Local logistics
Except where noted on the agenda, workshop events will take place on the campus of Duke Kunshan University
Jump to hotel information for presenters
Jump to tips for “getting around” (includes maps + taxis, transit, money, mobile phones, electricity, and visa/arrival information)
Getting to DKU
The closest airports to the DKU campus are in Shanghai and Wuxi. Daily high-speed rail services stop at Kunshan South Railway Station.
The city also has a comprehensive public transportation network including buses, taxis and shared bicycles.
Duke Kunshan University maintains a webpage featuring maps and directions.
by air
Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) is 92 kilometers east of Kunshan
recommended route: take the Airport Link Line train to Shanghai Hongqiao Airport (approximately 50 minutes, ¥26–29 (RMB) one-way), then walk to Shanghai Hongqiao railway station through the passage from T2 (10 minutes) and take a 20-minute high-speed train to Kunshan South Railway Station. From the railway station, travelers can take a taxi or public transit to DKU.
Travel time is between 1.5 and 2 hours; estimated one-way fare is ¥50-80 (RMB).
Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) is 42 kilometers east of Kunshan
recommended route: the fastest and most cost-effective way of getting to Kunshan is to follow the signs to Hongqiao Railway Station and take a 20-minute high-speed train to Kunshan South Railway Station. From the railway station, travelers can take a taxi or public transit to DKU.
Travel time is between 30 minutes and 1 hour; estimated one-way fare is ¥30-60 (RMB).
Sunan Shuofang International Airport (WUX) is 41 kilometers west of Kunshan
recommended route: the fastest and most cost-effective way of getting to Kunshan is to take a taxi to Wuxi New District Railway Station and take a 30-minute high-speed train to Kunshan South Railway Station. From the railway station, travelers can take a taxi or public transit to DKU.
Travel time is between 1 and 1.5 hours; estimated one-way fare is ¥100-150 (RMB).
by High-Speed Train
High-speed trains from multiple points of origin around China will stop at Kunshan South Railway Station, about 12 kilometers southeast of Duke Kunshan University.
From the railway station, travelers can take a taxi or public transit to DKU.
by Taxi or Public Transit from the Rail station
by taxi: takes between 20 and 30 minutes; estimated one-way fare is ¥30-35 (RMB)
by public transit: takes between 50 and 60 minutes via Route 22 or Route 31; estimated one-way fare is ¥5 (RMB)
Staying at DKU
Lodging is provided to non-resident conference presenters at the Holiday Inn Express Kunshan Yushan from June 18–21, 2026.
At the Holiday Inn Express:
Check-in: Thursday, June 18 between 3PM and 10PM
Check-out: Sunday, June 21 by 11am
Meals
A complimentary breakfast is available at the hotel for guests.
Meals included on the agenda are provided to conference participants, including lunch on June 19 and 20 and a welcome dinner on June 18. All other meals are at participants’ own discretion.
Getting around
Google maps will find landmarks but may be out of date in China and can only be accessed via roaming service or a VPN.
Recommended alternatives include AMAP (settings on international devices can be adjusted to search and show results in English), maps.me, or AppleMaps (iOS users only; uses AMAP):
Public Transit
(information coming soon)
money and payments
(information coming soon)
Mobile phones + data
(information coming soon)
Charging + Electricity
China uses multiple socket types, including type “A,” type “C,” and type “I”; all three types can usually be found in hotels. Type “C” plugs are used in most of continental Europe and Korea; type “A” plugs are most commonly used in North America; type “I” plugs are common in Australia and New Zealand. Voltage in China is 220 at a frequency of 50Hz.
If the label on your device or charger indicates an input of 100-240V, 50/60 Hz, it can be used in every country in the world, though it may need a general travel adapter. Most tablet/laptop/phone chargers fit into this category and only need a socket adapter. Certain specialty electronics (hair dryers, electric razors) may require a voltage converter.
Notes for international visitors
(information about visas and travel guidance coming soon)
