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Over ten years of articles critiquing this city we live in, from activity lists to deeper culture reads.

Here Are 10 Common Scams to Avoid in Shanghai

2020-05-25 - By SmSh

Ten common scams to avoid in Shanghai and around China. It's a SmSh PSA, updated for 2020. Read more...
Yes, Foreigners Can Use Alipay — This Is How

2020-04-03 - By SmSh

The easiest way to order McDonald's delivery. And transfer money and everything else. Updated for 2020! Read more...
[Screen Time]: The Highest-Spec Cinemas in Shanghai

2018-12-10 - By Jin Qian

So many changes in the world of screens, from LED to Dolby Cinema to homegrown Chinese formats. What's it all mean, and where should you go? Read on! Read more...
[How to]: Get a Divorce in Shanghai

2018-05-21 - By SmSh

You and the spouse have a one-way ticket to Splitsville? Here is all you need to know about how to finalize that D-I-V-O-R-C-E. Read more...
#MeToo: Dealing with Sexual Violation in Shanghai

2018-03-08 - By Sarah Boorboor

Shanghai-based solutions for combatting sexual harassment and assault right here in the city. Read more...
The Shanghai Go-Karting Guide 2017

2017-02-20 - By Andrew Cruz

The essential guide to karting in Shanghai, with videos and details on all the tracks. Updated for the new year. Read more...
[2016]: The Best and Worst Shows

2016-12-23 - By SmSh

Congratulations Shanghai — you should be ashamed of yourself! Music and nightlife scene-types sound off on the year that was. Shanghai picks the best and worst shows, concerts, nights, and parties of 2016. Read more...
Ice Skating in Shanghai

2016-12-01 - By SmSh

SmartShanghai's list of places to skate, rock, and lean -- on ice. Updated for the times. Read more...
The Oriental Pearl TV Tower Now Has a VR Roller Coaster In It Seriously

2016-09-29 - By Morgan Short

And many other strange and wondrous things! Just in time for the holidays, here's SmSh's recommended points of interest in the OPTV Tower. Read more...
[The List]: Nightclubs in Shanghai

2016-08-04 - By SmSh

Jumping music, slick deejays, fog machines and laser rays... Lookout weekend. Read more...
Shanghai Tower: The World's Highest Observation Deck Is Now Open

2016-08-03 - By XZ Palmer

Started from the bottom now we here. SmSh takes a trip up Shanghai's new tallest building ever. Read more...
[The List]: Gay Bars In Shanghai

2016-07-26 - By Jacob Aldaco

Here's what's out there for gay bars in Shanghai. Cocktails and cruise control in the city's small but resilient gay nightlife scene. Read more...
15 Ways to Stay Sane in Balls Hot Shanghai

2016-07-26 - By SmSh

Hot enough for ya? Duurrrr. According to state weather services, it’s supposed to top 9 thousand degrees outside in Shanghai this week. We’re literally ‘burning in hell’ here, kids; everything is just too real. In an effort to stay ahead of... Read more...
Requiem for the Token White: Behind the Scenes on a Chinese TV Shoot

2016-06-24 - By Morgan Short

Tales from the white guy actor circuit. 500rmb and a pretty good anecdote off the port bow. Read more...
A List: 18 Ways To Stay Sane in Rainy Shanghai

2016-05-27 - By SmSh

Sometimes it rains. Here's 19 ways to stay cool and dry when that happens, like spas, massages, indoor spots, bookstores, arcades, and more. Read more...
[Outbound]: Zhejiang’s Hiking Network

2016-05-20 - By Christopher St Cavish

China’s first national hiking route. 500 km of trails through the mountains. Read more...
Snakes, Dicks, Bees, Ants, Whatever: A Taste Test of Baijiu Infusions

2016-05-13 - By Morgan Short

So I went and drank all the penis baijius. This one's going to get a little TV-MA, just warning you. Read more...
[The List]: Housing Scams and Nightmares

2016-05-12 - By SmSh

Tales of fraud, deceit, deception, double-dealing, graft, chicanery -- and straight-up getting ripped off -- when endeavoring to find a home in Shanghai. Read more...
[Tested]: The Mobike

2016-05-05 - By XZ Palmer

We take the new Shanghai city bikes that you can rent with an app for a spin. Read more...
[Tested]: Taobao's "5 Worst Chinese Drinks" Package

2016-04-25 - By Morgan Short

Because this is my life I guess. Read more...

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