While other cities evolve, Shanghai has transformed itself in just five years into a burgeoning business hub. When the lights go out in the boardrooms, neon-lit Shanghai's hidden boutiques and rooftop bars come to life.
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Essentials
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Don't be shy - have a song up your sleeve in case you get treated to karaoke. |
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Don't embarrass your guest - toast their drink no matter how much you've had. |
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We know you shouldn't, but you can pick up some fantastic knock-off clothing deals on Nanchang Lu. |
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Don't be in a hurry. Outside the air is humid and people are far too curious to let you rush about. |
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The city's made for drinking cocktails - head to the Glamour Bar and let the drinks flow. |
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Taxis are dirt cheap so skip the metro - it's dull. |
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Pressed for time? The airport has excellent meeting facilities. |
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The city is filled with top-quality professional massage parlours. |
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Don't do as the locals. Spitting in a restaurant is never nice. |
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Do as the locals. Don't queue; join the free-for-all or you'll be waiting around all day. |
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Hotels
Independent and easy
Old House Inn
16 Lane 351, Huashan Lu
+ 86 21 6249 6867
oldhouse.cnDependable chainFour Seasons
500 Weihai Lu
+ 86 21 6256 8888
fourseasons.com/shanghaiPremiumGrand Hyatt Shanghai
Jin Mao Tower
88 Century Boulevard, Pudong
+ 86 21 5049 1234
shanghai.grand.hyatt.com
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Dining
Fast breakfast
Keven's café
525 Hengshan Lu
+ 86 21 6433 5564
Business breakfast
Element Fresh
4/5F, K.Wah Centre, 1028 Huai Hai
Zhong Lu by Xiangyang Lu
+ 86 21 5403 8865
elementfresh.comMid-morning coffee
1931
112 Maoming Nan Lu
+ 86 21 6472 5264
Working lunch with colleagues
People 6
150 Yueyang Lu by Yongjia Lu
+ 86 21 6466 0505
Need-to-impress-clients lunch
Lan Na Thai
Building 4
118 Ruijin Er Lu
+ 86 21 6466 4328
Lunch on your own
A Future Perfect
16 Lane 351, Huashan Lu
by Changshu Lu
+ 86 21 6248 8020
afutureperfect.com.cn
Afternoon tea/drink
Yongfoo Elite
200 Yongfu Lu by Hunan Lu
+ 86 21 5466 2727
yongfooelite.comDinner on your own
Yin
Jinjiang Gourmet Street
59 Maoming Nan Lu
+ 86 21 5466 5070Private dinner
Laris 6F
3 Zhongshan Dong Yi Lu
Three on the Bund, by Guangdong Lu
+ 86 21 6321 9922
Big dinner with partner/clients
South Beauty
28-1 Taojiang Lu by Hengshan
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Reading
Garden Books
325 Changle Lu by Shaanxi Lu
+ 86 21 5404 8729
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Thank yous
Top-quality tea.
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Shopping
Something you can't get anywhere else
Avant-garde accessories by Cha Gang
1 Lane 299, Fuxing Lu
near Huashan Lu
+ 86 21 6466 1089
Lost luggage - where to buy shirts, socks and underwear
Grand Gateway Plaza
1 Hongqiao Lu by Huashan Lu,
Xujiahui
+ 86 21 6404 0111
Something for the kids
Clothes from Shanghai Trio
Lane 181 Taicang Rd, Xintiandi
+ 86 21 6355 2974
shanghaitrio.comSomething for someone you love
Neri and Hu products at Design Republic
5 Zhongshan Dong Yi Lu
(entrance at 20 Guangdong Lu)
+ 86 21 6329 3339
thedesignrepublic.comSomething for yourself
Bespoke suits by Xiao Yu
Room 101, 88 Fengxian Lu
by appointment only
+ 86 130 0219 5532
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Two hour tour
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The Bund
Zhongshan Dong Yi Lu
by Nanjing Dong Lu |
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M 50
50 Moganshan Lu
by Suzhou Creek
m50.com |
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Fuxing Park
2 Gaolan Lu by Sinan Lu,
between 06.00 and 09.00.
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Limousine/car
Take My Taxi
+ 86 21 5757 5777
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Transport
Have your destination written out on a card to show to taxi drivers. Alternatively, buy a bike (€16).
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Fitness
Good Gym
2/F Shanghai Kerry Centre
1515 Nanjing Xi Lu by Tongren Lu
+ 86 21 6279 4625
Tai chi
With the pros, early in the morning at Fuxing Park.
lternative diversion
Go-karting at Disc Kart
809 Zaoyang Road
by Guangfu Xi Lu
+ 86 21 6222 2880
kartingchina.com