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Apartments in Shanghai are often well equipped and fully furnished. The furniture usually also include a TV, stereo and kitchen appliances. The majority of expat apartments have a telephone line installed and high-speed WIFI is often possible implement. The cost of renting a furnished apartment in Shanghai is 10,000-12,000 RMB per month, depending on more »

Chinese invest in housing Shanghai, China. Why have the real estate prices become so enormous in so short period of time? A lot of it is because Chinese people are the world’s best savers. They have saved about half of their money during their lifetime, while the world average is around 20 percent. Imagine more »

Your lender is one person that can make or break you with finances towards your home. Before you become involved with anyone that will involve your money, you need to make sure that they are going to offer you the best. Once you know some basic concepts, you can begin to find a lender more »

Some things are more “foreign friendly” than other things in Shanghai. We have gathered some activities that are perfect for those of you who visits Shanghai on a long-term basis. The harbor promenade The Bund – A “must see” in Shanghai Do not forget your camera when you travel to Shanghai – because you more »

I just want to share some few tips that you should know about as a foreigner in Shanghai. These tips are relevant not only for tourists, but also for expats coming to Shanghai for a long term stay. How to get around in Shanghai The first thing you should know is that taxi drivers more »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »