How to find a sports facility

If you are a sports enthusiast, there are plenty of venues for you to explore in Shanghai. Here is a guide to finding a sports venue with a few clicks on your mobile phone.

Search for the “上海体育” (Shanghai Sports) official account in WeChat.

Where to play football in Shanghai

Football has a tremendous global impact and is acclaimed as the "world's number one sport". If you want to get in on a match, there are some football pitches to play in Shanghai.

Boxing for beginners: Training at home with famed coach Wang Dexin

YOLO, a film featuring an overweight woman rebuilding her confidence through boxing, dominated China's box office during the Spring Festival holiday. The film's popularity has also ignited moviegoers' fervor beyond the cinema to the sport of boxing.

Explore Shanghai's pet-friendly cafés

Uncover the charm of Shanghai's pet-friendly and pet-themed cafés, where a warm welcome awaits you and your furry companions, as well as those who simply adore animals.

Code of conduct for pet owners

As a pet owner, you are liable for any harm caused by your pet. If your pet injures someone, you are responsible for compensating the injured party for medical expenses and other losses.

Code of conduct for pet owners

As a pet owner, you are liable for any harm caused by your pet. If your pet injures someone, you are responsible for compensating the injured party for medical expenses and other losses.

How to prevent noise pollution

To prevent noise pollution, individuals should be mindful of their activities in various settings.

Embrace winter fun in Shanghai

As the chill of winter envelops Shanghai, the city comes alive with a variety of ice skating activities, offering a delightful escape into a frosty world of wonder.

Hot cycling routes in Shanghai

To enable more people to enjoy cycling, as well as integrate in the city, Ken Goh, the founder of RideNow Cycle Club, recommends several cycling routes.

How do I withdraw pension when leaving China?

If you plan to leave China before reaching the retirement age – 60 for men and 55 for women - your personal social insurance account will be retained, and if you return to work in China in the future, the years of contribution will be cumulatively calculated. You can also choose to terminate your social insurance account and withdraw the balance in a lump sum.