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traveller Getting in & around Shanghai Shanghai serves as an important air, railway, highway and water transportation hub in eastern China. The frequent international and domestic flights make tourists' travel to Shanghai a breeze.

Getting there
Travelers arriving from international destinations will land at Pudong International Aiport. It is about 45 mins from the city center (downtown Puxi). There is Maglev train from airport to subway.

Note: Be sure to queue up in the official taxi line otherwise you will be charged higher by the touted taxis.

If you take the domestic flight, you will land at Shanghai Aiport which is about 25 mins from the city center on the western side of Shanghai. Because this airport is currently not connected by rail, it's better to take a taxi out.
Getting Around
By Car
Rental cars are available but spend 5 minutes on a Shanghai motorway and you\'ll glad you opted not to rent. Most travelers who require their own transportation hire a car plus a driver. Taxis are really a very inexpensive and easy way to get around Shanghai and you\'ll probably be very glad it\'s not you driving. The base fare is currently 11rmb (US$ 1.35) and this gets you a long way.

Note: Make sure you have your hotel address clearly written in Chinese.

Bus
Public busses are an inexpensive means to get around the city but I\'ve yet to discover an English-language bus guide. If you\'re daring and you have time, by all means take the bus. Fares for air-conditioned buses range 2-4rmb (US$ 0.25-0.50). Traffic in Shanghai can be very bad, so don\'t expect to get anywhere in a hurry on a bus.

Subway
The subway system is undergoing a massive overhaul and by 2010, the system is supposed to double in capacity and reach. Right now, five lines operate around Shanghai. The base fare is 3rmb (US$ 0.37). It\'s a very convenient and easy way to get around Shanghai. The trains are very clean and stations and exits are labeled in English and Chinese.

Note: Do keep your wallet and belongings safe, subways are where a lot of pickpockets make their livings.