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10 days ago

Dig Through 100,000 Secondhand Books at Duozhuayu’s Temporary Book Warehouse

If you like the idea of spending a couple of hours getting lost among old books, Duozhuayu's...

16 days ago

Markets Tested: Xing Guang Photographic Equipment City

Six floors of cameras, vintage lenses, and people who understand why you need just one more.

17 days ago

This Baoshan Warehouse Sells Ceramics for 5rmb per 500g. Bring Your Patience.

There's a warehouse in Baoshan where you can pick up bowls, plates, mugs, flower pots and all...

1 month ago

A Giant Secondhand Warehouse Just Opened in Downtown Shanghai

Jing'an has a new place to go treasure hunting, and it's less boutique resale shop, more giant...

2 months ago

9 Shanghai Shops You’ve Probably Seen on Instagram — Are They Worth the Hype?

Where they are, what they sell, and whether they’re actually worth visiting.

2 months ago

Digging for Records in Shanghai 2026

Post-punk, funk, and pawing through boxes of junk.

6 months ago

Shanghai’s Ralph Lauren Vintage Obsession Has a New Home at Neng Vintage

A closer look at how Polo finds new meaning through Shanghai’s vintage culture.

7 months ago

A Floating Book Haven on Suzhou Creek

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

7 months ago

Shanghai’s Secret Prop Warehouse

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

8 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...

8 months ago

A Digicam Shop and the Aesthetics of Nostalgia

You've probably seen them popping up again. Someone at a party pulls out a chunky little digital...

9 months ago

Wear It Once, Return It Never: Taobao’s Anti-Scam Solution

There's a new look circulating on Taobao: massive, front-and-center price tags slapped across...

10 months ago

A 24-Hour Self-Service Foreign Language Bookshop in Shanghai

There's a tiny secondhand foreign-language bookshop in Xujiahui that feels less like a shop and...

12 months ago

The American Pigeon Lands on Huaihai

STAPLE, the OG New York streetwear brand with the iconic pigeon logo, has landed on Huaihai Road....

1 year ago

Footbilia — A Retro Football Fan’s Dream

The vintage football store in Huangpu opens today.

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