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

We Went Camping at This Great Farm on Chongming Island

2020-08-21 - By Songbei Zhang

A little slice of sustainable farm life from a young couple in rural Shanghai. Read more...
White Sand, Blue Water and Beach Camping, a Bus Ride Away

2020-08-07 - By Alex Panayotopoulos

Waves, crossed wires and a little redemption in the Zhoushan islands. Read more...
The St Cavish Longform Guide to Suzhou: Eat, Sleep, Eat Again

2020-07-17 - By Christopher St Cavish

Checking out the neighborhood. Read more...
There are So Many Gorgeous Chinese Hotels Outside of Shanghai

2020-07-10 - By Christopher St Cavish

Luxury, historical and destination hotels that get it right. Plan a trip! Read more...
[Outbound]: The Hermit's Guide To Zhujiajiao

2019-11-22 - By Alex Panayotopoulos

Our secret wisdom on how to enjoy a trip to our own little watertown. Read more...
The Full-On, Exhaustive, Complete Guide to Moganshan

2019-08-23 - By Tom Cramp

We spent a week taking the pulse of what the area has become in 2019. Read more...
[Outbound]: Hiking the Sacred Mountain

2019-08-01 - By Evan Taylor

Eating with monks and hiking with pilgrims on Wutaishan. Read more...
[Outbound]: The Natural Wonders of Jeju Island

2019-06-25 - By Tom Cramp

Adventuring around South Korea’s “Hawaii”, a quick flight from Shanghai. Read more...
[Outbound]: Chishan Lake National Wetland Park

2019-06-06 - By Jin Qian

Out of the city and into eastern China’s largest cypress forest. Read more...
[Outbound]: Longjing Village, the Holy Land of Green Tea

2019-04-26 - By Jin Qian

SmartShanghai explores the green heart of Hangzhou, Dragon Well. Read more...
[Outbound]: Skiing in Zhejiang

2019-01-30 - By Tom Cramp

Shredding (fake) powder on the slopes outside Hangzhou Read more...
[Outbound]: Getting Scuba Certified in the Philippines

2018-12-12 - By Sarah Boorboor

Can you cry underwater? Swimming with the fishes in Puerto Galera. Read more...
[Outbound]: Hiking the Ancient Shangqing Trail

2018-11-06 - By Alex Panayotopoulos

We travel to Shaoxing to follow in the steps of ancient merchant caravans, encountering bamboo forests, snakes and a million billion ancient stairs. Read more...
[Outbound]: The (Not So) Abandoned Village of Shengshan Island

2018-09-17 - By Alex Panayotopoulos

Busting ghosts in the derelict fishing town of Houtouwan. Read more...
[Outbound]: Wuyuan Skywells

2018-08-30 - By Christopher St Cavish

Zooming out to Jiangxi on the high-speed train to check out a 300-year-old house turned hotel. Read more...
[Outbound]: Noodle School

2018-08-13 - By Christopher St Cavish

St. Cavish goes to Lanzhou to learn the art of hand-pulled noodles. Read more...
Hey, Check Out This Friggin' Aircraft Carrier Out by Zhujiajiao

2018-04-06 - By Morgan Short

Adventure time! SmartShanghai treks out to "Oriental Land" to hang out on an aircraft carrier. Read more...
[Outbound]: Riding Slow With The Sheep & Yaks of Qinghai Lake

2017-09-28 - By Ian L.

A template for traveling around China's northwestern region. Read more...
[Outbound]: The Minsu of Anhui

2017-09-15 - By Christopher St Cavish

SmartShanghai explores the coolest houses in the world. Here's an extensive look inside the the minsu hotels of Anhui. Read more...
[Outbound]: You Really, Really Should Go to Suzhou to Try These Amazing Noodles

2017-06-01 - By Christopher St Cavish

Chris St Cavish recommends three noodle restaurants to seek out in scenic Suzhou. Read more...

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