Last year, I worked in shanghai and whenever I tried to start a conversation with anyone they stare at me and immediately turn the conversation away, even thought we work in the same office. The only people whom they talk to seemed to be their family members. I also never seen anyone talk about anything personal in the office or chat about anything. Is it like this in the rest of China too, like people are so cold? I am also Chinese so I don’t understand why everyone is so cold to me

Alo! 👋

I’ll be solo traveling around China and spending Nov 2–9 in Shanghai. I love Chinese food, but there’s one tiny problem: some restaurants serve enough food to feed a small village, and unfortunately, I only have one stomach. 😂

I can only eat so much soup dumplings, Peking duck, and hairy crab before I need to be rolled back to my hotel. So I’m looking for fellow foodies who are down to split dishes, explore local eats, and help me maximize my food-to-stomach capacity. 🤝

No pressure to be a hardcore foodie, either! If you’re up for grabbing a bite, having a few drinks, exploring the city, or just hanging out, hit me up!

A little about me: early 30s, Asian M, from the West (not Canada 🇨🇦😂). I’ve been to China before, so I’m not completely clueless, just perpetually hungry.

Hey everyone,

Heard recently multiple people getting calls from Immigration after submitting for residence permit renewal.

One of my friend mentioned after the submission, immigration officer called and asked for extra company documents. He provided and the officer reviewed it and said OK and will only contact if needed.

Anyone else recently got similar calls for additional documents? Is scrutiny stricter now? How long did your approval take after?

Any recs for an English speaking massage therapist? I know many places have English menus, but I have a few injuries and would feel most comfortable being able to communicate clearly during the massage if something doesn’t feel right if possible. Professional non-sexual massage only.

Hey people, I'm looking into applying to a control science and engineering masters at ZJU/SJTU (english taught). I have not yet messaged a supervisor but I know who I want to contact, I just need to refine some of my github projects (I hope it's not too late to contact supervisors?). I very much so admire the advancements in technology that ZJU/SJTU achieves, but some of the online reviews worry me. People say that the learning experience for an international student in China is not so good as professors don't teach that well, is there any truth in this nowadays? Does the university offer good english taught classes and environments? I understand it's China and things are supposed to be in Chinese, but is the experience actually world class? Thank you very much so for helping me!

I just wanted to share my experience.

I have been using the Chinese apps and WeChat and I also went to the foreigners work fair. But it is extremely tiring and not so promising I think. I feel like even though I speak Chinese on a native level (I’m half Chinese), and I have a bachelors from a technical university (from Germany), it is hard to find a job.

I have gotten deep enough into the apps that I found the jobs for the 美团 drivers lol and Starbucks intern positions. I have written three applications today + one email application + texted two WeChat accounts. A few days ago I wrote another 4-5 applications. Spanning from finance to music/entertainment to luxury and even entry-level management/consulting positions.

There are at least twenty more positions I want to apply to (and I will), but it feels like these job postings are all fake lol I feel like there’s something I am doing deeply wrong. I make a new CV for each application. I don’t use LinkedIn bc the variety of CVs that I have/jobs I apply to is so wide. I could use some contacts or meet some people but I’m a bit embarrassed to do that. No I have no work permit but I know that a Chinese company would/will take care of it if they want to.

Alright it’s a bit of a rant and seeking out if someone has had positive experience?

Hi everyone!

24M from the UK, visiting my parents in China. I work in London, and love travelling, going to the gym, Muay thai and spending time with my friends! My 普通话 gets me by, but I wish I were as fluent as I am in English.

Have decided to make a last minute solo detour to Shanghai on my China trip after hearing so much about the fashion, food and nightlife. I’ll be getting the high speed rail to Shanghai on Fri 16th, and will be there until Sun 18th.

Keen to meet with travellers and locals alike! If anyone is keen on going out for food, drinks or a night out I’d love to meet up. Also would appreciate any fashion (into streetwear, workwear and a clean European aesthetic), food or bars/club/rave/event recommendations.

Thanks in advance for your help! 先谢啦！

I want dress up, party with my girl friends and have an amazing night. What are your suggestions on where to go? I’m seeing a lot of different flyers but I don’t want to go to a random and potentially dud event. What are all the people who know what to do, doing? Looking for something cool and exciting

So if I arrive there. Any idea as to where I can purchase a sim card where I am not getting scammed?

