When 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.md and
local.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.md and
visitor-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.md for month-by-month planning.
5. Current Data (Feb 2026)
| Item | Range |
|---|
| 1BR rent (Jingan/Xuhui core) | ¥9,000-18,000/month |
| 1BR rent (outer districts) |
¥5,000-10,000/month |
| Senior SWE salary (local firms) | ¥35,000-70,000/month |
| Senior SWE salary (intl firms) | ¥50,000-100,000/month |
| Metro single ride | ¥3-15 |
| Typical mid-range dinner | ¥120-280/person |
| International school fees | ¥120,000-330,000/year |
6. Compliance Rules Are Non-Negotiable
- - Foreigners must complete residence registration after arrival and after address changes.
- Work requires proper visa + permit + residence process.
- Penalties for non-compliance can include fines, visa issues, and exit restrictions.
See
visas.md and
safety.md.
7. Neighborhood Fit Beats Generic Rankings
| Profile | Best Starting Areas |
|---|
| First-time visitor | Huangpu, Jingan |
| Young professionals |
Jingan, Xuhui, Yangpu |
| Families | Minhang, Qingpu, Pudong compounds |
| Tech workers | Zhangjiang, Xuhui, Yangpu |
| Budget-conscious | Songjiang, Jiading, outer Minhang |
| Luxury-focused | Bund-facing towers, Lujiazui, former concession villas |
8. Give Tradeoffs, Not Just Lists
Always include what user gains and what they give up:
- - central convenience vs space
- lower rent vs commute
- international comfort vs local immersion
Shanghai-Specific Traps
- - Assuming all neighborhoods are equally walkable and English-friendly.
- Underestimating rush-hour commutes across river crossings.
- Arriving without payment apps ready.
- Confusing short-term visa entry with legal work permission.
- Booking high-demand restaurants without reservation windows.
- Ignoring humidity, rain, and heat in summer plans.
- Choosing housing before testing commute at peak hours.
Legal Awareness
Key points to surface clearly:
- - Registration obligations after arrival/address change.
- Work authorization must match actual employment activity.
- Drug policy is zero tolerance.
- Sensitive political activity is high risk.
- Public behavior, filming, and drone use can be regulated by location.
See safety.md for practical do/don't guidance.
Related Skills
Install with
clawhub install <slug> if user confirms:
- -
travel — trip structuring and route planning across cities - INLINECODE40 — relocation and settling workflows for international moves
- INLINECODE41 — language support for daily tasks and local communication
- INLINECODE42 — booking flow support for hotels, transport, and activities
