Travel from Shanghai to Yellow Mountain - Bullet Train and Driving 2025

Address: 1500 Shengui Rd. Minghan District, Shanghai (上海市闵行区申贵路1500号)

Shanghai Hongqiao Railway Station serves as Shanghai's premier high-speed rail terminal, conveniently integrated with Hongqiao International Airport to form one of East Asia's largest transportation hubs. It's about 20 km to the Bund, Shanghai Museum and Yuyuan Garen (about 45 minutes’ drive). The station is served by metro line 2, line 10 and line 17, which can easily take you to the city center and Zhujiajiao Water Town.

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Address: No. 303, Moling Road, Jing'an District (上海市静安区秣陵路303号)

Shanghai Railway Station functions as the city's historic central station, offering excellent connectivity to the urban center. It's about 7 km to the Bund (about 20 minutes’ drive); about 4 km to Shanghai Museum (about 15 minutes’ drive); about 7 km to Yuyuan Garden (about 30 minutes’ drive). The station runs both normal trains and high speed trains to many destinations. You can take bullet trains to cities like Beijing, Nanjing, Suzhou, etc., and normal trains to Lhasa (Tibet), Xian, Xining, Hohhot, Chengdu, etc.

Address: No.289, Laohumin Road, Xuhui District, Shanghai (上海市徐汇区沪闵路289号)

Shanghai South Railway Station efficiently handles significant passenger traffic to southern destinations. It's about 15 km to the Bund, Shanghai Museum and Yuyuan Garden (about 45 minutes’ drive). The Station runs both normal trains and high speed trains to many destinations, mainly the southern ones such as Hangzhou, Ningbo, Xiamen, etc. It's served by metro line 1, line 3 and line 15, offering convenient access to the nearby attractions.

Address: No.2, Yingkesong Road, Tunxi District, Huangshan, Anhui (安徽省黄山市屯溪区迎客松大道北2号)

Huangshan North Railway Station is the main high-speed rail hub for the region, located near the downtown area. This station offers convenience with good access to local transportation, hotels, and city amenities. The station is approximately 40 kilometers from Yellow Mountain scenic area, which takes about 40 minutes by bus or taxi. Most travelers choose this station because of its location and frequent train services. There are frequent buses running from the station to different scenic attractions like Yellow Mountain, Hongcun Village, Xidi Village, etc.

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You can also travel between Shanghai and Huangshan by coach bus, taxi, or private car. The entire journey covers about 400 kilometers and takes roughly 5 hours by road. While Huangshan does have its own airport (Huangshan Tunxi International Airport), there are currently no direct flights between Shanghai and Huangshan due to the convenience and efficiency of the high-speed rail connection. For those who enjoy road trips or prefer more flexibility in their schedule, driving offers scenic views along the way, though the high-speed train remains the most convenient option for this route.

Known as an important gateway city to China, Shanghai preserves the mixed culture of the western and eastern. The duration and theme of your Shanghai tour can be flexibly arranged based on your time and interests. Usually, tourists spend 1 to 2 days on sightseeing the most famous landmarks in Shanghai, including the Shanghai Museum, Shanghai World Financial Center (WFC) - the highest breathtaking skyline in Lujiazui, various historical architectures, Yu Garden, City God Temple along the Bund and busy Nanjing Road. Local culture lovers can use one extra day to visit Tianzifang, Zhujiajiao Water Town, while family travelers can have fun in Shanghai Disney Resort. Meanwhile, you can also expedience Maglev Train (the world’s fastest high-speed bullet train) and energetic nightlife, taste diverse snacks to make your Shanghai tour interesting and memorable.

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How to Plan A Huangshan Tour

Usually, a Huangshan tour takes about 2~3 days. Yellow Mountain is the essence of Huangshan. It can be divided into Front Mountain, Back Mountain and West Sea Grand Canyon. The Front Mountain features sublime peaks, interesting stone paths, and far-reaching views. The Back Mountain is famous for idyllic smaller peaks and shapely pine trees. In the West Sea Grand Canyon, there are many odd-shaped rocks resembling different figures. It is recommended to spend 1~2 days getting amazed by Huangshan's natural beauty. Then you can explore one or more Huizhou typical ancient villages, like Hongcun Village and Xidi Village—both listed in UNESCO World Cultural Heritage Sites.

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