China is a country of contrasts, mysterious, unusual, bright and original. For several hundred years, it has attracted the attention of foreign travelers and researchers. The diversity of its architectural styles surprises and delights. On the territory of one city, and even the streets, you can see huge mirrored skyscrapers, and next to them are small clay houses or wooden temples. It is interesting that in more than one country in the world tourists will not be able to admire such an incredible combination. China has a huge historical, cultural and spiritual heritage. One of its most memorable sights is Shanghai's Pudong District.

Pudong is the cutting-edge economic center of China, spread over east coast Huangpu river. The financial heart of Shanghai, the kingdom of skyscrapers, the latest technology, mirrors and glass.

History of creation

The history of the region dates back to 1990. Pudong grew up in vast agricultural land. Previously, fields and villages were located here. In 1990, the Shanghai government decided to turn these lands into a large economic zone. Modern projects were not long in coming. Soon, the first skyscrapers appeared on the territory of Pudong. Foreign enterprises, firms, offices, companies grew like mushrooms. The area was divided into 4 parts - Lujiazui, economic and trade zone; Jinqiao Industrial Zone; Waigaoqiao Customs Zone and Zhangjiang Modern High-Tech Zone or Know-how Zone. In 2004, China's first maglev bullet trains were launched. The new railway line has established a connection between the Longyang Lu metro and the Shanghai airport.

Things to Do in Pudong

TV tower "Pearl of the East"

The "Pearl of the East" is a magical, unreal, cosmic structure, towering monumentally in the middle of the modern Pudong district. The TV tower was built in 3 years, its grand opening took place in 1994. Part of this architectural masterpiece are three massive columns. Between the columns are spheres - with a diameter of 50 meters.

Looks extraordinary, this incredibly complex structure resembles a mysterious "space city". A little higher is a small hotel, made in the form of five spheres. Each area houses four hotel rooms. At an altitude of about 340 meters is Observation deck TV towers. Inside there is a large conference room and a small cozy cafe. In the neighboring sphere there is a magnificent restaurant, which is in constant motion. It provides a huge selection of dishes belonging to Chinese, Japanese, French or Italian cuisines. On the ground floor of the "Pearl of the East" is the Shanghai Museum. Here you can learn a lot of interesting things about the history and development of the city. Part of the floor is occupied by souvenir, book and grocery stores, a restaurant and bars. Various events are held here every year. Among them are art and photographic exhibitions, the Miss World contest, a flower festival and many others.

financial center of shanghai

Another amazing attraction of Pudong is the world-famous Shanghai Financial Center. This is the highest skyscraper with the comic name "opener". This name stuck to the building not by chance - in its shape it resembles a large bottle opener. The SHVFC is a 101-storey building, at the very top of which there is an observation deck. Only the notorious brave men decide to climb it. On the hundredth floor of the skyscraper is a luxury hotel. Below are several restaurants and coffee shops. Even lower you can see office space, conference rooms and ceremonial halls. Many festive events, festivals and competitions are held here.

The Jin Mao Tower is another skyscraper that has grown up in the middle of the Pudong area. Several architectural styles are collected in one building. Among them are oriental Chinese style and modern know-how. The tower consists of 88 floors, each of which is divided into 16 parts. Jin Mao is complemented by high pointed towers. There is a large swimming pool on the 57th floor. An observation deck is located on the top floor of the building. A characteristic feature, which is a completely transparent floor. From here you have a breathtaking view of the entire city. Inside Jin Mao there is a luxury hotel, several high-end boutiques and shops, shopping mall, bar, restaurant.

In 2013, the Shanghai Tower appeared before the citizens in all its glory. One of the tallest skyscrapers in the world. The tower consists of 121 floors plus two floors for car parking. This sky-high building has the fastest elevator in the world. Several Chinese companies, offices, banks, restaurants, cafes, shops and hotels are located within the walls of the tower.

Shopping center "Super Brand Mall"

Shopping and entertainment center "Super Brand Mall" is an attractive thirteen-story building, painted in red and beige stripes, made in oriental style. Within its walls there are countless boutiques, beauty salons, restaurants, cafes, children's rooms, supermarkets, souvenir shops.

Reminder for tourists

Getting to the Pudong area is not difficult. Landing at Shanghai airport, tourists find themselves right in the middle of it. Having made a short journey on the Maglev high-speed train, visitors to the city will be able to appreciate its famous skyscrapers.

There are two international airports in Shanghai. We will figure out how to find your way upon arrival at the Shanghai airport, where to leave things in the luggage room, how to get to the city center, which hotel to stay at the airport and what rules to follow when arriving in transit. All other information on Shanghai can be found.

