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Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)

Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)

Shanghai has two airports one of them is the international airport in Pudong, 35 km from the city centre. From the Pudong Airport, the most enthralling way to travel is on the Maglev (the high-speed magnetic-rail train) to Longyang Road in Pudong. There is an underground station and a taxi rank at Longyang Road for onward travel. Metro Line 2 is available when departing or arriving at Pudong International Airport. Operating Time 6 am 10 pm and leaves every 8.5 minutes. A taxi from Pudong Airport to the city centre takes up to an hour. Make sure you have your destination written in Chinese. The airport has regular shuttle buses to many areas in the city and the major hotels have desks at the airport and will arrange the transfer.
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Internet Access and VPN in China

Internet Access and VPN in China

Due to the Internet policy of China, certain websites and applications are not accessible from the mainland, including those very commonly used in the West (Facebook, Instagram, X, Google, Skype and more). Some travellers have been able to gain access to those via a VPN service (installed prior to arrival in China). Make sure you comply with local laws and regulations when deciding on whether or not to employ a VPN, and which one to choose (if you do, only use those explicitly allowed by the Chinese government, and only use them for authorised purposes to avoid any trouble). There have been reports of foreigners in China getting their cell service cut off in response to unauthorised use of VPN being detected; restoring cell service required a trip to the local police station where the contents of the device were investigated and certain apps removed. Given that Google is banned in China, Google Maps might not be the most accurate and reliable source of information. Some local apps such as Baidu Maps and AutoNavi tend to work better than Google Maps.
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Metro

Metro

The Shanghai Metro is an efficient, affordable, and user-friendly mode of transportation for visitors. Its network has over 400 stations connecting major business districts, tourist attractions, residential areas, and airports. All metro stations and trains have signs and announcements in both Chinese and English, making it easier for non-Chinese speakers to navigate. Trains run frequently, usually every 2-5 minutes during peak hours and every 5-10 minutes during off-peak times. You can pay for metro rides using the Shanghai Public Transportation Card (also known as the Shanghai Jiaotong Card), which can be topped up at stations and convenience stores. Mobile payment options like Alipay and WeChat Pay are also widely accepted. There are several mobile apps available that provide real-time information about the metro system, including maps, schedules, and route planners.
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