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InterNations - A Place for Germans in Shanghai

Grüß Gott to all of our Germans in Shanghai! Are you interested in getting to know fellow German expats in Shanghai? Are you looking for advice from other Germans, e.g. which bars in Shanghai will broadcast your favorite team’s upcoming match or where in town to go for roast pork with Knödel?

You are cordially invited to be part of InterNations Shanghai. Among the members of our international expat network, there is also a vibrant circle of German expats, coming from Berlin, Munich, Hamburg and all regions of Germany.

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David Thyne

David Thyne

At the first Shanghai Get-Together I met several American expats. I am very grateful that they shared their experience with me.

Diana Anhaus-Brey

Diana Anhaus-Brey

It is just so easy to find other international people and global minds with InterNations. I didn´t know there were so many in Shanghai.

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An amazing community is waiting for you!

Meet international people at local events

Meet international people at local events

Socialize, enjoy hobbies, and make friends

Socialize, enjoy hobbies, and make friends

Get info, and feel at home abroad!

Get info, and feel at home abroad!

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Why you'll love InterNations in Shanghai

38,866
members in Shanghai
2,329
German members
6
monthly events
2,743
interest-based groups

and countless possibilities for fun and friendship!

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What German expats love about living in Shanghai

To gain a better understanding of expat life in Shanghai, we asked our German members for their opinions. Let’s start with the positive ones first.

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What I really enjoy about Shanghai is the security and clear government policy. — German expat living in Shanghai
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For me, one of the highlights of living in Shanghai is improving my cultural understanding, experiencing the contrast between old and new, and exploring the food. — German expat living in Shanghai
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One thing I really appreciate about Shanghai is the opportunity for my children to become trilingual, the adventure, and a higher income than at home. — German expat living in Shanghai
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What I like about living in Shanghai is the safety and the stability of the country. — German expat living in Shanghai
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What I like about Shanghai is the fintech, infrastructure, transport, and safety. Everything is a challenge, and yet it feels like home. — German expat living in Shanghai
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Now let's see some common negative topics that our German members had on their minds:

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What makes life in Shanghai harder for me is the restricted web access and the lack of free access to all media. — German expat living in Shanghai
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One thing I don't like about Shanghai is feeling that you are under control everywhere, 24/7. — German expat living in Shanghai
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One downside of living in Shanghai is the very high work pressure and the high cost of apartments. — German expat living in Shanghai
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What frustrates me about Shanghai is the smog and the regulations. — German expat living in Shanghai
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One thing I don't like about Shanghai is that complicated things are easy in China, but easy things are complicated. — German expat living in Shanghai
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Why German expats move abroad (& how they like it)

Every year, we publish one of the biggest global surveys among expats — asking them about various aspects of their life, from work to leisure. Learn what motivated our German members to move abroad, what keeps them there, and what they struggle with or miss about home.

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Meet fellow Germans at our events in Shanghai

Attend our monthly events and activities and join various interest-based groups to get to know like-minded expatriates and fellow Germans in Shanghai.

InterNations Shanghai Exclusive Evening at THE DOME
InterNations Shanghai Exclusive Evening at THE DOME
Join us for an exclusive InterNations evening at THE DOME, one of Shanghai’s premium venues on The Bund. Enjoy great company, new connections, spectacular city views, and music in a stylish atmosphere! 📍 Venue: THE DOME, 5th Floor, No. 1 East Yan’an Road, Huangpu District, Shanghai 📅 Date: Satur
Join us for an exclusive InterNations evening at THE DOME, one of Shanghai’s premium venues on The Bund. Enjoy great company, new connections, spectacular city views, and music in a stylish atmosphere! 📍 Venue: THE DOME, 5th Floor, No. 1 East Yan’an Road, Huangpu District, Shanghai 📅 Date: Satur

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Pursue your hobbies with amazing new friends

Do you want to continue pursuing your hobbies — or discover new ones — while living abroad? You can do that easily in our InterNations Groups, which offer activities based on a wide range of interests. Groups are hosted by dedicated Consuls with at least one activity each month. They organize everything from dinners to sightseeing to board game nights. For example, you can enjoy nature with the Outdoors Group, share your love of music with the Jazz Group, or go on an adventure with the Boat Trips Group. There’s something for everyone!

Shanghai Community Group
Shanghai Community Group

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German Expats in Shanghai Share Their Experiences

InterNations is a place where German expats in Shanghai exchange experiences and tips to support each other. The "Paris Of The East" can be a great place for expats - our community helps you make the most of your experience!

  • Browse our Members Network to get to know Shanghai’s German expats.
  • Take part in our Expat Forums to obtain first hand tips from fellow German expats in Shanghai.
  • Use the Expat Guide for Shanghai to find information on your host city.

Meet Fellow Germans in Shanghai at Our Events

Our community in Shanghai is also very active offline. Our InterNations Ambassadors organize regular events and various expat activities, e.g. a dinner in Shanghai’s hippest restaurant or an outing with other German expats to explore the deltas of China's two major rivers, the Huang He and Yangtze. These activities are a casual way to get to know expats from Germany in your local community as well as Germans in China nationwide. Interested? Simply become a member and we’ll be happy to welcome you among our Germans living in Shanghai!

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