Airport in Shanghai. general information

Shanghai has two international airports - Pudong and Hongqiao. Shanghai's main airport is Pudong (you can often see the name Pudong). Shanghai Pudong Airport is one of the five largest and busiest airports in China, annually receiving tens of millions of passengers. Hongqiao is less busy, however, it is also included in the list of the largest airports in China.

Below we will analyze all the necessary information that will help you navigate upon arrival at Pudong (Pudong) and Hongqiao airports.

Shanghai pudong airport scoreboard

Pudong airport arrivals and departures board

Shanghai pudong airport scoreboard

Hongqiao airport online scoreboard

Hongqiao airport departures and arrivals board

Shanghai Hongqiao airport scoreboard

Shanghai Pudong and Hongqiao airports. Terminal schemes

Regarding Pudong Airport, it has two terminals. Terminal 1 and Terminal 2. The terminals are connected to each other by free buses, the interval of which is 10-15 minutes. Buses run from 6.00 to 24.00. Follow the links to find the official websites of Shanghai airports

Shanghai Hongqiao Airport also has two terminals. Diagrams of all terminals are located below:

How to get from the airports to the city?

Since there are two airports in Shanghai, we will figure out in order how to get to Shanghai from each of them. Pudong and Hongqiao are connected by subway line number two. In time, it will take more than an hour to get from Pudong to Hongqiao, the cost is 20 yuan.

There are several ways to get from Pudong International Airport (Pudong) and Hongqiao Airport to the city center.

• metro
• bus
• Taxi
• express train (only from Pudong)

Metro

The cheapest way to be in the right place in Shanghai. As already mentioned, both airports are connected by metro line number two. Based on the place where you need to get in Shanghai, we plan your route. The fare on the subway is from 3 to 20 yuan. You can buy metro tickets directly in front of the entrance turnstiles.

Bus

A bus ticket will cost about 20 yuan, in time the journey will take the same time as the subway. But only if there are no traffic jams. Boarding the bus is carried out at the exit of any airport.

Taxi

The most expensive way to be in the center of Shanghai. It is better to use a specialized taxi call service, the stands of which you will find directly at the exit from the terminals. Private traders can break the price several times higher than the real one. Be sure to tell the driver that you want to use the meter. Depending on the point of arrival, the cost of a taxi to the city will be between 120 yuan from Hongqiao Airport and 170 yuan from Pudong during the day. And up to 170 and 220 respectively at night. Prices are approximate, it is better to check them at the airport in advance.

Express train

From Pudong, high-speed trains run to an area located near the city center. Trains start at 06:00, end at 22:00. The fare on such a train is 50 yuan, the journey takes less than 10 minutes.

transit in shanghai

If you are transiting through Shanghai, you are entitled to a 144 hour visa-free transit. This means that you have the right to stay in Shanghai for no more than 144 hours, and then fly to a third country. Countdown air transit starts from 00.01 on the day following the day of arrival.

If you do not plan to go out into the city, both Shanghai airports have equipped lounges, many shops and cafes. Internet is free, but you will need to receive a password via SMS. To do this, the easiest way is to contact one of the many employees or Chinese waiting for their flights.

Luggage storage at Pudong and Hongqiao airports

At Pudong Airport, luggage storage is available at both terminals. Opening hours from 6.00 to 23.00 (in the departure hall) and from 6.00 to 24.00 (in the arrivals hall). You can find luggage storage in Terminal 1 between gates 4.5 and 10.11 (departure hall) or between gates 6.7 (arrivals hall). In Terminal 2, luggage storage is located next to Area A and M (Island A and M) in the departure hall, as well as near the International exit in the arrivals hall.

If you are at Hongqiao Airport, you can find luggage storage at the arrivals hall in the Eastern transportation center, area E (Eastern transportation center island E). The opening hours of the left-luggage office are from 07.00 to 20.30.

Approximate prices are as follows:

• up to 4 hours from 10 to 30 yuan (depending on the size of luggage).
• 4-10 hours from 15 to 40 yuan.
• 10-24 hours from 20 to 45 yuan.

Shanghai airport hotel

You can read a detailed review of Shanghai hotels, including an overview of hotels located in close proximity to airports, in a separate article, which will be ready within a few days.

Flight time from Shanghai to other cities

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Shanghai airports

Shanghai is one of the most important ports of China, as well as the only city in mainland China, which has two international airports - Pudong and Hongqiao.

Pudong airport

Public transport

Maglev Bullet Train, the fastest in the world, connects the airport with Longyan Subway Station Line No.2. Able to develop a truly tremendous speed - up to 430 kilometers per hour. Travel time is only 8 minutes, ticket price is 50 yuan. From metro station to exhibition complex there are free shuttle buses.

