Shanghai field guide
Shanghai Visitor Fixes
Shanghai-specific guides for the problems visitors hit first: landing at Pudong, paying, taking the metro, showing taxi addresses, getting online, and ordering food.
How to Pay in Shanghai as a Foreigner
A practical payment setup for foreign visitors in Shanghai: Alipay, WeChat Pay, cards, cash, and what to do when a payment fails.
Can You Use Cash in Shanghai?
Where cash helps foreign visitors in Shanghai, where it is awkward, and how to use it as a backup.
Pudong Airport to Shanghai City Center
How to choose between metro, Maglev, taxi, and Didi after landing at Shanghai Pudong Airport.
First 60 Minutes in Shanghai After Landing
A calm first-hour checklist for foreign visitors landing in Shanghai: internet, payment, address, and transport.
How to Use Shanghai Metro as a Foreigner
Ticket, app, and payment options for taking the Shanghai Metro when you do not speak Chinese.
Shanghai Taxi Guide for Foreign Visitors
How to take taxis in Shanghai without speaking Chinese, including address cards, payment, and common problems.
eSIM vs Local SIM in Shanghai
How foreign visitors should choose between eSIM, roaming, and a local SIM card for Shanghai travel.
How to Order Food in Shanghai Without Speaking Chinese
How to handle QR menus, no English menu, translation apps, allergies, and payment when ordering food in Shanghai.