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1 year ago

The Shanghai Pools Report 2025: Here's Where to Go Swimming

Hot town, summer in the city. All the pools you need for a swim day in Shanghai....

1 year ago

[OFFBEAT] with Clover: There is an Alien Park in Shanghai?!

Save this hidden spot for your next city walk!

1 year ago

[OFFBEAT] with Clover: 110 Buddhas and Not a Single Tourist?!

Come for the peace. Stay for the weird.

1 year ago

Make Rainy Days Magical With Indoor Adventures for Kids and Families

Rainy season is here, and Shanghai’s indoor attractions. From chocolate tastings to puppet shows...

1 year ago

ASR TC1 Lap Challenge: One Lap. One Shot. One Champion.

The 2025 TC1 Lap Challenge is now live at Shanghai Tianma Circuit, calling on licensed drivers to...

1 year ago

We Went Kayaking in the Backwaters of Shanghai—Here’s What Happened

Looking for a quick escape from the city without leaving Shanghai? Tiger Craft, a water sports...

1 year ago

In Focus: The Shanghai API Adult Expo 2025

The Yearly Adult Expo is back this weekend. We sent our editor to report back with some pictures.

1 year ago

Beerkraze Craft Beer Festival Is Back – Bigger & Bolder!

Fruit-fueled brews, bold flavors, and free entry — Beerkraze Craft Beer Fest hits Laowaijie April...

2 years ago

The Big Guide to the Best CNY in Shanghai

What’s open, what’s going on, what to see, do, eat, drink in Shanghai for CNY.

2 years ago

[The full List]: Shanghai’s Best Summer Camps, 2024

All Shanghai's got for kids this summer, from coding to football.

2 years ago

[The List]: English-Language Church Services in Shanghai

A round-up of churches that host English-language regular services. Hallelujah!

3 years ago

The Big Guide to the Best CNY in Shanghai

What's open, what's on, what to do... and assorted trivia!

3 years ago

[In Focus]: Beauty Changes - 100 Years of Italian Fashion and Costume

A Journey Through 100 Years of Italian Fashion and Costume at Bund 33

3 years ago

The Dog Parks Report 2023: Here's Where to Walk Your Dogs

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3 years ago

Shanghai Biennale, West Bund Art, ART021 and More This Weekend

The stars of the Shanghai art scene align again this week, with the cities's two major art fairs...

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