Shanghai public transport opening hours. Shanghai Metro - map, scheme, photo, opening hours and tickets
The “single” ones familiar to Muscovites are made at the Zelenograd Mikron plant. The enterprise has been producing microcircuits since Soviet times. In the early 1990s, it was corporatized. Then the plant became part of the Sitronics concern, owned by AFK Sistema. In July 2006, the concern signed an agreement with STMicroelectronics on the transfer of technologies for the production of microcircuits based on the topology of 180 nanometers. This line produces microchips, which are now in every Moscow travel ticket. In addition to them, the plant produces SIM-cards and plastic cards with chips for Visa and MasterCard, chip modules for a universal electronic card and a biometric passport.
Plant "Mikron"
Location: Moscow, Zelenograd
The number of employees: 1 700
Foundation date: 1967
The main element of the Moscow transport card is a microchip measuring 0.2 square millimeters. Microchip crystals are made on silicon wafers in clean rooms where powerful air conditioners maintain a constant temperature of 21 degrees and 45% humidity. Only employees of the plant in overalls and masks can enter the clean rooms - this is necessary in order to prevent the ingress of dust or foreign particles from clothing and skin onto plates with future chips or equipment.
The manufacture of a crystal is a complex technological process, which is similar to the repeated developing of a photograph. The surface of the silicon wafer is coated with a special dielectric layer. A photosensitive composition is applied to it - a photoresist. Then, using an ultraviolet beam, the plate is illuminated through a photomask with a pattern of one of the layers of the future microcircuit. This procedure is repeated many times on the entire surface of the plate, as long as there is enough space, depending on the size of the chip itself. So one plate with a diameter of 200 millimeters "fits" 90 thousand transport chips.
Ultraviolet radiation, passing through the photomask, illuminates certain areas of the surface, which are then developed using special compositions. As a result, as if "drawn" lines from the photoresist remain on the surface. Free areas are subjected to various effects: etching or ion implantation, when ions of other substances are “shot” into the wafer from a high-voltage accelerator, penetrating into the surface layers of silicon to a certain depth. This is how tens of millions of tiny transistors are obtained, which in the desired sequence must be connected to each other by conductors. The density of the elements is so great that it is impossible to combine them all on one layer. Therefore, several layers are made where the conductors do not cross with each other. All layers and conductors form a complex structure, similar to branched passages in an anthill.
The whole process of making crystals on a wafer takes about two to three months and requires more than three thousand various operations. There are nine sections in the clean room of the plant, which are responsible for different stages of production. Every day and around the clock, specialists control the technological process, ensuring the quality and accuracy of all operations. In total, Mikron, which, in addition to the production of crystals, is also engaged in scientific research, design of microcircuits and assembly of finished products, employs about 1,700 employees.
When the production of crystals is completed, the plates are sent to the transport card production workshop. In the bumping section, the machine puts tiny gold bars (bumps) on each chip at great speed. Then they will become the contact between the chip and the antenna of the transport ticket. The antenna is needed to power the chip with electricity using electromagnetic induction. When a ticket is applied to the turnstile validator, the ticket antenna enters an electromagnetic field and starts to generate a weak electric current. The chip “wakes up” and starts transmitting information about its number, the number of trips, and the validity period via the radio channel. The information is checked against the database, and if everything matches, the trip is debited from the card and the turnstile doors open.
At the stage of thinning, the plates become ten times thinner. The machine cuts off excess silicon from below and the wafer thickness is reduced from 750 to 75 microns. This avoids the appearance of a bump at the place where the chip will be installed on the transport card.
Then the plate is transferred to a sticky film and sent for cutting, where diamond cutters cut it vertically and horizontally, carefully cutting out each of the 90,000 chips. The thickness of the cut is minimal, and the appearance of chips on the edges is unacceptable.
On the conveyor, the chips are attached to a special non-stretch polyethylene tape with an aluminum antenna. First, the device applies glue exactly to the place of attachment, and then a chip is placed on it: with reverse side adhesive film, the chip is lifted with a thin needle so that a vacuum suction cup can pick it up and install it in Right place. A film with an antenna and an installed chip is called an "inlay". The inlays are tested, cut into strips and rolled into tight bobbins. 
