Nanjing - Essential Information
Airport
Nanjing Lukou International Airport is located in the southeastern corner and 35.8 km from Nanjing city. The Airport Express leaves every 30 minutes between 6:00 and 20:30 at the Zhonghuamen long-distance passenger depot which is next to the Zhonghuamen metro station. To get there by metro, get of at Zhonghuamen metro station or take bus services 2, 38, 16, 39, 49, 111 or 116 to Xijie Street stop or Runtai market stop.
Public Transport
Nanjing metro is not only environmentally friendly, but also convenient. The tickets are sold in the metro stations (2, 3 or 4 RMB according to the length of the trip). The daily operating hours are from 05:40 to 23:10.
The public bus system is extensive but may be a little difficult for those who do not speak Chinese. Most buses run between 06:30 and 21:00. The fee is quite cheap, only 1 or 2 RMB (the air-conditioned buses cost 2 RMB).
Taxi
It is convenient and simple to travel by taxi in Nanjing. The taxis are all painted in green. The cost is 9 RMB as the initial charge for the first 3 km and 2.4 RMB per mile.
Post Office
Nanjing Xinjiekou Post Office
Pharmacy
Baixin Pharmacy (clerks can only speak Chinese)
Dentist
Nanjing Dental Hospital (clerks can only speak Chinese)
Telephone
Country code: +86
Area code: 025
Electricity
220V / 50HZ
