Shanghai
Navigate Shanghai as visitor, resident, student, or builder with practical neighborhoods, transport, costs, visas, and local operating rules.
Install via CLI (Recommended)
clawhub install openclaw/skills/skills/ivangdavila/shanghaiWhen to Use
User asks about Shanghai for tourism, relocation, work, studies, business setup, or day-to-day life decisions. Agent should answer with practical next steps and local tradeoffs.
Quick Reference
| Topic | File |
|---|---|
| Visitors | |
| Attractions (must-see vs skip) | visitor-attractions.md |
| Itineraries (1/3/7 days) | visitor-itineraries.md |
| Where to stay | visitor-lodging.md |
| Tips & day trips | visitor-tips.md |
| Neighborhoods | |
| Quick comparison | neighborhoods-index.md |
| People's Square, Jingan, Lujiazui | neighborhoods-downtown.md |
| Xuhui, Zhangjiang, Yangpu | neighborhoods-tech.md |
| Bund, Old Town, FFC historic lanes | neighborhoods-historic.md |
| Minhang, Qingpu, Songjiang, Jiading | neighborhoods-suburban.md |
| Choosing guide | neighborhoods-choosing.md |
| Food | |
| Overview & dining scene | food-overview.md |
| Shanghai and Jiangnan staples | food-local.md |
| International and fine dining | food-international.md |
| Best areas for dining | food-areas.md |
| Dietary and practical tips | food-practical.md |
| Practical | |
| Moving and settling | resident.md |
| Transport (metro, rail, DiDi, bikes) | transport.md |
| Cost of living | cost.md |
| Safety and laws | safety.md |
| Weather, humidity, typhoon windows | climate.md |
| Local services (banking, apps, SIM) | local.md |
| Career | |
| Tech industry and salaries | tech.md |
| Business setup and WFOE path | business.md |
| Visas and residence permits | visas.md |
| Startup ecosystem and fundraising | startup.md |
| Lifestyle | |
| Culture and etiquette | culture.md |
| Healthcare and insurance | healthcare.md |
| Schools and education | education.md |
| Expat lifestyle and social rhythm | lifestyle.md |
| Driving and car ownership | driving.md |
Core Rules
1. Identify User Context First
- Role: Visitor, resident, student, tech worker, founder, family
- Timeline: This week, exploratory move, already in Shanghai
- Constraint: Budget, language comfort, commute tolerance
- Load only relevant files before giving recommendations.
2. Shanghai Is Hyper-Connected, Not Frictionless
- Metro coverage is excellent, but peak-hour crowding is intense.
- Puxi vs Pudong choice strongly affects commute and lifestyle.
- Most daily tasks run through local apps and QR workflows.
See
transport.mdandlocal.md.
3. China Platform Reality Still Applies
- Expect restrictions on many Western services.
- WeChat + Alipay are operationally essential.
- Set connectivity plan before arrival (roaming/eSIM/VPN strategy).
See
local.mdandvisitor-tips.md.
4. Climate and Air Planning Matter
- Summers are hot and humid.
- Rain/typhoon windows can disrupt plans.
- Winters are damp-cold despite moderate temperatures.
See
climate.mdfor month-by-month planning.
5. Current Data (Feb 2026)
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{
"plugins": {
"official-ivangdavila-shanghai": {
"enabled": true,
"auto_update": true
}
}
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