Chinese Gp

[TBWG]

Hi

I am thinking of going to Chinese GP in April.

Doing some research on flights and I find Shanghai has 2 airports PVG and SHA can anyone advise which is best for GP circuit.

Also any tips appreciated by anyone who has been to Shanghai or the GP.

Thanks

TBWG

[yongli]

Hi

I am thinking of going to Chinese GP in April.

Doing some research on flights and I find Shanghai has 2 airports PVG and SHA can anyone advise which is best for GP circuit.

Also any tips appreciated by anyone who has been to Shanghai or the GP.

Thanks

TBWG

Hongqiao airport is SHA

Pudong airport is PVG

From the little overview map, it looks like SHA is a lot more convenient. (Unless they have moved the GP from 2007)

http://www.f1wolf.com/2007/09/going-to-sha...grand-prix.html

I would arrive early though, almost always when I arrived at Hongqiao lot's of waiting for taxis.

Website of the Shanghai GP: http://f1.f1china.com.cn/index_e.html

Pudong airport is actually quite far way from the city. But it is the main airport for international flights.

There are some good hotel booking websites for China. PM me, if you need more info on them.

In any case, in my opinion, Shanghai is a great city for a visit. Would suggest, you bring some extra time for sightseeing.

Edited January 1, 2009 by yongli

[TBWG]

Hi

I am thinking of going to Chinese GP in April.

Doing some research on flights and I find Shanghai has 2 airports PVG and SHA can anyone advise which is best for GP circuit.

Also any tips appreciated by anyone who has been to Shanghai or the GP.

Thanks

TBWG

Hongqiao airport is SHA

Pudong airport is PVG

From the little overview map, it looks like SHA is a lot more convenient. (Unless they have moved the GP from 2007)

http://www.f1wolf.com/2007/09/going-to-sha...grand-prix.html

I would arrive early though, almost always when I arrived at Hongqiao lot's of waiting for taxis.

Website of the Shanghai GP: http://f1.f1china.com.cn/index_e.html

Pudong airport is actually quite far way from the city. But it is the main airport for international flights.

There are some good hotel booking websites for China. PM me, if you need more info on them.

In any case, in my opinion, Shanghai is a great city for a visit. Would suggest, you bring some extra time for sightseeing.

Hi Yongli

Thanks for prompt reply and some great links .. so Pudong it would appear to be for international flights although from the F1wolf site getting about seems to be a bit of a nightmare.

Might get back to you (once tickets go on sale) for some hotel reccomendations.

Thanks again

TBWG.

PS Further input still appreciated.

[yongli]

Hi

I am thinking of going to Chinese GP in April.

Doing some research on flights and I find Shanghai has 2 airports PVG and SHA can anyone advise which is best for GP circuit.

Also any tips appreciated by anyone who has been to Shanghai or the GP.

Thanks

TBWG

Hongqiao airport is SHA

Pudong airport is PVG

From the little overview map, it looks like SHA is a lot more convenient. (Unless they have moved the GP from 2007)

http://www.f1wolf.com/2007/09/going-to-sha...grand-prix.html

I would arrive early though, almost always when I arrived at Hongqiao lot's of waiting for taxis.

Website of the Shanghai GP: http://f1.f1china.com.cn/index_e.html

Pudong airport is actually quite far way from the city. But it is the main airport for international flights.

There are some good hotel booking websites for China. PM me, if you need more info on them.

In any case, in my opinion, Shanghai is a great city for a visit. Would suggest, you bring some extra time for sightseeing.

Hi Yongli

Thanks for prompt reply and some great links .. so Pudong it would appear to be for international flights although from the F1wolf site getting about seems to be a bit of a nightmare.

Might get back to you (once tickets go on sale) for some hotel reccomendations.

Thanks again

TBWG.

PS Further input still appreciated.

@TBWG:

You are most welcome.

Actually, Hongqiao used to be an international airport as well and possibly still is (is was the only one before the built the one in Pudong).

I am not sure of the current situation as to international flights into Hongqiao, but if you can get a flight into Hongqiao, why not?

