Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
EXPRESS BUSES
To central Beijing every 10 to 20 minutes; 7am to 11pm.
TAXI
¥80 to ¥100; around 30 to 60 minutes into town.
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Pudong International Airport, Shanghai
MAGLEV
To Longyang Rd metro station every 20 minutes; 6.45am to 9.40pm.
METRO LINE 2
75 minutes to People's Sq; 1¾ hours to Hongqiao Airport.
BUSES
Every 15 to 25 minutes; 6.30am to 11pm.
TAXI
¥160; one hour into Shanghai.
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Hong Kong International Airport
AIRPORT EXPRESS
To Hong Kong Station in Central every 12 minutes.
BUSES
To many Hong Kong destinations.
TAXI
HK$300 to Central, luggage HK$5 per item.
Getting Around
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Train
Extensive modern network covers the nation; high-speed trains con-
nect many cities.
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Bus
Extensive network; cheaper and slower than the train, but reaches
some extra destinations.
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Air
Numerous internal flights.
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Car
Limited but growing options; roads chaotic.
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Taxis
Cheap and plentiful in cities and big towns.
Accommodation
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Hotels
Plentiful range from two- to five-star.
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Youth hostels
Decent budget accommodation.
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Guesthouses
Spartan budget accommodation.
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Courtyard hotels
Charming converted historical residences in Beijing; usu-
ally midrange.
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Homesteads
Cheap, rural accommodation.
