Airport Lines which are discussed further in the Airport Transportation section. There are also ten designated Tourist Lines to help provide easy access around the city.

Tourist Bus Lines
The ten tourist bus lines all start at Shanghai Stadium and cover almost all of the famous attractions in the city center, the suburbs and those in neighboring areas. Each tourist line represents an option for a one-day tour. Schedules can be arranged in accordance with the timetable information on the ten lines given below:

Tourist Line 1
Bound for attractions in Songjiang District in a southwest suburb of Shanghai.

Route A: Shanghai Stadium (6:30 - 18:15) <---> Caohejing <---> Guilin Park <---> Jing'an Xincheng <---> Qibao <---> Jiuting <---> Zhuanqiao <---> Fangta Park <---> Zuibaichi Garden <---> Songjiang East Bus Station (7:30 - 18:15)

Route B: Shanghai Stadium (7:00 - 9:00) <---> Caohejing <---> Guilin Park <---> Qibao <---> Jiuting <---> Zhuanqiao <---> Sheshan National Holiday Resort <---> Sheshan Jinjiang Rafting World (September to August) <---> Sheshan National Forest Park <---> Sheshan Ropeway (15:00 - 17:00)

Frequency: every 20 - 40 minutes
Price: CNY 2 - 8
Tel: 021- 64265987

Tourist Line 2
Runs between Shanghai Stadium and Huinan Town of Nanhui District in the southeast suburb of Shanghai, and covers many of the attractions in Nanhui.

Route: Shanghai Stadium (6:30 - 19:25) <---> Dapu Road <---> Shiliupu <---> Beicai <---> Zhoupu <---> Qianqi <---> Hangtou <---> Shanghai Wildlife Park <---> Huinan Town (6:15 - 19:25)

Frequency: every 15 - 20 minutes
Price: CNY 2 – 12
Tel: 021-62701674, 021-64265986

Tourist Line 3
Terminates at the Huaxia Beach Tourist Area in Shanghai's east Pudong New District. This route takes in many of the modern sights such as the Lujiazui Finance and Trade Center, the Oriental Pearl TV Tower, the Jinmao Tower and the Zhangjiang Hi-Tech Park.

Route: Shanghai Stadium (8:30 - 16:30) <---> People's Square <---> Lujiazui Greenbelt <---> Oriental Pearl TV Tower <---> Binjiang Avenue <---> Jinmao Tower <---> Shanghai Securities Mansion <---> Wuniu City <---> Celebrity Garden Hotel <---> Zhangjiang Hi-Tech Park <---> Sunqiao Modern Agricultural Park <---> Huaxia Cultural Park <---> Huaxia Tourist City <---> Huaxia Beach Tourist Area (6:30 - 13:30)

Frequency: every hour
Price: CNY 2 - 12
Tel: 021-64648536

Tourist Line 4
Operates between Shanghai Stadium and the Grand View Garden in the southwest Qingpu District, covering numerous places of interest in Qingpu, including the famous Zhujiajiao Ancient Water Town.

Route: Shanghai Stadium (7:00 - 15:00) <---> Shanghai Zoo <---> Shanghai Horsemanship Athletic Field <---> Qushui Garden <---> Zhujiajiao <---> Water Sports Center <---> Baoguo Temple <---> Fork Club <---> Grand View Garden (9:10 - 16:30)

Frequency: every 30 - 60 minutes
Price: CNY 2 - 16
Tel: 021-64265991, 021-56052581

Tourist Line 5
Runs between Shanghai Stadium and Dongping National Forest Park in Chongming County, the largest offshore island in Shanghai. The tourist bus need to be transported by a ferryboat operating between Baoyang Port on the mainland and Nanmen Port in Chongming. The ferryboat departs from Baoyang Port at 8:30, 9:00, 13:00, 16:45, and 17:00.

