Shanghai - Post Report Question and Answers
What are some typical ways to socialize, either with local people or with other expatriates? Are there groups or clubs that you can recommend?
If you like alcohol you'll do fine in China. Many social activities revolve around beer and wine. There's a club for anything as long as the club size is small. - Nov 2020
Many clubs and groups. - Oct 2016
Have a party. Go out. See a show. See movie. Explore. You name it, it is here. - Dec 2014
Hosting parties at your apartment, going out to cafes or restaurants, going to bars or clubs (though this is more of an expat pastime; Chinese tend to go to restaurants or karaoke), checking out cultural events, KTV (karaoke), sporting events (The Color Run is hosting a race in Shanghai this year)...you have to actively try to be bored here. - Aug 2014
Shanghai has got it all and there is a very vibrant night life here. I have especially enjoyed the happy hours and drink specials. There are so many bars and restaurants that it can be quite overwhelming to choose one. My one complaint is that the service still leaves something to be desired. Shanghai knows how to be glitzy but people here have not quite figured out the concept of putting service first. - Aug 2011
Excellent. Best in China. - Dec 2010
Very good. - Jul 2010
Unlimited. - Feb 2009
Tons, lots of bars, clubs, parties etc. - Jun 2008
