All the things you can possibly do while you wait out the winter in Shanghai.Winter in Shanghai can be a pain. It’s cold, dark, and doing anything other than staying in your room, binging Netflix and munching on KFC seems abhorrent. But just because there won’t be an abundance of beach parties with margaritas and mimosas, doesn’t mean there’s nothing to do at all. We’ve rounded up 30 things for you to do in Shanghai this winter, so stop your ...
Pudong Fifteen years ago, Pudong was nothing more than a bunch of small farms. In an effort to raise the status of Shanghai to the level of a major Asian and world commercial center the Chinese Government invested tons of money and spent tremendous effort encouraging overseas investors to develop Pudong. It worked. From farmland to skyscrapers, Pudong now has one of the most impressive skylines in the world. Because the growth was so fast there is speculation that most ...
Yoga Space is an oasis of serenity and calm amidst the hustle and bustle of downtown Shanghai. Located right next to the Hengshan Road Metro station we have two studios as well as a large, spacious tea area and tatami lounge with high-speed internet. The entire space is beautifully decorated and has a deeply relaxing feel to it. Just walk in and you will immediately feel relaxed. We offer classes in Pilates Hatha Yoga Ashtanga Power Yoga Yin Yoga and ...
Shanghai is a city populated with the ghosts of history. Its mostly well-preserved architecture belies a mélange of international and local cultures, woven into a unique metropolis. The hulking powerhouses of the Bund tell of vast amounts of wealth that once funneled through Shanghai to major ports around the globe. The Garden Hotel shows the beauty of the former French Club, where wealthy foreigners once reveled. Old colonial influence is obvious in the distinctly non-Chinese brick buildings of the Hong ...
Tell us a little about yourself: Hi my name is Yvet, Im Dutch, 23 years I am in Shanghai for one month now and I love it here! I am here for my study doing 5 months internship in a baby and children boutique where I am responsible for the marketing of the company. When did you move to Shanghai and what brought you here?I arrived here 21 of September 2012 and I am here for an internship. In the ...
Everything you need to know about lactation, baby formula, and feeding your baby What are some of the myths about breastfeeding you’ve encountered since working here in Shanghai? I have heard so many over the 10 years of supporting breastfeeding families in Shanghai…Here are a few that seem to linger: Myth: A breastfeeding mother must wait until her breasts “fill up” before feeding the baby. Fact: The breast makes more milk with a higher fat content when milk is frequently ...
Foreigners who have been around China for a while (and are ostensibly in the know) will tell you that there are lots of “opportunities” here now — and what with the WTO and all, things are only bound to get better! Such optimism is a natural response from expats who have obviously found something worthwhile that has kept them in China this long. Seriously though, it really isn’t too difficult to land a job. But it’s also true that at ...
Source of intrigue, jealousy and often downright bitter resentment: the ex-pat package. It’s the subject of hearsay and Chinese whispers and someone else has always got a better deal (or, in the case of journalists, everyone else). We’ve all heard tales of the company who caters for every whim – from the villa accommodation right down to your dog’s diamond collar. But the times they are a-changing in Shanghai – and so are the expats who work here. Ten years ...
Learning Chinese isn’t as hard as it looks. Get started with this handy guide. With all the resources available on and offline, it’s easy to teach yourself one of the world’s most feared languages. A teacher is undoubtedly useful, especially for honing pronunciation. But much of the language can realistically be learned with a computer, an internet connection, and a handful of offline resources. Here’s how. Pimsleur Pimsleur can really get you off the ground when it comes to starting ...
Everyone talks about learning Mandarin, but who can really be bothered? A far more essential skill is defending yourself when people ask, how’s your Chinese? To help you gain fluency in excuses, here are some reasons to put those textbooks down. It’s selfish Yes, there are many Chinese people who appreciate foreigners speaking Mandarin. There are at least as many who think ‘damn, there goes my chance to improve my English/ get a better job’ as soon as a nihao ...
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