Route: Shanghai Stadium (6:30 - 17:45) <---> People's Square <---> Jiangwan Town <---> Wusong Port <---> Xiayuan Hotel <---> Baoyang Port <---> Chongming Xuegong (Confucian Temple) <---> Chongming Dongping National Forest Park (7:35 - 17:30)

Frequency: every 40 - 90 minutes
Price: CNY 2 - 12
Tel: 021-64265989

Tourist Line 6
Operates from Shanghai Stadium to attractions in the western Jiading District.

Route A: Shanghai Stadium (6:30 - 17:00) <---> Changfeng Park <---> Zhenru Town <---> Shanghai West Railway Station <---> Guyi Garden <---> Huilongtan Pool <---> Confucian Temple (Fahua Tower) <---> Qiuxia Garden (Jiading Hotel) <---> Shanghai Automobile Activities Centre (8:30 - 19:00)
Frequency: every 45 minutes
Price: CNY 2 - 10
Tel: 021-64265990

Route B: Shanghai Stadium (6:30 - 17:00) <---> Changfeng Park <---> Shanghai Jingdezhen Ceramics Art Center <---> Shanghai Textile & Garment Market <---> Dreamland Amusement Park <---> Meilihua Holiday Resort <---> Anting (Dayang Ocean World) <---> Dazhong Huating Hotel (8:15 - 19:45)
Frequency: every 30 - 35 minutes
Price: CNY 2 - 8
Tel: 021-63902262

Tourist Line 7
A ring line covering many of Shanghai's famous historical and cultural sights.

Route: Shanghai Stadium <---> Longhua Martyrs' Cemetery <---> The Former Residence of Song Qingling <---> Shanghai Library <---> Shanghai Museum <---> The Site of the First National Congress of the Communist Party of China <---> Zhou Gongguan <---> The Former Residence of Sun Yat-sen <---> Shanghai Stadium

Operating Time: 6:30 - 18:00
Frequency: every 30 minutes
Price: CNY 3
Tel: 021-64265991

Tourist Line 8
An alternative ring line to Tourist Line 7 that takes in a number of the city's major sights.

Route: Shanghai Stadium <---> People's Square <---> The Bund <---> Heping Park <---> Yangpu Park <---> Gongqing Forest Park <---> Shanghai Stadium

Operating Time: 6:30 - 19:00
Frequency: every 30 minutes
Price: CNY 3
Tel: 021-64265989

Tourist Line 9
A special line bound for Wuxi and the Mt. Lingshan Scenic Area in Jiangsu Province. Eight bus, , , es operate on the route to Wuxi on weekdays, with buses to Mt. Lingshan only available at 8:30 on weekends or holidays.

Route: Shanghai Stadium <---> Wuxi Jinjiang Hotel (<---> Mt. Lingshan Scenic Area)

Operating Time: 7:10 - 17:00
Frequency: every 60 - 90 minutes
Price: To Wuxi Railway station - CNY 43
To Mt. Lingshan Scenic Area - CNY 150 for a return journey, with admission fee to the park included.
Tel: 021-64265986

Tourist Line 10
A downtown shopping and sightseeing line which covers t, , he four main commercial streets in Shanghai, and also includes stops at some of the city's major parks.

Route: Shanghai Stadium (6:30 - 19:30) <---> Xujiahui Commercial Center <---> Huaihai Road <---> People's Square <---> Nanjing Road <---> North Sichuan Road <---> Hongkou Park (Hongkou Sports Center) <---> Luxun Park <---> Quyang Business Center (6:30 - 19:30)

Frequency: every 10 minutes
Price: CNY 3
Tel: 021-64648536

By Sightseeing Bus
 Sightseeing buses are a convenient way for you to tour Shanghai. Jinjiang and Dazhong Sightseeing Buses will take you to the well-known tourist attractions. The double-decker sightseeing bus on Huaihai Road and the special sightseeing bus on Nanjing Road offer you views of the bustling commercial streets of Shanghai.

