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On West Tianshan Rd you can find a suitable location to spot both runways 18LR's apporaching movements (although only 18L is used to land).
On West Tianshan Rd you can find a suitable location to spot both runways 18LR's apporaching movements (although only 18L is used to land).


On Huqingping Highway there's also a place available on the bridge after passing Hangxin Road (in the direction away from the CBD). The place is similar to the one at the end of runways 18LR. But you can get the plane for 36LR
On Huqingping Highway there's also a place available on the bridge after passing Hangxin Road (in the direction away from the CBD). The place is similar to the one at the end of runways 18LR, but allows you to spot 36LR.


Transportation:  
Transportation:  
Runways 18LR: In the direction away from the CBD, after passing the bridge over the Outer Ring Road, walk along West Tianshan Rd for around 700m and you will find the location with the runway on your left hand side.
*Runways 18LR: In the direction away from the CBD, after passing the bridge over the Outer Ring Road, walk along West Tianshan Rd for around 700m and you will find the location with the runway on your left hand side.
Runways 36LR: Bus route 911 to Huqingping Highway & Hangxin Rd station and walk along Huqingping highway towards the direction away from the CBD for around 200m.
*Runways 36LR: Bus route 911 to Huqingping Highway & Hangxin Rd station and walk along Huqingping highway towards the direction away from the CBD for around 200m.


Suggested lens length is under 100mm but you can bring a long-focus lens if you want to take some shots on some specific parts of the planes.
Suggested lens length is under 100mm but you can bring a long-focus lens if you want to take some shots on some specific parts of the planes.
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==Facilities and Transportation==
==Facilities and Transportation==


If you need an overnight stay then the Hong Gang Hotel is at the airport. Even numbered rooms on the 6,7 & 8th floor offer good view of the main ramp and part of the runway.
If you need an overnight stay then the Hong Gang Hotel is at the airport. Even numbered rooms on the 6th, 7th, and 8th floor offer good views of the main ramp and part of the runway.


There are frequent coach links to Pudong Airport which are reasonable priced.
There are frequent coach links to Pudong Airport which are reasonably priced.