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Shanghai Maglev

Pudong Airport to Longyang Road, Pudong New Area, Shanghai 200120, China
Ranked #21 of 478 attractions in Shanghai
4.0 of 5 stars 357 Reviews
Type: Public Transportation Systems
Traveller Description: The Shanghai Maglev is the fastest commercial train in the world. It covers the 30 kilometer (18.5mile) journey from Pudong International Airport to... more »
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Bangalore, India
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 May 2012 NEW

Loved the maglev experience in Shanghai. Given that I am an engineer, there was this whole history of being enamored by superconductivity, seeing the science programs in school. It was totally worth the extra ticket price to experience it. The train literally starts flying over the tracks, tilts (just a little) to one side to turn and you see all... More

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Singapore, Singapore
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 May 2012 NEW

413 km per hour, the only one in the world. Must do. Speed is limited to 300 km per hour during certain periods. More

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Singapore, Singapore
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2012 NEW

Whilst some while argue that this isn't the most convenient (or cheapest) way to get into the centre of Shanghai it is not every day that you get to travel at 431 km/h. You will need to do your research to ensure that you catch the train when it is scheduled to run at its top speed. Make sure that... More

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nambuccavalley nsw
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2012 NEW

We went on the Maglev from the Airport it reached 301km per hour what an experience its a must to go on costs only 100rmb for two people one way More

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Shanghai, China
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14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2012

Try it once. Worth the experience. I prefer to take a taxi straight from the airport home, but all tourists should try this. More

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Fremantle
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2012
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We caught the maglev from the airport to the edge of the metro for the city. It was great to be travelling at 300kph and very smooth. It wasn't obvious that you can get a 20 per cent discount if you show your boarding pass but we happened to see it on a small sign on the way. My criticism... More

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Singapore
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2012
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We took Maglev to airport. Super fast and super speed train. Good experience to try it. in time to took a photo speed at 426km/h More

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Shanghai, China
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 May 2012
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Cheap (50 RMB), fastest possible (431 km/h, around 7 minutes trip - some periods of the day slower) and very comfortable way to get to metro station which is then only 2-4 stops from the Pudong district where the most hotels are. First time an attraction, second time simply a must. More

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London, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 May 2012

The journey took about 7 minutes. Very smooth and steady. The station was very modern, very clean, very up to date and there was a member of staff shouting out "1 minute before the train pulls away". So we quickened our steps and jumped in. The train was very clean with wide and comfortable seats and air conditioning. Oh if... More

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Clearwater, Florida
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2012

It was a fund ride 268 MPH. Be sure to check the time schedule because all trains do not go 268MPH. More

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