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Shanghai Club

April 20th, 2010 15 comments

Shanghai Club and Nightlife in Shanghai

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When it comes to going out on the town, we all know that this is a perfect way to have a fun time, hang out with friends or meet new people. The city may be all business in the daytime but when the night comes around Shanghai shows it knows how to party. Read on some reviews about the most hip, trendiest, and most fun dance Shanghai club.

Bar Rouge

Location: 18 Zhongshan Dong Yi Lu

Neighborhood: The Bund

Phone: +86 21 6339 1199

Website: www.bar-rouge-shanghai.com

Bar Rouge began its humble beginnings five years ago. With just the plain concept of offering something new in the Shanghainese nightlife, Bar Rouge invaded the clubbing scene by bringing the “French touch” into town. It’s no wonder this place is regarded as the most famous Shanghai club, setting the standard for Bund nightlife, offering a terrace view of Shanghai’s space-age skyline. It also has a classy, sleek interiors and iconic French-Shanghai identity with a striking décor which is a mixture of traditional Chinese and 21st Century design.

Visit Bar Rouge on Thursdays as it is actually a themed-party night. If you can’t just yet, the bar also opens early in the morning during Fridays and Saturdays. Enjoy perfectly mixed cocktails while listening to the cool, powerful music vibes of their resident DJ’s. Bar rouge also supports them in developing their own musical identity. Be the first to be thrilled and also experience exciting concepts and new trends that Bar Rouge offers from time to time.

Muse

Location: 68 Yuyao Lu

Neighborhood: Jing’an

Phone: +86 21 5213 5228

Website: www.museshanghai.cn

You just might find your very own muse when you come to Muse from the throngs of beautiful women that frequent this Shanghai club. If not initially, you may find your muse after having a number of their cocktails. Multiple floors means multiple bars and music and so if you aren’t feeling one floor you can simply move up or down to find the happening scene. With its post-modern decor and sleek and stylish interior, Muse is sure to attract a mixed crowd that is ready to mingle.


MAO

Location: 46 Yueyang Lu

Neighborhood: French Concession

Phone: +158 0039 1942

Website:www.maoshanghai.com

Mao may not be able to offer the usual Bund Shanghai club scene atmosphere but is nevertheless a fresh and unique breakaway from popular, highly-commercialized and congested spots. Positioned right by the beach, it offers you luxurious pleasure and service whether you enjoy its modern facilities during the day or go clubbing at night. If you prefer a secluded space though, they also have semi-private rooms for a quick change of environment within the same space.

Club Mao is also an oasis of music and lavish cocktails, all imported directly from Monaco. The branch on Dongping Lu is a haven for the Italian community as their weekends are theme-inspired parties. Dance ‘til you drop because this Shanghai club stays open late – dance floor can still be jam-packed at 7am! Groove into that Euro-electro-heavy-thumping music while you adore gorgeous models that frequents the place. Be captivated with its fascinating décor as you experience the contrast of the peace and tranquility with the wildness and debauchery at club Mao.

M1NT

Location: 318 Fuzhou Lu

Neighborhood: The Bund

Phone: +86 21 6391 2811

Website: www.m1nt.com.cn

A nightclub originally set up in London, M1NT was a private members club which used to earn great publicity due to its unique business model. Right now M1NT is a modern day members club with locations in Hong Kong and Shanghai. More than just a hip Shanghai club, M1NT also takes pride of its world-class restaurant and stylish lounge bar. The one in Shanghai is located at the 24th floor; its floor-to-ceiling windows will definitely give you an advantage in getting the jaw-dropping 360 degree view of the Bund, People’s Square, Pudong, Nanjing Road, and Huaihai Road. Be thrilled and fascinated with more than 20 black and white, reef-tip sharks inside a 17-meter long tank on its entrance ways. The interior is generally a mixture of East and West culture; chic and cool. This Shanghai club also has a private room called The Vault or “Director’s Box” which they say is the best spot in town to have a private party. City Weekend Awards 2009 gave M1NT Shanghai awards like Best New Club, Best Cocktails, Best Bartender, and Best Nightlife Bathroom. Both M1NT locations offer a relaxed yet sophisticated environment for its members and non-members alike. The restaurant and grill is open to everyone, everyday while the lounge is restricted to members only on Fridays and Saturdays. The M1NT club itself is strictly for members only.

Sin

Location: No. 211 Shimen Yi Lu

Neighborhood: Jing’an

Phone: +86 21 6267 7779

Website: www.sinshanghai.com

As the name of the club suggests, this trendy Shanghai club is the haven for a night of debauchery. When it’s time to dance, Sin pumps it up with outstanding DJs, a sexy wait-staff, and sinfully good cocktails. With glowing chandeliers and vivacious colors, this posh club is a chic and sexy good time.