2nd underground metro line connecting two international airports with each other. Opening hours: 07:00-21:00.

Buses

From Pudong Airport there are flights to different parts of the city.
Bus number 1 makes regular flights on the route Pudong Airport-Hongqiao Airport.
Bus number 5 runs on the route Pudong Airport - Train Station.

Hongqiao airport

Hongqiao International Airport is located in the western part of Shanghai, 13 km from the city center. Prior to the construction of Pudong International Airport, Hongqiao Airport was Shanghai's main international airport. Before the expansion of the airport, the territory of Hongqiao Airport covered 26.4 km 2, the airport operated one runway with a length of 3400 m and a width of 57.6 m, as well as one taxiway, there were 66 parking lots for various types of aircraft, as well as a platform with a total area of ​​510 thousand m 2. The airport also operated 1 terminal with 15 lounges, 18 VIP lounges and 15 baggage conveyor belts, about 540 takeoffs and landings daily, with a capacity of 14,889,200 passengers per year. Subsequently, a second terminal was built at Hongqiao Airport, covering an area of ​​362,600 m 2, an additional runway with a length of 3,300 and a width of 60 m began to operate, as well as 3 taxiways, new cargo stations, administrative buildings, and an energy center were built. In 2010, Hongqiao Airport carried 31,298,812 passengers, making it China's fourth largest airport in terms of passenger traffic. In terms of cargo turnover and the number of takeoffs and landings, it is the fifth airport in China. Airport activities are currently focused on servicing domestic flights , while international flights are operated by Pudong Airport.

Public transport and taxi

2nd underground metro line connecting Hongqiao International Airport with Pudong International Airport

Taxi. The taxi rank is located at the 4th exit of the arrivals hall of Terminal 2. The fare to the airport is added to the taxi fare.

Bus

Between the terminals from 6:30 to 23:00, free transit buses run every 5-15 minutes. Travel time is 15 minutes.

From Hongqiao Airport there are regular buses to different parts of the city, as well as intercity buses to Suzhou, Hangzhou and Nanjing. Shuttle buses run from many hotels.

On the route Hongqiao Airport (Terminal 1) - Pudong International Airport, bus number 1 runs. The first morning bus run from Hongqiao Airport is at 06:00, traffic ends at 20:30. The first morning bus from Pudong Airport departs at 08:00, the last - after arrival last flight to Pudong Airport. The interval of regular buses on this route: between the first three flights is 45 minutes, then every 20 minutes.

On the route Hongqiao Airport - st. Weihai St. Shaanxi (Weihai Road, Shenxi Road). The first morning flight from Hongqiao Airport departs at 06:00, the last at 22:50. The first morning flight to Hongqiao Airport departs at 06:00, the last at 20:30. Movement interval: 20 minutes.

Bus number 941 runs on the route Hongqiao Airport - Railway Station. The first morning flight from Hongqiao Airport departs at 06:00, the last at 20:15. The first morning flight to Hongqiao Airport departs at 06:00, the last at 20:25. Movement interval: 10 minutes.

Behind additional information regarding buses that go to the airport, you can contact by phone: 021-68346912.

Airport contact information:

Phone number of the unified reference service of airports: 96990

Pudong Airport:

The geographical coordinates of the airport are: latitude 31.143333 and longitude 121.805278. The length of the runway is about 4000 meters. Number of terminals: 2, but a third terminal is planned to be opened in the near future.

Pudong Airport (or Pudong) is a relatively new airport in the Chinese city of Shanghai, its opening took place on October 1, 1999. Pudong Airport is located in the eastern part of the Pudong district of the same name, in addition, despite its youth, it is the sixth busiest airport in the world.

Pudong Airport has two operating terminals, but a new third terminal is planned to be commissioned in the near future. It is Pudong Airport that is considered the main hub (transfer point) for such large airlines as: Air China», « China Eastern Airlines", and " Shanghai Airlines».

The mere fact that in terms of freight traffic, Pudong is significantly ahead of the Beijing Capital Airport, speaks volumes. In addition, Pudong Airport carries more passengers, following international flights than Beijing airport. In terms of passenger traffic, Pudong ranks 29th in the world and second in China. In terms of cargo traffic, the airport is also one of the largest in the world, ranking fifth, and the performance of cargo transportation through Pudong is growing from year to year, especially after the opening of a special cargo terminal.

Initially, Hongqiao International Airport was the main airport in Shanghai, but since the 1990s, the expansion of Hongqiao Airport has become impossible due to the lack of proper territory. The city authorities had to look for alternative solutions, and finally, a suitable location for the new airport was chosen on the banks of the Pudong district in the east of Shanghai.

