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1 month ago

Shanghai has a New Rooftop for your Photo Shoot Needs

Earlier this year, the redesigned Old City Hall opened its public rooftop, and it's the perfect...

1 month ago

Shanghai’s Underground Time Capsule Hides Beneath Fengxian

A Cold War-era bunker turned surreal suburban underground maze.

1 month ago

Lost Burmese Stupa and Abandoned Miao House: A Mini Detour Worth Taking

If you've ever wanted to explore somewhere that feels equal parts "forgotten tourist trap" and...

2 months ago

Sheshan's Hilltop Observatory Is a Quiet Half-Day Out

On top of Xisheshan Hill, inside Sheshan National Forest Park, there's a small astronomical...

2 months ago

Low-Key Metal Toy Museum Hidden in a Hongkou Factory Park

Easy to miss, this one. The Shanghai Metal Toy Museum is inside a slightly worn industrial park...

2 months ago

Escape for 5 Days on Horseback in Inner Mongolia

There's "getting away from it all," and then there's actually disappearing into a place where...

2 months ago

Mediterranean Festival Brings Food, DJs, and Coastal Vibes to the Bund

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2 months ago

Shanghai’s Secret Prop Warehouse

Wander through rows of vintage furniture, props, and cinematic surprises.

3 months ago

Churches & Brunches for Easter Sunday 2026

A few Easter Ed's Picks for Sunday. Brunches, boozes, and bunnies.

3 months ago

Make Clothes for Your Dog at This Shanghai Pet Fashion Workshop

If you've ever wanted to make something cute for your dog yourself, Fujiaweng (富家翁) is a cozy...

3 months ago

Shanghai Old Book Market: A Sunday Treasure Hunt Through Time

Need a gift for the China-obsessed in your life? Walk past the wig shops and the bulk dealers of...

3 months ago

Heim’s “Heimliday” Day Party Returns This Weekend

Underground club Heim floats out of the basement and into the open air for a free day party...

3 months ago

Shanghai F1 Is Sold Out. Unless You’ve Got €15,000 to Eat With Gordon Ramsay

F1 hits Shanghai this weekend. Tickets are sold out, except one €15k Gordon Ramsay package.

3 months ago

Shanghai's Cherry Blossom Season: Your Guide to the Best Viewing Spots

Pink petals falling everywhere, where will you chase them first?

4 months ago

The Big Guide to the Best CNY in Shanghai 2026

Everything happening for Chinese New Year — what’s open, what’s on, where to go.

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