Shanghai: Moving , living, working, visiting, shopping

Posted to Shanghai? Preparing your relocation to Shanghai? Living and working in Shanghai? This is the site for expatriates prior and long after their arrival to Shanghai. We provide a one-stop site of sound advice, facts on immigration, moving and work permits, directories to find shops, services, health care, schools, ayis, expat and local friends, jobs, banks, transport, travel, restaurants, discos, emergency info, sport and leisure activities, churches and most important: advice on where to live and find a new home in Shanghai. A free relocation and home search program of luxury dimensions linked to all the services you may need, gives you the right start. Welcome to Shanghai!

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YOU ARE MOVING TO SHANGHAI! The biggest-booming, fastest-moving city on the planet - the city that has, once again, captivated the imagination of the whole world. You are about to embark on the most challenging, most interesting, most enjoyable ride of your life!

Life changes sure don’t often come in packages this large and you will have a million things to think about, like choosing the area you want to live in and finding a new home for a start. Then there’s schools, shops, healthcare, banking, telecommunications, parks, sports facilities...the list is endless. Stop, take a breath and EnterShanghai the easy way.

EnterShanghai takes a five-star hotel approach to the services it provides those coming to live in Shanghai for the first time and those who already live here. Everyday, we ask ourselves, why would someone want to come and visit us, use our facilities and services and return time and time again?

The result is, our visitors can find every piece of information they need, quickly and accurately without having to spend hours trawling through chatrooms and forums. That’s why we attract only the leading partner organisations that can provide you with the services you need to smooth your transition into your new Shanghai life.

APARTMENTS AND HOUSES FOR RENT
The best and most reliable way to prepare your relocation is to contact Kevin Harding from Elite 8 Consulting who will prepare your visit free of charge by organizing an orientation, your home search, schools search, office search, ayi search. Engage Kevin and you get free access to a full online relocation guide similar to a 250 pages book on moving to Shanghai. e-relocation Shanghai links also to this website's info. You, your partner and your family can access the online guide anytime and anywhere in the world to prepare the move and organize your new and exciting expatriate life. A number of online tools such as your personal data base or templates guarantee good time management while over 1,000 pre-selected website links assist all of you to prepare for this challenge as best as you can.
Do you need a new roof over your head? No clue where to start? No idea about rentals? Visit the Housing Market with tips on on how to select a district close to your office, the international schools and shops catering for expatriate needs. Find out how much house you get for your housing allowance, view the latest rentals and read all you need to know as an expatriate relocating to Shanghai.
If you are interested in the homes featured in this website, kindly send us an email and include your phone numbers and a convenient time to contact you (see Worldclock). Once you entrust us with finding you a home with a rental allowance above USD 2,000 you qualify for e-relocation Shanghai - access to an online relocation guide similar to a 250 pages book. All our services are free of charge for you and your company.
Chelsea
3/4/5 Bedrooms
USD 2,800 - 8,600
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City Apartments
3/4 Bedrooms
USD 3.500 - 13,000
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Edifice Apartments
2/3 Bedrooms
USD 2,000 - 2,500
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GrosvenoR House
2 Bedrooms
USD 3,000
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Jing An Plaza
2 Bedrooms
USD 3,000
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Marriott
Executive Apartments

3 Bedrooms
USD 5,900
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Royal Pavillion
2 Bedrooms
USD 4,000
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Shanghai Centre
1-4 Bedrooms
USD 2,300 - 5,000
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Silver Court
1/2/3 Bedrooms
USD 2,000 - 4,000
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The Summit
3-5 Bedrooms
USD 2,500 - 4,000
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important phone numbers
Police
POLICE EMERGENCY
110
POLICE HOTLINE
Public Security Bureau - Foreigner’s Division
6357 6666 (English-speaking)
POLICE HEADQUARTERS
6357 6666
TRAFFIC POLICE HOTLINE
6516 8168
Ambulance
FIRE/ AMBULANCE EMERGENCY
119(Fire) 120 (Ambulance)
AMBULANCE NON-EMERGENCY

Contact WorldLink Medical Centres
(English speakers) to arrange
Tel: 6279 7688 and 6466 1614

