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Stampede Carting prides itself being Asia's largest indoor Go Karting track with 5000sq meters. Located in the basement/car-park of the Bai Lian shopping mall in Northern Shanghai, a 30 kuai cab ride from the city center, the track also has a bar area and also offers a small selection of snacks. 85rmb for one round (around 7 minutes) but specials are ongoing.

Go-karts and a bar. Together. Under one roof. Open until 2am. Drinking and driving is by no means discouraged -- in fact, it's expected. The 60cc karts vary dramatically in their performance, so grab a beer, a shot, a bottle of Jack, and watch a race or two before you commit. Tickets are 70rmb for 8 laps -- about 8 minutes -- around the 4,500 square meter track. Entrance is a bit difficult to...

Sun Island Resorts is a spa and retreat type of deal with golf facilities, restaurants and conference stuff for business types. It shares an island with a 1200-year-old pagoda, the Mao pagoda, and might be a nice place for a rejuvenating break from the smog of Shanghai. It's over near Zhujiajiao, the watertown.