Shanghai is a city of two faces. It is home to some of the world’s tallest skyscrapers, miles of luxury goods shops, and scores of trendy bars and restaurants. But look just beyond the main streets and you’ll find narrow alleyways packed with traditional lane houses, where laundry billows from bamboo poles, and local communities are alive and well.Shanghai has always been China’s most Westernized city. In its heyday, Shanghai had the best nightlife, the greatest architecture, and the strongest business in Asia. Nearly a century later, after extreme tumult and political upheaval, it’s back on top.Shanghai’s charm lies not in a list of must-see sites, but in quiet, tree-lined streets, the Bund’s majestic colonial buildings, sweet boutiques, and a dizzying array of places to eat and drink, from literal hole-in-the-walls to celebrity chef restaurants.Today, Shanghai has nearly 24 million people, the skyscrapers keep getting taller, the metro keeps getting longer, and the historical buildings continue to evade the wrecking ball. For how much longer is anyone’s guess.
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Between the terminal, city and airport
Travel between the terminal, city center, railway station and airport.
MetroCNY 5~CNY 7
Shanghai Wusongkou International Cruise Terminal → Nanjing East Road Station (南京东路站)
Take the free shuttle from Gate 2 or 3 in the arrival hall to Baoyang Road Station (宝杨路站). Take metro line 3, transfer at Zhongshan Park Station (中山公园站) to eastbound line 2, and get off at Nanjing East Road Station (南京东路站). Metro fares can be paid using Alipay or WeChat QR codes.
TaxiAbout 45 minCNY 130~CNY 200
Shanghai Wusongkou International Cruise Terminal → The Bund
Take a taxi or DiDi from the terminal to the Bund (外滩). The stated travel time is 45–70 minutes.
MetroCNY 5~CNY 7
Shanghai Wusongkou International Cruise Terminal → Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport
Take the free shuttle from the terminal to Baoyang Road Station (宝杨路站), then take metro line 3 and transfer at Zhongshan Park Station (中山公园站) to westbound line 2. Metro fares can be paid using Alipay or WeChat QR codes.
ShuttleAbout 10 min
Shanghai Wusongkou International Cruise Terminal → Baoyang Road Station (宝杨路站)
Take the free shuttle bus to Baoyang Road (宝杨路) from Gate 2 or 3 in the arrival hall. It runs about every 15 minutes.
Walk
Shanghai Port International Cruise Terminal → The Bund
Walk about 2 km from the North Bund terminal to the Bund (外滩).
Taxi
Shanghai Port International Cruise Terminal → The Bund
Take a taxi from the terminal to the Bund (外滩).
Metro
Shanghai Pudong International Airport → Shanghai Wusongkou International Cruise Terminal
At the airport, take the east extension of metro line 2 to Guanglan Road Station (广兰路站). Transfer to line 2 and get off at Zhongshan Park Station (中山公园站), then transfer to line 3 toward Jiangyang North Road (江杨北路) and get off at Baoyang Road Station (宝杨路站). Take a taxi from the station to the terminal.
WalkAbout 5 min
Shanghai Port International Cruise Terminal → International Cruise Terminal Station (国际客运中心站)
Walk from the terminal to Exit 2 or 3 of International Cruise Terminal Station (国际客运中心站) on metro line 12. The stated walking time is 6–8 minutes.
Metro
Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport → Shanghai Wusongkou International Cruise Terminal
At the airport, take metro line 10 toward Xinjiangwancheng (新江湾城) and get off at Hongqiao Road Station (虹桥路站). Transfer to line 3 toward Jiangyang North Road (江杨北路) and get off at Baoyang Road Station (宝杨路站), then take a taxi to the terminal.
TaxiAbout 1 hr 10 min
Shanghai Pudong International Airport → Shanghai Wusongkou International Cruise Terminal
Take a taxi from the airport to Shanghai Wusongkou International Cruise Terminal (上海吴淞口国际邮轮码头). The source gives an estimated fare of about 180 yuan.
MetroAbout 1 hr 30 min
Shanghai Railway Station → Shanghai Wusongkou International Cruise Terminal
Take metro line 3 from Shanghai Railway Station (上海站) and get off at Baoyang Road Station (宝杨路站). Then take a taxi or bus Baoshan 9, 160, or 508 to the terminal.
TaxiAbout 50 min
Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport → Shanghai Wusongkou International Cruise Terminal
Take a taxi from the airport to Shanghai Wusongkou International Cruise Terminal (上海吴淞口国际邮轮码头). The source gives an estimated fare of about 130 yuan.
Shanghai places to explore
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Sights
Shanghai Tower
This 632 m, 128-story skyscraper is in Shanghai's Pudong New Area.
Admission
CNY 180
Hours
Daily 08:30–21:30
If you want to watch the sunset from Shanghai Tower, expect crowds occupying the window spots. If the view is your priority, consider another time.
Shanghai is a city of two faces. It is home to some of the world’s tallest skyscrapers, miles of luxury goods shops, and scores of trendy bars and restaurants. But look just beyond the main streets and you’ll find narrow alleyways packed with traditional lane houses, where laundry billows from bamboo poles, and local communities are alive and well.Shanghai has always been China’s most Westernized city. In its heyday, Shanghai had the best nightlife, the greatest architecture, and the strongest business in Asia. Nearly a century later, after extreme tumult and political upheaval, it’s back on top.Shanghai’s charm lies not in a list of must-see sites, but in quiet, tree-lined streets, the Bund’s majestic colonial buildings, sweet boutiques, and a dizzying array of places to eat and drink, from literal hole-in-the-walls to celebrity chef restaurants.Today, Shanghai has nearly 24 million people, the skyscrapers keep getting taller, the metro keeps getting longer, and the historical buildings continue to evade the wrecking ball. For how much longer is anyone’s guess.
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