Moving to China- help required!

[sms]

All friends,
I'll be moving to Shanghai, China for an assignment after Chinese new Year. It's not the first time I'm visiting China but in past I visited for short term on business visa and was not worried at as because staying in hotel and all expanses were cover by company at actual.

But I've got an existing opportunity from the company I/m working to go to China for 1+ year. Company will be helping me to rent an apartment in Pudong near Lu Jia Zui. But I'm not sure about living expanses after apartment is taken care. Of course I'll be moving with my family.

I'd request some Chinese, experienced Indian Pakistani Members to advise me ...

1. Is the area OK to live (convenience), not worried about safety. Shanghai seems to be very safe city better than EU cities. and what shall be average expanse with decent living standard.
2. Will I be able get a car on long term lease. If any one knows a good lease company. I've checked Avis/ Hertz those are crazy expansive
3. Any Indian grocery store
4. Any Indian Club or association - I need to keep my wife busy so that she do not feel home sick
5. Any advise on traveling around. I'd like to utilize my stay to max to know China better

 

[darkhero]

2. Better to take public transportation or taxi than rent a car. Convenient, fast and cheap. Most Chinese buy car just for show. IMO.

1. No need to worry about safety.

For other questions, I think you can go to some websites for expats in China to find answers.

 

[darkinsky]

good luck bro

 

[BigDaddyWatch]

Do you speak Chinese ? That makes all the difference.

 

[ChineseTiger1986]

The best Indian restaurant in Shanghai, it costs you only $16 for a whole package.

帕蒂亚拉印度餐厅 Patiala Pearl 电话_地址,咕嘟妈咪Gudumami.cn

 

[ChinaToday]

All friends,
I'll be moving to Shanghai, China for an assignment after Chinese new Year. It's not the first time I'm visiting China but in past I visited for short term on business visa and was not worried at as because staying in hotel and all expanses were cover by company at actual.

But I've got an existing opportunity from the company I/m working to go to China for 1+ year. Company will be helping me to rent an apartment in Pudong near Lu Jia Zui. But I'm not sure about living expanses after apartment is taken care. Of course I'll be moving with my family.

I'd request some Chinese, experienced Indian Pakistani Members to advise me ...

1. Is the area OK to live (convenience), not worried about safety. Shanghai seems to be very safe city better than EU cities. and what shall be average expanse with decent living standard.
2. Will I be able get a car on long term lease. If any one knows a good lease company. I've checked Avis/ Hertz those are crazy expansive
3. Any Indian grocery store
4. Any Indian Club or association - I need to keep my wife busy so that she do not feel home sick
5. Any advise on traveling around. I'd like to utilize my stay to max to know China better

1) the area is very safe no need to worry , average expense is around 500 rmb to 1000rmb per week for a family of two
2) public transport is the best for foreigner i usually go by taxi they are very cheap
3) dont know
4) dont know
5) try visit beijing , tianjin, wuhan, chengdu, wenzhou, suzhou, a bit of advice if you staying in hotel try book them atleast 10 days in advance you may able to get atleast %30-50% discount

 

[jbond197]

@sms Here is the expatriates forum with bunch of Indians in Shangai. Try joining it

Indians in Shanghai ? Indian Expats in Shanghai | InterNations.org

Another blog with some Indian grocery stores

http://www.indiansinshanghai.blogspot.com/

Also, you can always write to Indian consulate in Shanghai and they will be able to impart some of the information you are seeking.

 

[Mani2020]

All friends,
I'll be moving to Shanghai, China for an assignment after Chinese new Year. It's not the first time I'm visiting China but in past I visited for short term on business visa and was not worried at as because staying in hotel and all expanses were cover by company at actual.

But I've got an existing opportunity from the company I/m working to go to China for 1+ year. Company will be helping me to rent an apartment in Pudong near Lu Jia Zui. But I'm not sure about living expanses after apartment is taken care. Of course I'll be moving with my family.

I'd request some Chinese, experienced Indian Pakistani Members to advise me ...

1. Is the area OK to live (convenience), not worried about safety. Shanghai seems to be very safe city better than EU cities. and what shall be average expanse with decent living standard.
2. Will I be able get a car on long term lease. If any one knows a good lease company. I've checked Avis/ Hertz those are crazy expansive
3. Any Indian grocery store
4. Any Indian Club or association - I need to keep my wife busy so that she do not feel home sick
5. Any advise on traveling around. I'd like to utilize my stay to max to know China better

make sure you haven't messed around with any Chinese members here , or havn't indulged in a china india war scenario or trolled in china related thread .rest will be just fine

 

[sms]

Do you speak Chinese ? That makes all the difference.

Basic, greetings only!!

Ni Hao!

 

[sms]

1) the area is very safe no need to worry , average expense is around 500 rmb to 1000rmb per week for a family of two
2) public transport is the best for foreigner i usually go by taxi they are very cheap
3) dont know
4) dont know
5) try visit beijing , tianjin, wuhan, chengdu, wenzhou, suzhou, a bit of advice if you staying in hotel try book them atleast 10 days in advance you may able to get atleast %30-50% discount

1) Thanks, I'm not worried for safety I felt OK during my visits to Shanghai in past!
2) Sounds like good advise, I'll try both options.
5) Beijing, Suzhou and Hangzhou are on my cards.

Do you know any good place for kids to visit?

 

[sms]

make sure you haven't messed around with any Chinese members here , or havn't indulged in a china india war scenario or trolled in china related thread .rest will be just fine

LOL, that will continue!!
There is no PDF without Chinese guys talking about India and her problems and Indians talking about lack of freedom there.

Do you have any Idea about access of Facebook and You tube in China?

 

[Chinese-Dragon]

Basic, greetings only!!

Learning Chinese is a very good idea, even if you are only planning to live here for 1 year as you say in your OP.

As for safety you don't have to worry too much. Only the people who are actively looking for trouble will find it, while most normal people won't be affected by such things. (Btw, trying to argue with people regarding the Sino-Indian border dispute or anything else related to Chinese nationalism is called looking for trouble).

Shanghai is a fantastic city, and you won't have problems finding things to do. And Suzhou is a great city that is right next to Shanghai as well.

 

[sms]

Learning Chinese is a very good idea, even if you are only planning to live here for 1 year as you say in your OP.

As for safety you don't have to worry too much. Only the people who are actively looking for trouble will find it, while most normal people won't be affected by such things. (Btw, trying to argue with people regarding the Sino-Indian border dispute or anything else related to Chinese nationalism is called looking for trouble).

Shanghai is a fantastic city, and you won't have problems finding things to do. And Suzhou is a great city that is right next to Shanghai as well.

Thanks! I'm not night walker or at least not very regular. Most probably I'll get Sat and Sun in a wk to roam around and I'll utilize it to max extent.

 

[ChinaToday]

Thanks! I'm not night walker or at least not very regular. Most probably I'll get Sat and Sun in a wk to roam around and I'll utilize it to max extent.

dont miss the harbin ice festival i think it will be really good for kids

 

[sms]

dont miss the harbin ice festival i think it will be really good for kids

If it last till Mar end, I'll