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TRANSPORTATION IN SUZHOU: HOW TO GET THERE BY TRAIN OR BUS FROM SHANGHAI, NANJING, HANGZHOU AND OTHER CITIES

On 29 November, 201821 February, 2019 By alfonsomgcIn Transport3 Comments

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Most tourists visit Suzhou as a day trip from Shanghai. Continue reading “TRANSPORTATION IN SUZHOU: HOW TO GET THERE BY TRAIN OR BUS FROM SHANGHAI, NANJING, HANGZHOU AND OTHER CITIES” →

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GETTING AROUND IN SHANGHAI

On 22 November, 20187 March, 2019 By alfonsomgcIn Transport4 Comments

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WALKING

Shanghai is a huge city. Although the majority of tourist attractions are located in the central zone, it is still too vast to cover only on foot. Continue reading “GETTING AROUND IN SHANGHAI” →

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SHANGHAI: GETTING THERE AND AWAY BY TRAIN, BUS AND BOAT

On 15 November, 201821 February, 2019 By alfonsomgcIn Transport6 Comments

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For general information see the post TRAVEL BY TRAIN IN CHINA. Shanghai has several main train stations: Continue reading “SHANGHAI: GETTING THERE AND AWAY BY TRAIN, BUS AND BOAT” →

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HOW TO GET TO SHANGHAI FROM THE AIRPORTS

On 8 November, 201811 February, 2019 By alfonsomgcIn Transport9 Comments

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PUDONG INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT (PVG)

It is by far the main airport in Shanghai, with more than 60 million travelers in 2015. It is located 30 km east of the city center. Continue reading “HOW TO GET TO SHANGHAI FROM THE AIRPORTS” →

TOURIST VISA FOR CHINA

On 2 November, 201820 October, 2019 By alfonsomgcIn Annoyances, Money and costs, Transport, Visas4 Comments

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The information in this article is subject to rapid change, requirements vary in months or a few years time and according to the applicant’s nationality. These are the procedures to obtain it as of July 2018 for citizens of 51 countries: Continue reading “TOURIST VISA FOR CHINA” →