Jinjiang Sightseeing Bus
Jinjiang is the oldest sightseeing bus line operating in Shanghai. The route connects popular sights in the downtown area, including People's Square, Oriental Pearl TV Tower, Yuyuan Garden, and the Bund. The bus fare is CNY 18 and the ticket is valid for the day of issue. That is to say, one can use the ticket to take the bus repeatedly during the day one buys it.

Route: Jinjiang Hotel (No. 1 Gate) <--> People's Square (west to Shanghai Museum) <--> Oriental Pearl TV Tower (No. 2 Entrance) <--> No. 1 Babaiban Nextage Shopping Mall (Yangjiadu Stop of Tunnel Line 3) <--> Nanpu Bridge (Waimalu Stop of No. 251 Bus) <--> Yuyuan Garden (Xinbeimen Stop of No. 11 Bus) <--> The Bund (stop of No. 55 Bus) <--> People's Square (west to Shanghai Museum) <--> Jinjiang Hotel (No. 1 Gate)

Places to Board:
Shanghai Railway Station Area: East China Hotel, Post & Telecommunications Mansion, Longmen Hotel
Caoyang Area: Jinshajiang Hotel, Jiangsu Hotel
Tianshan Area: Xianxia Hotel, Yuping Hotel
Hongqiao Area: Friendship Company, Sanxiang Mansion, Hongqiao Hotel

Operating Time: 9:00 - 16:00
Frequency: every 45 minutes
Information Line: 021-62701667

Dazhong Sightseeing Bus
This is a line travels to the west Jiading District of Shanghai. There are two routes as follows:

Route A: Xingjiang Road (North Xizang Road Crossing) (6:30 - 18:30) <--> Shanghai Railway Station <--> Shanghai West Railway Station <--> Nanxiang Guyi Garden <--> Shanghai World Garden (closed) (8:00 - 21:00)
Route B: Xingjiang Road (North Xizang Road Crossing) ( two buses at 8:30 and 9:30 on weekdays; and one more at 10:30 at weekends) <--> American Dream Land
Frequency: every 15 minutes
Price: CNY 6
Information Line: 021-63532945

Double-Decker Sightseeing Bus
The new double-decker sightseeing bus is a good choice to appreciate the charming street scenes of Shanghai city. The red sightseeing bus is 12 meters (about 39 feet) in length and 4.2 meters (about 13.8 feet) in height. This bus is roofless and has large sightseeing windows, so the passengers will have a panoramic view of the city. The facilities on the bus are comfortable. There are three rows of soft seats in the front of the bus that can be turned 360 , and five tea tables in the rear of the bus. In addition, there are portable DVD players to provide multimedia entertainment on the bus.

The bus operates between Longmen Road Stop and Panyu Road Stop on Huaihai Road, a famous and busy commercial street in Shanghai. The whole journey is about seven kilometers (about 4.3 miles) and includes ten stops. The ticket price is CNY 2 per person.

Nanjing Road Sightseeing Bus
There are special sightseeing buses on the Nanjing Road. Composed of several small compartments, the electric-powered buses take tourists through the bustling Nanjing Road Pedestrian Street. This bus moves slowly and you can take photos while traveling the street. The operating time is from 8:00 to 22:30 every day. The fare is CNY 2 per person. Some of the buses are in the shapes of lovely cartoon animals, and decorated with colorful sparkling lights at night that attract many tourists.

By Subway
The subway is a speedy, safe, comfortable and convenient means of transportation for traveling around Shanghai. The main attractions and bustling commercial areas such as the Bund, Longhua Temple, Nanjing Road, Huaihai Road and Xujiahui can be reached by several subway lines.

At present, Shanghai has five subway lines in operation, totaling approximately 145 kilometers (about 90 miles). Subway Lines 1 to 5 currently make up about 13% of the city's mass transit system and greatly improve traffic around the city.

The subway system has introduced electronic ticketing so you should carry some change. A single journey ticket, valid for two hours, can be bought at a ticket dispenser or from a ticket booth. The charge is proportional to mileage with a ceiling price of CNY 9. The ticket price of Subway Line 5 is CNY 2 - 3 while the charge of the other four lines is CNY 3 for the first six kilometers (about 3.7 miles), and CNY 1 for each extra ten kilometers (6.2 miles).

