Frequent Asked Questions when relocating to Shanghai, China

I received a lot of common questions that expats would ask me during an orientation consultation.

Here is just a list of some.

  1. Where do you get medical services if you get sick?

  2. How are the dental care services here, and at what price?

  3. What is the emergency number here?

  4. What are fapiaos for? How do I get them?

  5. How do you pay and declare income tax here?

  6. How to get a driver's license here in Shanghai, China?

  7. How to get train tickets? How many train stations and where can I see the schedule of trains?

  8. How to get my dogs registered, dog parks, and vet recommendations?

  9. My partner does not have work. What else can he/she do while I am at work?

  10. What communities are more international family-friendly?

  11. Is there anywhere worth visiting in the suburb?

  12. Are there any beaches in Shanghai?

  13. How to buy groceries from the local wet market?

  14. What are the places that sell imported groceries?

  15. How to get tickets to watch a movie at the cinema?

  16. Are there any skate parks in Shanghai?

  17. Do the local libraries have English books?

  18. My shoe size is 47. Where can I buy shoes in China?

  19. How do I get my computer or phone or other electronic device fixed?

  20. How do I find a cleaner and how to choose a good one?

  21. How to book a basketball/tennis/badminton court? Where can I find the other sports lover?

  22. How do I get international TV at home? Does Netflix work in China?

  23. What are the ways to commute between Pudong and Puxi?

  24. What are the best spots for bird watching? Sunrise? Sunset?

  25. What should I do if a merchant rips me off because I am a foreigner?

  26. How to get a scooter/e-bike in Shanghai?

And the list goes on and on and on…

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