Huadong Hospital

221 Yanan Xi Lu

6248 3180 ext 3106

Home Emergencies
CHINA HELP LINE
Website
Phone Based interpretation Service for expatriates living in Shanghai solving daily communication problems
6100 9700
REPORT OF WASP/BEES IN PUBLIC AREAS
For emergencies in the home, one reports it either to the property maangement company (if you're in an apartment or compound) or to the Neighborhood Committee or your neighborhood Police Post.
POWER FAILURE AND STREET LIGHT FAULTING
6329 2222
WATER SUPPLY INTERRUPTION
Pudong: 5888 7474
South of the Suzhou Creek: 6258 1414
North of the Suzhou Creek: 6589 8989
GAS SERVICE EMERGENCIES
Pudong: 5889 3837
Puxi: 6327-9851
Health
World Link 24 hour Specialty and
Inpatient Hospital and Fever Clinic
6385 9889
Medical Emergency 6324 4010
SOS Alarm Center
Non-Emergency Ambulance
Alarm Tel (86) (21) 6295 0099
Alarm Fax (86) (21) 5298 9096
Suicide Hotline SOS and Helplines
LIFELINE SHANGHAI 6279 8990 ( 10 am - 10 pm)
ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS 1370-171-5848
Taxi and Public Transport
AIRBUS (AIRPORT BUS
6834 1000 (Pudong)
6247 5953 (Hongqiao)
METRO INFORMATION
6318 9000
Weather and Time
WEATHER FORECAST
12121
TIME
117
Telephone and Postal Services
CALL-SEARCH YELLOW PAGES
86000
LOCAL DIRECTORY ASSISTANCE
114
INT'L DIRECTORY ASSISTANCE
106 (English-speaking)
TELEPHONE FAULT REPORTING
10000
POSTAL INQUIRIES
6789 8972
YELLOW PAGES 96886
Travel Information
Hongqiao AIRPORT
6268 8918-2
Pudong AIRPORT
3848 4500-2
Tourist Info 6439 8947
Foreign Missions Shanghai
Argentina
Tel: 6278 0300
Website
Australia
Tel: 5292 5500
Website
Austria
Tel: 5292 5500
Belgium
Tel: 6437 6579
Website
Brazil
Tel: 6437 0110
Chile
Tel: 6236 0770
Canada
Tel: 6279 8400
Website
Cuba
Tel: 6275 3078
France
Tel: 6289 7414
Website
Germany
181 Yongfu Lu
Tel: 3401 0106
Website
India
Tel:6275 8885
Website
Ireland
Tel: 6279 8729
Israel
Tel: 6209 8008
Website
Japan
Tel: 6278 0788
Website
Italy
Tel: 6471 6980
Website
Malaysia
Tel: 5292 5424
Korea
Tel:6219 6417
Norway
Tel: 6323 9988
Website
New Zealand
Tel: 6471 1108
Website
Netherlands
Tel: 6209 9076
Website
Peru
Tel: 5298 5900
Website
Philippines
Tel: 6270 8337
Website
Poland
Tel: 6433 9288
Website
Russia
Tel: 6324 2682
Singapore
Tel: 6278 5566
Website
South Africa
Tel: 5359 4977
Spain
Tel: 6321 3543
Switzerland
Tel: 6270 0519
Website
Thailand
Tel: 6323 4095
Website
Turkey
Tel: 6474 6838
Website
United States of America
Tel: 6433 6880
Website
United Kingdom
Tel: 6279 7650
Website
Yugoslavia
Tel: 6208 1388
Website
Uruguay
Tel: 6335 3521
INTERNATIONAL SCHOOLS sHANGHAI
English Instruction International Schools
British International School Shanghai (Pudong)
Shanghai American School, Puxi Campus (Minhang)
Shanghai International School (Minhang)
Yew Chung Shanghai International School
Non-English International Schools
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Moving To Shanghai
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Country Orientation
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Rental Guide
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e-relocation Guide

ClickStartShanghai
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Work and Career in Shanghai
Career Guide
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Employment Pass
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Banking and Taxes in Shanghai
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Taxation

Driving & Public Transport Shanghai
Public Transport

Driving License
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g
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International Schools
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Health in Shanghai
Health Risks
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Maternity
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Travel in Asia
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Exploring the Country