ShanghaiLocal Essentials

Groceries, snacks, drinks, and daily essentials.

• Lianhua SupermarketLocal staple
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• Hema FreshFast delivery
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• RT-MartFull range
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• Sam's ClubBulk shopping
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• CostcoBulk imports
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• ALDIGood value
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• Ole'Premium imports
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Quick snacks, drinks, and everyday essentials.

• FamilyMartMost useful
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• LawsonVery common
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• 7-ElevenReliable
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• KediLocal chain
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• QuikLocal chain
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Medicine, first aid, and personal care.

• Guoda PharmacyMajor chain
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• Yifeng PharmacyCommon chain
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• Huashi PharmacyShanghai chain
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• LBX PharmacyNational chain
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• NepstarCommon chain
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Withdraw local currency from ATMs.

• Bank of China
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• ICBC
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• China Construction Bank
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• Agricultural Bank of China
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• Bank of Communications
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• China Merchants Bank
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Exchange foreign currency.

• Bank of ChinaBest known
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• ICBCLarge network
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• China Construction BankCommon branches
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• Bank of CommunicationsEstablished bank
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Popular cafés for coffee, Wi-Fi, and a break.

• Luckin CoffeeMost common
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• StarbucksLarge network
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• Manner CoffeeShanghai favorite
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• Cotti CoffeeBudget chain
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• M StandDesign led
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• Peet's CoffeePremium chain
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Shopping, restaurants, and entertainment.

• Plaza 66Luxury anchor
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• IFC MallFinance district
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• Shanghai iapmCentral choice
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• Global HarborHuge mall
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• Raffles City ShanghaiPeople's Square
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• HKRI Taikoo HuiPolished mix
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• Grand Gateway 66Xujiahui staple
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Personal care and cosmetics.

• WatsonsMost common
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• SephoraBeauty chain
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• ManningsReliable basics
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• HarmayBeauty retail
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• The ColoristCosmetics chain
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SIM cards, eSIM support, and mobile services.

• China MobileLargest network
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• China UnicomForeigner friendly
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• China TelecomStrong coverage
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Easy transportation around the city.

• DiDiDefault choice
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• AmapTaxi hailing
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• MeituanSecondary option
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Get local food delivered to your door.

• Meituan WaimaiMost used
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• Ele.meVery common
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Groceries and daily essentials delivered.

• HemaFresh groceries
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• MeituanBroad choice
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• JD DaojiaRetail delivery
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• Dingdong MaicaiProduce focused
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Transit cards and smart cards for travel.

• Shanghai Public Transportation Card
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• Metro Daduhui
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• Alipay Transport QR
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• WeChat Transit QR
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Local maps and transit directions.

• AmapLocal default
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• Baidu MapsStrong routing
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• Tencent MapsWeChat linked
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Rent bikes and e-scooters nearby.

• HelloBikeMost visible
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• Meituan BikeCommon docks
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• Qingju BikeDiDi linked
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Wash and dry clothes.

• UCC International LaundryLargest chain
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• FornetReliable chain
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• Laundry TownDelivery service
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• Easy Life LaundryPickup service
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• Easywash LaundromatSelf service
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Comfortable places for remote work.

• WeWorkLargest network
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• RegusCorporate offices
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• XNodeStartup network
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• Kr SpaceLocal operator
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• ATLAS WorkplacePremium offices
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Fitness centers and workout facilities.

• Will's FitnessLargest chain
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• Tera WellnessPool network
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• LeFitBudget access
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• Super MonkeyClass based
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• Pure FitnessPremium club
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• Zhongtian FitnessWide network
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Medical care and emergency treatment.

• Shanghai United Family Hospital24 hour emergency
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• Jiahui International Hospital24 hour emergency
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• Shanghai SinoUnited HospitalUrgent care
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• Parkway Shanghai HospitalInternational care
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• Shanghai East International Medical Center24 hour care
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• Raffles Hospital Shanghai24 hour emergency
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