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10 days ago

Shanghai at the Movies: 8 Famous Film Scenes and What Those Places Look Like Now

Shanghai on screen: iconic movie scenes you can still spot around the city.

24 days ago

The 2026 Guide to Kids Indoor Activities for Rainy Days

Twenty-plus places where kids can burn energy, make stuff, and lose their minds indoors — so you...

29 days ago

5 Kid-Friendly Art Shows to See in Shanghai Right Now

Dinos, Crybaby, Zootopia, space travel, and movie sets — it’s not your average art crawl.

2 months ago

Why Are Strangers in China Meeting Up to Cut Cakes?

The always-excellent China Skinny marketing blog (subscribe to their newsletter) hasa great piece...

2 months ago

The Other Big Christmas Market Opens This Weekend – Here's the Ticket Situation

Bit of confusion this year: there are two big Christmas markets, about 800 meters apart, both...

4 months ago

[Bad Decisions]: I Got Scammed at a Tea House Near the Bund

A solo tourist. A friendly invitation. A “tea ceremony” that ended with a 3,000 RMB bill and a...

5 months ago

12 Bands. 2 Nights: Indian Summer Underground Rock Festival Hits This Weekend

Two nights, twelve bands, zero excuses—Shanghai’s underground scene takes the stage this weekend.

7 months ago

How to Get a Chinese Green Card (Permanent Residency) in 2025

A plain-English guide to getting a Chinese Green Card in 2025 — updated process, requirements,...

1 year ago

Shanghai's F&B Shake-Up: Sherpa's, Simply Thai, Camel Group & More Bow Out

It's been a tough week for Shanghai's F&B industry, with several iconic brands and groups.

1 year ago

The World’s Highest Restaurant Is in Shanghai -- Here’s How to Book the Best Table

Did you know the highest restaurant in the world (inside a building) is in Shanghai? Heavenly Jin...

2 years ago

For The Tiny Ones: The Peppa Pig Exhibition

Hey, Peppa Pig even offers an exclusive deal to SmSh readers. Oink oink!

2 years ago

Excellent Brunch Spot: Luneurs at Rockbund

We all know Luneurs for making Shanghai's best ice cream, especially the Salted Caramel. But it...

2 years ago

This Family Friendly Park in Pudong has a Cool Funride for Kids

Xiunan Park, located in Pudong near Disney, is one of the 36 new parks the city is opening or...

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