visit tongli during the week before new year

Question

We will be in Shanghai between Jan 22 and 26 (a week before New Year).  We'd like to visit Tongli or a water town near Shanghai for a day trip. Is it feasible or advisable to book a fast train/bus from Shanghai to Tongli on Jan 25? How crowded are the stations during this time? We are first-time visitors and do not speak Chinese so we're concerned if we could even navigate ourselves through the crowded  stations and be able to have a pleasant trip.  Thanks for any advice.

Dominic · Answer

There is no rail service available, buses available between shanghai and Tongli. The bus center can be busy but usually many buses to Tongli, so it is still possible to get a bus ticket.

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