A Shanghai Public Transportation Card is also available and convenient. The card can be used not only on the subway, but also on some public buses, ferries, and even taxies. It costs CNY 100, including a CNY 30 deposit and CNY 70 for use. The card can be used repeatedly and you can deposit more money in it at designated subway stations, bus stations, banks, or stores.

For tourists, a souvenir ticket is a good choice. The ticket is valid for one year and can be bought at several designated subway stations. You can only take the train once on certain lines. When getting out of the station, the ticket will be returned to you as a souvenir.

Here is a map of Shanghai Subway for your reference, including the present five lines, several lines under construction, and lines still being programmed. The names of the stations which are under construction or proposed are temporary names.

Subway Line 1, the first subway in Shanghai, is the north-south trunk line in the city's transportation network. Starting from Gongfu Xincun Subway Station (6:00 - 22:30) in the northern Baoshan District, the line runs southwards, passing Shanghai Railway Station, People's Square, Hengshan Road, Huaihai Road, and Xujiahui, and finally getting to Shenzhuang Station (5:30 - 22:20) in the southern Minhang District. The present line with a length of 33 kilometers (about 20.5 miles) will be extended north to Chongming in the future. People's Square Station and Shenzhuang Station are the main transfer stations.

Subway Line 2 is a west-east line linking the west Changning District and the east Pudong New District. Line 2 runs between the west Songhong Rd. Station (5:42 - 22:53) and the east Zhangjiang Hi-Tech Park Station (6:28 - 22:30), passing the People's Square in the city center, the bustling East Nanjing Road, the Bund, Huangpu River, and Lujiazui Financial and Trade Zone. This line will soon be extended west to Hongqiao International Airport.

At Longyang Rd. Station near the east end of Subway Line 2, the fast Shanghai Maglev Train (SMT) can take you to Pudong International Airport within eight minutes. The train operates every day from 7:00 to 21:00 at an interval of 15 minutes. It costs CNY 50 one-way (economic) and CNY 100 for VIP, CNY 80 round-trip (economic) and CNY 160 for VIP.

Subway Line 3 was formerly known as the Pearl Line (Mingzhu Line). Now it is a north-south line from North Jiangyang Rd. Station (5:30 - 21:40) in the northern Baoshan District to Shanghai South Railway Station (5:55 - 21:24) in Xuhui District, passing Jiangwan Town, Hongkou Football Stadium, and Shanghai Railway Station. Line 3 will be extended to Baosteel Group in the near future.

Subway Line 4 is designed as a ring line in the city's subway network. At present, it is a C-shaped line from Damuqiao Rd. Station (5:33 - 21:03) in Puxi Area to Lancun Rd. Station (5:55 - 21:40) in Pudong New District, including a section of line sharing with Subway Line 3. The remaining part of the ring is under construction and will be completed in 2007.

Subway Line 5, the first light rail line in China, has been in operation since 2003. It begains from Shenzhuang Station (6:00 - 22:20), the end point of Subway Line 1, and runs southwards to Tianxing Rd. Station in Minhang Development Zone (6:00 - 22:00).

From Monday to Friday, the intervals between subway trains usually are 3 - 5 minutes in the morning rush hour between 7:00 and 9:30, and 4 - 6 minutes in the evening rush hour between 16:30 and 19:30. During other periods of time or on weekends, the intervals will be slightly longer.

Future Shanghai Subway
By the end of the year 2007, Shanghai will have eight subway lines, totaling over 230 kilometers (about 143 miles). The ring line, Subway Line 4, and Line 6, Line 8 (Part 1), and Line 9 (Part 1) will be completed. Subway Line 6 in Pudong New District will operate between the north Gangcheng Rd. Station and the south Jiyang Rd. Station. It will be a great benefit to the residents in Pudong. Subway Line 8 (Part 1) will be an important north-south line from Shiguang Rd. Station in northern Yangpu District to Yaohua Rd. Station in Pudong New District, passing seven districts of Shanghai. Additionally Line 8 will be extended south to Pujiang Town in the future. Subway Line 9 (Part 1) will run from Songjiang Xincheng Station in the southwest Songjiang District to Guilin Rd. Station in Xuhui District near the city center.