After cutting down the tickets are personalized. The drum grabs the ticket and writes the card number on its chip, which will later allow it to be identified in the database. The packers stack the cards in boxes that are sent to the subway and ticket offices in the city. The numbers of tickets and batches are entered into the computer, and then, when selling, the cashier simply “assigns” a certain number of trips to the ticket.
Each month, Mikron makes over 30 million transport cards for the Moscow Transport Department and the Moscow Metro. Their selling price has not exceeded 5 rubles for three years.
photos: Ivan Gushchin
Shanghai's public transport is a well-developed subway system, buses, trolleybuses, trams, electric trains, ferries, etc. The transfer to Pudong Airport is very unusual form transport - magnetic plane "Maglev". Especially for the guests of the metropolis, they run around the city tourist buses and operates a tunnel of attractions. Renting a bike or using the services of taxi companies is not difficult, but on the contrary, it can be difficult to rent a car.
Seems to figure it out transport system a multi-million dollar Shanghai is not an easy task. Everything is complicated by the national language: a complete lack of understanding of inscriptions in public transport and at stops, just like English, not all employees of the transport structure know and understand. This publication will help you get closer to understanding how public transport in Shanghai works, how to buy tickets and how not to get lost in the metropolis.
Tickets
Travel in Shanghai is available with both single trip tickets and travel cards for multiple trips/days/modes of transport.
Subway ride
Good for a short stay in the city single trip ticket . The transport pricing policy of Shanghai is as follows: the fare is calculated depending on the distance traveled. For those passengers who traveled from 0 to 6 kilometers, the ticket will cost 3¥. If the path exceeds 6 km, then this amount is additionally added for every 10 kilometers 1¥. The maximum fare will be 15¥.
From general rule there are exceptions. Travel on Line 5 is cheaper by 1¥: fare is 2¥ for trips up to 6 km, and 3¥ for all trips over 6 km, regardless of distance. The fee is not valid for transfers from Line 5 to others. The fare from Xinzhuang Station to People's Square Station is 4¥.
A single trip ticket can be purchased from ticket machines (Chinese and English) or subway ticket offices. All tickets have an embedded chip. Buying a ticket for one trip through a ticket machine is quite easy. Switching to English, you must select the starting and ending point, after which the ticket price will be calculated automatically.
To enter the station, the ticket must be presented to the reader, and to exit the station, a ticket for one trip must be placed in the reader slot. If you bought a ticket to a certain station and are trying to get off at another, then this will not work. You will need to pay extra at the box office at the exit.
The card can be purchased at the metro, shops, banks and other official points of sale. You can also order a card on the official website or through a mobile application (Chinese).
Shanghai has one of the fastest growing and expanding subways in the world. The metro system is perfectly integrated with other modes public transport. As of 2020, there are 16 operating lines in Shanghai: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , and Pujiang (the train schedule is available via the links). Lines 14, 15, 18 are scheduled to be launched in 2020-2021. It is also planned to expand existing lines, and by 2030 to commission new lines (from 19 to 25).
The subway in Shanghai is a fairly fast way to get around, although not the cheapest. But at the same time, even despite the workload at rush hour, the movement is still comfortable, if only because air conditioners work everywhere in summer, and heating in winter. Stations are announced in both Chinese and English.
At each metro station there is a map, including on English language. Some lines have branches. Metro staff always come to the aid of guests of the city, so you can safely ask for answers to your questions.
Before entering the transport zone, you must pass a security check hand luggage, identical to the access control in the metro of the cities of the Russian Federation. With travel cards, everything is quite simple, they must be applied to the turnstile readers at the entrance and exit from the station. A ticket for one trip must be kept until the end of the trip. To exit the station, place the ticket in a special slot in the turnstile.
The only inconvenience of the metro as public transport is its opening hours. Each line has an individual schedule. Some lines close quite early, mostly the metro operates from 05:30 to 23:00, although life in the city is in full swing until late. For convenience, you can use the extended Shanghai metro map and plan your route in advance. You can also pre-download mobile applications that will make it easier to build a route. For example, Explore Shanghai for iOS and Android.
