Helpful Links

Food/Drink Home Delivery

ASC Wines free delivery.  Easy to negotiate website.  Place your order online and they will call to check it with you and arrange a delivery time.

Elders  free delivery for minimum order of RMB300.  Australian meat, pies and wines.  Easy website.  Not cheap, but products are good quality.

Shanghai Organics   free delivery.  Go to website to print/complete order form and fax/email.  Good quality vegetables and fruit.

City Shop   free delivery for orders over RMB100, RMB10 for under.  Website doesn't have many order online items - pick up a Price List in store and order either by telephone, fax or email order@cityshop.com.cn

General

British Consulate General Shanghai   For all your consular needs.

Community Center Shanghai   Excellent source of information from schools to volunteering opportunities. 

Expat Finder ExpatFinder.com is a free service that helps expats with relocation, insurance, finance and more. 

Lifeline Shanghai   Providing free, confidential and anonymous information and emotional support via the telephone.  

Shanghaiist   Current news, reviews and interesting pieces on Shanghai life. 

Shanghai Expat   Helpful forum for asking questions.

City Weekend   Online version of the magazine - helpful for restaurant reviews and locations.  Find a restaurant and text the location for free to your mobile using guanxi.

Smart Shanghai   Helpful online searchable maps (street and metro) in Pinyin.

Streets of China    Converts Shanghai addresses from Pinyin to Chinese characters.

Like a Local   Mark is from Southampton and his excellent blog is very helpful for discovering good local restaurants.  Menu translations, reviews and photos.  Website searchable by district.

How to Order Chinese Food   Good website for fruit and vegetable translations and chinese dishes guides.

Missing Home?

BBC Radio   Missing The Archers/Chris Moyles/Terry Wogan?  Listen live or listen to any show that you have missed over the past week. 


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Family

Community Center Shanghai   Excellent source of information from schools to volunteering opportunities. 
 
Bohdi Bikes    Led bike rides and hikes for all the family.  Bike rental available.
 
Bumps and Babes  New or expectant parents are welcome at this bi-weekly support group, held on the 2nd & 4th Wednesday of the month from 1030-1230.  Previously held at Moon River Diner, but since they have closed, please email bumps.babes@gmail.com for location.
 
Peas & Pods - If you are a new mom or dad to Shanghai, or pregnant, and looking for a place for you and your kids to meet other parents and kids, Peas and Pods is just right for you. Please email imsgshanghai@hotmail.com for meeting dates and locations.

Travel

Shanghai Bus Guide   always been curious if that bus at the end of your street goes anywhere helpful?  Buses listed by number.  Very helpful for those days taxis are hiding.

Naked Retreats    Moganshan accommodation with a conscience.  Escape Shanghai for a weekend and stay at one of these simple but perfect retreats which can cater for up to 20 people.

Pudong Airport   arrivals/departures showing delays etc.  Change the date and time period in the 'Flight Status' box.

Chinese Language

Chinesepod   daily Chinese lessons from Newbie to Upper Intermediate.  Listen to these lessons for free or sign up for the whole package.