Shanghai Pudong Airport Online Scoreboard

This is not to say that this online scoreboard is easy and simple to use - it is unlikely that any of the Russians are fluent in reading Chinese characters, while the scoreboard on English language on the airport website this moment does not work (let's hope it's temporary). Nevertheless, here you can still see the flights you need, both departing from the airport and arriving. We wish you a pleasant viewing!

Shanghai Pudong Airport Terminals

The airport has more than 70 boarding bridges along its terminals and also has more than 218 parking spaces. There are also three airstrips here, one of which exceeds 4000 meters in length, the other runways are slightly smaller - about 3800 meters.

• Terminal 1 opened on 1 October 1999 along with a new 4,000 meter runway as well as a new cargo hub. Initially, Terminal 1 was built to handle the increased cargo traffic through Shanghai as well as to facilitate Hongqiao International Airport.

Terminal 1 is similar in shape to the Kansai International Airport terminal in Japan - it has exactly the same architecture, but is slightly smaller in size: there are only 28 gates, and only 13 of them are double-story. Externally, Terminal 1 is built in the shape of a sea wave.

The capacity of the first terminal is more than 20 million passengers per year. Currently, there are 204 check-in counters, as well as thirteen baggage conveyor belts, with a total area of ​​over 280,000 square meters. Terminal 1 has received some criticism from passengers about the lack of many retail outlets and shops, as well as confusing places with toilets, causing some difficulties and escalators, as well as allegedly simply moving around the terminal.

• Terminal 2 opened recently - March 26, 2008 - with a third runway. It is Terminal 2 that handles more than 60 million passengers a year, and also transports more than 4.2 million tons of cargo. Terminal 2 is similar in shape to Terminal 1, but is shaped like a seagull rather than a wave. The second terminal itself is slightly larger than Terminal 1.

Terminal 2 is used primarily by the airline " Air China", as well as members of" Star Alliance ". Also, the terminal is used by some members of " skyteam" And " one world". In total, there are more than 30 airlines in the second terminal!

How to get to Shanghai Pudong Airport

• By train with a magnetic cushion « Maglev Train", which speeds up to 430 kilometers per hour! Trains run from Long Yang Road Station in Shanghai and back.

Magnetic levitation trains began running on January 29, 2004. Trains run every 15 minutes, so passengers can expect to arrive in less than 25 minutes, including waiting time for the train itself. A standard single trip will cost about 50 yuan. First class tickets cost about 100 yuan. All trains are equipped with special racks and space for luggage.

• Metro " Shanghai Metro Line 2» , which also provides transportation services between Pudong International Airport and various stations in Shanghai, such as " longyang road», « Lujiazui" and others.

Metro line 2 ( Metro Line 2) is part of the Shanghai Metro system ( Shanghai Metro), so unlike the train " MaglevTrain”, here the possibility of free movement along the metro system to other lines is provided.

Ticket prices range from 3 to 10 yuan, they are significantly lower than the train " Maglev”, but nevertheless, the trips take much longer due to the slow speed of the trains. Travel from People's Square, or from another station in the city center, usually takes just over one hour. Also, please note that not all Shanghai Metro trains go to the International Airport, so it may take a little longer.

• On the buses airport bus» , which in International Airport Pudong more than eight to various destinations. Buses provide fast transfers to various destinations. Buses labeled " Airport Bus Line X” usually follow with a 15 - 30 minute interval. Fares range from 2 to 22 yuan depending on the distance.

The main landmark in the Lujiazui area is a large overhead pedestrian crossing. It has the shape of a circle with a diameter of about 100 meters. As soon as you get off the subway from Lujiazui Station, you will immediately see it. If you do not know where to go, then go upstairs, you can see everything from it.

Skyscrapers and towers of Pudong

And the last and tallest skyscraper in the Pudong area is the Shanghai Tower. Its construction was completed quite recently - in the summer of 2015, and it became the second tallest building in the world (632 meters) after the tower at (830 meters). Now Saudi Arabia is building a new tallest building - the kilometer-high Kingdom Tower, and after the completion of this construction, the Shanghai Tower will have to move to the third line of the rating.

This skyscraper is very important for China for ideological reasons. They took the record from Taiwan's Taipei 101 (508 meters). The rivalry between Taiwan and mainland China has been going on for a long time, and the fact that the Taiwanese have a taller building greatly irritated the CCP.

In addition to these super-skyscrapers, the Shanghai IFC towers, or as they are also called, the “Shanghai Twins”, are located in the Pudong area. They have a height of 250 and 260 meters. Another notable building is the Bank of China Tower, 258 meters high.

All skyscrapers can be seen from afar. The most popular place for this is on the west bank of the Huangpu River.