Magnetoplane
In the summer of 2019, construction began on a new Express Airport Link that will connect Pudong and Hongqiao airports. Currently, to get from one airport to another, you need to use the metro (Line 2) or take a bus. Travel time takes 70 to 90 minutes. The 68.6 km line will reduce travel time to 40 minutes once construction is completed, tentatively scheduled for 2024. The trains will move at a speed of 160 km/h. Express Airport Link will consist of 9 stations.
Buses
The route map of buses consists of more than 1000 lines. Traveling by bus is cheaper than by subway. All buses are equipped with air conditioning, television news monitors, and a running line indicating the next stop, duplicated by a voice message in Chinese and English. Buses are usually new: European models of Chinese assembly. Supervises bus transport a number of Shanghai private transport enterprises.
Public buses are identified by numbers or hieroglyphs. As a result of the optimization that took place during recent years, many bus routes were reduced, replaced or combined. Some regular routes began to operate lines only during peak hours, retaining the original numbering. There are several conditional categories of buses in Shanghai:
Routes with a numbered code:
- Up to No. 200 - regular regular routes;
- From No. 200 to No. 299 - for the most part, routes operating during peak hours (although some of them include regular lines);
- From No. 300 to No. 399 - night routes;
- From No. 400 to No. 499 - lines crossing the Huangpu River;
- From No. 500 to No. 599, No. 800 - No. 899 - special lines;
- From No. 600 to No. 699 - lines of the Pudong area;
- From No. 700 to No. 799 and from No. 1000 - regular suburban routes.
The remaining lines are indicated by Chinese characters, which are an abbreviated form of the names of the first and final stations. Some of them go to airports, across the Huangpu River, to the port, to the railway station, etc.
Most buses run around the city from approximately 05:30 to 21:30. Rush hour routes operate from 06:00 to 08:00 and from 16:30 to 18:30. The night bus schedule is from 23:00 to 05:30. Time varies depending on the route.
Fare is paid by SPTC transport card or in cash. It is best to prepare coins in advance, which must be lowered into the container at the entrance (next to the driver). No one gives out. Conductors work on some long routes.
Also in Shanghai there are several large bus stations, from where you can get to the suburbs on comfortable buses.
The sights of the city can be covered in a short time using the services of one of the excursion bus companies. Buses run around Shanghai according to the system Hop on Hop off: you can get off at any station, walk and see the sights, and then continue with the same ticket on another bus tourist route. Tickets can be purchased when boarding the bus. Such excursion services in Shanghai are provided by Shanghai Bus Tours, Springtour and a number of other companies.
The most convenient way is to download the Shanghai public transport map to your phone, there is a huge variety of such applications today. For example, Moovit provides detailed maps and timetables for all Shanghai metro, bus, and tram routes, as well as the best ways to get to your desired stop or point of interest.
shanghai trolleybus
Shanghai's trolleybus system is the oldest in the world. It was launched back in 1914. Today there are 14 routes in Shanghai:
No. 6: Changbai Road Tumen Road - Wujin Road North Henan Road;
No. 8: Sanmen Road Shiguang Road - Songpan Road Yangshupu Road;
No. 13: Tilanqiao - Zhongshan Park Metro Station;
No. 14: Jiangpu Road North Zhongshan 2nd Road - Dongxinqiao;
No. 15: North Zhejiang Road East Tianmu Road - Shanghai Stadium;
No. 19: Tangshan Road Tongbei Road - Putuo Road Jiangning Road;
No. 20: Jiujiang Road the Bund- Zhongshan Park Metro Station;
No. 22: Changbai Road Tumen Road - Minhang Road Changzhi Road;
No. 23: South Zhongshan 1st Road South Xizang Road - Xinkangli;
No. 24: Doushi Street East Fuxing Road - Changshou New Village;
No. 25: Pingliang Road Jungong Road - South Chongming Road;
No. 26: Xinkaihe Road - West Guangyuan Road Hongqiao Road;
No. 28: Baotou Road Nenjiang Road - Tilanqiao;
No. 71: East Yan'an Road/the Bund - Shenkun Road Bus Hub.