In 2009, Subway Line 7, running between Jinqiu Rd. Station in the northwest Baoshan District and Fangdian Rd. Station in the southeast Pudong New District, will be in operation. At that time, the line will be very helpful for passengers traveling to the venue of the 2010 World Expo, which is near the Fadian Rd. Station in Pudong.

In 2010, Line 9 will be extended northeast to Middle Yanggao Rd. Station in Pudong. Subway Line 10 will be in operation. It will run from New Jiangwan City Station in the northeast Yangpu District to Hongqiao Airport in the west of Shanghai, passing Huaihai Road, Nanjing Road, Sichuan Road, Laoximen Area, and Yuyuan Garden in the city center, so it will be easy for passengers to make transfers to other subway trains or buses. Subway Line 11 (Part 1), the north part of the whole line, will be completed before the World Expo. It will run between Jiading North Station in the northwest Jiading District and Jiangsu Rd. Station in Changning District. Later on, it will be extended southeast to Sanlin in Pudong.

In that way, Shanghai will have 11 subway lines in 2010, totaling about 400 kilometers (about 250 miles) and making up over 35% of the city's mass transit. The subway transportation network, especially Line 7 and Line 8, will facilitate the World Expo.

By Ferry
The Huangpu River running through Shanghai, divides the city into two parts - Pudong New District (east of the river) and Puxi Area (west of the river). The three islands of Chongming, Changxing, and Hengsha under the jurisdiction of Shanghai are separated from the main by the Yangtze River. As a result, ferries play a very important role in the city's transportation.

Huangpu River Ferry
As many bridges, tunnels, and subways are built, people have much more choices when traveling across the Huangpu River. However, ferryboats with 100-year's history in Shanghai are still popular choices for pedestrians and cyclists because of their convenience and low price.

At present, there are in total 19 ferry lines serving nearly 40 ferry stations along both sides of the Huangpu River, providing links between Pudong and Puxi. A pedestrian pays CNY 0.5 on common ferryboats and CNY 2 on air-conditioned ones like ferryboats on Dongjin Line. The fare for a cyclist is CNY 1.3 on common ferryboats and CNY 2.8 on air-conditioned ones. The price for a motor cyclist is CNY 1.5 on common ferryboats and CNY 3 on air-conditioned ones. Motor vehicles cost more, usually CNY 10 - 20. Shanghai Public Transportation Card can be used on Huangpu River Ferryboats.

Here is more information on the Huangpu River ferry lines for your reference:

