Xindanwei New Member Orientation


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1.#xindanwei New Member Orientation
Welcome to Xindanwei. This is a comfortable and practical work space, also a vibrant community of change makers and thought leaders. This orientation is here to help you get comfortably settled in and familiar with day to day office practices. Please go through this document in details. If you have any questions, please see any of our staff – there is a full staff listing in the back.
- Transportation
We highly recommend you to take public transportation instead of driving, for we are conveniently located next to Metro line 1, 10 (Shaanxi Rd South Stop) and Metro 9 (Jiashan Rd stop) as well as bus line 96,104, 911,167,42, 920,926,128,146,167,24.
- Parking
Because we are located in busy downtown area, there are limited parking spaces nearby. The best parking spot is in front of Hanting Hotel on South Shaanxi Rd. (10 RMB tips for the security guard gives you half day to one day parking, no fapiao). Alternatively you can park on Shaoxing Rd. (need to pay an hourly rate, fapiao available).
- F&B
There are lots of lunch options near Xindanwei, most of them are located on Yongjia Rd. (near Jiashan Rd. and Xiangyang Rd.) and Yongkang Rd. Syphon Cafe on the ground floor of Xindanwei provides delicious handmade coffee, tea and pastries. You are also order from outside, please ask our staff for menus.
- Accommodation
There are many accommodation options around Xindanwei. The closest ones are:
• Hanting Hotel on Shaanxi Rd. (Economy)
Add: 233 South Shaanxi Rd., Luwan District, Shanghai
Tel: 021-54656633
• Ruijin Hotel (Luxury)
Add: 118 Ruijin Er Rd. (near Middile Fuxing Rd.), Luwan District, Shanghai
Tel: 021-64725222
For more accommodation options, visit ctrip
- Door Code
We will send weekly door code to every member in emails every Monday afternoon.
- Wireless Internet
Xindanwei provides 6M high speed enterprise internet connection for our members. Wireless routers have been installed on every floor to ensure stable connection and high speed. Within the Xindanwei building, you can search wireless networks named “Xindanwei”or “Xindanwei-roof”, and use the password “xindanwei.com”to connect. In case of network problems please contact Yy(+86 186 2198 7915)or Aaa Jiao(+86 186 2161 7100).
- VPN
We recommend good VPN services to our members from time to time. At the moment the service we recommend is astrill
- Printing & Photocopying
The printer/photocopier is on the 4th floor. If you need to set up printer on your computer please contact Yy(+86 186 2198 7915). We charge RMB0.1 per page for printing and photocopying. Please insert coins in the box next to the printer/photocopier. If you need more professional printing service, Guangyi Digital Graphics (Tel: 400 6677 686) on South Shaanxi Rd (near Yongjia Rd., approx. 30meters from Xindanwei) can provide specialized printing service.
- Computer Repairing
It is annoying having your computer crashed down while working, you can call 400 168 8608 or 189 3978 4762 for professional on-site computer repairing service.
- Telephone
To ensure a quiet workplace for other coworkers, please make phone calls in the phone areas located at the corners of the staircases. If you need to use Skype, it is suggested that you use headsets.
- Visitors
For safety consideration, members need to personally register all their visitors at the reception. A fee of RMB15 per person per hour is charged for visitors who stay over 2 hours.
- Meeting Room Booking
You can book the meeting room on xindanwei.com. When you receive a confirmation email from us it means you have successfully booked the meeting room. If you need a projector please make additional request.
- Projector
Booking in advance required. Available for free for long-term members, meeting room and event space users.
- Pantry
Drinking water and tea bags are procided for free. We are environmental friendly so we don’t provided disposable cups. Please BYO.
- Courier Service
All long-term users can use Xindanwei as their mailing address. Due to large number of members please specify which floor you are on. Xindanwei staff will sign the packages for you in your absence and leave them in the mail storage space next to the refrigerator. Please enquire our staff for received packages. Please note that we do not open the packages and check items for you.
- Lockers
Located opposite the restroom on the first floor. Each member can apply for one locker in Xindanwei. A penalty will apply if you lose the key.
- Refrigerator
Located next to the lockers on the first floor. Please mark your name on your food to prevent being taken by mistake.