All trolleybuses are air-conditioned and meet the highest comfort requirements. The approximate timetable for trolleybuses is from 05:00 to 23:00. The fare is 2¥.
Shanghai trains
Shanghai is the crossroads of many strategically important rail lines. High-speed trains connect Shanghai with many destinations throughout China - Beijing, Guangzhou, Hong Kong, Harbin, etc.
The city has 4 major railway stations — Train Station Shanghai, South Station, West Station and Hongqiao Station.
As you know, China's trains are divided into categories. Most of high-speed trains Shanghai has category G (the most comfortable and modern trains). Chinese trains strikingly different from the usual Russian for the better.
Train tickets can be purchased at ticket offices or vending machines at stations. You must have your passport with you. Tickets can also be purchased at the official representative offices or on the official website of China Railways (in Chinese). It is recommended to arrive at the station 1.5 hours before the departure of the train.
The fare will directly depend on the departure date, carriage class and destination. Ticket prices for some destinations in 2020:
- Shanghai to Beijing: from 451 ¥ ;
- Shanghai - Harbin: from 983 ¥ ;
- Shanghai to Xi'an: from 469 ¥ and so on.
Suburban trains to Yuyao, Ningbo, Shaoxing and Shangyu run from Shanghai several times a day. Most actual prices and train schedules from Shanghai are available on the China Railway official website.
Tunnel Attractions Bund
In fact, the Bung tunnel does not contain any real sights, as it passes underground. Of course, this is the fastest way to get from the Bund to the Pearl TV Tower in Pudong. This tunnel is intended only for tourists, although it will be useful for those who urgently need to get to the TV Tower during rush hour. All 5 minutes of walking through the tunnel you will be accompanied by a light show. The line has automatic control.
You can drive through the tunnel from May to October from 08:00 to 22:30, and from November to April from 08:00 to 22:00. A one way ticket will cost 50 ¥ , and on both sides 70 ¥ .
Shanghai water transport
Wusong Port is an important passenger transportation hub for local transportation. You can leave Shanghai for Putuoshan every Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Travel time one way will be 12 hours. The ticket price varies depending on the class and starts from 139 ¥.
Regular ferries run from Shanghai to the Chongming Islands. The fare will depend on the destination and ranges from 11¥ before 22¥.
Ferries also run successfully between the most tourist areas- Bund and Pudong. Ferry is the cheapest way to cross the river. Only 3¥ can be done an amusing trip and see the city panorama in a completely different light. Ferries run approximately every 10 minutes, the travel time is even less - just over 5 minutes.
Shanghai Ferry offers cruises from Shanghai International Port to Osaka, Japan. Departures are on Tuesdays at 11:00, Thursdays at 09:00, Fridays at noon and Sundays on a floating schedule. Fares start from 1300
Taxis can be paid in cash (preferably) bank card or SPTC transit card.
You can safely call a taxi one of the unique features of modern China. These are traditional cars in our understanding, bicycle and motor rickshaws, and even motorcycle taxis. So a taxi in Shanghai is a topic for a separate article.
The transport network of Shanghai is represented by metro, buses, trolleybuses, ferries and magnetic planes (maglev trains).
Almost all modes of transport are subject to travel cards - SPTC cards, which provide a number of benefits. You can buy them at ticket offices or order at Sptcc.com. It makes sense to purchase this card if the expected period of stay in the city is more than a week.
Shanghai Metro
The Shanghai Metro is one of the fastest growing in the world. Currently, the metro network includes 12 lines, and almost all of them intersect. Line number 3 runs along the surface of the earth.
The Shanghai Metro is a fast, but rather expensive mode of transport. The ticket price depends on the distance traveled and varies from 3 to 10 yuan. Tickets can be purchased at the box office or special vending machines. SPTC passes are also sold here, providing a 10% discount when traveling on the metro. Different metro lines operate on different schedules, but on average, trains run from approximately 5.30 to 22.30.
