Shanghai Living

The Picnic

Shanghai Living

The Picnic is a bright design-forward cafe across from Capella Hotel. During the day, they serve coffee, tea, and variations ...

Leaving Shanghai Things I’ll Miss About Shanghai (and 5 I Won’t)

Shanghai Living

Talk to expats living here, and most will agree that there is just something about Shanghai that draws you in. ...

Shanghai Daily Etiquettes – Weddings, Funerals, Greetings & Table Manners

Shanghai Living

Shanghai has many rules of etiquettes. There are personal and public customs regarding social relations, greetings, table manners, weddings and ...

Luxury Living in Shanghai

Shanghai Living

The pearl of the Orient. The whore of the Orient. Depending on the individual, Shanghai can conjure up a lot ...

Luxury Living in Shanghai: A Tale Story Quick-Thinking

Shanghai Living

Leasing an apartment in Shanghai can be a high-pressure experience. This is not a buyer’s market, where eager apartment-hunters can ...

French Concession Living: Patina Court

Shanghai Living

The French Concession was one of the first parts of Shanghai to take on the cosmopolitan flavor that the city ...

Luxury Living in Shanghai: Tianzifang Art District

Shanghai Living

Dapuqiao is a bustling area on the southern edge of the French Concession. This was one of the earliest areas ...

Where to live in Shanghai ? Other Areas where expats live in Shanghai.

Shanghai Living

Huangpu and People’s Square This area has some of the most historical places in town however it does not have ...

Shanghai Architecture – A History of Shanghai Architecture

Shanghai Living

In 1843, the first European building appeared on the northern bank of Yang King Pang Creek at the corner of ...

Expat Experience – Being a English Teacher in Shanghai

Shanghai Living

Shanghai Living met up with English teacher Susan Brooks to ask her a few general questions about living in Shanghai. ...