Articles

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  Here's How To Report Something Lost or Stolen to the Police

  2021-01-18 - By Lynn Yen

  Spoiler: it's not that hard. Read more...

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  High Collars and Knot Buttons: Where to Get a Qipao in Shanghai

  2020-12-15 - By Lynn Yen

  A guide to some places in the city for getting the decidedly feminine, decidedly Chinese dress. Read more...

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  We Called 15 Restaurants for Holiday Dinner Parties, and Prices

  2020-11-14 - By Lynn Yen

  Holiday dinner party season is coming up! Here's 15 popular places with full details. Read more...

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  GGGGG: Here's All the Info on 5G Plans, Prices and How to Switch Carriers

  2020-10-29 - By Lynn Yen

  It's time to upgrade! Read more...

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  Here’s How You Buy a House in Shanghai

  2020-10-19 - By Lynn Yen

  Six steps to joining the home-owner class. Read more...

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  Knock, Knock: The Census is at the Door, Here's What to Expect

  2020-10-15 - By Lynn Yen

  Expect a knock on your door soon. The 7th National Census is already underway in Shanghai. The once-a-decade headcount of people inside China includes both Chinese citizens and, as of 2010, foreign nationals. We heard from two people who have already been visited. The process is easy: the census takers knock on your door, identify themselves, and ask you to fill out a couple of... Read more...

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  Shanghai, These Are Your Fanciest, Most Luxury Spas

  2020-09-28 - By Lynn Yen

  Breath in. Exhale. Read more...

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  Search Inside Yourself is Back to Ease Your Mind, Early Bird Price Ends on November 11

  2020-09-27 - By Lynn Yen

  The mindfulness program born at Google returns. Read more...

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  Nine Creative Hubs So Much Cooler Than Your Office Building

  2020-08-17 - By Lynn Yen

  Where to find your next office. With prices! Read more...

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  We Asked Animal Rescue Groups Where to Groom Pets. They Picked Two Shops.

  2020-07-28 - By Lynn Yen

  A bath and a trim for our furry friend Read more...

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  Climbing the Walls: Five Gyms for Rock Climbing and Bouldering

  2020-07-20 - By Lynn Yen

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

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  The Infinite Meal is Not Dead. Here's Twenty+ Places with All You Can Eat Deals.

  2020-07-08 - By Lynn Yen

  Starting at 33rmb! And yes, there is teppanyaki. Read more...

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  So Much Afternoon Tea, So Little Time. Six Worthwhile Places!

  2020-06-23 - By Lynn Yen

  Pinky up or down? Read more...

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  We Visited More Than 25 Parks. These Five Were Our Favorites.

  2020-06-05 - By Lynn Yen

  Nature lives in the city. Read more...

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  Pet Photography is a Thing. These Three Studios Specialize In It.

  2020-05-07 - By Lynn Yen

  Give your little guys the full-on studio treatment. Read more...

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  Plan B is on Eleme, and Other Facts: A Guide to Birth Control in Shanghai

  2020-05-06 - By Lynn Yen

  Five popular options for family planning (and one morning-after pill). Read more...

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  Hey, The Botanical Gardens Are Open! And In Full Bloom!

  2020-04-30 - By Lynn Yen

  A day trip out to the Shanghai Botanical Gardens for grandparent selfies, flower porn and lots and lots of greenery. Read more...

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  Moving and Storage, Sorted: How to Move Even If You’re Not in China

  2020-04-14 - By Lynn Yen

  Life in cubic meters. Read more...

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  [How To]: Get An E-Bike in Shanghai

  2020-01-14 - By Lynn Yen

  Freedom on two wheels. Read more...

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  Vietnamese Noodle Soup is Regional. Here's Five Places For Southern-Style Pho!

  -1-11-30 - By Lynn Yen

  Beef balls, tendon, tripe, rare beef, bean sprouts, basil, mint, oh my. Read more...