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...

10 months ago

Moganshan Has Glow-Up Energy

Need an escape from the city? Sure, you could check out Moganshan. Yeah, yeah, I've been there,...

3 years ago

[Outbound]: Tiger Leaping Gorge: China’s Enduring Top Trek

An experiential guide to traversing one of China’s most stunningly scenic hiking routes...

Yes, Your Pet Can Stay: Five Hotels in and Around Shanghai That Take Dogs & Cats

Take the adventure to Moganshan and Hangzhou, or staycation in Shanghai — kitty/pooch style.

Eating Trips, Nature Getaways and a City of Culture: Six Ideas for October Holidays

Time to start thinking about the holidays.

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

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

We Went Camping at This Great Farm on Chongming Island

A little slice of sustainable farm life from a young couple in rural Shanghai.

White Sand, Blue Water and Beach Camping, a Bus Ride Away

Waves, crossed wires and a little redemption in the Zhoushan islands.

The St Cavish Longform Guide to Suzhou: Eat, Sleep, Eat Again

Checking out the neighborhood.

Hey, The Botanical Gardens Are Open! And In Full Bloom!

A day trip out to the Shanghai Botanical Gardens for grandparent selfies, flower porn and lots...

Qing Ming Holiday in the Time of Coronavirus: Wanghong Qingtuan, Online Memorials and Expensive Tea

The three-day Qingming holiday is coming up this weekend (Monday off), the traditional mark of...

Travel Alert: Train Stations Now Scan Passports, No More Paper Tickets Allowed

Big changes for those who ride China’s trains: starting last week, train stations in...

[Outbound]: The Hermit's Guide To Zhujiajiao

Our secret wisdom on how to enjoy a trip to our own little watertown.

Here Are 12 Ideas For Places to Spend the Upcoming Holidays

Revisiting a dozen great places SmSh has been over the years.

Hey, Check Out This Friggin' Aircraft Carrier Out by Zhujiajiao

Adventure time! SmartShanghai treks out to "Oriental Land" to hang out on an aircraft carrier.