If you have time and don't mind the extra cash then Pudong is interesting is well - It is modern and huge and you can use the German-built Maglev and ride into town with 400 km/h. However the station is still on the Pudong side (Pu Dong means east of the river) -so you have to prepare ample of time and take a taxi from the Maglev station.

As for sightseeing:

A cruise boat tour on the Huang Pu River is very nice. You get to see a lot of modern Shanghai. You can catch a boat from the so called "Bund" (Wai tan in Chinese) - that is the River bank of the Huang Pu on the western side. Every taxi driver will know the Bund (wai tan)

Edited January 1, 2009 by yongli

[bjohn34]

I have lived in Shanghai for several years. Most, if not all international flights arrive at PuDong Airport and HongQiao is used for domestic flights only.

I believe you will have no choice but to arrive at PVG if coming from outside China

[asanee]

I have lived in Shanghai for several years. Most, if not all international flights arrive at PuDong Airport and HongQiao is used for domestic flights only.

I believe you will have no choice but to arrive at PVG if coming from outside China

agree with above-al direct flights ex BKK come into Pudong. The only way into Hongqiao is to transit somewhere before in China-like CAN and do the immigration etc, there-this will add a lot to times. Also transport from Pudong is not at all a nigtmare-in fact much easier as to/fro Swampy-take that madlev (its not very cheap-but what an experience) and the station cityside is on the metro=subway, which has expanded enormously lately. I dont really see the problem with that.

[TBWG]

I have lived in Shanghai for several years. Most, if not all international flights arrive at PuDong Airport and HongQiao is used for domestic flights only.

I believe you will have no choice but to arrive at PVG if coming from outside China

agree with above-al direct flights ex BKK come into Pudong. The only way into Hongqiao is to transit somewhere before in China-like CAN and do the immigration etc, there-this will add a lot to times. Also transport from Pudong is not at all a nigtmare-in fact much easier as to/fro Swampy-take that madlev (its not very cheap-but what an experience) and the station cityside is on the metro=subway, which has expanded enormously lately. I dont really see the problem with that.

Hi

Thanks for response ... can anyone recommend what area I should stay in for ease access from PVG airport and to the circuit, yes I would like to travel on Maglev so any suggestions incorporating that would be appreciated.

Thanks again

TBWG

[yongli]

I have lived in Shanghai for several years. Most, if not all international flights arrive at PuDong Airport and HongQiao is used for domestic flights only.

I believe you will have no choice but to arrive at PVG if coming from outside China

That is basically also the status I am aware of.

Having used it as an international airport for several years myself though, I wanted to see what the current situation is:

No flights from Bangkok to Hongqiao. Hongqiao however is still an International Airport. You would have to fly in from Tokyo or Seoul though.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shanghai_Hong...ational_Airport

[LaoPo]

If you stay in Shanghai, make sure you book a hotel on The Bund, the strip along the HuangPu river with spectacular views of the other side of the river with the amazing Pearl TV Tower and the Jin Mao Tower with the Grand Hyatt Hotel (lobby at the 53rd floor; up to 87th floor....) 'the highest hotel in the world', amongst many other spectacular buildings.

That particular strip along the river is very beautiful, especially also at night; there is a walking promenade along the river...SPECTACULAR !

Have look on Google Earth if you can.

http://images.google.nl/images?client=fire...mages&gbv=2

http://www.culture.sh.cn/images/venue/Shan...it/gjsccmap.gif map circuit

LaoPo

[TBWG]

If you stay in Shanghai, make sure you book a hotel on The Bund, the strip along the HuangPu river with spectacular views of the other side of the river with the amazing Pearl TV Tower and the Jin Mao Tower with the Grand Hyatt Hotel (lobby at the 53rd floor; up to 87th floor....) 'the highest hotel in the world', amongst many other spectacular buildings.

That particular strip along the river is very beautiful, especially also at night; there is a walking promenade along the river...SPECTACULAR !

Have look on Google Earth if you can.

http://images.google.nl/images?client=fire...mages&gbv=2

http://www.culture.sh.cn/images/venue/Shan...it/gjsccmap.gif map circuit

LaoPo

Hi LaoPo

If I stay on the Bund is that convienient for ease of travel to the GP circuit?

Thanks

TBWG