Living in Shanghai guide for expats

All the information you need to relocate and live in Shanghai.

Our selection of articles for expatriation in Shanghai

Finding work in Shanghai

Shanghai frequently tops the list of the most desirable destinations for expats in China — in no small part thanks to the ...

The Shanghai labour market

Shanghai is China's leading economic powerhouse, the center of its financial and commercial activity, and the country's ...

Things to do in Shanghai on weekdays and weekends

Shanghai is one of China's most exciting cities if you are looking to explore the local culture or feel right at home with a ...

Outdoor and indoor activities in Shanghai

Shanghai has long earned the reputation of being a bustling metropolis that is all about long hours at the office, later dinners ...

Things to do in Shanghai alone,with friends, with family or with your partner

If you are new to Shanghai and don't yet have anyone to share your free time with, the city itself can keep you company. And ...

Gastronomy in Shanghai

Shanghai has an exceptionally diverse food scene. In this city, you will have your choice of a gourmet meal at a five-star hotel ...

Discover Shanghai

Famous for its skyscraper skyline and its vibrant urban history, Shanghai is China's main financial and business hub. With a ...

Adjusting to the local culture and lifestyle in Shanghai

Shanghai is one of China's most modern, diverse and cosmopolitan cities. It's also a city with rich cultural and historical ...

Professional networking in Shanghai

Shanghai is a great city for professional development. With a variety of work opportunities to explore in almost every sphere ...

Social networking in Shanghai

Meeting people in Shanghai, whether locals or expats, will be substantially easier than in any other city in China. Due to the ...

Networking etiquette in Shanghai

Shanghai is China's most international city. And yet, the country's deepest Confucian traditions still influence social ...

Accommodation in Shanghai

Shanghai is a modern international metropolis that offers plenty of accommodation options for expats, both long-term and ...

Buying property in Shanghai

Shanghai has continually appeared close to the top of the list of cities with the most expensive real estate in the world. It ...

Getting around Shanghai

Shanghai is a large city covering an area of 6,340 square kilometers and home to over 25 million people. And it comes as no ...

Study in Shanghai

China's largest city is also the country's commercial hub and one of the trendiest cities in Asia. The city of 25 million ...

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