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That's no problem moondog, is it safe to walk through the tunnel?
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No, but there is a tourist tunnel with tram that takes you across the river and provides a light show to boot. It is pretty painless, leaves from near the Shangri-la, but is very expensive. Worth doing one round trip certainly. (You can use your return ticket whenever you want.)
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if taxis transit the tunnel do they get held up in traffic jams or have you just been through there so many times you get fed up with it.
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Taxis are not allowed in the tunnel AT ALL during morning and evening rush hours. Going is relatively smooth after 9pm, but afternoon and evening (immediately before and after the official rush hour) are pretty slow going.
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I quite fancy going across on the ferry.
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Based on your interests, I can't imagine that you wouldn't enjoy the ferry. Cost is only .5RMB. There are also site seeing tour boats that leave from the funny pyrimid thing on the bund (the ferry on right in Pudong goes right there).
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I'm certainly looking forward to returning to Shanghai, it was a culture shock for a 22 year old in 1969.I believe I may still have some Mao badges in the loft!
I need to book a one way flight to HKG, I don't know if you know where I can find a
good deal.
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You might consider going to Shenzhen (only about Y620) and taking the express bus/ferry to Kowloon. Any TA here can book this fare for you. Let me know if you want some numbers or else just check out thatsshanghai. To fly directly to HKG is around $200.