Shanghai Like A Local

This column is a helpful guide for foreigners who are new to Shanghai. It will provide insights and practical tips on a range of topics, including housing, transportation, food and dining, entertainment, healthcare, and much more. The column aims to help our audience make a smooth transition to life in this fast-paced and dynamic city.
This column is a helpful guide for foreigners who are new to Shanghai. It will provide insights and practical tips on a range of topics, including housing, transportation, food and dining, entertainment, healthcare, and much more. The column aims to help our audience make a smooth transition to life in this fast-paced and dynamic city.
How to get new international services at Pudong airport - Shanghai Metro News
Metro

How to get new international services at Pudong airport

Arina visited Pudong International Airport to explore the newly opened international services, which are designed to enhance the travel experience for international visitors.
Shanghai eases SIM card access for visitors - Shanghai Metro News
Metro

Shanghai eases SIM card access for visitors

Foreigners can now get short-term SIM cards with English support and online services, making connectivity a breeze!
EP4: A traveler's guide to bankcard usage in Shanghai - Shanghai Metro News
Metro

EP4: A traveler's guide to bankcard usage in Shanghai

City News Service will provide essential information on using bankcards seamlessly during your stay in Shanghai.
EP3: A Traveler's guide to currency exchange in Shanghai - Shanghai Metro News
Metro

EP3: A Traveler's guide to currency exchange in Shanghai

City News Service will help you understand how and where to exchange your money into Chinese yuan in Shanghai.
EP2: A traveler's guide to handling cash in Shanghai - Shanghai Metro News
Metro

EP2: A traveler's guide to handling cash in Shanghai

City News Service will show you how to withdraw Chinese yuan in Shanghai and how to manage your cash efficiently to ensure a smooth travel experience in Shanghai.
EP1: A traveler's guide to mobile payments in China - Shanghai Metro News
Metro

EP1: A traveler's guide to mobile payments in China

Mobile payment apps are widely used in China, so we look at which apps to use, how to set them up, and how to link your bank card for seamless payments in China.
Shanghai welcomes foreign visitors with new 'How to Pay in Shanghai' video series - Shanghai Metro News
Metro

Shanghai welcomes foreign visitors with new 'How to Pay in Shanghai' video series

You might think you know all the ways to conduct payments in Shanghai, but the city has rolled out a TON of new options just this year. This video series covers all the bases!
How to buy a ticket for  Shanghai International Film Festival - Lifestyle in China
Lifestyle

How to buy a ticket for Shanghai International Film Festival

This year ticket sales start on June 7. There are two ways of how to get tickets: online or offline. The main advice: hurry up!
How to get to your destination from Hongqiao airport - Travel in China
Travel

How to get to your destination from Hongqiao airport

Today, Arina arrived at the Shanghai's Hongqiao Airport, which is one of the oldest airports in China. Overseas flights usually land at the terminal one of Hongqiao.
How to get to your destination from Pudong airport? - Travel in China
Travel

How to get to your destination from Pudong airport?

Shanghai has two international airports, one is Pudong airport and the other is Hongqiao airport. In this episode, Arina will tell you how to navigate Pudong airport.
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