What types of shops always have free wifi... luckin coffee?

Also I have no esim on my phone, is there any local brand phones i can purchase on a budget that do have it or should I just use data roaming?

I also want to rent city bikes... in london we have a government bike where i can rent the bike using my credit card with no app, does this exist there?

Can’t access Taobao, but wanted to get a tote bag printed from an image. Thank you!

Want to bike around Shanghai with a road bike, doesn't need to be overly fancy. Can anyone recommend shops or resources to do so? A cursory search online didn't result in any leads

Hey guys, its our first time visiting China, are there any recommendations (we are going over new years eve).

Best Regards

Hello! I'm currently in Shanghai for school and was wondering if there are any Harry Potter themed cafes, events or other HP related places worth checking out!

I've done some research on XHS and already know about GOTIA, Owl Call and Apolli, but I was wondering if there are any other recommendations that I might have missed. I'd love to explore more HP themed places while I'm here!

I'm also hoping to find some people who'd be interested in going HP hopping with me, exploring cafes and events together and just yapping about Harry Potter hehe.

Preferably fellow Marauders, Jegulus and Drarry fans, but any HP fans are welcome!

Feel free to comment or DM me if you're interested!

Wondering if there are any bonsai specific or possibly gardening shops that sell bonsai supplies. I'm looking for a few nice pots for some of my trees and would rather spend a little more seeing the size in person than rolling the dice and having something from taobao delivered.

Hi,
I’d be traveling to Shanghai tomorrow and I was wondering if I can find any English speaking good hair salons for a haircut
Also, where I can make reservation easily online or via wechat
Thank you!

I’m a 21yo American college student, looking for any suggestions on how I can meet other young tourists or English speaking university students in Shanghai. I am looking to try and meet people to go out to clubs, hang out, or explore Shanghai. I am going to be in Shanghai for the next 4/5 days.

Hello we might go to Shanghai as an expat family and my kid will turn 3 in the meantime.

Work won’t be covering schooling fees. Any recommandation for a kindergarten with reasonable fees while being actually good at what they are meant too?

I was considering Lycee Français since we are French but the tuition fees are really out of place (115000Rmb / year).

We are also considering public local school (my husband is from Chinese decent / but cantonese) but we‘ve been told it’s complicated to secure a place there.

Any recommendation both on private and public schools would be welcome.

Thank you

They want us to pay via WeChat Pay instead of Booking.com and I had a lot of conceirns. Now they said that we can also pay when we moved in already.

Can you help me if this is a scam? Because I dont have a good feeling about it.

Furthermore could you also let me know if booking a hotel is more convenient for foreigners?

Best regards and thank you in advance

on my way to Shanghai for 12 days. never been to China so v excited. I love the writer JG Ballard who grew up there so began this with the idea to track sites related to him. Spent a weekend adding more and more historical maps and events, like founding of CCP and British concession, then coffee spots, then vegetarian restaurants , bathhouses, gig venues, etc etc.

please take a look and let me know what you think:

https://shanghai.storiedexperts.com/

just made for fun but there is a feedback button in there where you can suggest improvements.

and if you’re in Shanghai over the next couple weeks and have tips of something fun to do, hit me up!

Hiii, I was wondering if any of you have ever attended Fudan University’s summer program and if you could share your experience with me (Was it worth the price? Are there any scholarships available? What was the accommodation like? etc.)

I’m thinking about attending a summer program at a Chinese university in 2027, so I’d really appreciate any feedback!

Thanks!!

Dating in sh is rly toxic especially for teens…. Any tips?
My ex is Singaporean and being a long distance is rly hard, I wanna find someone around 18-20yo and speaks at least some Chinese (I prefer Asians)

Also yes agn pls DO NOT ASK ME OUT in dms if u above 20, im 17 ;w;

Hello, i am travelling to Shanghai for a debate tournament in November. I might get one free day to travel around Shanghai. This might sound like a stupid question, but does the warhammer stores in Shanghai have English novels?

Hey all, traveling to China in a few week. I will be quite pregnant and wanting to rest randomly. I’ve seen some posts about light and tiny folding chairs that can be zipped into a pouch and carried. Does anyone have any suggestions on where I might find one in Shanghai once I land?

Does anyone have recs for affordable tcm places that do cosmetic/facials?

Preferably in Pudong New