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Over 800,000 square meters of parking include 76 gate positions that offer a veritable proof of the airport's importance. Pudong International Airport includes the main terminal building and two terminal concourses which are connected by two passageways special created for easy access, designed with 3 floors. Around 13 baggage transfer belts special designed for arrivals and 28 boarding bridges and more other additional service, like shopping areas and chic restaurants are opened there to offer to passengers more convenience and comfort during their stay at Shanghai Pudong International Airport. Nowadays airlines were directed to fly in and out of Pudong International Airport offer their services to 62 domestic cities and 73 international areas.

 

This fantastic airport faces the East China Sea. The whole construction lasted two years until was finally completed and opened to public. The first phase for the airport’s foundation started officially in October 1997 and finished in September 1999. Project Phase I comprises a 4E South-north runway, two parallel taxiways,50,000 square meters cargo warehouse, fully equipped veritable system of navigation, communication, surveillance, weathering and logistics service and much more. It is opened 24 hour per day to provide its qualified services. Pudong International Airport included an average of aircraft  courses of about 400 times per day, that is almost 60% of the total aircraft movements of Shanghai, making the connection between 9- international and regional destinations. The costs for the airport construction was of around $400 million, being raised as a replacement site to nearby Hongqiao International Airport. Pudong Airport very soon took control of all international flights and after 5 years a new second runway was constructed there.

 

The most spectacular and wonderful thing about this building is that its shape is that of an incredible big mew stretching its wings to soar above the sea. The airport can provide landing service for 36 aircrafts in the same time. Moreover, even the world’s largest commercial aircraft  can be handled by this imposing airport. It is the only airport in the world that offers the possibility to visitors to enter the conning tower. The openness and extraordinary delicacy have made this international airport one of the top notable attractions of Shanghai. Entering into the observation deck on the sixth floor of the conning tower, the travelers will get to see a stunning view of the arrivals and departures structure, the runway and a great panorama of the parking area. Among all these the passengers have the opportunity to admire the airliners' take-off and land with engines roaring. This is one of the finest airport that offers to you marvelous scenes.

 

The Ramada Pudong Airport Hotel nearby the airport  offers amazing facilities for business companies and individual business passengers. Local buses go straight to downtown Shanghai, to the Exhibition Centre and the main train station, and to more breathtaking attractions. The super rapid Maglev rail service is extraordinary and provides very fast links to the very heart of Shanghai. Taxis and hotel shuttles are available 24 hours a day at Pudong Airport and limousines can be even disposable for travelers who wish to travel with a little more style in a luxury and comfortable transportation.

 

 

In 2007, the third runway and one more terminal was added, because it seems that the overall capacity of Pudong Airport has been amazingly increased. Shanghai was visited by more and more tourists annually, such as interesting businessmen and tourists, and so expansion plans gave the idea to found a further terminal, more runways and more facilities. The prognosis for the next years, were that the shanghai Airport will be capable to serve more than 50 million passengers every year.

 

The fabulous departures areas that features the airport include a wide selection of remarkable shops and places where to eat. For a better selection of shops, choose the mall on the third floor, while for dining in Shanghai Pudong Airport, the Greeting Halls features the most wonderful areas, offering an interesting selection of cuisines. The atmosphere is absolutely lovely, full of magnificent areas that make you feel comfortable and calm. The stuff is welcoming, sociable and receive all the guests with hospitability.

 

 

A fast magnet train makes the connection between the airport and Longyang metro station, where the travelers are able to switch to metro line 2, to a journey that takes  only  8 minutes. In 2010, the Shanghai World Exhibition has been organized, and with this important event there was included a metro connection between this airport and Hong Qiao airport. From the bus station, there are five different lines that go in different directions in Shanghai. In the Arrivals Hall there are included service desks that belong to some local car rental companies. The majority of the travelers prefer to rent a chauffeur-driven car, but actually there are a lot of taxis in front of the Arrivals Hall, just keep in mind you have to stand in the right queue. Shanghai Airport features a car park with beautiful room for 3,000 cars and outdoor areas for short or long periods of parking. Close to the airport are marvelous attractions that enchant the visitors’ eyes with unique pieces of art. A bank is available at the airport and Bureaux de change facilities can be also found in the terminal. There is also a post office that is working daily. Restrooms for people with disabilities are available in the terminal building, and the airport is designed with lifts and ramps to make easier the access. Duty-free shopping areas are included in the departures zones. Other wonderful shops, like souvenir stores and different kind of products. The business travelers will find the best business facilities at the Shanghai International Airport Hotel. These areas have a lot of meeting rooms, telephone, fax, photocopying, and telex facilities, including also some additional catering services. The Pudong Airport is a busy airport that serves several airlines to make the travelers journey easier. Those who choose this airport are not disappointed because the services and the facilities are the best, the most excellent ones, and the attitude is absolutely friendly, they treat its guests like human beings.

 

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