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10 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...

11 months ago

China’s 2026 Public Holidays Are Out

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

11 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...

11 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...

11 months ago

Lanling Flower Bird Market Might Be Saying Goodbye...

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

1 year ago

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

Shanghai’s sports story under one roof.

1 year ago

Housing Wiki: Garden vs Patio vs Balcony

Examples of what to select when publishing a housing listing on SmartShanghai

1 year 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.

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...

2 years 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...

2 years ago

Essential China Apps and How to Use Them

Dive in and discover how to get things done with just a few taps!

2 years ago

[2026 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...

2 years ago

Everything You Need to Know About the Shanghai Suburban Railway

The Shanghai Suburban Railway offers a fast and affordable link between Hongqiao and Pudong...

2 years ago

Legal Lifesavers: Avoiding Contract Nightmares in China

Knowing your rights is crucial to avoid disputes. That's where Jia Bin & Associates comes in.

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