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Discover a four steps guidance to get started in Shanghai in no-time from useful tips, to must have apps, your journey starts here.
One of the densest populated city on the planet after Tokyo.
25,000,000+
Expatriates in Shanghai with people from around the world.
100,000+
Explore the districts of Shanghai historical concessions to new CBD.
16 Districts
Navigate the city with one of the best metro network on the planet.
20+ Metro Lines
Discover the two faces of Shanghai with Puxi (old city) and Pudong (new city).
Puxi & Pudong
Culture Shock
Prepare yourself for a positive culture shock on all aspects.
Don’t Judge
Be open minded and don’t judge local behaviors in China.
Learn Mandarin
Know the Mandarin fundamentals to survive in China.
Get a VPN
VPN is mandatory to access western online services (Google, Meta, etc.).
Download the Apps
Download the five must-have apps before arriving in China.
The default app when it comes to messaging in China.
Alipay
The default app when it comes to payments in China.
DiDi
The default app when it comes to transportation in China.
The default app when it comes to food and groceries delivery in China.
Elema
Taobao
The default app when it comes to online shopping in China.
Do not forget to register to the police station at your arrival.
Police Registration
SIM Card & Wifi
Got to China Telecom / China Mobile for all your online plans.
Bank & Payments
Install Alipay and/or open a bank account at Bank of China (BoC).
Accommodations
Get your accommodation with Here Real-Estate Agency.
Explore Neighborhood
Get familiar with your neighborhood and transport system in Shanghai.
Discover our recommendations on where to live in Shanghai with our top 6 neighborhoods to stay to enjoy your journey with us to the fullest.
Jing’An is the perfect place to stay to enjoy to the fullest in a vibrant and central environment.
Putuo is the residential district of Shanghai around the Suzhou riverside.
Huangpu is the original center of Shanghai, very central, many attractions (and tourists).
Xuhui is the “village” of Shanghai where the historical concessions were located.
Changning is the quiet neighborhood of Shanghai, ideal for a peaceful stay.
Hongkou is another quiet yet modern neighborhood of Shanghai, located near the Bund riverside.
What we Love about Jing’An
Dynamic and young neighborhood
Plenty of trendy restaurants and coffee shops
Nightlife atmosphere with many bars and clubs
Multiple modern malls for shopping
For Who?
Young professionals coming to work in Shanghai for the first time
International exchange students coming to Shanghai for a few months
The Good about Jing’An
Central location
Vibrant atmosphere
Easy to navigate around Shanghai
The Bad about Jing’An
Rentals are expensive
Most compounds are old
Could be too “youngster” vibe for some expats
Not the most beautiful neighborhoods of Shanghai
What we Love about Putuo
Ideal for family life
Nested along the Suzhou riverside
Plenty of compounds to choose from
For Who?
Family with kids to enjoy a more peaceful life with more space
Long term expats with limited budget
Young professionals with limited budget
International exchange students with limited budget
The Good about Putuo
Budget friendly
Great location
Green lands and riverside
The Bad about Putuo
High density, too residential
The district feels old
Not many attractions
Limited shopping
What we Love about in Huangpu
The historical center of Shanghai
Always new places to explore
Impressive number of landlmarks
For Who?
Long term expats with good budget
Young professionals with good budget
International exchange students with good budget
The Good about Huangpu
Super central location
Plenty of attractions
Very dynamic lifestyle
The Bad about Huangpu
Expensive district
Too many tourists
Bad traffic
What we Love about Xuhui
A village in the city of Shanghai
Unique architecture from the early 20th century (former concessions)
Plenty of trendy places to explore
For Who?
Family with kids to enjoy a more peaceful lifestyle
Long term expats with good budget
Young professionals with good budget
International exchange students with good budget
The Good about Xuhui
Peaceful and authentic lifestyle
Lots of greens
Ideal for going out and shopping
The Bad about Xuhui
Most homes are old and expensive
Bad traffic
Crowded with tourists during weekends and holidays
What we Love about Changning
A peaceful neighborhood to enjoy a peaceful stay in Shanghai
Good neighborhood for shopping and going out daily
For Who?
Family with kids to enjoy a more peaceful life with more space
Long term expats with limited budget
Young professionals with limited budget
International exchange students with limited budget or studying at EM Lyon.
The Good about Changning
Ideal for family
Peaceful lifestyle
Budget friendly
The Bad about Changning
Not very dynamic
Very residential
Not recommended for a first time in Shanghai to enjoy the city
What we Love about in Hongkou
Nested between the Bund and the Suzhou river
Many futuristic malls along the riverside
Quiet place to enjoy the city from afar
For Who?
Long term expats with limited budget
Young professionals with limited budget
International exchange students with limited budget or studying at ESSCA / SISU campus.
The Good about Hongkou
A really nice district when you know Shanghai already
Close to the Bund and the Suzhou Creek
The Bad about Hongkou
Not very dynamic
Very residential
Not recommended for a first time in Shanghai to enjoy the city
Compare all the districts at a glance to select the best option to enjoy your stay in Shanghai to the fullest with Here and Compass by your side.
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