{"id":5082,"date":"2013-07-26T07:30:10","date_gmt":"2013-07-26T14:30:10","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/first2board.com\/pointssummary\/?p=5082"},"modified":"2013-08-11T20:50:38","modified_gmt":"2013-08-12T03:50:38","slug":"my-experience-on-the-shanghai-maglev-train","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/first2board.com\/pointssummary\/2013\/07\/26\/my-experience-on-the-shanghai-maglev-train\/","title":{"rendered":"My Experience on the Shanghai Maglev Train"},"content":{"rendered":"

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After landing in Shanghai Pudong airport, you have several options to get to your hotel. You can either take a taxi, bus, metro, or the intriguing Shanghai Maglev Train.\u00a0 According to Wikipedia<\/a>, the Shanghai Maglev Train is \u201cthe world\u2019s fastest train in regular commercial service since its opening in 2004, faster than the TGV in France and also faster than the top speed of any Formula One and Motogp prototype.\u201d The top speed of the Shanghai Maglev Train is 431 km\/h which is 268 mph.<\/p>\n

Introduction to Shanghai<\/a>
\nChicago O\u2019Hare American Airlines Flagship Lounge<\/a>
\nAmerican Airlines ORD-PVG 777-200 Business Class<\/a>
\nLe Royal Meridien Shanghai Hotel Review<\/a>
\nThe Westin Bund Center Shanghai Hotel Review Part 1<\/a>
\nThe Westin Bund Center Shanghai Hotel Review Part 2<\/a>
\nThe Hongta Hotel Shanghai Review<\/a>
\nTwelve at Hengshan Shanghai Hotel Review<\/a>
\nFour Points by Sheraton Shanghai Pudong Hotel Review<\/a>
\nMy Experience on the Shanghai Maglev Train<\/a>
\nThe Sights and Sounds of Nanjing Road and the Shanghai Bund<\/a>
\nThe Sights and Sounds of the Yuyuan Garden in Shanghai<\/a>
\nThe Sights and Sounds of the French Concession in Shanghai<\/a>
\nThe Sights and Sounds of Pudong Shanghai<\/a>
\nThe Sights and Sounds of Qipu Lu (Cheap Road) in Shanghai<\/a>
\nScam City: Shanghai Edition<\/a>
\nThe Various Restaurant Eats in Shanghai<\/a>
\nThe Various Street Foods in Shanghai Part 1<\/a>
\nThe Various Street Foods in Shanghai Part 2<\/a>
\nThe Various Street Foods in Shanghai Part 3<\/a>
\nShanghai Pudong Airport First Class Lounge<\/a>
\nShanghai Pudong Airport Dragonair and Cathay Pacific Lounge<\/a>
\nAmerican Airlines PVG-ORD 777-200 Business Class<\/a><\/p>\n

It was my first time in Pudong airport and it was a little intimidating at first, but the clear signage makes it easy to navigate this large airport.<\/p>\n

\"maglev1\"<\/a> \"maglev2\"<\/a><\/p>\n

I made it to the Maglev Train ticketing booth and bought a round-trip ticket for 80 RMB which is ~ $13.05 USD. That makes it $6.53 USD for each one-way trip which is a complete bargain to try out the world\u2019s fastest commercial train. Be aware that in order to buy a round-trip ticket, you must show proof of return boarding pass to the cashier, otherwise you will be stuck buying two one-way\u2019s at 50RMB each. In addition, a round-trip is only good within 7 days of purchase.<\/p>\n

\"maglev3\"<\/a> \"maglev4\"<\/a><\/p>\n

The Maglev Train is very clean and spacious with comfortable seating. There are also luggage racks where you can place your heavy bags.<\/p>\n

\"maglev5\"<\/a> \"maglev6\"<\/a> \"maglev7\"<\/a> \"maglev8\"<\/a><\/p>\n

Here is a short video I made on my experience on the Shanghai Maglev Train:<\/p>\n