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At the Pond you can get this awesome reflection of Hotel The Pierre
At the Pond you can get this awesome reflection of Hotel The Pierre
Over 10 meters (30 feet) high fern trees, Abel Tasman National Park, New Zealand
Over 10 meters (30 feet) high fern trees, Abel Tasman National Park, New Zealand
Lusong Gunboat, Coron Bay, Palawan, The Philippines
Lusong Gunboat, Coron Bay, Palawan, The Philippines
Bonifacio cliffs, Corsica
Bonifacio cliffs, Corsica
Wisteria tunnel in Kawachi Fuji-en
Wisteria tunnel in Kawachi Fuji-en
Motorcycle in front of colouful painted houses in gargnano, Italy
Motorcycle in front of colouful painted houses in gargnano, Italy
Skogafoss, Iceland
Skogafoss, Iceland
Antártida 2 Half Moon Island Antarctica Media Luna Pingüino Barbijo Chinstrap Penguin
Borosa River, Sierra de Cazorla, Segura y Las Villas Natural Park
Borosa River, Sierra de Cazorla, Segura y Las Villas Natural Park
The Great Buddha of Kamakura
The Great Buddha of Kamakura
Sunset and moai, Easter Island, Chile
Sunset and moai, Easter Island, Chile
Lovely ema wooden tablets in Aoshima shrine
Lovely ema wooden tablets in Aoshima shrine
Viñales Valley, Cuba
Viñales Valley, Cuba
Bali, Ulun Danu
Bali, Ulun Danu
Three varieties of Kopi Luwak and two other infusions. You can try coffe for 3-5 $ per cup, a bargain compared to the 25 -30 $ you would pay in western countries.
Three varieties of Kopi Luwak and two other infusions. You can try coffe for 3-5 $ per cup, a bargain compared to the 25 -30 $ you would pay in western countries.
Halellujah Mountain, called like this by the movie Avatar, Wulingyuan National Park, Zhangjiajie, China
Halellujah Mountain, called like this by the movie Avatar, Wulingyuan National Park, Zhangjiajie, China
Myrtle Falls and Mount Rainier on the background, Washington, USA
Myrtle Falls and Mount Rainier on the background, Washington, USA
Hot air balloons over Cappadocia, Turkey
Hot air balloons over Cappadocia, Turkey
Grizzlie Bear in Bronx Zoo, New York City
Grizzlie Bear in Bronx Zoo, New York City
Landing in Shimizu Island, marvelous
Landing in Shimizu Island, marvelous
Edge of the caldera, Whalers Bay, Deception Island, Antarctica
Edge of the caldera, Whalers Bay, Deception Island, Antarctica
Blue domes in Oia, Santorini
Blue domes in Oia, Santorini
Cherry blossoms and a pagoda in Tokyo
Cherry blossoms and a pagoda in Tokyo
View from Shanghai Tower
View from Shanghai Tower
Mykonos, Greece
Mykonos, Greece
Mount Ngauruhoe, Tongariro National Park, New Zealand
Mount Ngauruhoe, Tongariro National Park, New Zealand
Kings Canyon at sunset, Australia
Kings Canyon at sunset, Australia
The Sun Voyager, Reykjavik, Iceland
The Sun Voyager, Reykjavik, Iceland
Koala in Magnetic Island, Queensland, Australia
Koala in Magnetic Island, Queensland, Australia
Some steps are brutal. These are part of the way up (or down) to Celestial Peak
Some steps are brutal. These are part of the way up (or down) to Celestial Peak
Antártida Cuverville Island Antarctica (5)
Swimming in the second of the Twin Lagoons
Swimming in the second of the Twin Lagoons
St Patrick's Cathedral
St Patrick’s Cathedral
Sunset from Coron Town, Palawan, The Philippines
Sunset from Coron Town, Palawan, The Philippines
Bell tower in Oia, Santorini, Greece
Bell tower in Oia, Santorini, Greece
Shinkyo Bridge and the autumnal forest in Nikko
Shinkyo Bridge and the autumnal forest in Nikko
View of the beach from the road
View of the beach from the road
Oso negro en Juan de Fuca Marine Trail, Isla de Vancouver
Oso negro en Juan de Fuca Marine Trail, Isla de Vancouver
One tourist guide in the Freedom Trail
One tourist guide in the Freedom Trail
Takachiho Gorge, Japan
Takachiho Gorge, Japan
Blue iceberg, Cuverville Island, Antarctica
Blue iceberg, Cuverville Island, Antarctica
Boat near Lemaire, Antarctica
Boat near Lemaire, Antarctica
Bulog dos, Coron, Philippines
Bulog dos, Coron, Philippines
