The venue of ISBA25 is Shanghai Advanced Research Institute (SARI) in Shanghai, China. SARI is located in the Pudong New Area of Shanghai. Its precise address is No. 99 Haike Road, Zhangjiang Hi-Tech Park, Pudong District, Shanghai (Postal Code: 201210).
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Entering Shanghai
Shanghai, as one of China's most important international hubs, is served by two major international airports: Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA). We recommend flights to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG), which is closer to SARI.
You can obtain access information from each airport through the link:
https://www.shanghaiairport.com/ensh/index.html
To better explore Shanghai, please refer to the Shanghai’s online portal for expat services (english.shanghai.gov.cn), the one-stop hub with multilingual information, resources, and services for foreigners traveling to Shanghai.
Transportation to SARI
Reaching SARI is convenient via Shanghai’s public transportation network:
Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) →SARI
1. By Metro (Recommended for Cost-Efficiency)
- Route:
- Take Metro Line 2 (towards Xu Jing Dong) from Pudong International Airport Station.
- Ride for 10 stops (~38 minutes) and alight at Zhangjiang Hi-Tech Park Station (Exit 2).
- Last-Mile Options:Taxi: A short ride (~2.5 km, ¥15–20) to No. 99 Haike Road.
- Walking: ~1.8 km (25 minutes, not recommended with luggage).
- Travel Time: ~50–60 minutes total.
- Cost: ¥7–10 (metro) + optional taxi fare.
2. By Taxi (Fastest but Pricier)
- Route: Direct ride via G1503 Expressway or Middle Ring Road.
- Distance: ~28 km.
- Travel Time: ~35 minutes (may extend to 50+ minutes during rush hours: 7:30–9:30 AM or 5:00–7:00 PM).
- Cost: ¥100–130 (daytime, including tolls).
3. By Airport Shuttle Bus + Metro
- Option:
- Take Airport Line 2 to Longyang Road Station (¥22, ~30 minutes).
- Transfer to Metro Line 2 (towards Pudong Airport) and ride to Zhangjiang Hi-Tech Park Station.
- Travel Time: ~60–70 minutes.
- Cost: ¥22 (shuttle) + ¥4 (metro).
Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport →SARI
Option 1: By Metro (Recommended)
- Route:
- Take Metro Line 2 (Pudong International Airport direction) from Hongqiao Airport Terminal 2 Station (If you're at Terminal 1, first take Metro Line 10 for 1 stop to Hongqiao Terminal 2 Station, then transfer to Line 2)
- Ride Line 2 for about 14 stops (approx. 40–50 minutes) and get off at Zhangjiang Hi-Tech Park Station (Exit 2).
- From Zhangjiang Station to SARI: Taxi: A short ride (2.5 km, ~¥15–20) to No. 99 Haike Road.
- Total Travel Time: ~60–70 minutes.
- Cost: ¥7–9 (metro) + optional taxi fare.
Option 2: Direct Taxi
- Route: Direct ride via G50 Expressway → Middle Ring Road (中环路) → Zhangjiang Hi-Tech Park.
- Distance: ~30 km.
- Travel Time: ~45 minutes (may extend to 60+ minutes during rush hours: 7:30–9:30 AM or 5:00–7:00 PM).
- Cost: ¥100–150 (daytime, including tolls).
