Practical Information
The 5th International Business School Shanghai Conference·2014
Venue:
Address
Antai College of Economics and Management, Shanghai Jiao Tong University
535 Fahua Zhen Rd, Shanghai 200052 P.R.China
Tel: (+86)-21-5230-2509
Campus map
Transportation
Please first confirm whether your transportation from the hotel has been prearranged. If your transportation has not been prearranged, it is possible for you to choose from many methods of transportation between the airport and Crowne Plaza hotel. We suggest the following methods:
Between Honhqiao Airport And Hotel
By Taxi
The taxi fare from Hongqiao Airport to the hotel or return will be around 40 RMB.
By Metro and Taxi
Take Metro Line 10, which connects Hongqiao Airport, and Shanghai Jiao Tong University Station. From Shanghai Jiao Tong University Station, you may choose to take a walk to the Crowne Plaza Hotel; it will cost you around 10 minutes.
Between Pudong Airport And Hotel
By Taxi
The taxi fare from Pudong Airport to the hotel or return will be around 200 RMB.
By Bus and Taxi
Take Pudong Airport Line 2 Bus from Airport, then get off at Jing’an Temple Station (Downtown). From there, take a taxi to the Crowne Plaza Hotel; transport will cost you around 40 RMB in total. Same way could be chosen to return.
By Maglev, Metro and Taxi
Take Maglev Bullet Train from Airport, then get off at Longyang Road Station. From there, transfer to metro line 2, and get off at Zhongshan Park Station. From there, take a taxi to the Crowne Plaza Hotel; total transport will cost you around 80 RMB. Same way could be chosen to return.
By Metro and Taxi
Take Metro Line 2 from Pudong Airport, and get off at Zhongshan Park Station. From there take a taxi to the Crowne Plaza Hotel. Total transport will cost you around 30 RMB. Same way could be chosen to return. Attention: Guanglan Road station of Metro Line 2 is an interchange station where you should transfer from the 4-carriage train to the 8-carriage train.
Accommodation
Crowne Plaza Shanghai Hotel
The Crowne Plaza is an upscale 4-star hotel with 496 beautifully appointed guest rooms and suites. Located in the southwest part Shanghai, the hotel is 50km from Shanghai Pudong Airport and quite close to Antai College of Ecomomics and Management. It has excellent Cantonese, Sichuanese, and western restaurants, and Charlie's Pub next to the lobby is one of the best pubs in town, with a crackerjack Filipino band. The Crowne Plaza also features a fitness center, indoor pool, a karaoke bar, a beauty salon, squash courts, and snooker. The cake shop in the lobby is also highly recommended.
400 Pan Yu Road, Shanghai, China 200052
TEL: (+86)-21-6145-8888
Web: http://www.shanghai.crowneplaza.com
Hotel Reservation
The conference hotel is Crowne Plaza Hotel (400 Panyu Rd, Shanghai) . The conference has negotiated preferential room rates with the hotel and a room block is being held for conference participants. Delegates can book with the hotel directly using the reservation form provided below.
We kindly ask you to contact the hotel DIRECTLY for all questions related to hotel accommodation.
Location & Ground Transportation Facts
It’s only ten minutes’ walk from Crowne Plaza Shanghai to the Antai College of Economics & Management, Shanghai Jiao Tong University.
>From Crowne Plaza To ACEM
Trip In Shanghai
Language
The national language of China is Mandarin, or Putonghua as it is known in China, but many Chinese also speak the local dialect, which uses the same characters as Mandarin but the pronunciation can vary greatly.
In Shanghai, you can usually see signs written in English and find someone who speaks English, as well. In rural areas it is difficult to get around alone, if you do not speak Mandarin. If you wish to travel within China, you should hire an English-speaking guide or book a tour program from a reputable travel agency, like Shanghai China Travel International Co. Ltd.
Taxi
Shanghai's 45,000 taxis are easy to flag down in leisure hours, but not in rush hours. The taxi drivers are bound to offer you good service. If you do not speak Chinese, it is recommended that you have your destination written down in characters. Taxi drivers do not accept tips.