Anchorage Bay, Abel Tasman National Park, New Zealand
Anchorage Bay, Abel Tasman National Park, New Zealand
Pili in A Thousand Layers to Heaven viewpoint, Dazhai, Longji, Guilin, China
Pili in A Thousand Layers to Heaven viewpoint, Dazhai, Longji, Guilin, China
Local guide looking at Tegallalang rice paddies, Ubud, Bali
Local guide looking at Tegallalang rice paddies, Ubud, Bali
Gangplank in El Caminito del Rey, El Chorro, Málaga Province, Andalusia, Spain
Gangplank in El Caminito del Rey, El Chorro, Málaga Province, Andalusia, Spain
The sea on the way to Yurigahama, Yoron-to
The sea on the way to Yurigahama, Yoron-to
One of the buildings in Harvard University
One of the buildings in Harvard University
Peles Castle, Sinaia, Romania
Peles Castle, Sinaia, Romania
Bran or Dracula's Castle, Transylvania, Romania
Bran or Dracula’s Castle, Transylvania, Romania
Enterprise Shuttle, Intrepid Sea, Air and Space Museum, NYC
Enterprise Shuttle, Intrepid Sea, Air and Space Museum, NYC
View of the Seattle skyline from Seacrest Park
View of the Seattle skyline from Seacrest Park
Antártida 4 Deception Island Decepcion Antarctica Alwashere
Antártida 4 Deception Island Decepcion Antarctica bañarse swimming Alwashere (2)
Icebergs Antartida Puerto Neko Antarctica Neko Harbour
Li River cruise between Guilin and Yangshuo, China
Li River cruise between Guilin and Yangshuo, China
Dusk, Corong Corong Beach, El Nido, Philippines
Dusk, Corong Corong Beach, El Nido, Philippines
Roadside restaurant in Arizona
Roadside restaurant in Arizona
Beautiful jumbo jeepney Puerto - Sabang, Palawan, The Philippines
Beautiful jumbo jeepney Puerto – Sabang, Palawan, The Philippines
Saint Chapelle, Paris
Saint Chapelle, Paris
Bran or Dracula's Castle, Transylvania, Romania
Bran or Dracula’s Castle, Transylvania, Romania
White cliffs in southwest Lefkada
White cliffs in southwest Lefkada
Whale sharks, the Philippines
Whale sharks, the Philippines
Antártida Cuverville Island Antarctica (3)
If you can't see the sharks, at least the views of Mount Mayon, which is considered the most perfect volcanic cone in the world, are excellent
If you can’t see the sharks, at least the views of Mount Mayon, which is considered the most perfect volcanic cone in the world, are excellent
Pamukkale travertines with water, Turkey
Pamukkale travertines with water, Turkey
Kayangan Lake
Kayangan Lake
Grand Buddha, Leshan, Sichuan
Grand Buddha, Leshan, Sichuan
Massive artificial trees in the Gardens by the Bay in Singapore illuminated at night
Massive artificial trees in the Gardens by the Bay in Singapore illuminated at night
Rocky Balboa statue, Philadelphia
Rocky Balboa statue, Philadelphia
Hoh Rainforest, Olympic National Park
Hoh Rainforest, Olympic National Park
White ferns in Abel Tasman National Park, New Zealand
White ferns in Abel Tasman National Park, New Zealand
Moraine Lake, Banff National Park, Canadian Rocky Mountains, Alberta, Canada
Moraine Lake, Banff National Park, Canadian Rocky Mountains, Alberta, Canada
Malcapuya beach, Coron, Palawan, The Philippines
Malcapuya beach, Coron, Palawan, The Philippines
Takachiho Gorge, Kyushu
Takachiho Gorge, Kyushu
Li River cruise, Guilin, China
Li River cruise, Guilin, China
Antártida 2 Deception Island Decepcion Antarctica Bahia Balleneros whalers Bay (5)
Powder Tower, also called Powder Gate
Powder Tower, also called Powder Gate
Illetas (Ses Illetes) Beach, Formentera
Illetas (Ses Illetes) Beach, Formentera
Gentoo penguins, Cuverville Island, Antarctica
Gentoo penguins, Cuverville Island, Antarctica
Antártida 2 Half Moon Island Antarctica Media Luna Alwashere
Western Canyon, Huangshan, China
Western Canyon, Huangshan, China
Coron Island, Busuanga, Palawan, The Philippines
Coron Island, Busuanga, Palawan, The Philippines
Havana, Cuba
Havana, Cuba
Ruins of St Paul's Church, facade in Macau, China
Ruins of St Paul’s Church, facade in Macau, China
Lama Temple in Beijing, China
Lama Temple in Beijing, China
