In recent years, China has become very attractive for tourism. People come here to relax, go shopping, sightseeing and treat themselves to delicious dishes. Previously, tourists sought to get to Beijing and Hainan, but suddenly preferences changed, and now many Russians dream of visiting Shanghai. As with many other trips, exploring the city begins at the airport. All tourists from Russia arrive at Shanghai -Pudong International Airport (PVG).
A bit about the international airport
The main air gate of Shanghai has the international PVG code. The airport is practically the newest in the country; it was put into operation only seventeen years ago. From that moment, he took over the function of the main international airport, unloading another Shanghai airport - Hongqiao.
China Airport (PVG) Pudong receives more than eighty million passengers annually, with about six million cargo passing through it simultaneously. These are very serious figures, they even exceed the passenger turnover of the capital's airport in China.
Many tourists are impressed by the location of the airport, because it is located almost in the center of Shanghai. Only thirty kilometers separate passengers from the main attractions of the city. In the case of a transit flight, such proximity to the center allows tourists to walk around Shanghai and not languish from idleness in anticipation of their flight.
What does PVG International Airport look like?
Shanghai has invested several million yuan in the construction of its new airport. The total area along with runways is more than fifty thousand square kilometers. The building itself is designed with the latest technology, and PVG Airport is very proud of the interior design, because all the small details evoke thoughts about the marine theme.
The building consists of two terminals that are interconnected. This allows passengers not to worry if they fly through Pudong Airport (PVG) in transit. After all, they can fly to one terminal, and they will fly out from another completely.
Airport (PVG): how to get around the airport?
The building of the main air gate of Shanghai is very well constructed. The first terminal is three-story and occupies almost three hundred thousand square meters. It is divided into three sectors:
- main building;
- connecting corridor;
- lobby.
The terminal is designed to serve twenty million people a year.
The second terminal is most of the airport, it occupies about five hundred thousand square meters. The building has a multilayer structure, consisting of three parts. Here is the main building where flights check-in, departure lounges and a connecting corridor take place.
Shanghai Airport Infrastructure
Airport (PVG) Pudong has all the necessary infrastructure for passengers. In both terminals there are restaurants, exchange offices and recreation areas. Moreover, they all work around the clock, which is very convenient with such a large passenger flow.
Very good tourists speak about hotels located in the airport terminals. If you are in Shanghai in transit and between your flights for more than ten hours, it is best to rent a hotel room. There are a lot of them at the airport, you can choose a number for any wallet and taste. For those passengers who want to explore the sights of Shanghai during the docking, hotels near the airport are suitable. Among more than ten options, you can always choose the right one.
Internet is available at the airport terminals, but many sites are not viewable. This is especially true of social networks. So tourists can’t “sit” on their page in anticipation of an airplane.
There are many shops at Pudong Airport, but the selection of goods is not very large. The duty-free zone is also not diverse, but you can choose the simplest souvenirs. Prices in stores are very affordable.
Each international airport reflects the city in which it is located. Judging by the fine details, Pudong Airport is Shanghai in miniature. Everything is just as comfortable and neat here, and the staff are extremely polite and helpful. Therefore, do not worry if your connection passes through Shanghai. This airport will leave you only pleasant memories.