At the Maglev

From downtown Shanhai to the airport is one hour drive.

The Maglev is the new concept in high speed transportation. It elevated the train for about 2 inches and was activated by electromagnetic force. At the speed of 431 Km / hour it took us 7 minutes to reach the airport with plenty of time to relax afterwards.

I understand it costs 60 million USD/Km for the construction. We paid a 13 USD ride which was well worthy. It is an experience of a lifetime !

At present is the only Transrapid of its kind in the world.

I am happy I shared this experience with Andrew Lu

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Dad with Andrew in Shanghai June 3, 2008

Having a good time in this impressive Shanghai.

Here is a picture of both of us at the Bund (the eastern riverwalk) with the city in the background.

We went to the 88th floor of the tower to overlook the city. Construction everywhere.