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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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 range,... read more
National Flag
China’s national flag, the Five-Starred Red Flag, was the winning design in a national competition held in 1949. It was first flown by Mao Zedong in Tiananmen Square in Beijing on October... read more
Local Time
Despite its size, the whole of China observes the same time as Beijing, which is eight hours ahead of UCT (Universal Coordinated Time, the same as Greenwich Mean Time, or GMT). Daylight... read more
Social & Business Hours
The working week for businesses in Shanghai is Monday to Friday, although some operate on Saturdays as well. Offices generally work from 09:00 to 17:00. Government offices and foreign... read more
Public Holidays
China has four main public holidays, three of which are known as ‘golden weeks’. Although golden weeks are officially three days long, virtually all offices close for the entire week, and... read more
