Below you'll find insider tips on getting the best from Shanghai, from hints on finding a home to reviews of the hottest restaurants in town.
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Crime & Safety
In general, Shanghai is a safe city with a relatively low crime rate, although petty crimes are on the rise within the city. Often working in groups of two or three,... read more
Bus
There are over 1,000 bus routes in Shanghai, operated by a variety of private companies. Direct journeys are relatively cheap at around RMB 2 for a single ticket on an... read more
Air Travel
Shanghai has two major airports: Pudong International (PVG) takes on most of the international flights, and Hongqiao (SHA) services the majority of domestic routes. The city has... read more
Population
According to China’s last official census in 2000, the Shanghai metropolitan area is home to 16.74 million residents. Current estimates put it somewhere in the 18-21 million... read more