Below is a map of the Shanghai metro. To enlarge the image, click on the picture; for an additional increase - click on the "Expand to actual size" icon (a square with an arrow) that appears at the bottom of the picture.
Buses in Shanghai
The bus network in the city is much more extensive. Bus tickets usually cost 2 yuan, although there are long routes where the price depends on the destination and averages around 5 yuan. You can also use travel card SPTC, reducing the cost of a second bus ride within 90 minutes from 2 yuan to 1 yuan.
In buses with a fixed price, there is a container for money near the driver - a kind of cash desk. Keep in mind - change is not given out here; if you did not have an even amount, then you will have to collect the change on your own, charging a fee from the incoming ones. Buses running on remote routes have a conductor.
Timetables and routes can be found at stops. For tourists, there are also special sightseeing buses.
Trolleybuses
Shanghai has one of the oldest trolleybus systems in the world. Now there are about 20 trolleybus routes in the city. They go mainly in the city center, with an interval of about 10-15 minutes.
The ticket price is 2 yuan. To pay for the fare, you need to put money in the cash desk at the entrance to the salon. If you have a magnetic card, you can pay for the trip through the validator.
Ferry
The ferry runs between the most popular tourist areas of Shanghai. This is enough cheap look transport: the fare is between 0.5 and 2 yuan. Ferries run every 10 minutes.
Magnetoplane
This type of transport is a maglev train capable of speeds up to 430 km/h. It runs from Long Yang Road to Pudong Airport with no intermediate stations. The working hours of the magnetoplan are from 6.45 to 21.40. The fare is 50 yuan; upon presentation of an air ticket - 40 yuan. More detailed information information about this mode of transport is available at Smtdc.com.
Taxi in Shanghai
Shanghai taxi is a fairly comfortable and inexpensive means of transportation. The fare consists of a landing fee and the first three kilometers (12 yuan) and the price for the subsequent journey (2.1 yuan for each kilometer). The night rate is 30% more expensive than the day rate.
In addition to ordinary taxis, rickshaws and private motorcycles are very popular in Shanghai. Their services are much cheaper.
To some points of the city (for example, to airports) a taxi can be ordered online - for this, use the search form below:
Fill in the required fields and click Find. A separate page will open a list of possible transfer options along the route you specified. Having chosen the right one, you can immediately place and pay for the order.
At the entrance to each station of the Shanghai subway, all passengers undergo a full security control. Everything is like in airports - luggage passes through the X-ray, and you yourself go through the frame. Such strict measures in all "undergrounds". We recommend not to be surprised, many more interesting things await you in this country, and even some aspects of the life of the Chinese.
One more important note. In the metro, on the platform, arrows indicate where passengers who are preparing to enter the car should stand. Do not stand directly in front of the door, behave civilly and do not disgrace your homeland.
What's the fare
In the Shanghai metro, the cost of a trip depends on the length of the path. If you are traveling up to 6 kilometers, then the ticket will cost 3 . If further, then for every next 10 kilometers you will have to pay another 1 yuan.
These rates apply to all lines except the 5th, where a trip up to 6 km costs 2 yuan. The entire 5th line has a length of 15 kilometers. What is causing this exception? So the city authorities stimulate the development of this area.
Children under 1.2 meters tall can use the Shanghai subway for free. Also, old people after 70 years old can drive here for free, but this is not relevant for tourists, since you need to have a Chinese social card.
What are the tickets
The simplest ticket is a one-time ticket. The easiest way to buy it is from a vending machine. You simply select the destination station and the number of tickets, and the machine itself calculates the cost and gives you tickets after payment. Remember that one-time tickets at the end of the journey need to be “feeded” to the turnstile. It's a pity, but it will not work to keep it for yourself.
A one-time ticket is valid only on the day of purchase. You can spend no more than 3 hours in the metro, after this time the turnstile will not let you back out.
The second type of ticket is the Shanghai Public Transportation Card. You put a certain amount of money on it, and the system itself withdraws it as you travel. It is much more convenient than buying a ticket every time. If you use this card for 70 yuan, you will receive a 10% discount on all subsequent trips. A trifle, but nice.
