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Shanghai Pass Is Here!
Exciting news for all urban adventurers and travel enthusiasts! Shanghai Jiushi Group’s subsidiary, Shanghai Urban Tourism Card Development Co., Ltd., has officially launched the “Shanghai Pass” smart card on May 19, 2024. This isn’t just your average transit card—it’s your key to the city, akin to Hong Kong’s Octopus card but with a distinct Shanghainese twist.
The “Shanghai Pass” goes beyond traditional transport, enabling usage in over 330 cities nationwide including major tourist hotspots like Beijing, Guangzhou, Xi’an, Qingdao, Chengdu, Sanya, and Xiamen. Whether it’s buses, subways, maglevs, taxis, or ferries, this card has got you covered!
Tourist Attraction Access: With the “Shanghai Pass,” say goodbye to long ticket lines at Shanghai’s iconic locations such as the Oriental Pearl Tower, the Pujiang Tour, Shanghai Tower’s Observatory, Shanghai Museum, and Shanghai Wildlife Zoo. Just flash your card, and you’re in! Plus, the card’s back features a QR code that not only guides you through services but also offers recommendations and special discounts for a richer experience.
Shopping and Dining Made Easy: Ever got frustrated with small change or mobile payment hassles while shopping? The “Shanghai Pass” simplifies it all. Use it at popular spots like “New World City,” “First Food,” and numerous convenience stores like “Hao De” and “Liang You” scattered across Shanghai. This card truly delivers a “one card fits all” solution, making your exploration of Shanghai a breeze.
Where to Get Your Pass: You can purchase, recharge, or seek service for your “Shanghai Pass” at multiple locations including Hongqiao and Pudong International Airports, or any of the self-operated metro stations. It also comes with a multilingual manual catering to international visitors, ensuring nobody misses out on the convenience offered by this amazing card.
Special Features to Note
- Anonymity – the card is sold without requiring personal identification, perfect for those concerned about privacy.
- Versatility – use it not only for public transport but also at various tourist spots, museums, shopping centers, and more.
- Convenience – with a prepaid model, any unused funds can be refunded, saving you from the hassle of dealing with loose change.
Q&A
1. What are the service points for purchasing, recharging, refunding and repairing the “Shanghai Pass”?
Pudong Airport Terminal T2 Service Point
Pudong Airport Terminal T2 International Arrival Exit
Hongqiao Airport Terminal T1 Service Point
Hongqiao Airport Terminal T1 International Arrival Exit 102 Service Counter
Hongqiao Terminal T2-Transportation Card Subway Self-operated Outlet
Line 10/Line 2-Hongqiao Terminal T2
Hongqiao Hub Service Station-Transportation Card Subway Self-operated Outlet
Line 10/Line 2-Hongqiao Hub Service Station
Lujiabang Road Service Center
No. 1298 Lujiabang Road (near Xizang South Road)
Jiujiang Road Service Center
No. 609 Jiujiang Road (near Zhejiang Road intersection)
Line 1-Xinzhuang Station-Transportation Card Subway Self-operated Outlet
Line 1-Xinzhuang Station
Line 1-People’s Square Station-Transportation Card Subway Self-operated Outlet
Line 1-People’s Square Station
Line 1-Xujiahui Station-Transportation Card Subway Self-operated Outlet
Line 1-Xujiahui Station
Line 1-Shanghai Railway Station-Transportation Card Subway Self-operated Outlet
Line 1-Shanghai Railway Station