Entrance to the planks (that can be seen in the lower part of the picture), considered by many the most dangerous hiking trail in the world, Mount Hua, China
Entrance to the planks (that can be seen in the lower part of the picture), considered by many the most dangerous hiking trail in the world, Mount Hua, China
Glass Turkish eyes in Cappadocia
Glass Turkish eyes in Cappadocia
People looking at the Great Wall of China in Badaling
People looking at the Great Wall of China in Badaling
Forbidden City, Beijing
Forbidden City, Beijing
Model of a giant radish in Visitors Center
Model of a giant radish in Visitors Center
Konpira-San sanctuary in Kotohira, Shikoku
Konpira-San sanctuary in Kotohira, Shikoku
Peyto Lake, Rocky Mountains, Canada
Peyto Lake, Rocky Mountains, Canada
Marimegmeg Beach from the zip line, El Nido, Palawan, Philippines
Marimegmeg Beach from the zip line, El Nido, Palawan, Philippines
Antartida Puerto Neko foca Leopardo y pinguinos Gentu, Antarctica Neko Harbour Leopard Seal and Gentoo penguins
Doha, Qatar
Doha, Qatar
Landing in Bulog Dos Island
Landing in Bulog Dos Island
The New Mosque in Istanbul
The New Mosque in Istanbul
Mount Ngauruhoe, Tongariro Alpine Crossing, New Zealand
Mount Ngauruhoe, Tongariro Alpine Crossing, New Zealand
Marimegmeg / Las Cabanas Beach, El Nido, Philippines
Marimegmeg / Las Cabanas Beach, El Nido, Philippines
Ready to jump into the water
Ready to jump into the water
Pili in front of a graffiti on the wall, East Side Gallery, Berlin
Pili in front of a graffiti on the wall, East Side Gallery, Berlin
Antartida Puerto Neko, Antarctica Neko Harbour Alwashere
Antartida Puerto Neko foca Leopardo, Antarctica Neko Harbour Leopard Seal (2)
Trasfagarasan road, Transilvania, Romania
Trasfagarasan road, Transilvania, Romania
Humble Administrator's Garden in Suzhou, Jiangsu
Humble Administrator’s Garden in Suzhou, Jiangsu
Detail of the hands
Detail of the hands
In Music from Paradise viewpoint, rice terraces in Dazhai, Longji, Longsheng, Guilin, China
In Music from Paradise viewpoint, rice terraces in Dazhai, Longji, Longsheng, Guilin, China
Bangkas tied up in Shimizu Island
Bangkas tied up in Shimizu Island
Gondolas before St Giorgio Maggiore Basilica, Venice, Italy
Gondolas before St Giorgio Maggiore Basilica, Venice, Italy
Quincy Market, Boston
Quincy Market, Boston
Neko Harbour, Antarctica
Neko Harbour, Antarctica
Kinsol Trestle, Vancouver Island, Canada
Kinsol Trestle, Vancouver Island, Canada
Russell lupines in bloom in Stykkisholmur, Iceland
Russell lupines in bloom in Stykkisholmur, Iceland
Modern sculpture near Yarra River, Melbourne
Modern sculpture near Yarra River, Melbourne
Ik Kil cenote, Yucatan, Mexico
Ik Kil cenote, Yucatan, Mexico
Teide National Park, Canary Islands, Spain
Teide National Park, Canary Islands, Spain
Mount Inasa lookout point, Nagasaki, Japan
Mount Inasa lookout point, Nagasaki, Japan
Lake and small pier near Cradle Mountain, Tasmania
Lake and small pier near Cradle Mountain, Tasmania
Terracotta army warriors, Xi'an
Terracotta army warriors, Xi’an
Pili in the lookout point in Yangshuo Park, Guilin, China
Pili in the lookout point in Yangshuo Park, Guilin, China
Famous Cloud Gate in Millennium Park
Famous Cloud Gate in Millennium Park
Antártida 2 Half Moon Island Antarctica Media Luna Pingüino Barbijo Chinstrap Penguin (3)
Tunnel made of multiple toriis in Fushimi Inari Inari Taisha, Kyoto
Tunnel made of multiple toriis in Fushimi Inari Inari Taisha, Kyoto
Beach in Sabang, Palawan, Philippines
Beach in Sabang, Palawan, Philippines
Entrance to Puerto Princesa Underground River, Palawan, The Philippines
Entrance to Puerto Princesa Underground River, Palawan, The Philippines
Half Moon Island, South Shetland Archipielago, Antarctica
Half Moon Island, South Shetland Archipielago, Antarctica
Split Apple Rock, Abel Tasman National Park, New Zealand
Split Apple Rock, Abel Tasman National Park, New Zealand

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