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How to get there: Shanghai China
Shanghai is the only city in China to have
two international airports. Pudong, 30 kilometres
south east of the city centre, is the bigger
of the two, but Hongqiao in the western
suburbs also handles some international
flights. The fastest way to travel from
Pudong into the city is on the Maglev train
line. Its revolutionary technology means
that propulsion comes from the track, not
the train, resulting in low noise, speeds
of up to 285 km/h and a journey time of
just eight minutes. Within Shanghai, there
are two Metro lines and several more at
the planning stages. Boat rides along the
Huangpu River are another option for getting
about.
How to get to the track (and back)
The easiest way to get to the track is by
car. By law, when renting a car, non-Chinese
must also hire a driver. This is no bad
thing, as your driver will not only be familiar
with the city, but also with its occasionally
erratic driving habits. Alternatively, special
buses will take you to the circuit from
selected points around the city. Public
transport to and from the track will be
a future option because a Metro station
is in the throes of being built at SIC.
Where to stay
Shanghai boasts more than 100 star-rated
hotels. Most are aimed at business travellers,
with the likes of Briatore and the management
of RenaultF1 staying at the Four Seasons
in Jing’an. The best budget deals
are in the suburbs, with the Metro acting
as an efficient link to the centre of the
city.
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