Waldorf Astoria Shanghai on the Bund {CHN}
Sep 24, 2018, 4:40 pm
#183
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I think taxis are best. As I mentioned upthread, Maglev + taxi is unlikely to be faster, and I personally don't like booking private cars from the airport because you need to find the driver, and often walk through the parking structure to get the car. On the way to the airport, didi is a great option though.
Sep 25, 2018, 9:00 am
#184
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Sep 25, 2018, 9:01 am
#185
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I think taxis are best. As I mentioned upthread, Maglev + taxi is unlikely to be faster, and I personally don't like booking private cars from the airport because you need to find the driver, and often walk through the parking structure to get the car. On the way to the airport, didi is a great option though.
Sep 25, 2018, 8:44 pm
#186
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When I have time, I will create a new general thread on Shanghai transportation options in the China forum, but I am a strong advocate of taxis in the instant case because the Bund is remarkably inconvenient for public transportation. Nanjing Dong Lu Stn (formerly Henan Lu Stn) is about as close as you can get, and it's not that close, especially if you have luggage and/or small children. Furthermore, Line 2 is often extremely crowded.
Oct 21, 2018, 1:29 pm
#188
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The Heritage building will have restricted access from 00:00, Nov 22 to 00:00, Nov 23. Long Bar and Pelham's will be closed Nov 20 - 23. Bar service will be offered in Peacock Alley. Wei Jing Ge and Grand Brasserie will operate as normal.
Oct 24, 2018, 6:07 pm
#193
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Diamonds are treated well here.. make sure you ask for a river view room. The view is magical... looking over to Pudong and the lights at night.. much better than looking back from Pudong to the Bund. Walk the bund, enjoy the light show from your room. Its even nice in the morning to see the city waking up and the traffic on the river.