Shanghai International Eyewear City
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Shanghai International Eyewear City

As a massive three-storey shopping centre filled with nothing but lenses, frames, glasses and the like, this eyewear ‘city’ pretty much lives up to its name. If variety is what you’re after, Eyewear City has countless options to choose from among the three busy floors. Venue...
The best weekend getaways from Shanghai
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The best weekend getaways from Shanghai

Get out of town for a couple of days with these weekend trips (all within three hours of Shanghai) that are ideal for a last-minute getaway whether you’re a wannabe hiker, looking for some luxury or just restless in the urban jungle. Fancy venturing further afield?...
Line Friends Cafe and Store
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Line Friends Cafe and Store

This cutesy cafe and shop based around the Japanese messaging app Line (banned in China) features themed cupcakes, coffees and merchandise. Venue name: Line Friends Cafe and Store Contact: Metro: Xintiandi English address: Unit B101, SOHO Fuxing Plaza, 388 Madang Lu, near Fuxing Zhong Lu, Huangpu...
28 brilliant things to do on Anfu Lu
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28 brilliant things to do on Anfu Lu

You probably already know your way down Wulumuqi Lu and Xiangyang Lu but just how well do you know Anfu Lu? The 850m stretch tucked away amongst the trees in Old Xuhui is home to trendy eateries, cosy coffeehouses, intimate wine bars, boutique brands and modern interior decor stores that...
Paras Coffee (Shanxi Nan Lu)
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Paras Coffee (Shanxi Nan Lu)

Giving off some serious industrial warehouse vibes, the spacious interior upstairs is airy and luminous from the reflective mirrors and glass windows. The downstairs doesn’t have seating, rather it’s for coffees to-go. Paras has a second pop-up coffee bar just five-minutes away on the corner of...
Italo Trattoria
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Italo Trattoria

Formerly just “Italo”, but after a renovation upgrade and an impressive menu re-design, Italo Trattoria is now a nice date-night spot in Xuhui. Dim lighting, jovial retro wall hangings, and an attentive staff make this a real casual but elevated Italian option in the Fumin Lu,...