CALUM92 Posted April 6, 2015 Share Posted April 6, 2015 Thought i would asked if anyone has been to or worked in Shanghai. If so what were there impressions ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JasMc1973 Posted April 6, 2015 Share Posted April 6, 2015 they can do a mean Lenny Henry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fringo Posted April 6, 2015 Share Posted April 6, 2015 they can do a mean Lenny Henry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveMcD Posted April 6, 2015 Share Posted April 6, 2015 Thought i would asked if anyone has been to or worked in Shanghai. If so what were there impressions ? Been umpteen times, used to live just outside it. Interesting place, v. high level of infrastructure. Also very very expensive as a place to live. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CALUM92 Posted April 6, 2015 Author Share Posted April 6, 2015 Been umpteen times, used to live just outside it. Interesting place, v. high level of infrastructure. Also very very expensive as a place to live. What are food and rent prices like in comparison to here? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
euan2020 Posted April 6, 2015 Share Posted April 6, 2015 What are food and rent prices like in comparison to here? lokely loads of chicken feet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
euan2020 Posted April 6, 2015 Share Posted April 6, 2015 interesting fact (so i am told ) chinese restaurants in Uk normally have 2 menu's - 1 for the westernised taste buds and 1 for the local chinese population, which would follow more traditional appetite Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ibelieve!!! Posted April 6, 2015 Share Posted April 6, 2015 I spent one night there whilst travelling back from another place in China. It truly is a beautiful city, (though no doubt if you leave the main areas it'll be a shit hole). Beer was quite expensive, girly bars not so!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CALUM92 Posted April 6, 2015 Author Share Posted April 6, 2015 I spent one night there whilst travelling back from another place in China. It truly is a beautiful city, (though no doubt if you leave the main areas it'll be a shit hole). Beer was quite expensive, girly bars not so!! I take it you mean the strippers? Any Shanghai Tartan Army? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveMcD Posted April 6, 2015 Share Posted April 6, 2015 What are food and rent prices like in comparison to here? You'd be better off on an expat forum, such as this http://www.shanghaiexpat.com/phpbbforum/ Food used to be really cheap, but serious inflation as regards most foodstuffs (in particular meat) combined with the strength of the RMB has changed that. As regards rent, can't really help. As with most cities it's a case of location, location, location. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CALUM92 Posted April 6, 2015 Author Share Posted April 6, 2015 Cheers SteveMcD, I'll take a look at it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Armchair Bob Posted April 6, 2015 Share Posted April 6, 2015 Somewhere I've always wanted to go, my gran was from Shanghai. From the look of things, it's changed a bit since the early 20th century... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CALUM92 Posted April 6, 2015 Author Share Posted April 6, 2015 Somewhere I've always wanted to go, my gran was from Shanghai. From the look of things, it's changed a bit since the early 20th century... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ormond Posted April 6, 2015 Share Posted April 6, 2015 Somewhere I've always wanted to go, my gran was from Shanghai. From the look of things, it's changed a bit since the early 20th century... To be fair, that could be any major world city. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deecie Posted April 6, 2015 Share Posted April 6, 2015 To be fair, that could be any major world city. Or Dundee. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ormond Posted April 6, 2015 Share Posted April 6, 2015 Or Dundee.I hear it's thriving just now! I heard they built public baths for the locals but nobody wants to use them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rolaaand Posted April 6, 2015 Share Posted April 6, 2015 Heading out there on Thursday for a quick five day trip. Never been before so looking forward to it. Anyone any recommendations? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Armchair Bob Posted April 7, 2015 Share Posted April 7, 2015 Heading out there on Thursday for a quick five day trip. Never been before so looking forward to it. Anyone any recommendations? Drouthy Neebours is pretty good when there's a live band in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flora MaDonald Posted April 7, 2015 Share Posted April 7, 2015 Judging by the site SteveMcD posted, phuqq going to Shanghai ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rolaaand Posted April 7, 2015 Share Posted April 7, 2015 Aye there are some good stories in that scam section on the expat forum. I don't think I'd want to live there but a visit is fair enough. It's a holiday that me and the Mrs won, so the price is right :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flora MaDonald Posted April 7, 2015 Share Posted April 7, 2015 Aye there are some good stories in that scam section on the expat forum. I don't think I'd want to live there but a visit is fair enough. It's a holiday that me and the Mrs won, so the price is right :-) Aye, agree with that. Would visit it, but wouldn't bide there. Jammy bastirt! Enjoy yirsels. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
