Try this itinerary, recommended by residents or metro enthusiasts:
Though both are not real metros, ride the Maglev to the airport at 430 km/h and take an automated cabin through the Bund Tourist Tunnel to watch the colourful light show along the tunnel.
Shanghai Maglev Museum. Dedicated to the history and technology of Maglev trains in the world, the museum has five themed sections: Birth of Maglev, Maglev Shanghai Line, Maglev Technology, Maglev Superiorities, Prospects for Maglev. Since 2007. Location: In the Longyang Road Maglev station at street level. At Longyang Road metro station. Hours (check before visiting): 9 am to 5 pm every day. Admission: 10 RMB. Reference: smtdc.com (official website). gov.cn.
(Planned metro museum). Exhibitions will show historic documents, pictures and articles related to the city's Metro history and demonstrate the technology of subway construction. It will also include a facility for emergency drills, simulating situations such as power cuts, earthquakes or even terror attacks. The museum will also be a Metro safety-education center. Since Planned for 2010. At Wuzhong Road metro station. Reference: ce.cn.
Doors-closing signal is a "beep-beep-beep...", continued until the doors are closed and accompanied by flashing lights above the doors. Pre-recorded announcements on the ride: "Next station is [name]."
Before the train stops, you hear in Mandarin Chinese "Arrived at station [name]", followed in English:"We are now at [name]."
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Line 4 train departing from Yangshupu Road station.
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