The transport card can only be bought at the box office. 20 yuan will have to be paid as a deposit. When you leave Shanghai, you can return it, receiving your 20 yuan and all the amount that you did not have time to spend. This card allows you to “go into the red” by 8 yuan.
Another type of ticket is single day (one-day) and three days (three-day). Pay 18 or 45 yuan and ride the Shanghai metro for one or three days without restrictions. For tourists, this type of ticket is the most convenient of all. These tickets can only be purchased at the box office.
Souvenir ticket. It is only sold at certain stations. We never saw him and can't say anything about him.
Maglev ticket. Recently appeared in 2013. You can ride it once and ride the metro for one day without restrictions. This ticket costs 55 yuan, which is very advantageous as one trip to Maglev costs 50 yuan.
Transitions
Very important information for tourists. There are two types of crossings in the Shanghai subway. The first ones are the usual ones, where you enter the tunnel between the stations and get to the right one, everything is like ours.
The second type of transition is called “virtual” or “transit”. There is no tunnel, and passengers need to exit the subway and re-enter. There are few such transitions, and they are specially marked on the maps, and if you look closely, you can easily find them.
For me, the Shanghai subway is associated with eternity! On my first trip, we lived very far from the center and spent about an hour on the metro every day on only 1 branch. But in reality, it's not all that bad!
Features of the subway in Shanghai
The subway in Shanghai includes 16 branches and allows you to get almost anywhere. Well, at least to everything that a tourist needs.
Each station has a security control service, everything is like at airports - luggage passes through an x-ray, and you yourself go through a metal detector frame. All platforms are separated from the tracks by a fence (a handrail at a height of a meter and a glass surface, sometimes the fence is completely glass from floor to ceiling), the doors of the cars stop in front of the fence doors. Entrance to the car is carried out from the side, exit from the center. There are special graphic clues on the floor to help you navigate.
In the carriages, there are monitors on the walls, on which, mixed with news, recipes and even karaoke, they play information about actions in an emergency. On the platforms there are large TVs showing the time until the arrival of the train and other information.
Let's start with some basic information:
Subway map
Now, in the age of technology, I advise you to download the application in advance to be prepared for the trip. The best, in my opinion, is: Shanghai Metro (Metroman), the application is blue.
With regards to the functionality, everything is standard: interactive map subway, in which you can, by selecting the necessary stations, build a route. Unlike other applications, it is constantly updated.
Website and Opening Hours
The official website of the Shanghai Metro always provides up-to-date data. Using them, you can build your route in advance. It is especially convenient that all information is provided in English.
On average, the metro is open from 6:00 to 23:00, but each branch functions differently. You can see exactly what time the branch you need is open only in the metro, there are signs indicating the time or on the website, but keep in mind that sometimes the time changes. Therefore, it’s not worth the risk: it’s better to be at the station you need 30 minutes before the metro station closes.
You will never get lost in the subway - there are signs pointing to the right branch everywhere. The main thing is to carefully look at the map: some transitions involve only a transfer from one train to another, and not go through long tunnels.
Types of tickets and fares
If you have already been to other cities in China, then it will not be news to you that the price varies depending on the distance. If your journey does not exceed 6 kilometers, then the ticket will cost 0.44 USD. If you need to drive further, then for every next 10 kilometers you will have to pay another 0.15 USD. However, some lines have their own rates. The maximum value is 1.3 USD.
You should not have any difficulties with paying for the fare: there are vending machines at each station where you can buy a one-time ticket. The departure station is already automatically filled in the system, you just need to choose which station you want to go to, and the machine will automatically calculate the cost.
Do not try to be smarter than the system and buy a ticket to the station you need, because when entering and exiting, it will be necessary to insert it into the turnstile. Otherwise, you will not be able to get out of the subway to the street.
Now let's move on to an option with which there are a little less problems if you come for a long time.
For free children up to 130 cm tall are allowed in the subway. In addition, disabled people and pensioners with Chinese citizenship.
The Shanghai Metro has excellent navigation, all exits are marked, and there are often maps next to them. So you won't get confused. When you are navigating to a point of interest, always look for the nearest exit.
