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7 hours ago

A Floating Book Haven on Suzhou Creek

Books, river views, and a surprisingly peaceful new hangout.

2 days ago

Shanghai’s Secret Prop Warehouse

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

7 days ago

Churches & Brunches for Easter Sunday 2026

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

13 days ago

A Tiny Basement Shop Full of Old Japanese Toys

Down on B1 of CITIC Square, there's a small vintage shop that's easy to find, head in from the...

14 days ago

Tokyo’s Queue-Famous Hikiniku To Come Has, At Last, Come to Shanghai

Tokyo's famously line-heavy hamburger steak spot Hikiniku to Come has landed on Donghu Lu, in...

15 days ago

A Sleep Contest Is Happening on Chongming Island

The Chongming Forest Sleep Challenge is exactly what it sounds like: you head to Dongping...

16 days ago

FUFU: A New Dining Courtyard Hiding Behind Donghu Lu’s Old Favorites

FUFU sits behind the old Sichuan Citizen and DULI, and in front of the Blaz and Fangdu Hotpot...

21 days ago

Vivian Maier in Shanghai: A Life Behind the Lens

A long-overdue Shanghai debut for Vivian Maier, the nanny-turned-street-photography legend who...

26 days ago

Shanghai Museum Explores 100 Years of Shanghai-Style Qipao

What is itGlamour and Modernity Beyond Shanghai is basically a walk-through history of the qipao,...

29 days ago

Angry Molly Takes Over Shanghai’s HKRI Taikoo Hui

Angry Molly is officially taking over the South Garden at HKRI Taikoo Hui! You'll find a whole...

1 month ago

Shanghai's Cherry Blossom Season: Your Guide to the Best Viewing Spots

Pink petals falling everywhere, where will you chase them first?

1 month ago

International Women’s Day Events Around Shanghai

March 8 marks International Women's Day, a global moment that has existed for over a century,...

1 month ago

Reopened: Shanghai Science and Technology Museum, and Here’s What You Need to Know

Interactive exhibits and a science adventure await at Shanghai’s revamped museum.

1 month ago

Reminder: Eat Some Tangyuan Today, It's Yuan Xiao Jie

FYI, today is Yuan Xiao Jie (元宵节) -- The Lantern Festival. It's the 15th day of the new year on...

1 month ago

The Hai is Closing – But Not For Long

The Hai at 35 Yongjia Lu, that humble spot just outside Shanghai Culture Square, is closing its...

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