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Nix CN Meetup #2 is the second Nix-themed gathering in China. We aim to bring together NixOS enthusiasts, developers, and practitioners to share their experiences, best practices, and use cases of NixOS in various scenarios.

## Event Information

- **Date (UTC+8):** 2025/12/27 (Sat.) ~ 2025/12/28 (Sun.)
- **Venue:** Dong Xiayuan Building, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Minhang Campus
  (800 Dongchuan Road, Minhang District, Shanghai)

## Transportation Information

### Arriving in Shanghai

You can reach Shanghai by air or rail. The city has **two major airports**—**Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)** and **Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA)**—and several railway stations, including **Shanghai Hongqiao Station**, **Shanghai Railway Station**, **Shanghai South Station**, and **Shanghai Songjiang Station**.
(Some suburban stations such as Jinshan North or Nanxiang North may appear as “same-city stations” on 12306. Please select major stations to avoid booking the wrong ticket.)

Since the **Minhang Campus of Shanghai Jiao Tong University** is far from most transportation hubs, please pay attention to **first/last train times** and allow sufficient transfer time.

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### Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)

**Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)** is one of the main airports serving domestic and international flights. It has Terminals T1, T2 and satellite terminals connected by the Pudong Airport APM. The airport is large and crowded—**reserve extra time**.

Metro Line 2, Maglev, and the Airport Link Line stop at **Pudong Airport Terminal 1 & 2** Station.

From **Pudong Airport Terminal 1 & 2**, you may reach the venue using the following route:

- **Airport Link Line → Metro Line 15**
  - Fare: **21 CNY**.
    Last Airport Link Line train departs at **22:00**.
  - Take the Airport Link Line toward **Hongqiao Terminal 2**, get off at **Jinghong Road** Station, and transfer to Line 15 (transfer passage ~800 m).
  - Take **Line 15** to **Zizhu High-tech Park** Station (some trains short-turn at Shuangbai Road; transfer if needed).
  - Exit **Exit 6**, walk west along **Dongchuan Road** (~500 m) to **SJTU Minhang Campus South Gate**.
    Alternatively, exit **Exit 7**, walk north along **Lianhua South Road** (~50 m) to **East Gate 3** of the campus.

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### Shanghai Hongqiao Transportation Hub (Airport / Railway)

The **Hongqiao Hub** includes **Shanghai Hongqiao Station** and **Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport** (T1 and T2). Shanghai Hongqiao Station serves major high-speed railways such as Beijing–Shanghai HSR, Shanghai–Kunming HSR, and more.

Metro Lines 2, 10, and 17 serve **Hongqiao Railway Station** (west side), and Lines 2, 10, and the Airport Link Line serve **Hongqiao Terminal 2 Station** (east side).

From **Hongqiao Terminal 2** or **Hongqiao Railway Station**, the recommended routes are:

- **Airport Link Line → Line 15**
  - Fare: **9 CNY**.
    Airport Link Line frequency: ~15 min; last train **22:00**.
  - Take the Airport Link Line toward **Pudong Airport**, get off at **Jinghong Road**, transfer to Line 15 (transfer passage ~800 m).
  - Take Line 15 to **Zizhu High-tech Park** Station.
  - Exit **Exit 6** → walk west along **Dongchuan Road** (~500 m) to **South Gate**.
    Or exit **Exit 7** → walk north along **Lianhua South Road** (~50 m) to **East Gate 3**.

- **Bus Minhong Line 2**
  - Fare: **13 CNY**.
    Frequency: 15–20 min (subject to holiday adjustments).
  - Tickets must be purchased through the “江南定制专线” WeChat public account (select **Minhong Line 2 (Down) – Hongqiao High-speed Railway Station → Dongchuan Road Transit Hub**) or buy remaining tickets at boarding point.
  - From **Dongchuan Road Transit Hub**, walk/ride east along **Dongchuan Road** (~1500 m) to **SJTU Minhang Campus (Siyuan Gate)**.

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### Shanghai Railway Station

**Shanghai Railway Station** serves high-speed and conventional lines including Beijing–Shanghai HSR, Shanghai–Nanjing Intercity, and more.
Served by Metro Lines 1, 3, and 4 at **Shanghai Railway Station**.

Recommended route:

- **Line 1 → Line 5**
  - Fare: **6 CNY**.
  - Take Line 1 to **Xinzhuang** Station, transfer to Line 5 (transfer passage ~100 m).
  - Take Line 5 to **Jianchuan Road** Station.
  - Exit **Exit 1/2**, walk/ride west along **Jianchuan Road** (~1000 m) to **SJTU Minhang Campus North Gate 1**.

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### Shanghai South Railway Station

**Shanghai South Station** handles both HSR and conventional lines.
Served by Metro Lines 1, 3, and 15.

Recommended route:

- **Line 15**
  - Fare: **5 CNY**.
  - Take Line 15 to **Zizhu High-tech Park** Station.
  - Exit 6 → walk west along **Dongchuan Road** (~500 m) to **South Gate**.
    Or exit 7 → walk north to **East Gate 3** (~50 m).

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### Shanghai Songjiang Station (Conventional Rail)

**Shanghai Songjiang Station** is a mid-route station on Shanghai–Kunming Railway, Shanghai–Kunming HSR, and Shanghai–Suzhou–Huzhou HSR.

If traveling by high-speed rail, **we do not recommend** choosing Songjiang Station. Please purchase tickets to **Shanghai South Station** or **Shanghai Hongqiao Station** instead.

There is currently **no convenient public transport** between SJTU Minhang Campus and Songjiang Station.
Estimated taxi/ride-hailing fare: **50–60 CNY**.

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### Arriving at the Venue

Venue: **Dong Xiayuan (East Upper Yard) Teaching Building** (exact room TBA).
Location: Southeast area of the campus, near South Gate 2 (closed).
Distances:
- ~1200 m from **Siyuan Gate / South Gate**
- ~1600 m from **North Gate 1 / East Gate 3**

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## Accommodation

- **Shanghai Royal Century Hotel (Dalinghuowan International Convention Center)**
  - Reference price: **~400 CNY / night** (standard twin room).
  - Location: Northwest of the campus, ~800 m from North Gate 1.
  - Personal notes: Very spacious rooms, good facilities; interior style is old-fashioned and overly luxurious; restaurant quality is poor—dining at **Longhu Paradise Walk** nearby is recommended.

- **Huazhu Group Hotels (Ji Hotel, Hanting, etc.)**
  - Reference price: **~300 CNY / night** (twin room).
  - Location: Southwest / northeast of the campus; all relatively far (1000+ m).
  - Personal notes: Among Huazhu brands, **Ji Hotel (Dongchuan Road)** is the recommended option.
    Nearby Hanting branches are not recommended and offer no price advantage.