3 Yeh Optical City, Pudong
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3 Yeh Optical City, Pudong

The Pudong branch of this eyewear market occupies a single floor of Oriental Book City near the recently opened L+ Mall close to Lujiazui. The atmosphere is calm and quiet – great for those who prefer a laid-back, no pressure shopping experience. Service at 3 Yeh,...
BLATAGE COFFEE
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BLATAGE COFFEE

This monochromatic cafe is hidden in an industrial park by Huangpu River. Sit by the river bank and sip on their “Punch Roast” coffee made with precise percentages of coffee to milk from 33 percent to 120 percent (25-38RMB). Snack on the “Bladog” (30-35RMB) made with...
Love Concept Cafe
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Love Concept Cafe

Cosy, pet-friendly café in an old lane house on Xiangyang Bei Lu serving an array of nice coffees and Strictly Cookies ice cream sandwiches. Look for the pink window frame with the Strictly Cookies sign. Bring your furry friend and have a chat with the lovely owner Karen...
The best sports bars and pubs in Shanghai
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The best sports bars and pubs in Shanghai

No matter where you are, the merry-go-round that is the world of sport never stops. While we may be a little faraway for standing in the stands and cheering on our teams IRL, Shanghai is in no short supply of places to catch the game. From...
The best spicy cocktails in Shanghai
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The best spicy cocktails in Shanghai

While there’s never a bad time to order a martini and a frozen margarita is a something of cure-all on a hot summer’s day, if you’re looking to spice up your life, why not start with the drink in your hand? From a Sichuan pepper-sprinkled summer cocktail to an ancho...
5 hot new openings to check out now
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5 hot new openings to check out now

If you’ve spent a significant amount of time in this city, you’ve probably realized that Shanghai’s bar and restaurant scene is one of the most diverse and exciting in the world. It seems like a new spot is always opening just around the corner. That being...
1984 Bookstore
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1984 Bookstore

1984 cannot be found if you’re not looking intentionally. Tucked behind an unmarked metal door with no signage nearby to signal its location, this place is any book-lover’s haven. In fact, we’re not even sure we should be calling it a bookstore, as none of the...