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Yangpu Turned its Decommissioned Power Plant into a Industrial-Chic Park

Shanghai has spent the past decade transforming its former industrial waterways into artistic and...

2 months ago

Guilin Park Is Back: Shanghai’s Quiet Little Jiangnan Corner Gets a Makeover

After a year-long renovation, Guilin Park is back, cleaner and brighter, but still keeping its...

4 months ago

Inside Shanghai’s Relocated Former School Building, Two New Exhibitions Open

Hidden behind the shopping blocks around Xintiandi sits the former Lagena Primary School, a 1935...

4 months ago

Shanghai’s Underground Time Capsule Hides Beneath Fengxian

A Cold War-era bunker turned surreal suburban underground maze.

5 months ago

Lost Burmese Stupa and Abandoned Miao House: A Mini Detour Worth Taking

If you've ever wanted to explore somewhere that feels equal parts "forgotten tourist trap" and...

5 months ago

Sheshan's Hilltop Observatory Is a Quiet Half-Day Out

On top of Xisheshan Hill, inside Sheshan National Forest Park, there's a small astronomical...

6 months ago

Shanghai’s Secret Prop Warehouse

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

6 months ago

Shanghai Old Book Market: A Sunday Treasure Hunt Through Time

Need a gift for the China-obsessed in your life? Walk past the wig shops and the bulk dealers of...

10 months ago

Ever Wanted to See a Real Vault? Shanghai’s Got One

Step inside Shanghai’s secret 1930s bank with hidden vaults.

1 year ago

Weird, Wonderful, and for Sale: My Top 3 Shanghai Antique Finds

Three stops for the city’s quirkiest treasures.

2 years ago

Here's What's Going On With That Big Navy Ship On the South Bund

We took a tour on that big retired ship you pass by when running on the Huangpu Riverside Bike...

3 years ago

6 City Walks You Can Take to Up Your Knowledge of Local Culture

We tracked down 6 ways that you can learn more about Shanghai while strolling around its green...

This Shanghai Creative Hotspot Lets Members Use Their Tech for Projects

Xinchejian - hackerspace, maker’s club and creative hotspot.

Hunting for Tomb Robbers at the Ju Qi Antique Market

Rooting around for gizmos, geegaws and grave goods.

We Made It Out To This Smurf Park. So How Weird Is It?

Something borrowed, something new, something Smurfy, something blue.