The companies listed below are most strongly recommended.
| Main Taxi Company | For Booking | For Complaint | Taxi Color | |
| Dazhong | (+86 21)96822 | (+86 21)6258 0780 | Sky blue | |
| Qiangsheng/Bashi | (+86 21)62580000 | (+86 21)6258 1234 | Orange | |
| Haibo | (+86 21)96933 | (+86 21)6213 0011 | Sapphire blue | |
| Jinjiang | (+86 21)96961 | (+86 21)6416 9292 | White |
The companies listed below are most strongly recommended.
| 0~3 KM | 3~10 KM | Above 10 KM | ||
| Daytime: (5:00~23:00) | RMB 14 | RMB 2.4 / KM | RMB 3.6 / KM | |
| Night: (23:00~5:00) | RMB 18 | RMB 3.1 / KM | RMB 4.7 / KM |
Notices & Tips:
• Please request an invoice when you get to your destination.
• If you experience anything unreasonable, you may file a complaint by calling (+86)-21-6323-2150 or the complaint telephone number in the chart.
• If there is a waiting time, the driver will charge you as one kilometer’s cost for each five minutes.
• Bridges and tunnels in the downtown area are free of charge.
• Check the charge standard marked on the windows of a taxi before taking it. Pay taxi fare as displayed on the price screen.
• You can refuse to pay if the driver does not start the meter or doesn't give you a valid receipt.
Train
Bullet Train is most welcomed to travel within Chinese main cities, its highest speed could climb to 300 km per hour, so it will be faster than plane if the destination is less than 1,500 KM away. So we highly suggest you to choose bullet train if your want to visit a city not so far from Shanghai.
Shanghai Railway Reservation Telephone Numbers
| Shanghai Railway Administration ticket office | 9510 5105 | |
| Enquiries to Shanghai Railway Station, Shanghai South Railway Station or Hongqiao Railway Station | (+86)-21-6317-9090 (+86)-21-5436-9511 (+86)-21-5124-5555 | |
| Baggage service for Shanghai Railway Station, or Shanghai South Railway Station | (+86)-21-6317-4168 |
Public Services Contacts
| Emergency | ||
| Police - 110 | Fire - 119 | Ambulance - 120 |
| Though Shanghai is a safe city, you may occasionally need help from local police. In case of any burglary or petty theft, dial 110 for police. | Fire is a nightmare in big cities. The situation goes from bad to worse if a skyscraper turns into a fiery building. If you run into such an unfortunate event, do not forget to dial 119. | Roads in Shanghai often get congested and are prone to accidents, so always remember 120. This number may very well determine life or death. |
Money Issues
RMB/Yuan, the official currency in China is a decimalized currency. For current conversion rates you can check online at http://www.xe.net/ucc/convert.cgi or http://www.oanda.com/converter/classic, the estimated exchange rate are: 1 USD: 6.3 RMB, 1 EUR: 8.2 RMB.
One Yuan is worth 100 cents. Coins are issued in denominations of 10 cents, 50 cents and 100 cents. Currency notes are available in 1, 5, 10, 20, 50, 100 denominations. Foreign currencies can be conveniently changed at banks with your passport as ID.
Most internationally recognized currencies (like USD, EUR, GBP, SGD) and tourist cheques can be exchanged at commercial banks, top-end hotels and the international airports in Shanghai. All branches of Bank of China and other large banks offer currency exchange services. Look for the following sign, when you walk into a bank outlet.
Credit cards (Visa, Mastercard, American Express, etc.) can be used at most hotels, restaurants and major shops. Some credit cards can be used at Bank of China ATM machines.
Other Practicalities
Shanghai Railway Reservation Telephone NumbersThe Standard Time in China is Beijing Time, which is 8 hours ahead of GMT.
Telephone Codes
| Calling to: | ||||
| Int’l Access Code | Country Code | City Code | Phone No. | |
| Shanghai | 00 | 86 | 21 | 1234-5678 |
| Beijing | 00 | 86 | 10 | 1234-5678 |
| When dialling within China you need to add '0' before the city code. | ||||
Climate
Shanghai usually has a relatively short Spring and Autumn and a long winter and summer. The weather is usually warm and humid. The middle of October in Shanghai is usually cool and dry, with an average temperature of 15-20℃.
Plugs and Electricity
There are two official standards for plugs and sockets in the People's Republic of China. The first is the grounded, three-blade CPCS-CCC which is practically interchangeable with the type of socket found in Australia. The Chinese non-grounded two-blade standard is very much like a 2-blade North American/Japanese plug. No matter what the plug type is, electrical sockets (outlets) in the People's Republic of China usually supply electricity at between 220 and 240 volts AC. If you're plugging in an appliance that was built for 220-240 volt electrical input, or an appliance that is compatible with multiple voltages, then an adapter is all you need.
For further information about outlets and power, please consult with hotel receptionist.