SECT VI - LOGISTICS
The following information was prepared in order to better prepare you for the weeks' events. If you have a question that is not answered here, please email us.
PRECAUTIONS
Travel Insurance
Those presenters and participants who are University of California (UC) faculty, staff, or students should register for UC Traveler Insurance Coverage. There is a simple form to complete in order to be registered for this broad range of insurance coverage at no additional cost. When you register, you will be given information about your travel destination from WorldCue, a UC Vendor. This will provide you with helpful information about where you are going. For the form and more detailed information, please go to http://www.uctrips-insurance.org/.
For non-UC presenters or participants, please check with your home institution to see whether similar coverage is available. You may also be able to find trip insurance through the travel agency, which booked your trip. There are also many on-line vendors that sell travel insurance.
Credit Card Use
It is recommended that you let your credit card issuer know of your travel plans well in advance so they that will set a travel notification flag on your account. Your credit card could be declined as your issuer may view it as fraudulent use overseas. You may also want to check with your credit card issuer for any foreign transaction fees.
HOTEL
ROYAL COURT HOTEL SHANGHAI
Phone number: 53838500
International code: 011
Country Code: 86
Area Code: 21
Address:
In Chinese: 酒店地址: 淮海中路622弄7号 (Zipcode: 200020)
In English: 622-7# Middle Huaihai Road, 200020
Directions:
Please click HERE to download the PDF-file with the directions in Chinese from the airport to the hotel.
TRAVEL
By taxi:
Please print the address (in Chinese) above to give to the taxi driver in the event he/she does not understand English. Taking the taxi to the hotel from Pudong International Airport should cost about $25 or RMB 150-180. You do not need to tip and the ride can take from 40 minutes to 3 hours, depending on traffic. Please make sure to take a metered taxi.
By train:
Shanghai Maglev Train operates between Pudong International Airport and Longyang Rd. Subway Station in Pudong New Area, every day from 6:45 to 21:32 at intervals of 15 to 30 minutes. The whole journey takes only eight minutes. The charge is $6 or RMB 50. From the subway station, you can take a taxi to the hotel for about RMB 50-70 or $6-9.
ACCOMMODATIONS
-What is the check in/check out time?
Check in and check out time is 2:00 PM (14:00).
-What is covered inside the hotel room?*
Breakfast.
-What is not covered inside the hotel room?*
Snacks, drinks, movies, phone calls.
*Important Note: Our understanding had been that internet access from the rooms was included as part of the accommodations costs. We have recently learned that there would be a surcharge for internet access. We are negotiating with SASS (Shanghai Academy of Social Sciences) to reverse this, and will update you when this issue has been resolved.
RESOURCES
-What can I do to prepare for the seminar?
Internet access will be available in your hotel room, however, it will be limited in the seminar rooms. Please read the readings prior to SECT. In view of the limited internet access in the seminar rooms at SASS, you may want to print out the readings or download them (PDF files) onto your computer prior to your arrival in China. Readings Website
-What peripheral equipment is needed?
Please keep in mind that the US has a 120-volt electricity system. If you bring your own equipment, please remember to bring your own converters and adapters.
-Will I have access to the internet?
Internet will be available in your hotel room, though it will be limited in the seminar rooms. Please refer to important note in "Accommodations" section.
-Will I have access to a computer?
You can rent a laptop, provided by SASS, for approximately 500 RMB. We would recommend, however, that you bring your own laptop if possible.
-Will I have access to a printer?
You can rent a printer, provided by SASS; we are waiting for confirmation of costs.
-Will the presentations and discussions be recorded?
The presentations and discussions will be recorded and made available on UCHRI's website after the seminar.
SHANGHAI TOURIST INFO
Please click HERE to see information on weather, transportation, money, food, attractions, and other services. You may want to take some time in looking at this document as there is useful information.
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