broono83 Posted April 7, 2015 Share Posted April 7, 2015 Was there 3 times in the last year. All with work so everything paid for. There are a number of good sports bars around town to watch every sport under the sun and all serve very tasty western food, in order of quality of bar: 1) Big Bamboo Pudong East (on Hongfeng road near loads of other western style pubs and bars) 2) The camel in Xuhui 3) Shanghai Brewery Hongmei 4) Others, The Shed, 2 other big bamboos etc .. The area with the Camel bar in Xuhui is good for going for beers, tree lined streets and lots of bars full of westerners and chinese alike. There are more westernised areas like Xian Tian Di where you can have a suitably more expensive beer. Id say a must is going for an afternoon drink at one of the rooftop bars at The Bund (riverside area), I'd recommend 3 on The Bund as its not too extortionate and you have the view across to the East side of the river (skyscraper side), go lae afternoon to see in daylight and then as the lights come on. Get over to the East of the river and there are loads of bars down by the waterfront, again pretty expensive, Pauliner bar, Hooters etc... If you like a food challenge Yasmines steak house do an insanely huge burger challenge and impossible steak challenge. More sensibly they also do 2 for 1 T-Bones on a Tuesday, its in Pudong on Biyun road (near Big Bamboo 1) and will be one of the best steaks in town for price v quality. You will need to go to the Fake Markets too. There are 2 main ones, one in Pudong at the Science and Technology Museum (actually inside the metro station for the museum) this is the best one in my opinion, acres of shops on one level. The second is in Nanjing Xi Lu - a 4 storey mall of copyright violation, dirtier and busier than the other one but selling the same gear. You can buy everything there. Literally. From "genuine" fakes where Chinese manufacturers have been licensed to make 500,000 watches or bags and they make double that and sell the rest on black market to the downright ridiculous (a Nokia 3230 with an "iPhone 7" badge). Its great fun going and bartering. My tips would be,d decide what you want and how much you want to pay, it is fake after all. They will start at an insanely high price, start at 10% and then aim for 20% of what they start at. Things I bought - Cashmere scarves £5, Michael Kors leather handbag -£19, Tag and Omega kinetic watches £30 each. Make sure you take loads of photos of the genuine article and inspect closely the fakes, some are perfect and some look good at a glance but are actually awful. Have fun! People are very friendly there! Try the pork brain and if someone offers you Chinese White Wine be aware this is more like vodka than Chablis! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CALUM92 Posted April 7, 2015 Author Share Posted April 7, 2015 Great stuff broon083 i'll have to check out those bars and markets. Found this too http://www.pitchero.com/clubs/shanghaiscottishsportsclub/wonder if they need a new player Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
broono83 Posted April 7, 2015 Share Posted April 7, 2015 No worries Another couple things. Taxis there are DIRT cheap, so take them everywhere and don't bother with busses or subway. The ride from airport is about 70 mis and will cost about a tenner! Only use white, green or blue taxis as these are licensed. Red and orange are not and will rip you off (at best). If you get into a licensed taxi and find it does't have a seatbelt, don't worry none of them do! If it starts raining taxis are VERY difficult to get. Try and find a korean BBQ restaurant, they are fantastic. If your in the area theres one in the mall right beside the Marriott Luwan in Puxi district. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MKScot Posted April 7, 2015 Share Posted April 7, 2015 I always stop off at the Fabrics Market, in Puxi near the Bund(if I've got my directions correct?) Always pick up some hand made shirts whenever I visit, they measure you up, you pick the fabric/pattern from large lists and then give them instructions like button down collar, number of buttons at the sleeve etc etc .... and they make up the shirts and you pick them up the next day .... all for £4-£5 a pop. Well worth wandering around as the place is full of stalls all offering the same service and barter them down to get the best price. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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