Safety in Shanghai, China What do other Racers need to know in order to be safe? Current safety protocols/precautions in place? Any relevant issues/concerns? Any precautionary suggestions?
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We experienced very little activity during the day time. After about 6pm the streets became very crowded and difficult to navigate without physical contact with those around you. Keep valuables in secured pockets and don’t carry large bags or backpacks. Be aware of scooters and mopeds on the sidewalks, driving against traffic, or lane-splitting.
Ministry Summary
Ministry Summary in Shanghai, China Breakthroughs? Suggestions? Concerns? On a scale of 1-4 (1 being not at all, 4 being absolutely) how strongly would you recommend another World Race team go to this ministry location & why?
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Donghua UniversityThree of us spent a day on campus here. It was summer so there wasn’t much activity on campus. There is an international students dorm next to the North entrance to the campus (closest to the metro station). We encountered about 10 students outside, all of which spoke English and knew the area.
Lodging
Lodging in Shanghai, China Where did you stay? What were the accommodations (sleeping arrangements, toilets, showers, etc.)? Cost (per person per night in USD), Contact info.
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Rock & Wood International Youth Hostel https://www.tripadvisor.com/Hotel_Review-g308272-d2082574-Reviews-Rock_Wood_International_Youth_Hostel-Shanghai.htmlGeneral: 6RMB per person, per night; comfortable, safe, near inexpensive food and markets, close to metro systemStaff: Spoke English, knowledgeable about the area and metro system, registered us with local law enforcement for us (required in every location you move toRooms: WiFi for each floor, we stayed in an 8-person dorm-style room with lockers for everyone and its own A/C unit. Furniture had been damaged and repaired with DIY style brackets and bolts, but it was comfortable and safe.Lounge area: Open 24 hours, quiet hours 11pm-6am, A/C, WiFi, lounge furniture with coffee tables, dining tables, conference table, small library, and a bar with kitchen (cheaper than a restaurant, more than what our budget could afford).Amenities: washer/dryer per floor, water boiler (necessary to have clean drinking water, but no way to cool it so we bought water frequently), showers and bathrooms kept clean, house cat, outdoors lounge area, “gym” equipment (barbell with approx. 100lbs total in weights), pool table, board games.
Food / Meals
Food / Meals in Shanghai, China What did you eat? Where did you get the food? Cost (per person per day in USD)? Contact info (if applicable).
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Transportation
Transportation in Shanghai, China What transportation did you use to enter the country? Where were you coming from? What transportation was used to move throughout the country? Be sure to include the cost per person in USD and contact info if applicable.
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The phone app Maps.me provided navigation directions anywhere we needed to go, including bus numbers/routes, metro train numbers/routes, and walking times.The metro was very simple to use and got us around town for usually no morethan 4RMB. We never took it more than 4 miles, but that covers more than you could ever need to in a city that large.Bikes are available to rent everywhere and use an app to open them. You need to download the app ahead of time (they take a day to verify), but then you open the app, scan a QR code, and each rental is 1-2RMB depending on which app you’re using. Distance doesn’t affect rental cost. There are a lot of apps for this.
Medical
Medical in Shanghai, China Information on local hospitals / doctors / pharmacies. Where would someone go in a medical emergency? (addresses and contact info).
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Hong Qiao Medical Center (Parkway Center) is a Gold star clinic through IMG. It is no longer open. AVOID.
Communication
Communication in Shanghai, China Did you have cell reception / Internet service? Where? Carrier / Provider, where did you get phones / SIM cards, cost? Country code?
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Our team got two SIM cards at China Mobile. $32 USD afforded us two plans: 1. 20 min calling, 10gb data, unlimited texting; 2. 150 minutes calling (logistics phone). This was far better than the airport ($42 USD for one plan with less gained).WiFi is available just about anywhere, but you need a local number to connect to it. Most people were comfortable typing in their local phone numbers for us to login.
Financial
Financial in Shanghai, China Location of banks or ATMs, notes about transaction fees, best places to exchange money, and other money related advice.
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Translators
Translators in Shanghai, China List any local translators – name and contact information, languages spoken
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Off Days / Fun Activities
Off Days / Fun Activities in Shanghai, China What activities did your team experience? Recommendations? List locations/contact info. Any locations to be avoided? Any extra safety tips for off days?
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the bund – a view of the shanghai skyline from across the river. Do yourself a favor though and see it at night. The buildings come alive with light demonstrations. Heavy, heavy crowds at any time of day.
Other Important Contacts
Other Important Contacts in Shanghai, China Additional ministry opportunities, local pastors, etc. Relationship & follow up suggestions
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Tips
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Additional Info
Additional Info in Shanghai, China Anything we’ve left out? Any additional suggestions to make travel easier for others?