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

Embark on a Journey Beyond Earth at The Infinite XR

2025-01-14

This award-winning VR journey lets you explore the International Space Station and float among the stars in breathtaking realism. Walk through 1,000 square meters of cosmic wonder—don’t miss your chance to step beyond Earth! It’s as close as you’ll get to being an astronaut—no training required. Read more...
[Tested]: T3, the New Didi Alternative That Let’s You Ride Like a Diplomat

2021-06-24 - By Angela Dai

We’re riding in style with this new ride hailing APP. For now, at least. Read more...
That Presidential Glow: Getting a Spray Tan in Shanghai

2020-11-20 - By Beth Roulston

We can't travel, but we can sure look like we have! Read more...
There's a Gym in Jing'an That Charges 2rmb An Hour and No Membership Fees

2020-09-23 - By Songbei Zhang

Wait, is this a scam? We sent the office fitness expert to find out. Read more...
We Bought, Cooked and Tested Three Vegetarian 'Meats'. These are the Results.

2020-07-13 - By Cindy Kuan

Experimenting with Omnipork, Beyond and Z-Rou. Read more...
We Challenged 10 Dry Cleaners To Fix These Horribly Stained T-Shirts

2020-07-02 - By Alex Panayotopoulos

SmartShanghai puts the city's laundry services to the test. Read more...
Are Your Fruits and Veggies Safe? We Tested 26 Different Kinds For Nitrates

2020-06-04 - By SmSh

Results from the wet market, a major supermarket chain and an organic specialist in Shanghai. Read more...
We Sent a Surfer to Test Out the Indoor Surfing Place

2020-05-29 - By Songbei Zhang

Surfing — "surfing" — without leaving Shanghai. Read more...

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