Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Getting Around
Certain areas of Shanghai are more conducive to walking than others, but overall you
should not expect enchanting European-style strolls here: walking through a Chinese city
will wear you out faster than you expect. Although the metro is usually crowded, it's far
and away the best way to get around.
Metro
Shanghai's continuously expanding metro system is indicated by a large red M. Lines 1, 2
and 10 are the most useful for travellers. Tickets cost between ¥3 and ¥10 depending on
distance, and are sold from coin- and note-operated bilingual automated machines. Keep
your ticket until you exit. One-/three-day metro passes are sold at the airports and from
some information desks for ¥18/45. Most lines shut down by 10.30pm.
Taxi
Shanghai's taxis are reasonably cheap, hassle-free and easy to flag down outside rush hour,
although finding a cab during rainstorms is impossible. Flag fall is ¥14 (for the first 3km)
and ¥18 at night (11pm to 5am). To circumvent the language barrier, you
must
show the
driver the Chinese address (included in this guide) of your destination.
Look for the meter when you get in the car; if the counter is hidden by a receipt, switch
cabs or you will be heavily overcharged.
For more information, see Survival Guide (
Click here
).
Currency
Yuan (¥)
Language
Mandarin and Shanghainese
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