Shanghai Metro: Accessibility Guide & Travel Information

Shanghai Metro; All you need to know, including accessibility information

Destination:ChinaCity:ShanghaiPopulation:24.9 million
Shanghai Metro; All you need to know, including accessibility information
Tim Chambers2023-12-1618 min

Join me on the Shanghai Metro as I tell you all the information you need to know about how to use it and access it. The Shanghai Metro (Chinese: 上海地铁; pinyin: Shànghǎi Dìtiě) is a rapid transit system in Shanghai, operating urban and suburban transit services to 14 of its 16 municipal districts and to Kunshan, Jiangsu Province. Served as a part of Shanghai rail transit, the Shanghai Metro system is the world's biggest metro system by route length, totalling 802 kilometres (498 mi). It is also the second biggest by the number of stations with 408 stations on 19 lines. It ranks first in the world by annual ridership with 3.88 billion rides delivered in 2019. The daily ridership record was set at 13.29 million on March 8, 2019.

--- Tim Chambers
December 16, 2023, Winter in China

Video Chapters

  1. 0:00Introduction to Shanghai Metro
  2. 0:20System basics and history
  3. 1:17Identifying Metro entrances
  4. 2:10Ticket purchasing methods
  5. 3:00Security and station services
  6. 5:05Accessibility information
  7. 9:21Daily ridership and busy lines
  8. 10:07Using the Shanghai Public Transportation Card
  9. 12:53Tips for a smoother journey
  10. 14:02Automated lines and transfer tips
  11. 15:02Long and short transfers

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Shanghai Metro; All you need to know, including accessibility information

Explore the Shanghai Metro, the world's largest by route length! This comprehensive video reveals everything you need for a smooth journey, including accessibility details. Discover its extensive network spanning 14 districts and even Kunshan. Learn how to navigate this massive transit system with ease, catering to all travelers.

Shanghai Metro: Accessibility Guide & Travel Information

Join me on the Shanghai Metro as I tell you all the information you need to know about how to use it and access it. The Shanghai Metro (Chinese: 上海地铁; pinyin: Shànghǎi Dìtiě); is a rapid transit system in Shanghai, operating urban and suburban transit services to 14 of its 16 municipal districts and...

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