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3 days ago

West Bund Art & Design 2026: Four Venues, 150+ Galleries and a Lot of Ground to Cover

Shanghai's annual art season is back. The 13th West Bund Art & Design runs November 10–15,...

28 days ago

Shanghai in the Saddle: Five Bike Routes to Enjoy Fall Weather

Five rides take you from Suzhou Creek to the Old City, with leafy lanes, river views, and a...

29 days ago

FISE World Series Is Back at the West Bund This Week, and It’s Free

The FISE World Series is back at Shanghai's West Bund from October 15-18, bringing four days of...

2 months ago

[The Collection]: Rock Climbing Gyms 2026

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

6 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...

8 months 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.

9 months ago

Yu Garden Lantern Festival Is Back — And 2026 Is All About Horses

The Yu Garden Lantern Festival has become a yearly fixture in Shanghai's Chinese New Year...

10 months ago

A Winter Ice Rink With Shanghai’s Best View

Skate on the Huangpu River with stunning Lujiazui skyline views.

2 years ago

[The full List]: Shanghai’s Best Summer Camps, 2024

All Shanghai's got for kids this summer, from coding to football.

3 years ago

[The List]: English-Language Church Services in Shanghai

A round-up of churches that host English-language regular services. Hallelujah!

3 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

[In Focus]: Beauty Changes - 100 Years of Italian Fashion and Costume

A Journey Through 100 Years of Italian Fashion and Costume at Bund 33

3 years ago

The Dog Parks Report 2023: Here's Where to Walk Your Dogs

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3 years ago

Shanghai Biennale, West Bund Art, ART021 and More This Weekend

The stars of the Shanghai art scene align again this week, with the cities's two major art fairs...

3 years ago

[How To]: Explore Suzhou Creek By Boat

Boat tours have finally re-opened after Shanghai's governments completed urban renewal projects...

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