Line 2-Zhongshan Park Subway Station-Transportation Card Subway Self-operated Outlet
Line 2-Zhongshan Park Subway Station
Line 2-Jing’an Temple Station-Transportation Card Subway Self-operated outlets
No. 1616, Nanjing West Road, Jing’an District, Shanghai
Line 2-Longyang Road Station-Transportation Card Subway Self-operated Outlet
Line 2-Longyang Road Station
Line 2-Guanglan Road Station-Transportation Card Subway Self-operated Outlet
Line 2-Guanglan Road Station
Line 2-Century Avenue Station-Transportation Card Subway Self-operated Outlet
Line 2-Century Avenue Station
Line 2-Songhong Road Station-Transportation Card Subway Self-operated Outlet
Line 2-Songhong Road Station
Line 2-Loushanguan Road Station-Transportation Card Subway Self-operated Outlet
Line 2-Loushanguan Road Station
Line 2-Lujiazui Station-Transportation Card Railway self-operated outlets
Line 2-Lujiazui Station
Line 3-Caoyang Road Station-Transportation Card Subway Self-operated Outlets
Line 3-Caoyang Road Station
Line 3-Yishan Road Station-Transportation Card Subway Self-operated Outlets
Line 3-Yishan Road Station
Line 4-Dalian Road Station-Transportation Card Subway Self-operated Outlets
Line 4-Dalian Road Station
Line 10-Shaanxi South Road Station-Transportation Card Subway Self-operated Outlets
Line 10-Shaanxi South Road Station
Line 11-Oriental Sports Center Station-Transportation Card Subway Self-operated Outlets
Line 11-Oriental Sports Center Station
2. What are the precautions for refunding and returning the “Shanghai Pass” card?
1) The “Shanghai Pass” base card fee of 20 yuan is non-refundable.
2) If the amount on a single card is less than 100 yuan, no handling fee will be charged, and the balance on the card will be fully refunded in RMB cash.
3) If the amount on a single card is = 100 yuan, you must bring the card purchase receipt, and after deducting a 5% handling fee, it will be refunded in RMB cash.
4) If the amount on a single card is > 100 yuan, the amount on the card will not be refunded.
3. Does the “Shanghai Pass” require real-name authentication? Can it be reported lost?
“Shanghai Pass” is an anonymous card, which does not require real-name authentication and cannot be reported lost.
4. Does the “Shanghai Pass” support transfer discounts for Shanghai public transportation?
The discounts for taking public transportation in Shanghai are the same as those of the Shanghai Public Transportation Card.
Use this card to pay for buses (except airport express and tourist express) or subway fares within the city, and you can get a 1 yuan discount for transfers between buses or between buses and subways within 120 minutes.
Use this card to take the city subway line, and you can enjoy a 10% discount after spending 70 yuan in the month.
5. Is a deposit required to buy a “Shanghai Pass”? What is the maximum amount of stored value on the card?
The base card fee of the “Shanghai Pass” is 20 yuan, which is non-refundable. Recharge is in units of 10 yuan, and the maximum stored value on the card does not exceed 1,000 yuan.
6. What is the specific scope of use of “Shanghai Pass”?
This card can be used in public transportation such as Shanghai buses, subways, maglev trains, taxis, ferries, etc. It can also be used in public transportation in more than 330 cities at or above the prefecture level in China, basically covering major tourist cities in China such as Beijing, Guangzhou, Xi’an, Qingdao, Chengdu, Sanya, Xiamen, etc.
