Welcome to

Shanghai 🇨🇳

Your free, bilingual guide to settling in China.

Built for first-time visitors, expats, and digital nomads — everything you need from visa check to daily life, in English and Chinese.

80+

Countries covered

72h

Task flow

Guides

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Download our free 72-Hour Checklist

Printable PDF — from airport to fully set up

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🛂Most popular tool

Do you need a visa for China?

Check in 10 seconds — covers 90+ countries

Plan Your Trip

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Can I enter China?

Visa check, transit policy, entry requirements

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Before you fly

Documents, apps, payment setup, SIM card

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Essential apps

Must-have apps to download before you fly

After You Land

Step-by-step tasks from landing to settling in

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Bilingual templates

Copy-paste phrases for taxi, hospital, bank...

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SIM card guide

Choose, buy & bilingual templates

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Airport → City

Metro routes from both airports to key destinations

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Emergency card

Bilingual ID card with your info & emergency numbers

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Visa countdown

Track your stay deadline with color-coded countdown

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Daily Life

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Daily life in Shanghai

Payment, transport, medical, food delivery

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Shanghai addresses

Hospitals, police, banks, embassies with Chinese addresses

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FAQ

15 most common questions answered

Settling In

Platforms, prices, contracts & red flags

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Opening a bank account

Best banks, required docs & step-by-step

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Work permit guide

Z visa, work permit, residence permit process

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Shanghai neighborhoods

Best areas to live by vibe & budget

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Quick Tools

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Currency converter

Live CNY rates & Shanghai price reference

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Address translator

Translate addresses to Chinese & save for quick access

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Blog

Guides & tips for foreigners

✨ New to China?

Start with "Can I enter China?" to check your visa requirements, then follow the 72-hour task flow after you land.

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