Shanghai’s essential apps
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Shanghai’s essential apps

Those who’ve lived in Shanghai for long understand how apps can make life here much more convenient. Shanghai seems to live and breathe apps, with an app for almost everything, from grocery shopping to booking flights. Whether you’re exploring this city by foot, trying Shanghai’s best brunches or just trying...
The best weekend getaways from Shanghai
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The best weekend getaways from Shanghai

Get out of town for a couple of days with these weekend trips (all within three hours of Shanghai) that are ideal for a last-minute getaway whether you’re a wannabe hiker, looking for some luxury or just restless in the urban jungle. Fancy venturing further afield?...
Shanghai’s best vintage and secondhand markets
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Shanghai’s best vintage and secondhand markets

Hunting for secondhand gems in Shanghai is no easy feat: on one hand, you’ve got high-end pre-loved goods and used designer items that can easily burn a hole in your pocket while on the other, you have markets selling piles and piles of clutter that takes...
How to Rent an Apartment in China 2021 | Tips, Tricks, & Advice
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How to Rent an Apartment in China 2021 | Tips, Tricks, & Advice

Are you looking at renting an apartment in China in 2021? Renting a Chinese apartment is likely to be a process far different than anything you have experienced before, so my hope here is to provide some insider tips and resources to help you along the way....
How to Open a China Bank Account | 2021 Guide
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How to Open a China Bank Account | 2021 Guide

How can I open a bank account in China? Whether you do business inChina or you’re moving to China as an expat with a residence permit, opening a bank account in China has many benefits. This article has been expanded and updated to include the experiences of...
Online Shopping in China | 2021 Expat Guide
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Online Shopping in China | 2021 Expat Guide

Is it possible for a foreigner to do online shopping in China? Can I use my foreign credit card on Chinese stores or do I need to have a Chinese bank account? It’s these type of questions that expats ask all the time when it comes how...