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5 months ago

[Bad Decisions]: I Lent 200,000 RMB to a Guy Who Sells Potatoes

He scammed us gently, politely, over beers and bar snacks.

5 months ago

Swan Lake, but Not as You Know It -- Coming to Shanghai for 5 Nights Only

Ballet with bite—and no feathered headpieces.

5 months ago

New at the SMASH Souvenir Shop: “Made in Shanghai.” Kids Tee

The Dream Big Tee

5 months ago

Lunch at Mr & Mrs Bund: River Views Without the Big Bill

Mr & Mrs Bund isn’t just for dinner

5 months ago

[Tested]: Inside Shanghai's Self-Driving Taxi Trial

Self-driving taxis are here. We tried one.

5 months ago

Paulaner Shanghai Oktoberfest: A Century-Old Munich Tradition

Experience Munich’s century-old Oktoberfest in Shanghai—beer, laughter, and Bavarian tradition...

5 months ago

New at the SMASH Souvenir Shop: “Shanghai Athletic Dept.” Tee

Vintage varsity meets Shanghai street

5 months ago

[Shanghai Streetside]: August 2025

Hot fashion from the sticky hot streets. Here's the monthly round-up of streetside couture to...

5 months ago

Inside Shanghai’s First Sports Museum: No Whistles, Just History

Shanghai’s sports story under one roof.

5 months ago

Footbilia — A Retro Football Fan’s Dream

The vintage football store in Huangpu opens today.

5 months ago

[OFFBEAT] with Clover: Did you know Shanghai has its own Leaning Tower?

An ancient tower in Songjiang is leaning harder than the one in Italy.

6 months ago

Vue Bar Quietly Reopens — Minus the Hot Tub

Shanghai’s once-iconic rooftop bar quietly reopens — same view, no hot tub, and not much else.

6 months ago

3 New Live Music Venues: Cave, Sand Bar, Mosh Space

A metal‑rooted black‑box, a lo‑fi lounge and a Yangpu rock club just entered the chat.

6 months ago

Our Smash Cityscape Umbrella — Now in a Travel-Friendly Size

A compact version of our bestselling Shanghai umbrella — same iconic design, now pocket-sized.

6 months ago

Kenny Scharf’s Psychedelic Playground Lands in Shanghai

Where colorful emotions come to life—fun, wild, and full of feeling.

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