# I Love Shanghai > Shanghai, decoded — trip or trade fair. Alipay that actually works on a foreign card, a VPN plan that survives arrival day, and the 240-hour visa-free transit rules explained in plain English. We cover the Bund, Yuyuan, the former French Concession and the water towns as deeply as we cover NECC expo logistics and Pudong meeting hotels. Every guide is written to answer one decision at a time. ## Articles - [Shanghai Metro: Navigating the City's Pulse with Efficiency](https://i-love-shanghai.com/post/51115/shanghai-metro-navigating-the-city-s-pulse-with-efficiency) - [34 Million People: Scaling Shanghai's Modern Transit System](https://i-love-shanghai.com/post/22981/34-million-people-scaling-shanghai-s-modern-transit-system) - [Ink-Wash Roots: 91.6% Digital Age Meets Analog Artistry](https://i-love-shanghai.com/post/53850/ink-wash-roots-91-6-digital-age-meets-analog-artistry) - [Shanghai: Where 100 Years of History Meets Modern Life](https://i-love-shanghai.com/post/79916/shanghai-where-100-years-of-history-meets-modern-life) - [Shanghai Art: Tracing Modern China's Digital Evolution](https://i-love-shanghai.com/post/87842/shanghai-art-tracing-modern-china-s-digital-evolution) - [Metro is King: Navigating Shanghai's High-Speed Lifeline](https://i-love-shanghai.com/post/25332/metro-is-king-navigating-shanghai-s-high-speed-lifeline) - [800km Metro: How to Conquer Shanghai's Underground Lifeline](https://i-love-shanghai.com/post/19754/800km-metro-how-to-conquer-shanghai-s-underground-lifeline) - [Transit Visa-Free: Rules for 240-Hour Shanghai Stays](https://i-love-shanghai.com/post/79190/transit-visa-free-rules-for-240-hour-shanghai-stays) - [Shanghai Disney: Luggage Tips for a Magical 24-Hour Trip](https://i-love-shanghai.com/post/77918/shanghai-disney-luggage-tips-for-a-magical-24-hour-trip) - [Maximize Your Stay: Using 240 Hours in China Seamlessly](https://i-love-shanghai.com/post/26294/maximize-your-stay-using-240-hours-in-china-seamlessly) - [Shanghai Hotel Booking: 10,000 Miles to the Right View](https://i-love-shanghai.com/post/24773/shanghai-hotel-booking-10-000-miles-to-the-right-view) - [Master Shanghai: Alipay Setup Before Your Trip Arrives](https://i-love-shanghai.com/post/92515/master-shanghai-alipay-setup-before-your-trip-arrives) - [Shanghai Beyond: Immerse in 17th Century Water Towns](https://i-love-shanghai.com/post/89326/shanghai-beyond-immerse-in-17th-century-water-towns) - [Find Your Table: A Guide to Truly Local Shanghai Eateries](https://i-love-shanghai.com/post/10503/find-your-table-a-guide-to-truly-local-shanghai-eateries) - [Shanghai Commerce: Navigating Street Finds to High-End Goods](https://i-love-shanghai.com/post/13499/shanghai-commerce-navigating-street-finds-to-high-end-goods) - [French Concession: Walk Shanghai's Rich Colonial History](https://i-love-shanghai.com/post/45176/french-concession-walk-shanghai-s-rich-colonial-history) - [8 Factors to Consider Before Booking Your Shanghai View Room](https://i-love-shanghai.com/post/35799/8-factors-to-consider-before-booking-your-shanghai-view-room) - [Shanghai Business Pulse: Succeeding in China's Commerce Hub](https://i-love-shanghai.com/post/73613/shanghai-business-pulse-succeeding-in-china-s-commerce-hub) - [Mastering Transit: Carry-On Tips for Shanghai Disney Visits](https://i-love-shanghai.com/post/35635/mastering-transit-carry-on-tips-for-shanghai-disney-visits) - [Shanghai Transit Visa: Unlock 240 Hours of Opportunity](https://i-love-shanghai.com/post/68580/shanghai-transit-visa-unlock-240-hours-of-opportunity) ## Knowledge Base - [Full knowledge corpus, 107 curated cards](https://i-love-shanghai.com/llms-full.txt)