{"id":23675,"date":"2018-02-18T16:13:38","date_gmt":"2018-02-18T14:13:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/?p=23675"},"modified":"2019-03-05T06:32:08","modified_gmt":"2019-03-05T04:32:08","slug":"the-first-weeks-in-shanghai-essentials-to-settle-in","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/en\/asia\/china\/the-first-weeks-in-shanghai-essentials-to-settle-in\/","title":{"rendered":"The first weeks in Shanghai | Essentials to settle in"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"EateryAfter a bit more than four weeks of staying in Shanghai<\/a> we are still overwhelmed every single day by all the impressions and contrasts this metropolis has to offer. Our first days are mainly driven by all the basic things that need to be organized: Get orientated, look for a nice permanent apartment, get cash, buy SIM- and metro-cards, find good eateries, check the nearest supermarket, or better find out if there is any supermarket at all, and and, and. Things to \u00b4survive\u00b4, if you stay in town for good, compared to just a short travel stopover. For us this time it\u00b4s all about arriving, settling in and getting familiar with our new home base \u2013 on all the different levels.<\/p>\n

\"Shanghai<\/p>\n

During the first few weeks I have already oberved several curiosities, so I felt the need to start noting them down. On a daily basis I get to experience so many unique things, which I think might become somewhat ordinary rather sooner than later. So in order not forget about everything too fast and to make sure I will remember all these tiny little things and special moments, which at least partly still drive me crazy or amuse me right now – and of course because I want to share them with you on my blog.<\/p>\n

\"Former<\/p>\n

I would like to share my daily life in Shanghai with you \u2013 tell you what I experience, how settling in in this Chinese metroplis feels like and provide anybody with hints and tips, who might also consider moving to China or even to Shanghai. Same as we also benefit from explanations and experiences of friends and colleagues, whose referrals in mind often help to go after some of the many decicisons a bit more educated and relaxed.<\/p>\n

\"Streets<\/p>\n

To become an integral part of the Shanghainese everyday life, you better get used to some essentials, like always be aware of traffic, even if all pedestrian lights are green. But more on that later. Sure thing: There might be some things I never will get used to. For example the loud and heavily sniffing and spitting on the streets. For me it is and will stay disgusting! But I guess I have to accept the fact, they just do it everywhere and anytime and I will have to ignore it, if I want to settle down here in the long run.<\/p>\n

Some topics I will definitely cover with dedicated BlogPosts later on. But for now let\u00b4s get started with these five essential insights as your topline survival-guide:<\/p>\n

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Inhaltsverzeichnis | Table of Contents<\/p>\n