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  • Meet Brits in Shanghai

  • Get information in our Shanghai guide

  • Join exciting events and activities

  • Exchange tips about expat life in Shanghai

  • David Thyne

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

InterNations - A Place for Brits in Shanghai

Hello to all of our Brits in Shanghai! Are you interested in getting to know fellow British expats in Shanghai? Are you looking for advice from other Brits, e.g. which bars in Shanghai will broadcast your favorite team’s upcoming match or where in town to go for roast beef?

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 British expats, coming from London, Cardiff, Glasgow and all regions of the UK.

An amazing community is waiting for you!

Meet international people at local events

Socialize, enjoy hobbies, and make friends

Get info, and feel at home abroad!

Meet fellow Brits 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 Brits in Shanghai.

Dear InterNations Friends! Join us on Friday, December 13th at Barbarossa Lounge, one of Shanghai’s most beautiful venues! Barbarossa Lounge is a Shanghai landmark with a Moroccan-style bar offering b
Dec 6, 2024, 12:00 PM
88 attendees
Even Santa takes a break! Let's celebrate all the hard work we put in each year by doing nothing but enjoying our InterNations Christmas Party! We will have the best decorations in the city! "The
Nov 16, 2024, 12:00 PM
48 attendees
InterNations brings together the expat community of Shanghai. This time The St Regis Bar is welcoming InterNations members again for a beautiful evening, with great vibes, and delicious  drinks! The
Join us on Friday, November 8th at URBAN Café Lounge, located in the Sukhothai Hotel to enjoy a choice of 350 different brands of gin. The Urban Bar has been redesigned since the last event held there

Want to meet other Brits at our events?

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    From United Kingdom, living in Shanghai
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    From United Kingdom, living in Shanghai
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    From United Kingdom, living in Shanghai
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    From United Kingdom, living in Shanghai
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    From United Kingdom, living in Shanghai

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British Expats in Shanghai Share Their Experiences

InterNations is a place where British 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 British expats.
  • Take part in our Expat Forums to obtain first hand tips from fellow British expats in Shanghai.
  • Use the Expat Guide for Shanghai to find information on your host city.

Meet Fellow Brits 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 British 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 the UK in your local community as well as Brits in China nationwide. Interested? Simply become a member and we’ll be happy to welcome you among our Brits living in Shanghai!

  • 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

    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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