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oddpig

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Posted: Dec 23, 2005 - 11:04 AM
Post subject: !!!!!!!!Answer any questions about Shanghai!

I'm a native Shanghainese, like to answer any questions including health care, travel, shopping.....in Shanghai. Razz

Delta_Shooter

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Posted: Dec 23, 2005 - 11:12 AM

Does somebody knows how to speak english in the Train Stations (Ticket Booths) or do we have to do some mime or bring a chinese friend?

oddpig

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Posted: Dec 23, 2005 - 11:16 AM

there is no special english service in train station in Shanghai, but you can find some young bypassers,most of Shanghai students can say english well.

oddpig

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Posted: Dec 23, 2005 - 11:18 AM

or you can write your destination and time on a paper, they will know what kind of tickets you want

oddpig

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Posted: Dec 23, 2005 - 11:19 AM

if you have any difficulties in Shanghai, i recommend you a good website www.shanghaiindex.com to get more details, any most importantly, all the information there is free!

Delta_Shooter

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Posted: Dec 23, 2005 - 11:28 AM

Thanks for the info

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Posted: Dec 23, 2005 - 01:59 PM

quite helpful of you oddpig!

are you affiliated with www.shanghaiindex.com?

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oddpig

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Posted: Dec 23, 2005 - 02:16 PM

no! it is quite easy to mistake.maybe i have mention too much of this website.

oakie

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Posted: Dec 23, 2005 - 04:06 PM

There is a wicket with English service in Shanghai railway station's ticket office. The staff can speak english well.

Squeeker

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Posted: Dec 23, 2005 - 04:31 PM

Hi

Can you send me your email address pls?

My email is heinz_rainer@hotmail.com or aheneghana@anet.net.th

I would like to communicate with you about Shanghai.

If you have MSN you can add me to your list,

thanks for your response

best regards

Heinz

My spaces :

http://spaces.msn.com/members/hwrpics1a/

oddpig

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Posted: Dec 23, 2005 - 05:10 PM

belinda84830@sina.com
glad to help u

knockknock_ca

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Posted: Dec 25, 2005 - 11:06 AM

oddpig wrote:

no! it is quite easy to mistake.maybe i have mention too much of this website.

Yes, it's counter no. 2 or 3. It's specified that it's an English speaking service counter.

kanasai

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Posted: Dec 25, 2005 - 11:16 AM

I suggest anyone buying train tickets do not queue at the ticket counters. The situation there is chaotic and china at its worst.... cutting queues and rudeness in your face. Taking your time to enquire about schedules and everything about the train service, will not be possible.

Best is to book the seats in advance at the designated areas around town or hotels.

You have been warned.

kanasai

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Posted: Dec 25, 2005 - 11:20 AM

What I would like to ask oddpig is..... would i experience the same chaotic-ness if using the 'Shanghai Sightseeing Bus Center' service? Are there different classes/categories for the bus service or are we just going to squeeze in with all the village folks or 'street folks'?

oddpig

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Posted: Dec 25, 2005 - 01:16 PM

it will not be as chaotic as in the train station. but as the New Year is coming,tickets will be more difficult to get, so you'd better book it in advance. you may book the tickets a week beforehand at the different departure yards or Shanghai Meiya Audio Video chain stores or buy tickets on the day. if you had questions about the ticket booking ,you can call 021-64265555 to inquire.

oddpig

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Posted: Dec 25, 2005 - 01:43 PM

here are some other bus company for your reference:
China International Travel Service Shanghai Tourist Automobile Service Company No. 10 Lane 45 Wuzhong Road 64088589 64082175
Shanghai China Travel Bus Company 52 Shenjiazhai Longhua Road (W) 64684118 64392073 64682780
but i think Shanghai Sightseeing Bus Center may be reliable.
and the following is some address of different departure yards:
Shanghai Sightseeing Bus Center (Shanghai Stadium Station) 666 Tianyaoqiao Road (Under No.5 Ladder) 64265555 64265554
Shanghai Sightseeing Bus Center (Hongkou Station) 444 East Jiangwan Rd. (Gate 2 Hongkou Football Field)
56963248 56666347
Shanghai Sightseeing Bus Center (Yangpu Station) 640 Longchang Rd. (Shanghai Yangpu Stadium)
65803210
Shanghai Sightseeing Bus Center (Huangpu Departure Yard) 1588 Waima Rd. (The west end of Nanpu Bridge)
63785559
Shanghai Sightseeing Bus Center (Zha Bei Departure Yard) 2266 Gonghexin Rd. (Shanghai Circus World)
56659121

you can choose the most convenient one

kanasai

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Posted: Dec 25, 2005 - 02:11 PM

I think I will pass on the bus service... dun think they have different categories or classes. I'm little suspicious about the kind of people that would make use of the buses... can't imagine being trapped in the same bus for hours... similar to the train.

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kanasai

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Posted: Dec 29, 2005 - 09:36 AM

Oddpig, do u know of any local service which do private van tours to nearby towns (within 2 or 3 hours)? I've heard such from friends but so far, they can't seem to deliver the necessary info confused

(all talk no action). They seem like cheap all-in with hotel and full-time driver with good knowledge of the destination and sights.

kanasai

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Posted: Dec 29, 2005 - 09:38 AM

Oddpig, another question which has been mentioned few times in other threads.

Don't the locals here use anti-perspirants (for armpits) or shoe deodorants? If yes, where can I get them? Not the import ones though, cos they are expensive... I've seen a few here and there.

oddpig

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Posted: Dec 29, 2005 - 09:51 AM

some girls use Mentholatum products for anti-perspirants, u can get one in Waston. but the smell is thin,i don't know if it can meet your use. as for shoe deodorants,i do not know.

kanasai

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Posted: Dec 29, 2005 - 09:53 AM

Thanks oddpig. Can't imagine the BO during summer.

oddpig

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Posted: Dec 29, 2005 - 09:59 AM

i can make a search in the supermarket tonight for you, wait for my answer,please

kanasai

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Posted: Dec 29, 2005 - 10:10 AM

Thanks oddpig. I hope you find them 'cos I haven't seen any so far from Superbrand mall, Parkson, Carrefour, etc.

benkloepfer

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Posted: Dec 29, 2005 - 10:34 AM

Hi Oddpig,
Can you tell me where to buy a nice kite? Not the cheap plastic kind that you get at the parks, but rather a large sturdy kite made from fabric or paper.
-Ben