Attractions that can be swiped to buy tickets or consume include:
Oriental Pearl Tower
No. 1 Century Avenue, Lujiazui, Pudong New Area, Shanghai
Shanghai Museum
No. 201 Renmin Avenue, Huangpu District, Shanghai
Shanghai Museum East Hall
No. 1952 Century Avenue, Pudong New Area, Shanghai
Shanghai Wild Animal Park
No. 178, South Sixth Road, Xuanqiao Town, Pudong New Area, Shanghai
Pujiang Tour
No. 481, Zhongshan East Second Road, Shanghai
Shanghai Center Observation Hall
No. 501 Yincheng Middle Road, Lujiazui Financial and Trade Zone, Shanghai
Shanghai Haichang Ocean Park
No. 166 Yinfei Road, Nanhui New Town, Pudong New Area, Shanghai
Shanghai Natural History Museum
Beijing West, Jing’an District, Shanghai No. 510, Shanghai Road
Shanghai Planetarium
No. 380 Lingang Avenue, Pudong New District, Shanghai
Jinmao Tower
No. 88 Century Avenue, Pudong New District, Shanghai
Shanghai Ocean Aquarium
No. 1388 Lujiazui Ring Road, Pudong New District, Shanghai
China Art Museum
No. 205 Shangnan Road, Pudong New District, Shanghai
Guangfulin Cultural Site
No. 3260, Guangfulin Road, Songjiang District, Shanghai
Shanghai Happy Valley
No. 888 Linhu Road, Sheshan Town, Songjiang District, Shanghai
Shanghai Chenshan Botanical Garden
No. 3888 Chenhua Road, Songjiang District, Shanghai
Shanghai Zoo
No. 2381 Hongqiao Road, Shanghai
Shanghai World
No. 1 Xizang South Road, Shanghai
West Bund Art Museum
Longteng, Xuhui District, Shanghai No. 2600, Shanghai Avenue
Shanghai Contemporary Art Museum
No. 678, Miaojiang Road, Huangpu District, Shanghai
Shanghai Automobile Museum
No. 7565, Boyuan Road, Anting Town, Jiading District, Shanghai
Shanghai “Urban Sightseeing” Bus
You can get on the bus at all stops on the city tour bus loop
Shanghai Guanfu Museum
37th Floor, Shanghai Tower, No. 501, Yincheng Middle Road, Pudong New District, Shanghai
Shanghai Film Museum
No. 595, Caoxi North Road, Xuhui District, Shanghai
Shanghai Aurora Museum
1st Floor, Aurora International Building, No. 99, Fucheng Road, Pudong New District, Shanghai
Madame Tussauds Wax Museum
Room 10-2, 10th Floor, New World Department Store, No. 2-68, Nanjing West Road, Shanghai
Gu’i Garden, Shanghai
No. 218 Shanghai-Yixing Highway
Xisha Pearl Lake Scenic Area
No. 333 Sanhua Highway, Chongming District, Shanghai
Merchants that accept card payments include:
New World City
No. 2-88 Nanjing West Road, Shanghai
First Food
No. 720 Nanjing East Road, Huangpu District, Shanghai
Nonggongshang Supermarket
See merchant outlet information for details
Haode Convenience
See merchant outlet information for details
Kedi Convenience
See merchant outlet information for details
Liangyou Convenience
See merchant outlet information for details
Laiyifen
See merchant outlet information for details
Huijin Department Store
No. 1000 Zhaojiabang Road, Xuhui District, Shanghai
First Medicine
No. 616 Nanjing East Road, Shanghai
7. Do you need to make an appointment in advance to purchase tickets for attractions with “Shanghai Pass”? What to do if the on-site tickets are sold out?
When purchasing tickets for “Shanghai Pass”, you do not need to make an appointment in advance, and you cannot lock in tickets in advance; during peak tourist seasons such as holidays, tickets may be sold out. Users must understand the ticket information of attractions and make reasonable travel plans.
8. Can “Shanghai Pass” be overdrawn when purchasing tickets for attractions? What should I do if the balance on the card is insufficient?
“Shanghai Pass” cannot be overdrawn when purchasing tickets for attractions, nor can it partially pay the ticket amount.
Users must check the card balance and recharge in time through Shanghai Transportation Card APP, Urban Tourism Card Official Account, subway station self-service recharge machines and other channels.
9. How to recharge “Shanghai Pass”?
Recharge methods are as follows:
1) Manual outlets: Lujiabang Service Center (No. 1298 Lujiabang Road), Jiujiang Road Service Center (No. 609 Jiujiang Road), and subway self-operated outlets (21 transportation card self-operated service stations along the subway line)
2) Self-service recharge: self-service equipment in Shanghai subway stations (cash + UnionPay debit card).
3) Others: Haode Convenience (cash), Kedi Convenience (cash), etc.
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