Layover Guide
Shanghai (Pudong)
45 min from airport to city center
Places to stay
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- 01Maglev + Metro Line 2 (60-75 min to city center)
- 02Metro Line 2 direct (90 min to People's Square)
- 03Taxi/Didi (45-60 min, traffic dependent)
- 01Walk the historic Bund waterfront with Art Deco architecture views
- 02Explore Yu Garden's classical Chinese pavilions and bazaar
- 03Wander the French Concession's tree-lined streets and cafes
- 04Visit the Shanghai Tower observation deck (world's 2nd tallest building)
- 05Sample xiaolongbao soup dumplings at Din Tai Fung or Jia Jia Tang Bao
Experiences in Shanghai (Pudong)
See all- The Bund~90 min6 min walk
- Yu Garden~90 min15 min walk
- Xintiandi~75 min25 min walk
- Cloud 9 Bar~75 min10 min walk
- Din Tai Fung~60 min19 min walk
- Nanjing Road Food Street~60 min8 min walk
- The Bund4.7
- Yu Garden4.5
- Oriental Pearl TV Tower4.6
- Nanjing Road Pedestrian Street4.6
- Tianzifang4.2
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Where to stay →Drop your luggage. Don't drag it around the city.
PVG Left Luggage Service
Arrivals hall, both terminals
$8/bag
2 min walk
Ramada Shanghai Pudong Airport
Connected to Terminal 2
$50/day
5 min walk
From the terminal to the good part.
Maglev Train
to Longyang Road station
World's fastest commercial train (430 km/h), connects to Metro at Longyang Road
8 min
$8.00
Metro Line 2
to city center
Direct to People's Square and Jing'an Temple
90 min
$1.50
Taxi/Didi
Metered, add 15-30 min during rush hour
55 min
$35.00
Airport Bus Lines
Multiple routes to different city areas
75 min
$4.00
Shanghai Pass
Metro rides and select attractions
Available at airport metro stations
$25
per day
At the airport
- 01Terminal 2 observation deck with runway views
- 02VIP lounges with shower facilities
- 03Authentic Chinese dining options in both terminals
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