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ExploreShanghai Metro is a great way to avoid getting lost in Shanghai. click here: exploreshanghai.com/metro/ This website shows all Metro stations including the new lines as soon as they start operating (something that gaode maps and google maps have problems with). Planning your tour including transfers is as easy as drawing a line between the departure and desired arrival station. You can see the train schedule for each Shanghai Metro station by clicking on it.

This week HAO Realty got a gorgeous 2br apartment for rent near Jing'an Temple on their books. High-end furnishing and decor, high quality equipment, and centrally located in the highly sought-after Jing'an Temple neighborhood.

The world’s first underground hotel has opened in Shanghai, buried almost 90 metres deep in an old quarry. It is offering guests (with deep pockets) the chance of a very deep sleep, so to say. The 18-story Intercontinental Shanghai Wonderland Hotel has been built into the side of a huge hole in the ground left by a former pit mine. Sixteen of its floors are below ground level, looking out onto the rest of the former quarry. Two floors are underwater.

Designed by the Manchester Award Winning Architect Doctor E. Lee, Windsor Court Service Apartments Shanghai reflects the tradition of classical elegance. It provides a wide range of housing options from stylish one-bedroom units to deluxe six-bedroom duplex apartments. The complex nestles throughout a lush and greenery ground of 10,000 sq.m that provides a relaxing and comfortable environment. Whether for relocation or for an extended business stay, you are guaranteed one of Windsor Court's service apartments will suit your needs.

Xuhui Garden ( 徐汇苑 ) is located in Shanghai Xujiahui residential area, at Tianyaoqiao Road 968. It is a service apartment project, completed in 2009 and it opened its doors in March 2010. Run and managed by Shanghai Hangxin Properties. Available layouts are one bedroom, two bedrooms and three bedrooms, with floor areas ranging from 70 sqm to 151 sqm. Apartment are equipped and furnished differently to meet different lodging needs of guests from different countries.  

Eight Park Avenue is one the most frequently requested communities in Downtown Shanghai. Located on Xikang Road, it is very convenient for expats who work near the West Nanjing Road commercial area - many top offices are located here, such as Plaza 66 and CITIC Square. Further, plenty of Western bars and restaurants are nearby, and as a consequence, many expats live not only in the compound, but also in this neighborhood. Most apartments come with modern elegant design concepts. Layouts range from 1 to 4 bedrooms. Residents have free access to all onsite facilities including an olympic (50m) indoor swimming pool, tennis court, gym, squash court, table-tennis court, snooker, badminton & basketball court, bowling, chess & poker room, café, reading room, and children's playroom. More pictures, details, and available apartments in Eight Park Avenue Shanghai can be found here .

Electric scooters are one of (, if not) the most popular means of transportation in Shanghai. The immense popularity is shared by locals and expats alike. Obvious advantages are affordability (compared to cars), that there is no need for a driver's license, and that they are more or less environment-friendly. Since March 2017 however, all unregistered scooters in Shanghai are in severe danger of being confiscated by traffic police. Regulations require scooters to conform to very specific speed, weight, wattage and voltage standards. Click here for Shanghai scooter requirements, necessary documents, and locations of registration places .

Casa Lakeville, Lakeville’s ‘Phase III’ site, is a Rui’an real estate residential development project that covers an area of 52 hectares. It lies at the doorstep of the Taipingqiao, as well as Shanghai’s trendy Xintiandi area. The surrounding area has Grade A office buildings, two 6-star hotels, theatres, historic streets, international schools, and more. Residents are able to enjoy an atmosphere that combines a cosmopolitan lifestyle with luxury fashion. Casa Lakeville’s beautiful greenery was designed by an internationally renowned architectural design company. The landscaping design incorporates serenity and nature in a geometrically clean-lined style that encourages relaxation and peace of mind. Apartments for Rent in Casa Lakeville Shanghai Xintiandi was developed by Shui On Land during the re-development of the surrounding area. The Xintiandi redevelopment was designed by Benjamin T. Wood and Nikken Sekkei International. Old Shikumen houses were renovated and

Once you decide to accept the offer to come to Shanghai, China for an expat assignment, questions about the how start to pile up. Many larger MNE's have dedicated relocation service providers, but smaller companies leave a good chunk of responsibility to their individual expats. If you are not sure about your accommodation in Shanghai, read here: how to find and rent an apartment in Shanghai

Despite the current trade war and a recent adjustment (read: decrease) of its Shanghai park's ticket prices, Disney CEO Bob Iger states the company "still believe[s] very, very, very bullishly in not only the business that [they] built, but the business that [they] can continue to invest in.”

Shanghai's new home market continued a notable retreat in sales last month despite an increase in new supply, the latest industry data showed. The area of new residential properties sold, excluding government-subsidized affordable housing, fell 23.1 percent from September to around 537,000 square meters in October, Shanghai Centaline Property Consultants Co said in a report yesterday.

Recycling is the process of converting waste materials into new materials and objects. It is an alternative to "conventional" waste disposal that can save material and help lower greenhouse gas emissions. Recycling can prevent the waste of potentially useful materials and reduce the consumption of fresh raw materials, thereby reducing: energy usage, air pollution (from incineration), and water pollution (from land-filling). In short: it is very important for all of us to participate! Smartshanghai has compiled a guide for Shanghai's residents interested in recycling their waste: http://www.smartshanghai.com/articles/activities/how-to-recycle-in-shanghai

Be well prepared for your relocation to Shanghai! Anticipating and understanding the challenges of relocating to Shanghai is of paramount importance in making the transition as successful as possible. Your mental preparation is as crucial as the school search, orientation, home search in Shanghai . To give you a first idea what will you might experience, read here: http://haorealty.com/news/What-to-expect-as-a-Shanghai-expat-236.html