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Accommodation Shanghai

April 17th, 2010 5 comments

Relocating to Shanghai? Familiarize yourself with Accomodation Shanghai

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It is advisable to avail the expert services of Shanghai real estate agent. Shanghai real estate agent is well aware of real estate market. He or she knows which locations are good for expatriates, what are the various types of accommodation Shanghai, what are the facilities and amenities offered by different accommodation Shanghai and what is the rent of various accommodation Shanghai. Shanghai real estate agent can solve all your accommodation related problems.

If you are looking for an affordable accommodation Shanghai option, you can ask your Shanghai real estate agent to get you Old Shanghai apartment on rent. If you like western style of living, Shanghai property agent can offer you New apartments that have been recently built to offer all modern amenities such as shopping centers, modern club facilities, gymnasium, swimming pool, sport facilities, restaurants and fast food joints and so on. You can find new apartments in Binjiang area, Pudong, Xintiandi, Jing’an, and Hongqiao / Gubei areas. Shanghai property agency can get you new Shanghai apartments for rental ranging from $1,000 to $10,000 per month.

Shanghai real estate agent will offer you Serviced apartments as well. Also, 24hour security, power back-up, parking facilities, and modern club services are some common features of serviced apartments.

Not many people accept relocation with a smiling face. Relocation causes a paradigmatic change in one’s living style, culture, food, and accommodation. However, if you are relocating to Shanghai, here are some suggestions to make it a pleasant experience for you and your family.

The major concern for foreign expatriates relocating to Shanghai is finding a suitable accommodation Shanghai. Most of them wish to find a Shanghai house that offers all or most of the facilities that they were enjoying back home. So, for accommodation Shanghai housing, you need to be sure of few things.

You need to ask yourself questions like what are your housing needs and requirements? Are you looking for some basic facilities or you can’t do without modern amenities? Where is your office or, work place? Do you have children studying in school? How much can you afford to pay for Shanghai housing?

Shanghai Train

April 16th, 2010 No comments

The Subway and Maglev of Shanghai Train

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The Shanghai Maglev Train or Shanghai Transrapid is a magnetic levitation train(maglev) line that operates in Shanghai, China. It is notable for being the first commercial high-speed maglev of shanghai train line in the world — during a test run on November 12, 2003, a Maglev of shanghai train vehicle achieved a Chinese record speed of 501 km/h (311 mph) (non-commercial top speed). Construction of the line began in March 2001 and public service commenced on January 1, 2004. The top operational commercial speed of this shanghai train is 431 km/h (268 mph), making it the world’s fastest train in regular commercial services since its opening in 2004, faster than previous record holder at 320 km/h with TGV in France, and also faster than the latest CRH conventional wheel train in China at 350 km/h. The top speed of 431 km/h (268 mph) is also faster than the top speed of any production street car (except for the Bugatti Veyron Super Sport, which has roughly the same top speed), Formula One car, or MotoGP super bikes.

The shanghai train set and tracks were manufactured using the German-originated Transrapid technology. Two commercial maglev of shangai train systems had predated the Shanghai system—the Birmingham Maglev in the United Kingdom and the Berlin M-Bahn—both were low-speed operations and had closed before the opening of the Shanghai Maglev Train.

The line runs from Longyang Road station in Pudong to Pudong International Airport; both stations provide transfers to Line 2 of theShanghai Metro. A shanghai train can reach 350 km/h (220 mph) in 2 minutes, with the maximum normal operation speed of 431 km/h (268 mph) reached thereafter.

In January 2006, the Shanghai-Hangzhou Maglev Train extension project was proposed by theShanghai Urban Planning Administrative Bureau. The extension would continue the existing line towards Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport, running via Shanghai South Railway Station and the Expo 2010 site, with a possible continuation towards Hangzhou.

Some tips for taking the subway in Shanghai:

1. Get in: There are several entrances for every subway station and you can find signs near every subway station,  which tell you how to get to the subway entrance.

2. Buy ticket: Now all the subway stations of Shanghai are using the magnetic card tickets. You can buy your tickets at the ticket vending machines in the subway stations. The Shanghai Public Traffic Card(SPTC) is another good choice. This SPTC will cost you 100 rmb, including a deposit of 30 rmb. It is a rechargable IC card and you can do the recharge at every subway station of Shanghai. This SPTC can be used in the bus, ferry, subway and taxi. It is very convinient. If you are a tourist here in Shanghai, you can choose the ticket vending machines. But for the people who need to stay in Shanghai for a while, the SPTC will be a better choice. You can save a lot of time waiting in the line to buy your tickets every time you take the subway.

3. Transfer: The Renmin Square(People Square) is the transfer station for Line 1, Line 2 and Line 8. The Gongshan Park station is the transfer station for Line 2, Line 3 and Line 4. You can see the subway map in the trains and this will show you where to get off or transfer to another subway line.

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