Category Archives: Shanghai

Expat in Shanghai: Working day challenges

Working day challenges Working with Chinese people can be very challenging. This is not just because of the language barrier, but also because the whole working culture is different. I have only been an expat in Shanghai for three months, but I can already say something about the working day challenges I meet with more »

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Travelogue from an expat in Shanghai

After five hours of sleep, I woke up in a start and wondered where I was. Took a couple of seconds before I recognized the room – Shanghai! My beloved Shanghai. I have so far had an amazingly good trip. Stepped on the flight last Thursday, which was lucky because “all” flights with SAS more »

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Beijing or Shanghai for a small vacation?

Question: I am planning a weekend trip to China, but do not know which city we should travel to. It is a weekend trip as I am currently living in Seoul, South Korea (I am an expat working in an American company). The travel group consists of a family (two parents and three children). more »

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Expert Shanghai travel guide for expats

How to get around in Shanghai The ancient center Yuyuan and the historic buildings around “the Bund” is best to have a look at by foot. When you want to travel longer distances is the subway a cheap and good alternative. A good advice for expats in Shanghai: buy a Shanghai Jiaoting card which more »

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The history of Shanghai

Shanghai is China’s second largest city and is naturally too large to get to know in a few days. Shanghai has long been an international trading center. The British established some troops here already in 1842. The French and the Japanese joined the Englishmen a bit later, and Shanghai had more than 60,000 foreign more »

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How to: Travel to Shanghai

Two airports in Shanghai There are two airports in Shanghai. Most likely you will land at Pudong International Airport if you have ordered a flight ticket to Shanghai, just because that airport handles most of the international airlines. From this airport you can get to downtown in several ways. There are shuttle buses that more »

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Top attractions in Shanghai for foreigners

There are hundreds of things to do and see while visiting Shanghai. Everything from action-filled adventures to a relaxing massage are to be experienced in one of the most vibrant cities in the world. You have endless possibilities if you are in Shanghai to relax. Plenty of spas and resorts are located in hotels more »

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Choosing your first home in Shanghai

If you are ready to move out of your apartment, there is no time better than now. Beginning to search for your first home is an important step to having the ability to build better finances and to live in a place that is comfortable. If you are considering a new home, there are more »

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This is how you earn money on real estate in Shanghai

Earn money on real estate in Shanghai You don’t need a million dollars to get a real estate investment in Shanghai and to begin making a living. In fact, it is real estate that could lead you to getting the million dollars. If you want to work your way into a residual or passive more »

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Shanghai International Kindergartens for expats

Shanghai Victoria Kindergarten Established in 1965, Victoria Educational Organization (VEO) has amassed over 40 years of experience through discovery, exploration, and the fulfillment of high quality education. VEO began offering its bilingual program in the 1980’s through the provision of English-Chinese classes that have received warm welcome from students and parents alike. Since 1965, more »

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