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Qingtuan Season Is Back (Yes, It Smells Like It)

At Shen Dacheng (沈大成) on Nanjing East Road, the long lines are back. You can barely see the...

8 months ago

Reminder: Eat Some Tangyuan Today, It's Yuan Xiao Jie

FYI, today is Yuan Xiao Jie (元宵节) -- The Lantern Festival. It's the 15th day of the new year on...

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

It’s That Time Again: Meat Hanging Everywhere in Shanghai

Outside shops and apartment blocks, Làwèi (腊味) — ducks, chickens, sausages, fish, even giant...

[The FAQ]: The Ins and Outs of Chinese New Year

Celebrate Chinese New Year like a pro. All the basic stuff you need to know before you ring in...

Chestnuts are the Best Nuts, and This is Where You Should Buy Them

From the archives: This article was first published in 2020. We revisited the shop to confirm...