Single female traveling alone and staying in a youth hostel in Shanghai: fun adventure or catastrophically bad idea? [more inside]
posted by aquafortis on Jul 29, 2009 - 14 answers

Possible passport problem while catching a connecting flight in Shanghai [more inside]
posted by Tiresias on Jul 29, 2009 - 4 answers

We are talking small beans here, but it's my beans, so please hear me out... I'm an ESL teacher/tutor with 3 undergrad degrees, certification through Oxford and 5 years experience. I have been offered a job in Shanghai. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jul 28, 2009 - 3 answers

Shanghai Building Site : Huge site near Tian Zhi Fang. What is it? [more inside]
posted by priorpark17 on Jun 30, 2009 - 5 answers

I am contemplating an offer to work and live in Shanghai. From where I'm standing now, the job looks fantastic and the whole situation looks like a long and deep wish come true. This question is basically about the cost of living in Shanghai for a family with two kids. [more inside]
posted by ouke on Jun 15, 2009 - 8 answers

A bid of a wild side multi-layered question. Learning the banjo. And doing so in Shanghai. Most people who travel (younger free-spirited types, work with me here) sling a guitar over their shoulder. [more inside]
posted by dawson on May 25, 2009 - 15 answers

Can I find Japanese IT workers in Shanghai. [more inside]
posted by matholio on Mar 31, 2009 - 1 answer

I like keeping up with the local news and issues where ever I live. It's not been a problem in the US, Europe or A/NZ. Now that I'm close to moving to China after 18 months of business travel in the country, I'm looking for good local news sources and how best to view them. [more inside]
posted by michswiss on Mar 8, 2009 - 3 answers

Looking for images of old Pudong prior to development. Coming up blank. Ideally, from the late 1980s. Plus anything else you stumble across that may be in interesting. Puxi is covered, but finding in hard the other side of the river. Pics will be used in a private seminar on development.
posted by priorpark17 on Sep 19, 2008 - 4 answers

Studying Traditional Chinese Medicine in China. [more inside]
posted by the cuban on Jan 21, 2008 - 1 answer

Following up on my last question, what is the most reasonable accomodation I can get in Shanghai for 100 Yuan a night? [more inside]
posted by markesh on Jan 17, 2008 - 3 answers

What are some books about old Shanghai? [more inside]
posted by nakedsushi on Nov 5, 2007 - 7 answers

I'm off to Asia (Shanghai, Beijing, Hong Kong) and have done little to no prep work regarding places I want to check out. What are your suggestions for "can't miss" attractions/shopping/anything that I should check out while there? [more inside]
posted by echo0720 on Nov 5, 2007 - 8 answers

I'm going to China in a few days. Should I purchase train tickets in advance on the Web, or wait until I get there? [more inside]
posted by chippie on Sep 25, 2007 - 9 answers

i need an apartment in shanghai, but i want somethign nice! is there any cool warehouse type accomodation, because all the apartments i have looked at are cr@ppy. [more inside]
posted by edtut on Sep 2, 2007 - 3 answers

What's the cheapest way to get from Hong Kong to Nanjing, China? [more inside]
posted by msbrauer on Aug 12, 2007 - 6 answers

what are the secrets of shanghai for an expat trying to make the most of his experience [more inside]
posted by edtut on Jul 18, 2007 - 2 answers

Help me not miss anything on my "once in a lifetime" trip through southeast Asia, Australia and New Zealand! [more inside]
posted by antifuse on Mar 28, 2007 - 25 answers

I need some old-time footage of San Francisco in the 40s or 50s, and of Shanghai in the 20s. Anyone have any ideas of DVDs I could rent and rip some shots off of? [more inside]
posted by wavejumper on Feb 20, 2007 - 5 answers

I'm starting research into a possible relocation to Shanghai and am looking for good resources into general accomodation and cost of living information. [more inside]
posted by michswiss on Jan 17, 2007 - 7 answers

My SO and I are in Beijing 1-11 October, Shanghai 11-18. 1st-6th is taken up by travel and a conference, but vacation after that. Help us have an awesome vacation... [more inside]
posted by juliewhite on Sep 22, 2006 - 11 answers

My sister is moving to Shanghai in eight weeks, for a six month position. Is there anything that I should get her for her trip? [more inside]
posted by graventy on Jun 6, 2006 - 8 answers

I am an American planning on moving to Shanghai, China. What are my employment options if I don't know Chinese? [more inside]
posted by thebbxx on Mar 25, 2006 - 10 answers

Help me with my China vacation! [more inside]
posted by soma lkzx on Mar 7, 2006 - 19 answers

Will be travelling to Shanghai, China, near the end of November. Any recommendations on hotels in which to stay, sights to see, places to eat, etc? [more inside]
posted by ronv on Nov 8, 2005 - 7 answers

Chinese culture question: My friend from work is moving to Canada soon, and I would love to give her a good going-away present... [+] [more inside]
posted by ibeji on Jun 1, 2005 - 2 answers

How can I find maps (paper or electronic) of Shanghai from the 20's and 30s? There is this WayBack archive of a non-responsive French site, which contains beautiful small images of the kinds of things I am interested in (1, 2, 3, 4), but the images are too small for my purposes.
posted by Irontom on Jan 9, 2004 - 6 answers