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23 hours ago

Shanghai at the Movies: 8 Famous Film Scenes and What Those Places Look Like Now

Shanghai on screen: iconic movie scenes you can still spot around the city.

25 days ago

[Shanghai Streetside]: January 2026

Bursting out of the gate with hot, hot, hot looks in 2026. Here's the first street fashion...

1 month ago

A First Look at What’s Open (and Coming) at Bund City Hall

After years of restoration and a very soft opening earlier this year, the old Bund City Hall has...

2 months ago

Why Are Strangers in China Meeting Up to Cut Cakes?

The always-excellent China Skinny marketing blog (subscribe to their newsletter) hasa great piece...

2 months ago

You Can Now Get Married on “Happiness Road”—And It’s Extremely Pink

Changning District's Civil Affairs Bureau is packing up and moving to its new home on Xingfu Lu...

2 months ago

China’s 2026 Public Holidays Are Out

China's official 2026 public holiday calendar just dropped. Time to start gaming the long...

2 months ago

The Other Big Christmas Market Opens This Weekend – Here's the Ticket Situation

Bit of confusion this year: there are two big Christmas markets, about 800 meters apart, both...

2 months ago

China Introduces Digital Arrival Card for Foreign Travelers

On entering China you need to fill out an 'arrival cart' which can often be annoying especially...

2 months ago

Lanling Flower Bird Market Might Be Saying Goodbye...

Looks like Lanling Flower Bird Market might really be on its way out. Rumor has it the lease ends...

6 months ago

Inside Shanghai’s First Sports Museum: No Whistles, Just History

Shanghai’s sports story under one roof.

7 months ago

How to Get a Chinese Green Card (Permanent Residency) in 2025

A plain-English guide to getting a Chinese Green Card in 2025 — updated process, requirements,...

9 months ago

Weird, Wonderful, and for Sale: My Top 3 Shanghai Antique Finds

Three stops for the city’s quirkiest treasures.

9 months ago

North Bund’s New Highlight: The Stage Observation Deck

Experience Shanghai’s skyline like never before at The Stage—an open-air observation deck atop...

9 months ago

[Picture Gallery]: Lolypop Beer Festival @Laowaijie Last Weekend

Get ready to be transported to beer paradise! Last weekend's Beerkraze Craft Beer Festival was an...

11 months ago

Essential China Apps and How to Use Them

Need to move, fix tech, or order food in China? From courier apps to cleaning services, we’ve...

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