Shanghai Life Articles

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4 months ago

Happy Chinese New Year, Shanghai

Wishing all our readers a very happy Chinese New Year — whether you're heading home, hosting...

4 months ago

7 Big Shanghai Urban Developments to Look Forward to in 2026

Bigger! Better! Greener! (Oh, and more malls)

4 months 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.

5 months ago

[Shanghai Streetside]: January 2026

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

5 months ago

How to Pay in China as a Foreign Tourist

Paying in China is mostly done by scanning QR codes — even tourists can use Alipay and WeChat Pay...

6 months 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...

6 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...

6 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...

6 months ago

China’s 2026 Public Holidays Are Out

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

6 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...

6 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...

7 months ago

Lanling Flower Bird Market Might Be Saying Goodbye...

Before redevelopment changes everything, Shanghai locals are revisiting this beloved market.

10 months ago

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

Shanghai’s sports story under one roof.

11 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,...

1 year ago

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

Three stops for the city’s quirkiest treasures.

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