Moving around in Shanghai

Shanghai, just like any other major cities in the world, has a good set of underground transportation network. There are altogether 8 lines of metro, the diagram below show the metro network in Shanghai.


Shanghai Metro Map

I personally like to travel by using the metro lines. It is convenient, easy and efficient! However, it is advisable to avoid peak hours (from 7:30 am to 9:00am, 5:15pm to 6:45pm), the human traffic within the metro and stations can be overwhelming!

The traffic conditions of the roads in places like Pu Xi (浦西) can be very heavy during peak hours, hence taking buses can be wasting alot of time on the road.

Before I go to a destination, I always check the location in http://www.google.cn (Google Map). From Google Map, I can find out the location of the place and at the same time, allows me to find out how to get there by public transport. The instructions are very detailed. There is one limitation while taking public transport in Shanghai: the metro ends quite early, around 10+ or 11+ pm.; some buses end even earlier, around 7pm! Hence, be very careful to find out the operating hours, if you wish to visit any place at night.

http://www.ddmap.com/ (丁丁网) offers a great deal of information on the bus network in Shanghai.

Taxis can be a good alternative, the minimum fees is RMB 11, and taxi drivers charged more after 11 pm.