Shanghai Life Articles

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4 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...

5 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...

5 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...

5 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...

5 months ago

China’s 2026 Public Holidays Are Out

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

5 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...

5 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...

5 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...

9 months ago

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

Shanghai’s sports story under one roof.

10 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,...

12 months ago

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

Three stops for the city’s quirkiest treasures.

1 year 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...

1 year 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...

1 year 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...

1 year ago

[2025 Update] The FAQ: All You Need To Know About Visa-Free Travel to China

Visa free travel to Shanghai becomes available for more and more countries. Here's what you need...

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