--- title: 'Nix/NixOS CN Meetup #2 Guide' description: 'Nix/NixOS CN Meetup #2 is the second Nix-themed meetup in China. We aim to bring together NixOS enthusiasts, developers, and practitioners to share usage experiences, best practices, and real-world applications of NixOS.' --- import { Aside } from '@astrojs/starlight/components'; Nix/NixOS 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. --- ### 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. --- ### 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)**. --- ### 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**. --- ### 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). --- ### 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**. --- ### Arriving at the Venue Venue: **Dong Shangyuan (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** --- ## 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.