China
Shanghai, which literally means “the city by the sea”, is the largest city by population in China. It is also the country’s industrial and financial capital serving as an important port for container shipments. From its traditional sights to its extensive shopping areas to its vibrant nightlife, Shanghai offers something to its numerous visitors from across the world.
Shanghai is divided into two parts by the Huangpu River:
Puxi (West of the Huangpu River): Puxi is the older part of the city and hosts the majority of shops, restaurants and museums. Prominent sectors include:
Pudong (East of the Huangpu River): Pudong is the modern part, and is recognized for its rather unusual and extremely impressive high-rises. Prominent sectors include:
Maglev:
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
0~3 km |
3~10 km |
Above 10 km |
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Day time: (5:00~23:00) |
RMB 14 |
RMB 2.4/km |
RMB 3.6/km |
Night time: (23:00~5:00) |
RMB 18 |
RMB 3.1/km |
RMB 4.7/km |
*5 minutes waiting equals to one kilometer in charging |
Shanghai in 3 days (Source: Frommers)
Day 1:
Day 2:
Day 3:
Popular restaurants known for the local cuisine include: