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.
Trying out the Five Star Permanent Residence Card - Lifestyle in China
Lifestyle

Trying out the Five Star Permanent Residence Card

Kostas Terzidis, a professor at Tongji University, discovers what benefits there are for foreigners of the newly issued card after Alex invites him to use it around the city.
How to order food on HSR trains in China? - Taste in China
Taste

How to order food on HSR trains in China?

Discover how food delivery operates on trains, learn about the time it takes for delivery, and explore the variety of food options available.
Behind the curtains: drama, classical music, ballet in Shanghai - Art & Culture in China
Art & Culture

Behind the curtains: drama, classical music, ballet in Shanghai

In this episode of 'Shanghai Like a Local,' Arina provides insights into Shanghai's theater scene.
How to use shared powerbanks in Shanghai - Lifestyle in China
Lifestyle

How to use shared powerbanks in Shanghai

In the bustling city like Shanghai, a mobile phone is essential for staying connected. In this episode of "Shanghai like a Local" we explore how to use shared powerbanks.
How to respond to emergencies in Shanghai? - Lifestyle in China
Lifestyle

How to respond to emergencies in Shanghai?

To be forewarned is to be prepared. We take care of you, so here is the basic information you need to know about emergency contacts in Shanghai.
How to do rail-air transit at Hongqiao transportation hub? - Travel in China
Travel

How to do rail-air transit at Hongqiao transportation hub?

Shanghai is a major hub for travelers. Have you ever wished to check in including your luggage at the railway station when doing a transit between railway and air flights?
How to decorate your home for Chinese New Year - Lifestyle in China
Lifestyle

How to decorate your home for Chinese New Year

Tune in to this episode of Shanghai Like A Local to learn how to decorate your home for the Chinese New Year.
How to register and ride an e-bike in Shanghai - Lifestyle in China
Lifestyle

How to register and ride an e-bike in Shanghai

We cover how to purchase, how to register and all the key aspects to know before hitting the road.
Follow Alex and explore China's new permanent residence ID card for foreigners - Shanghai Metro News
Metro

Follow Alex and explore China's new permanent residence ID card for foreigners

What are the differences between the "Five Star Card" and the previous version? How is the application process? And, how do people like the new card? Let's check out the video.
How to ride a shared bike and use bike-sharing apps - Lifestyle in China
Lifestyle

How to ride a shared bike and use bike-sharing apps

Sara, a big fan of bike-sharing who moved to Shanghai three months ago, shows the two main bike-sharing apps and gives tips on how to navigate their Chinese interface.
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