The Shanghai Call Center, which has a 24/7 expat-focussed hotline service that offers support in over 10 foreign languages , has been terminated. This revelation was reported on a Shanghai subreddit, and confirmed to SmartShanghai today, with no specific reasons given.... Read more...
Here's the street-style gallery for February. Shanghai heats up as it heads into Spring. Read more...
Take this weekend as an early glance of the summer, because the sun will be out and temperatures are going to reach 25ºC. Shanghai isn't usually known for its great outdoor experiences, but we here at SmartShanghai have pulled together a few evergreen options, as well as some parks, for folks to help embrace the sun's warm glow. See what's nice and enjoy the weekend! Read more...
Expansive, expanded – a recreation of a poignant chapter in Shanghai's history. Read more...
Schools confirm their schedule for the upcoming Chinese New Year vacation Read more...
Is the metro running till late? Are NYE parties still available? Where can I buy ice last-minute? Read more...
A Christmas potluck of events Read more...
A guide to some places in the city for getting the decidedly feminine, decidedly Chinese dress. Read more...
Services, costs, and location, location, location Read more...
Rooting around for gizmos, geegaws and grave goods. Read more...
If there was ever a reason to dress smart and cough up, it’s got to be charity — and this Saturday’s fifth edition of the Shanghai Red Ribbon Gala happening at the Andaz (Xintiandi) is no exception. Benefits from Gala go straight to the
The official 2021 holiday schedule is out! Thai beaches may still be a way off but on the plus side, we get a sweet 3-day New Year’s and Mid-Autumn Festival break. Wondering about what to/where to go over that time? We've got tons of... Read more...
Japanese sento, Korean jimjilbang and Chinese hot pools. Read more...
We can't travel, but we can sure look like we have! Read more...
No matter where you live in the world, picking a school for a kid is no easy task. And it’s particularly difficult in this city. Shanghai’s got tons of schools to choose from, all with varying
Revamping historical buildings into places to eat and drink isn’t new in Shanghai. But 66 Wutong Yard on Wulumuqi Nan Lu is different. This small British-style garden villa was built in 1932 and designed by the Hungarian architect Laszlo Hudec; now it’s a legit and vibrant community center.... Read more...
Oriental Spring opens in a former Ferrari building out west. Read more...
The process, the costs, and who to talk to Read more...
It's time to upgrade! Read more...
Six steps to joining the home-owner class. Read more...