- Micro-wave Oven
Available for free. Located next to the lockers on the first floor.
- Pharmacy
Huafeng Pharmacy on South Shaanxi Rd (near Fuxing Rd.) provides all the basic medicines and free health consultation.
- Gift Shops
Walk along Yongjia Rd. and turn left on South Shaanxi Rd, you will find numerous gift and flower shops. Happy shopping!
- Smoking
Please smoke in the rooftop terrace. Remember to keep the door closed!
- Securing the Space
24-hours surveillance cameras are installed in Xindanwei. In case of any unusual circumstances please contact our staff immediately.
- Emergency
In case of any emergencies please contact our staff immediately:
Yy(Space Assistant):+86 186 2198 7915
Xu Chen(Chief Operations Director):+86 +86 139 1692 5435)。
- Xindanwei.com
www.xindanwei.com is an online platform connecting the Xindanwei community. Apart from all information related to xindanwei, it allows community members to interact with each other, sends community updates on regular basis and facilitates the information exchange among members. Sign up now if you still haven’t!
- Xindanwei Social Media
Our Weibo account is @新单位 and @新咖啡syphon. Our Twitter and Facebook account is @xindanwei. Please follow us!
- Xindanwei Buzz
A bi-weekly newsletter that Xindanwei sends to spread the news and activities of community members. We have over 6000 subscribers, most of them are professionals and knowledge workers in creative, technology and consulting industries from home and abroad. If you would like to release your projects or news using our platform, please contact Yy (+86 186 2198 7915)or xindanwei@gmail.com. For past Xindanwei Buzz hit
- Xindanwei People
Every month we invite a Xindanwei member to share with us about their dreams, their work as well as their personal experience at Xindanwei. We spread and share these stories using our online platform. If you are interested in being featured in our“People”of next month, please contact Yy (+86 186 2198 7915)or xindanwei@gmail.com. Past “People”articles can be found here
- Xindanwei Events
Xindanwei is one of the most important creativity centers in Shanghai. Most of our events are informal gatherings and workshops initiated by members and fans. Anyone interested can join and contribute in our events. Anyone can release projects or works in Xindanwei events and share with more people. There are no restrictions and limitations. To host an event in Xindanwei, please contact Yy (+86 186 2198 7915)or xindanwei@gmail.com. Past events can be found here
- Xindanwei Exhibitions
Syphon Cafe is a perfect space for small art and design exhibitions. For enquiries please contact Yy (+86 186 2198 7915)or xindanwei@gmail.com.
#2.Syphon Cafe
Syphon Cafe on the ground floor of Xindanwei may be one of the coolest cafes in town. It is a place that any hardcore coffee drinkers cannot afford to miss.
Syphon Cafe brews fresh coffee out of Vac Pot, an absolute mechanical method that has been around since the consumption of coffee. It is one of the most fascinating ways to make coffee yet one of the best tasting cups you might ever have.Simply put, Xindanwei now not only calls for dead-smart workers but gathers potheads as well!
#3.Staff
YY,Space Assistant: +86 186 2198 7915
Chen Xu,Chief Operations Officer: +86 139 1692 5435
aaajiao,Chief Technology Officer: +86 186 2161 7100
Liu Yan,Chief Executive Officer: +86 135 2429 5509
Steffi Chen,Marketing Associate:+86 186 1691 3760
Tel: +86 (021) 3428 0783
Email: xindanwei@gmail.com
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Our creative space service. Besides offering Syphon Cafe venue for small exhibitions for free and charging a reasonable price for small events, we also offer various venues in Shanghai, including creative event venues, flexible office spaces and retail locations. Exhibition & event space is emphasized where you can host cocktail party or conference for up to 200 people. With xīndānwèi|PROPERTY, we now not only provide flexible office solutions for small business and startup entrepreneurs, but are also able to host and provide service to larger scale events as well as providing pro-level working space for “started-ups” in different urban areas while always keeping them connected with other members in the creative professional network of Xindanwei. If interested please contact Xu Chen (86 139 1692 5435) or Liu Yan(86 135 2429 5509). More information please read our Xindanwei Buzz or visit