Location, accommodation & travel information

Travel information

Airport Transportation

Nearest Airports:

1. Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)

   • Distance: Approximately 35 km (about 45-60 minutes by car depending on traffic)

   • Transportation Options:

     • Taxi/Car:

       Direct taxi ride from PVG to hotel; cost approx. 150-200 RMB.

     • Metro:

       Take Metro Line 2 from Pudong Airport station towards East Xujing, transfer at Century Avenue to Line 6 (towards Gangcheng Road), get off at Wujiaochang Station. The hotel is about 1.5 km from Wujiaochang Station (can take a taxi or a short bus ride).

     • Airport Shuttle: No direct shuttle to the hotel, but shuttle buses to downtown Shanghai are available; from downtown, take taxi or metro.

2. Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA)

   • Distance: Approximately 25 km (about 40 minutes by car)

   • Transportation Options:

     • Taxi/Car:

       Direct taxi ride from Hongqiao Airport to hotel; cost approx. 100-150 RMB.

     • Metro:

       Take Metro Line 10 from Hongqiao Airport Terminal 2 to Wujiaochang Station (transfer at East Nanjing Road to Line 2, then transfer at Century Avenue to Line 6), or take Line 10 to Hailun Road and transfer to Line 4 or Line 6 depending on route; the hotel is near Wujiaochang Station.

     • Airport Shuttle:

       No direct shuttle; use metro or taxi.

Train Station Transportation

Nearest Major Train Stations:

1. Shanghai Railway Station (上海站)

   • Distance: About 10 km (20-30 minutes by taxi)

   • Transportation Options:

     • Taxi:

       Direct taxi ride to hotel; approx. 40-60 RMB.

     • Metro:

       Take Metro Line 3 or 4 from Shanghai Railway Station to Wujiaochang Station (Line 4 to Wujiaochang), then short taxi or bus to hotel.

2. Shanghai Hongqiao Railway Station (上海虹桥站)

   • Distance: About 25 km (40 minutes by taxi)

   • Transportation Options:

     • Taxi:

       Direct taxi ride; approx. 100-150 RMB.

     • Metro:

       Take Metro Line 10 from Hongqiao Railway Station to Wujiaochang Station (with possible transfer), then short taxi or bus to hotel.

3. Shanghai South Railway Station (上海南站)

   • Distance: About 20 km (30-40 minutes by taxi)

   • Transportation Options:

     • Taxi:

       Direct taxi ride; approx. 80-120 RMB.

     • Metro:

       Take Metro Line 1 from Shanghai South Railway Station to Xinzhuang, transfer to Line 5 to Dongchuan Road, then transfer to Line 6 to Wujiaochang Station; then short taxi or bus to hotel.

Local Transport from Metro Station

• The closest metro station to Shanghai Marriott Hotel Yangpu Riverside is

  Wujiaochang Station (五角场站) on Metro Line 10 and Line 18.

The hotel is about 1-2 km from Wujiaochang Station; you can

Accommodation booking link for ICEFA 2026:

http://www.crsolutionevent.com/ICEFA2026dmcservicehomepage/

Other Accommodation Choices Nearby

1. Hotel name: Zsmart Hotel (Shanghai North Bund Red House Hospital Branch) 智尚酒店（上海北外滩红房子医院店） Address: 1st Floor, No. 67 Hejian Road, Yangpu District, Shanghai, China 上海杨浦区河间路67号1楼Distance: 1.2km, about a 7-minute drive from the conference hotel

2. Hotel name: Changcheng Hotel 上海长城饭店（红房子医院杨浦店） Address: No. 272 Meizhou Road, Yangpu District, Shanghai, 200090, China 上海杨浦区眉州路272号, 200090 Distance: 357m, about a 5-minute walk from the conference hotel

Chinese VISA Information

Please be aware that you may require a travel visa to enter China. Please check the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the People’s Republic of China website or the Chinese Visa Application Service Center website or with the Chinese Embassy in your country for information on travel requirements to China.

» Visit the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the People’s Republic of China website

» Visit the Chinese Visa Application Service Center here

While the conference team CANNOT arrange visas on your behalf, we are glad to help to issue an invitation letter for your visa application once you have completed your registration successfully.

