<![CDATA[Comments on: How Long?]]> 2009-03-18 18:00:00 <![CDATA[By: jennyzhu]]> The graphic is like neverland. You will never get from here to anywhere.

Speaking of taxis, if you come from North America or Europe or any developed economies, you will find taxi fare so cheap in China. A flagfall of 11 RMB (1.4 USD) covers 3 km in Shanghai. And every additional km is 2 RMB. An average ride in town is around 20-30 RMB.But a trip from Shanghai's Pudong airport to the city (which is in the outskirts of the city) will set you back at around 150RMB .

Note that prices are different in different cities in China. Most other cities are slightly cheaper than Shanghai.

]]> The graphic is like neverland. You will never get from here to anywhere.

Speaking of taxis, if you come from North America or Europe or any developed economies, you will find taxi fare so cheap in China. A flagfall of 11 RMB (1.4 USD) covers 3 km in Shanghai. And every additional km is 2 RMB. An average ride in town is around 20-30 RMB.But a trip from Shanghai's Pudong airport to the city (which is in the outskirts of the city) will set you back at around 150RMB .

Note that prices are different in different cities in China. Most other cities are slightly cheaper than Shanghai.

]]> <![CDATA[By: ancalagon]]> How do Beijing's fares compare to those of Shanghai? (I ask as I'll be in an intensive Chinese language program in Beijing over the summer).

]]> How do Beijing's fares compare to those of Shanghai? (I ask as I'll be in an intensive Chinese language program in Beijing over the summer).

]]> <![CDATA[By: panny888]]> in beijing, 10 rmb covers 3km too. and every 2 rmb for every 1km. and some service fee if in the late night.

it takes 100 or so from the airport to the center of beijing.

 

]]> in beijing, 10 rmb covers 3km too. and every 2 rmb for every 1km. and some service fee if in the late night.

it takes 100 or so from the airport to the center of beijing.

 

]]> <![CDATA[By: davidkaneda]]> that is one wacked out icon you have there anaclagon. it is like a one character dictionary.

]]> that is one wacked out icon you have there anaclagon. it is like a one character dictionary.

]]> <![CDATA[By: jennyzhu]]> panny888,

Yes, there is 30% surcharge after 11 pm in Shanghai. I expect the same for Beijing. Do you have an advertising touchscreen in taxis there? In Shanghai, many taxis are equipped with a scree on the back of passenger seat next to the driver. I know it is all advertising, but it is done pretty engagingly.

]]> panny888,

Yes, there is 30% surcharge after 11 pm in Shanghai. I expect the same for Beijing. Do you have an advertising touchscreen in taxis there? In Shanghai, many taxis are equipped with a scree on the back of passenger seat next to the driver. I know it is all advertising, but it is done pretty engagingly.

]]> <![CDATA[By: mroby03]]> way out in zhangye, gansu...we start at 3kuai for 2km and 5jiao for every km there after.  we don't have pizza hut or western food...but we can get around for cheap.  (10 minutes on side of the city to the other...so not too big of a place - hah)

]]> way out in zhangye, gansu...we start at 3kuai for 2km and 5jiao for every km there after.  we don't have pizza hut or western food...but we can get around for cheap.  (10 minutes on side of the city to the other...so not too big of a place - hah)

]]> <![CDATA[By: matt_c]]> @mroby I'm envious of you living out in the sticks (or vast plains of nothingness in your case). Having once lived in similar environs I know the joy living an inexpensive, challenging yet joyously deprived (in a material sense) existence. In fact I often dream of being able to do that again, but alas the city has ensnared me.

What's the local speciality food wise? Photos?  :)

]]> @mroby I'm envious of you living out in the sticks (or vast plains of nothingness in your case). Having once lived in similar environs I know the joy living an inexpensive, challenging yet joyously deprived (in a material sense) existence. In fact I often dream of being able to do that again, but alas the city has ensnared me.

What's the local speciality food wise? Photos?  :)

]]> <![CDATA[By: mroby03]]> matt_c...yah, can't really complain, just when i want a pizza, that's all.  it's quite a mix of food out here, obviously lanzhou noodles and dapanji (big plate of chicken) are pretty popular.  don't really have a link to pics though.  i've taken my share,  but i had my camera stolen in beijing last winter (i've bought a cheap replacement since) - ugh.  big cities.  i feel for you man.

]]> matt_c...yah, can't really complain, just when i want a pizza, that's all.  it's quite a mix of food out here, obviously lanzhou noodles and dapanji (big plate of chicken) are pretty popular.  don't really have a link to pics though.  i've taken my share,  but i had my camera stolen in beijing last winter (i've bought a cheap replacement since) - ugh.  big cities.  i feel for you man.

]]> <![CDATA[By: kuini]]> Great lesson as usual.

I have a question about "shifu". Do we use it on situation where we have to show respect. I mean what's the difference on saying "xiansheng". First time i see shifu in this situation, i thought it was like "master". If a driver can be called "shifu", is a cooker a "shifu" too for exemple ?

]]> Great lesson as usual.

I have a question about "shifu". Do we use it on situation where we have to show respect. I mean what's the difference on saying "xiansheng". First time i see shifu in this situation, i thought it was like "master". If a driver can be called "shifu", is a cooker a "shifu" too for exemple ?

]]> <![CDATA[By: 0darroch]]> ancalagon, am I right in saying that your character is "biang2"? as in the noodles?

]]> ancalagon, am I right in saying that your character is "biang2"? as in the noodles?

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