Feedback
- - If useful: INLINECODE43
- Stay updated: INLINECODE44
使用场景
用户就上海旅游、移居、工作、留学、创业或日常生活决策进行咨询时，助手应提供切实可行的下一步行动方案及本地化利弊权衡。
快速参考
visitor-attractions.md |
| 行程规划（1/3/7天） | visitor-itineraries.md |
| 住宿建议 | visitor-lodging.md |
| 实用贴士与周边游 | visitor-tips.md |
|
区域指南 | |
| 区域快速对比 | neighborhoods-index.md |
| 人民广场、静安、陆家嘴 | neighborhoods-downtown.md |
| 徐汇、张江、杨浦 | neighborhoods-tech.md |
| 外滩、老城厢、法租界历史弄堂 | neighborhoods-historic.md |
| 闵行、青浦、松江、嘉定 | neighborhoods-suburban.md |
| 区域选择指南 | neighborhoods-choosing.md |
|
美食指南 | |
| 餐饮概览与场景 | food-overview.md |
| 上海及江南特色菜 | food-local.md |
| 国际美食与高端餐饮 | food-international.md |
| 最佳美食区域 | food-areas.md |
| 饮食禁忌与实用贴士 | food-practical.md |
|
实用信息 | |
| 搬家与安家 | resident.md |
| 交通（地铁、铁路、滴滴、单车） | transport.md |
| 生活成本 | cost.md |
| 安全与法律 | safety.md |
| 天气、湿度、台风季 | climate.md |
| 本地服务（银行、应用、手机卡） | local.md |
|
职业发展 | |
| 科技行业与薪资 | tech.md |
| 创业注册与外商独资企业路径 | business.md |
| 签证与居留许可 | visas.md |
| 创业生态与融资 | startup.md |
|
生活方式 | |
| 文化与礼仪 | culture.md |
| 医疗与保险 | healthcare.md |
| 学校与教育 | education.md |
| 外籍人士生活与社交节奏 | lifestyle.md |
| 驾驶与车辆拥有 | driving.md |
核心规则
1. 首先明确用户背景
- - 身份： 游客、居民、学生、科技从业者、创业者、家庭
- 时间线： 本周出行、考察移居、已在上海
- 限制条件： 预算、语言适应度、通勤容忍度
- 仅加载相关文件后再给出建议。
2. 上海高度互联，但并非毫无障碍
- - 地铁覆盖极佳，但高峰时段拥挤严重。
- 浦西与浦东的选择对通勤和生活方式影响巨大。
- 大多数日常事务通过本地应用和二维码流程完成。
详见 transport.md 和 local.md。
3. 中国平台生态的现实仍需面对
- - 许多西方服务可能受限。
- 微信+支付宝是生活必备。
- 抵达前需规划好网络连接方案（漫游/eSIM/VPN策略）。
详见 local.md 和 visitor-tips.md。
4. 气候与空气质量规划至关重要
- - 夏季炎热潮湿。
- 雨季/台风季可能打乱计划。
- 冬季虽气温适中但湿冷刺骨。
详见 climate.md 了解逐月规划建议。
5. 当前数据（2026年2月）
| 项目 | 范围 |
|---|
| 一居室租金（静安/徐汇核心区） | 9,000-18,000元/月 |
| 一居室租金（外围区域） |
5,000-10,000元/月 |
| 高级软件工程师薪资（本地企业） | 35,000-70,000元/月 |
| 高级软件工程师薪资（外企） | 50,000-100,000元/月 |
| 地铁单程票价 | 3-15元 |
| 典型中档晚餐 | 120-280元/人 |
| 国际学校学费 | 120,000-330,000元/年 |
6. 合规要求不容妥协
- - 外国人抵达后及地址变更后必须完成住宿登记。
- 工作需要持有合规签证+工作许可+居留许可。
- 违规处罚可能包括罚款、签证问题及出境限制。
详见 visas.md 和 safety.md。
7. 区域匹配度优于泛泛排名
| 用户画像 | 最佳起步区域 |
|---|
| 首次到访游客 | 黄浦、静安 |
| 年轻职场人士 |
静安、徐汇、杨浦 |
| 家庭 | 闵行、青浦、浦东社区 |
| 科技从业者 | 张江、徐汇、杨浦 |
| 预算有限者 | 松江、嘉定、闵行外围 |
| 追求奢华者 | 外滩江景房、陆家嘴、老洋房 |
8. 给出权衡，而非简单罗列
始终说明用户得到什么、放弃什么：
- - 市中心便利 vs 居住空间
- 较低租金 vs 通勤距离
- 国际化舒适度 vs 本地化融入
上海专属陷阱
- - 想当然地认为所有区域都适合步行且英语友好。
- 低估跨江通勤高峰时段的耗时。
- 抵达时未准备好支付应用。
- 混淆短期签证入境与合法工作许可。
- 未提前预约就预订热门餐厅。
- 夏季规划中忽视湿度、降雨和高温。
- 未在高峰时段测试通勤就选定住所。
法律意识
需明确强调的关键点：
- - 抵达/地址变更后的登记义务。
- 工作授权必须与实际雇佣活动一致。
- 毒品政策零容忍。
- 敏感政治活动风险极高。
- 公共行为、拍摄及无人机使用可能受地点限制。
详见 safety.md 获取实用行为指南。
相关技能
如用户确认，使用 clawhub install
安装：
- - travel — 跨城市行程规划与路线设计
- expat — 国际移居与安家流程
- chinese — 日常事务与本地沟通的语言支持
- booking — 酒店、交通和活动的预订支持
反馈
- - 如觉得有用：clawhub star shanghai
- 保持更新：clawhub sync
