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 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.
How to get a driving license from scratch in Shanghai? - Lifestyle in China
Lifestyle

How to get a driving license from scratch in Shanghai?

Arina meets an English-speaking driving instructor Resa Fan, together they explore how to get a driving license in Shanghai from scratch.
How to find a satisfying apartment in Shanghai? - Lifestyle in China
Lifestyle

How to find a satisfying apartment in Shanghai?

Join our reporter Arina as she meets up with a professional real estate agent in Shanghai. They'll offer essential tips on finding the ideal place to call home.
How to get cinema tickets online in China? - Lifestyle in China
Lifestyle

How to get cinema tickets online in China?

Say goodbye to lines at the box office and embrace the digital evolution of ticket booking.
How to seamlessly pay like a local in China - Lifestyle in China
Lifestyle

How to seamlessly pay like a local in China

Join Arina as she guides you through China's payments system and shows how foreigners can easily pay just like locals do.
How to see a doctor in a local Chinese hospital - Wellness in China
Wellness

How to see a doctor in a local Chinese hospital

Today, Alex will provide you with a step-by-step guide on what to do when you come to a local Chinese hospital.
How to do international shipping from China - Lifestyle in China
Lifestyle

How to do international shipping from China

China boasts an extensive network of delivery services that cater to the demands of international shipping. Arina shows how to use SF Express and China Post.
How to enhance your Chinese lifestyle with must-have apps - Lifestyle in China
Lifestyle

How to enhance your Chinese lifestyle with must-have apps

In this video, we will delve further into this topic and reveal the Western equivalents of popular Chinese apps.
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