If you require an official invitation letter to accompany your funding application or VISA application, please contact [email protected] at the conference office.

It is recommended that you apply for a Chinese visa as early as possible with at least 1 month in advance of travel.

We look forward seeing you in China and wish you have a pleasant journey ahead.

Latest Notice - China will extend a unilateral visa-free policy for 43 countries and optimize entry policy in aspects of stay time and visit purposes

To further facilitate cross-border travel and China’s high-quality development and high-standard opening up, China has decided to extend the unilateral visa-free policy to more countries, which involves visa-free treatment to travellers holding ordinary passport from 43 countries, namely, Brunei, France, Germany, Italy, Spain, Holland, Malaysia, Switzerland, Ireland, Hungary, Austria, Belgium, Luxembourg, New Zealand, Australia, Poland, Portugal, Greece, Cyprus, Slovenia, Slovakia, Norway, Finland, Denmark, Iceland, Andorra, Monaco, Liechtenstein, Korea, Bulgaria, Romania, Croatia, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Malta, Estonia, Latvia, Japan, Brazil, Argentina, Chile, Peru and Uruguay (Brazil, Argentina, Chile, Peru and Uruguay take effect from 1 June, 2025 ) holding valid ordinary passports can be exempted from visa requirement if entering into China for the purpose of business, tourism, family or friends visits, exchange and transit. They can stay in China for no more than 30 days without visa.

For more information, click here.

Accessibility

Elsevier Conferences Accessibility Policy

Please access our Accessibility policy and guidelines here

How to contact us to discuss any accessibility requirements

Please contact us at [email protected] to discuss any requirements or questions. The conference organizer will contact you directly to discuss further.

Please let us have the details of any specific requirements by 31 May 2026.

Conference Venue

Is there disabled parking?

Yes

Is the venue wheelchair accessible?

Yes, public areas and staircases are equipped with ramps.

Are there accessible elevators close to the conference rooms?

Yes, accessible elevators are available near conference rooms and their dimensions accommodate wheelchairs.

Are there accessible restrooms near the conference rooms (same floor/near accessible lifts?)

Yes, accessible restrooms are located on the same floor and near accessible elevators.

Meeting rooms

Accessibility floor plan of the venue.

Contracted meeting space:

Catering: on request we can arrange for early access to the catering space/assistance with the collection of catering please contact us at [email protected]

Please contact us at[email protected] if you would like to have an orientation tour of the venue by 12 July 2026.

Conference Hotel

If you require an accessible bedroom or have any queries, please contact the hotel directly: [email protected]

Conference Dinner Venue

Is the venue wheelchair accessible?

Yes

Are there accessible elevators close to the dinner space?

Yes

Are there accessible restrooms near the dinner space (same floor/near accessible lifts?)

Yes

How far apart are the different spaces being used?

Venue is located inside the hotel.

Please contact us at[email protected] if you would like to discuss the arrangements for the conference dinner.

How to reach the venue and hotel

Accessible transportation from Shanghai Pudong (PVG) or Hongqiao (SHA) airports to the Shanghai Marriott Hotel Yangpu Riverside is best managed via pre-booked private, wheelchair-accessible, air-conditioned vehicle transfers. These services offer meet-and-greet options, ensuring a seamless journey. Taxis or Didi rideshares are also available, while the Metro, including the Maglev from PVG, is an option for travellers with lighter luggage.

Pre-booked Private Transfer (Recommended for Accessibility): Services from companies like Marriott Bonvoy Tours & Activities provide wheelchair-accessible, air-conditioned vehicles (saloon, MPV, coach) directly to the hotel, featuring a personal meet-and-greet in the arrivals hall.

Private Airport Shuttle: Blacklane offers pre-booked airport transfers to the city, which can be arranged via their website or app.

Taxi / Didi (Ride-hailing): Taxis and Didi are available at both Pudong and Hongqiao airports, costing approximately ¥60–220 depending on distance and traffic.

For assistance with accessible transfers/taxis, please contact: [email protected]