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4 days ago

Goldfish Theatre: A Thousand Years of Goldfish, Now With More Neon

Goldfish have been hanging around China for about a thousand years. They started as regular carp,...

18 days ago

[The Collection]: Rock Climbing Gyms

Betas, rock problems, chalk bags, lead climbing, toe holds and more.

1 month ago

Guilin Park Is Back: Shanghai’s Quiet Little Jiangnan Corner Gets a Makeover

After a year-long renovation, Guilin Park is back, cleaner and brighter, but still keeping its...

4 months 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...

4 months ago

Shanghai’s Underground Time Capsule Hides Beneath Fengxian

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

4 months 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...

5 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...

5 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...

5 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...

5 months ago

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

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5 months ago

Shanghai’s Secret Prop Warehouse

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

5 months ago

Churches & Brunches for Easter Sunday 2026

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

6 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...

6 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...

6 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...

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