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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Electricity & Water
The Shanghai Electricity Company (95598) and Shanghai Tap Water Company (6298 8544) provide the city with electricity and running water. As Shanghai's electricity needs grow, the city... read more
Electricity
Each city district has its own Shanghai Electricity Company (95598) branch office. Look at the back of your monthly electricity bill for the list of addresses and phone numbers. Offices... read more
Water
Shanghai Tap Water Company (6298 8544) has branch offices in every city district. As with electricity, look at the back of your monthly water bill for addresses and phone numbers. Water... read more
Gas
Shanghai Dazhong Gas (co-owned by Dazhong Gas Company and Shanghai Gas Group) is the centralised provider of natural gas, coal, and liquefied petroleum to Shanghai. Dazhong Gas installs... read more
Sewerage
Shanghai's 60 year old sewage system is being revamped, and the city's new treatment facilities should be open by the time of publication. The construction aims to stem the flow of... read more
Rubbish Disposal and Recycling
Rubbish disposal is organised by district and every apartment complex or lane has a designated dumpster. A municipal truck empties these dumpsters nightly and carries them to landfills... read more
Telephone
Shanghai Telecommunications Co. Ltd, a subsidiary of China Telecom, (hotline: 10000 www.shanghaitelecom.com.cn) is the city's leading landline provider. The competition, China Netcom, has... read more