Ferry Line	Puxi Address	Operating Time	Pudong Address	Operating Time
Tangmi Line	Songjiang Mishidu	5:30 - 20:00	Songjiang Tangkou	5:45 - 20:05
Ximin Line	290, Jiangpu Rd.	4:00 - 24:00	2, Huhang Rd.	4:10 - 24:05
Duwu Line	1, Jianchuan Rd.	5:00 - 19:00	Duhang Ferry	5:08 - 19:08
Chengche Line	11, Chengjiang Rd.	5:00 - 19:00	Tangkou Ferry	5:05 - 19:05
Sangang Line	1900, Longwu Rd.	5:00 - 23:00	Sanlin Ferry	5:07 - 22:45
Nannan Line	200, Nanjiang Rd.	5:20 - 1:00	2, Nanmatou Rd.	5:00 - 24:40
Nanlu Line	1, Lujiabang Rd.	4:30 - 23:50	2, Nanmatou Rd.	4:45 - 23:40
Tangdong Line	735, Waima Rd.	5:30 - 22:30	1, Tangqiao Rd.	5:40 - 22:20
Yangfu Line	1, Fuxing Rd.	6:00 - 19:00	1, Zhangyang Rd.	6:10 - 18:50
Dongdong Line	1, Dongmen Rd.	0:00 - 24:00	1, Dongchang Rd.	0:00 - 24:00
Dongjin Line	127, East Jinling Rd.	6:00 - 22:00	1, Dongchang Rd.	6:12 - 22:00
Taigong Line	50, Gongping Rd.	0:00 - 24:00	Taitong Rd. Ferry	0:00 - 24:00
Qianqin Line	1, Qinhuangdao Rd.	5:40 - 22:40	1, Qiancang Rd.	5:50 - 22:30
Mindan Line	65, Dandong Rd.	5:00 - 22:00	Minsheng Rd. Ferry	5:10 - 21:50
Xiening Line	1, South Ningguo Rd.	4:00 - 24:00	Xiepu Rd. Ferry	4:10 - 23:50
Jinding Line	4, Gongqing Rd.	0:00 - 24:00	1, Jinqiao Rd.	0:00 - 24:00
Dongnen Line	1, Nenjiang Rd.	5:30 - 21:20	604, Dongtang Rd.	5:40 - 21:30
Caolin Line	1, Linjiang Rd.	6:00 - 20:30	Caozhen Ferry	5:50 - 20:35
Sansong Line	114, Songpu Rd.	6:00 - 21:00	Sanchagang Ferry	5:50 - 21:05

Note:
1. Dongdong Line, Taigong Line, and Jinding Line offer 24-hour service.
2. Only pedestrians are allowed on Dongjin Line.
3. Dongnen Line can handle the transport of cars, trucks, or other motor vehicles.

Island Ferry
Changxing and Hengsha Islands of Baoshan District as well as Chongming Island can easily be reached by ferryboats. In Baoshan District on the mainland of Shanghai city, there are four main ports handling ferryboats to the ports of the three islands - Hengsha Port, Majiagang Port of Changxing, and three ports of Chongming, namely, Nanmen, Baozhen, and Xinhe. Detailed information on these ports is provided as follows:

Wusong Passenger Transport Center
Ferry lines: Chongming (Xinhe), Changxing (Majiagang), Hengsha
Add: No.251, Songbao Road, Baoshan District
Tel: 021-56575500, 021-56576606
Bus: 51, 116, 522, 719, 728, 848, 849, 952, Baoyang Port Special Line

Wusong Port
Ferry lines: Chongming (Nanmen, Baozhen, Xinhe), Changxing (Majiagang), Hengsha
Add: No.100, Songpu Road, Baoshan District
Tel: 021-56671202, 021-56671205, 021-56673346
Bus: 51, 849, Baoyang Port Special Line, Songjia Line, Songjia Special Line, Songjing Special Line, Songma Line

Shidongkou Port
Ferry lines: Chongming (Xinhe, Nanmen)
Add: No.1, Shengshi Road, Baoshan District
Tel: 021-69616666, 021-69693666
Bus: Pengshi Line, Beishi Line

Baoyang Port
Ferry lines: Chongming (Nanmen, Baozhen), Changxing (Majiagang), Hengsha
Add: No.18, Baoyang Zhi Road, Baoshan District
Tel: 021-69616666, 021-69693666
Bus: 51, 728, Tourist Line 5, Baoyang Port Special Line

Sightseeing Ferry
The sightseeing ferryboats of Shanghai provide you with a chance to experience the exciting Huangpu River cruise. The River Sightseeing Line operating from 9:00 to 21:00 sails between Nanpu Bridge and Yangpu Bridge. The Water Bus Line stops at the Bund, East Jinling Road Ferry Station, and Dongjiadu Ferry Station on the west bank of Huangpu River, and Lujiazui, Dongchang Road Ferry Station, and Nanmatou Ferry Station on the east bank of the river. The line includes most of the famous attractions along the Huangpu River. It costs CNY 12 for the whole journey or CNY 2 for each stop.