How to get from Shanghai to Huangshan twenty years ago

Twenty years ago, the main modes of transportation from Shanghai to Huangshan were:

Car: This is the most mainstream mode of transportation, and it takes about 6-8 hours to travel between Shanghai and Huangshan. At that time, the G1501 provincial highway had been connected and passed through Songjiang, Qingpu, Jiaxing and other places. However, the road facilities were relatively simple and the traffic conditions were relatively inconvenient. It is recommended to travel during the summer hiking off-season.

Long-distance buses: There are Shanghai Tibet Passenger Train and Bus Station and Shanghai Long-distance Bus Station that depart to Huangshan. The full fare is about 125-170 yuan, and the running time is 7-9 hours. It is more convenient, but the operation interval is long and advance booking is required.

Train: There is no direct train service between Shanghai and Huangshan. You need to transfer to a long-distance bus at Shanghai South Railway Station or Xuzhou Railway Station to go to Huangshan. The overall transportation time is longer than that of a car, making it less practical.

Special tourist trains: During some annual holidays, Shanghai Passenger Transport Group will cooperate with the tourism department to organize special tourist trains to run from Shanghai to Huangshan. Departure times at stations are more concentrated, seat reservations are more relaxed and convenient, and the running time is significantly reduced to about 5 hours. Although the mode of transportation is more comfortable, it is only available during certain peak travel periods.

To sum up, the transportation mode from Shanghai to Huangshan 20 years ago mainly relied on highway cars. Although long-distance buses and tourist trains are available, however the operating conditions are more limited, the travel time is longer, and the traffic volume is generally carried by cars. It was not until the beginning of the 21st century that the completion of the Shanghai Huangshan Expressway greatly improved the transportation convenience of this section and shortened the round trip time.

Modern transportation from Shanghai to Huangshan is carried by highways, high-speed railways, air transport and other means. The transportation time is greatly reduced and the conditions are relatively relaxed and convenient. Although the conditions were relatively restrictive 20 years ago, the round trip could be completed smoothly and safely based on the conditions at that time. In addition, the improvement of road conditions has also made cars the most practical choice.

I briefly recalled the transportation methods in Huangshan, Shanghai 20 years ago. I hope you can arrange corresponding itineraries in the future and enjoy a more comfortable and practical transportation experience based on understanding the relevant historical changes. If you have any other related questions, feel free to ask me again.

I wish you have fun in Huangshan!