Competitively priced travel agency specializing in Shanghai weekenders for expats. English, Spanish, Italian, Russian and Chinese-speaking guides available for getaways like Moganshan, Anhui hikes, and adventure sports like paragliding and white water rafting.... Read more
Podcast Brunch Club is like a book club, but for podcasts. There are chapters all over the world that meet each month to discuss a set of 3-4 podcast episodes around a selected theme (all chapters do the same theme/episodes). Attendees listen to the podcast episodes... Read more
FitFam is a free fitness community. They believe fitness is a fundamental need for long term health and should be accessible to everyone regardless of their background and financial situation. Their mission is to empower people to achieve a core level of fitness and... Read more
Smash Shanghai Badminton Club is open to players of all skill levels, with an international crew of regular members. They currently do five sessions each week, you can find the details in their WeChat group (add the above contact to be invited) and Meetup page. They... Read more
A board game place which offers private rooms. Read more
CieCAS is a dual education provider focusing on food and beverage professional development. They offer classes for professionals and for food and beverage lovers (semi-professionals). In addition, they provide specialized classes on restaurant entrepreneurship,... Read more
The Anzacs are stalwarts of the SIFL, celebrating their fifteenth season in the league. Despite the name, they are made up of different nationalities. The only pre-requisites for joining are enjoying football, enjoying their beer, and baiting the Shanghai Shooters... Read more
This is a large, modern complex with various fitness facilities, including an indoor swimming pool which often hosts professional competitions. Built in the last five years, the center is part of a larger Jing'an government initiative to promote health and wellness... Read more
The Community Center Shanghai is a good choice for affordable mental health care. They can connect you to a team of international, experienced counselors, and clinical psychologists. Practices range between counselors from behavioral, cognitive, narrative, to play... Read more
Shanghai-based running club. Read more
The group is primarily foreigners from all over (Australia and Italy to name a few). It is essentially dodgeball, but with bows and arrows instead of rubber balls. Read more
A diverse group of hockey enthusiasts from around the world getting together on a regular basis to play field hockey. Women's hockey takes place every Wednesday 21:00 - 22:30 while mixed games are played on Saturday's time depending on pitch availability. Besides... Read more
The Dolphins were established in 2015 by a group of friends looking to enjoy the lighter side of rugby. They provide rugby lovers of all ages and abilities somewhere to play, meet fellow enthusiasts and (obviously) drink. They currently have a men's contact team and... Read more
Shanghai cycling posts different riding group activities. Daily! Their official website has information including the riding calendar, featured rides, their rules and don'ts and how to join them. They have lady group rides, intermediate groups, pig groups, drinking... Read more
The Shanghai Hockey Club is one of China's biggest premiere amateur hockey leagues. They've got two divisions of play, competitive and recreational, so players of all backgrounds and experience are welcome. They use the
A newly founded Mahjong Club that teaches foreigners how to play it and gain some Chinese cultural experience. They offer Mahjong courses and weekly mahjong games. The bill at the Mahjong playing place is splited by everyone who attends it. Read more
Founded in 2009, Tascovery is a gastronomic studio that provides public training in traditional Chinese cuisine, French cuisine and pastry-making, as well as wine tasting and barista certification, and corporate team building. Trial lesson price is 180rmb per person. Read more
Co-ed sports organization that hosts leagues in several sports, including football, basketball and (as far as we know), the only Archery Battle league in the city. Read more
The Shanghai Chess League was conceived with two goals in mind: creating a warm community of fellow Shanghai chess players, and creating an environment in which everyone, from beginner to FIDE Master, can learn and improve their chess. The league is played at 50 10... Read more
Shanghai Vikings was established back in 1995 when a few Danes working in Shanghai decided to form a football club offering a mix of competitive football and a good social environment. The team that started out Danish has grown to include other international and... Read more