Access Information

Zhouzhuang has no airport nor train station. There are two ways to get to Zhouzhuang from the Shanghai International Airport: taxi or bus. For the APLMF Meeting participants, we recommend taking a taxi. The average fare is shown below. Bus, on the other hand, can be used to get to the venue; however, the bus only leaves from the city of Shanghai, not the airport.

Any vehicles (even bicycles) are not allowed within the town. Small boats are going to be the only transportation device you will be using!
Shanghai Airport to Zhouzhuang
For APLMF room package bookers, the hotel will provide transport from/to the Shanghai airport. For others, the host recommend catching a taxi to get to the venue in Zhouzhuang.

Shanghai Hongqiao Airport is 68km away from Zhouzhuang, about 80 minutes ride and 300RMB for one-way by Taxi; Shanghai Pudong International Airport is 120km away from Zhouzhuang, about two and a half hour ride and 500RMB for one-way by Taxi
Zhouzhuang to Shanghai Airport
For APLMF room package bookers, the hotel will provide transport from/to the Shanghai airport. For others, take a cab or bus.
Zhouzhuang to the OIML Meeting Venue
The host will provide a bus from the hotel to the OIML Meeting venue for all the participants on Oct. 20th and 21st. Reservation is not required.
Find This Gate for Help Desk Shanghai to Zhouzhuang
The host will set a help desk in front of the gate 14. When you get out from the arrival gate, turn right to get to this gate. The host will guid you for the hotel shuttle bus or taxi.

Water Town
Zhouzhuang
Located at the middle between Shanghai and Suzhou, Zhouzhuang is best known as China's First Water Town. Zhouzhou enjoys a history of 900 years with many residences built in Ming and Qing Dynasties, though the typical style and features of the ancient town and even the way of life of its residents remain unchanged. Zhouzhuang abounds in waterways, and boats are a must. The town features a waterscape typical of the regions south of the Changjiang (Yangtze) River, with houses built along the rivers and streams. The rivers and streams in Zhouzhuang crisscross in the form of the Chinese character Jing (#) and are spanned by 14 stone-arch bridges from the Yuan (1271-1368), Ming, and Qing Dynasties. The water, streets, bridges, houses, trees, and sailboats blend into a harmonious whole, affording a simple, leisurely life for the residents.
Currency
All prices quoted in this programme are in US dollars.Only the hotel reserved by the Organizing Committee will accept payments by credit card, traveler's check, in US dollars, (JYP?), or in Chinese yuan (CNY). Foreign currency and traveler's check can be exchanged at the Bank of China. At the Airport the exchange office provide exchange services in different foreign currencies. In China bank CNY notes are issued in the following denominations: 1,2,5 jiao (1 jiao = 10 fen; 10 jiao = 1 yuan) 1,2,5,10,20,50,100 yuan Coins in use are called “fen”: 1,2,5,10,50,100 (100fen=1 yuan)
Electricity
Power Outlet plug-in in China
 Climate and Clothing
Voltage:220V at 50Hz Chinese-style two-pin or three-pin plugs are used. Appliances designed to operate on 110/120 volts need a voltage converter and a plug adapter. The weather in Zhouzhuang in late October is usually mild with very little rain and wind. The temperature may vary between 15 and 20 degree. A light coat is recommended and an umbrella might be useful as showers can occur.
Garden in the hotel
Local Time
Tipping
Local time in Beijing in October is GMT+8. Generally no tipping is expected for any kind of service. Tax and services are generally included in the restaurant bills.