65 ways to rule summer in Shanghai
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65 ways to rule summer in Shanghai

When Shanghai’s streets start steaming with more heat than your neighbourhood barbecue joint and the summer showers are really raining on your parade, just keep calm and carry on. You might already know about the fantastic al fresco happy hours or how to live like it’s the weekend everyday of the...
Things to do in Shanghai with your parents
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Things to do in Shanghai with your parents

It was bound to happen at some point, wasn’t it? A message from your mum appears on your phone screen: ‘Hey, we’re coming to visit next month! Wait. Do we need a visa? [smiley face] [smiley face] [Chinese flag]’. Whether they’re coming from the other side...
9 places to see Shanghai through the ages
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9 places to see Shanghai through the ages

Hidden under the glitz and glam of modern China, Shanghai’s streets are full of stories that have unfolded across the centuries. Here’s where to get a taste of the past in the present. Ming Dynasty 1368-1644 By the early 16th century, a fledgling port town, Shanghai...
How to spend a perfect day in East Changning
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How to spend a perfect day in East Changning

There are many places to explore in East Changning – but there’s only one perfect way to spend a day in the buzzing neighbourhood. From people watching in Zhongshan Park, to getting your culture fix at the propaganda museum, to slurping a bowl of Shanghai’s best Sichuan-style noodles,...
10 top things to do in Tianzifang
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10 top things to do in Tianzifang

Ah, the ever-contested Tianzifang: some love it, others deem it a tourist trap. A fusion of Shanghai’s traditional lanehouses and a growing web of trendy cafés, boutiques, creative spaces and souvenir stores, there’s no doubt that this bustling area of Old Xuhui can be intimidating. Although...
The best things to do on Yuyuan Lu
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The best things to do on Yuyuan Lu

With tons of good eats and plenty of shops, a day on Yuyuan Lu is a must for Shanghai visitors and veterans alike. From high-end shopping to Art Deco masterpieces, and plenty of spots to stop and eat in between, here are a few of the...
The best things to do on Chongming Island
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The best things to do on Chongming Island

With a population of less than a million, Chongming Island is quieter and more laidback than the average Shanghai-dweller may be used to. For a getaway from the city, hop on the Shenchong Line 2 or Shenchong Line 3 bus at the Wenshui Lu or the Science...