This guide has been created with a clear focus on providing practical assistance to the global expatriate.

For example, if you are relocating to Shanghai for the first time, this guide provides step-by-step guidance to getting you settled into the city, from finding the right neighborhood to how to find the right school. If you have a family and want to know where to live in Shanghai, how to find the best schools for your kids and how to find them, this guide will guide you. We also cover safety and security, a topic that is often overlooked when planning for a relocating. We have a section on housing, that covers both the practicalities of living in China as well as the legalities.

Are you a local of Shanghai who want to show off your home? We have a section on finding a home. We have a huge section on expat schools, that takes you through everything from finding a good school and getting a visa for your kids to which school to pick and why.

As this is the guide for the expat, we have included everything that you would need to find when relocating abroad. We have included all of our favorite schools for both kids and adults, as well as the perfect local neighborhood for everyone who wants a place to live, learn, work, play and live. We have covered health, safety and transport. We have also included a section on moving in and settling into the city, both before and after your move. Finally, we have included an exciting and often fun section on the city itself.