Clueless in Shanghai
Mar 28, 2007 | 7:52 pm
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Clueless in Shanghai
Can someone tell me how long it would take to get from the FS Shanghai to Jiang Wan Stadium (346 Guohe Road, Yangpu district)? I will be hiring a driver to take us. If that's too far, what would be the best luxury hotel nearest to the stadium?
Which airline would you recommend for a flight from PEK to PVG and back again? I would prefer a ST partner, if possible. How long of a connection should I book?
We will be there May 1 - 7 for the Asian X Games, and I understand that this is their Labor Day. Will this affect traffic, what's open or closed, etc?
Any help would be appreciated. Thanks.
Which airline would you recommend for a flight from PEK to PVG and back again? I would prefer a ST partner, if possible. How long of a connection should I book?
We will be there May 1 - 7 for the Asian X Games, and I understand that this is their Labor Day. Will this affect traffic, what's open or closed, etc?
Any help would be appreciated. Thanks.
Mar 28, 2007 | 8:10 pm
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Which airline would you recommend for a flight from PEK to PVG and back again? I would prefer a ST partner, if possible. How long of a connection should I book?
Mar 28, 2007 | 8:34 pm
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These hotels look like they are in the Xuhui district, which seems (according to my map) just about the furthest away from where we need to be in the Yangpu district. I believe you are thinking of the wrong stadium, but thanks anyway.
Mar 28, 2007 | 8:49 pm
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oops, my bad. i just asked our ayi about the yangpu stadium and she spread her arms out far and wide in order to describe its relation to our present location. i will check a map later, but i guess i agree with your idea of picking a hotel based on quality rather than location. i would still use taxis, however.
Mar 29, 2007 | 3:12 am
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There is a Four Points in that general direction. 1928 Gong He Xin Road Shanghai, Shanghai 200072 China
The Four Seasons is not that bad, if you have a car. Take the north-south viaduct all the way to the mid-ring road (north), turn onto mid-ring road east bound and turn off at Wujiaochang. Without traffic it should take about 20 mins, highway all the way through. North-south viaduct always has traffic, the mid-ring never.
The Four Seasons is not that bad, if you have a car. Take the north-south viaduct all the way to the mid-ring road (north), turn onto mid-ring road east bound and turn off at Wujiaochang. Without traffic it should take about 20 mins, highway all the way through. North-south viaduct always has traffic, the mid-ring never.
Mar 29, 2007 | 4:55 am
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Would definitely recommend staying in the city center. As mentioned, it's not too bad of a drive out to Yangpu, and during the May Holiday week, traffic should be relatively light anyways. Some restaurants and sights will be closed, particularly on the Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday of that week, but the city doesn't shut down to the extent that European cities do on their major holidays. Speaking of the Four Seasons, we're fans of their Japanese restaurant (all you can eat sushi ~US$20-30) and their weekend dim sum.
Mar 29, 2007 | 5:08 am
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Would definitely recommend staying in the city center. As mentioned, it's not too bad of a drive out to Yangpu, and during the May Holiday week, traffic should be relatively light anyways. Some restaurants and sights will be closed, particularly on the Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday of that week, but the city doesn't shut down to the extent that European cities do on their major holidays. Speaking of the Four Seasons, we're fans of their Japanese restaurant (all you can eat sushi ~US$20-30) and their weekend dim sum.