Teddy Bear Family
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Teddy Bear Family

Teddy Bear Family is a well-loved and welcoming shrine to the humble ted where enthusiasts go to carefully stitch their own bears. The cosy nook festooned with teddies in a dizzying array of shapes and sizes sits just above the teddy bear cafe, a Thai restaurant,...
Wanshang Flower and Bird Market
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Wanshang Flower and Bird Market

Wanshang is a real hustle and bustle with birds chirping, vendors shouting and shoppers haggling. It feels more like a hub where seniors hang out and meet others who share their pastime interests, like bird keeping or cricket fighting. Flower stalls are small and passages cramped,...
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...
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...
Music China
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Music China

Music China, quite possibly Asia’s largest musical instrument expo, is returning for its 18th year. With over 2,300 exhibitions from over 30 countries, the event is four days’ worth of exhibitions, workshops, forums, live performances and much more. Two major events happening during the festivities are...
Lanling Flower and Bird Market
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Lanling Flower and Bird Market

Located in a residential area in Putuo District, this huge market is incredibly well organised: flower pots are nicely arranged and prices are hand written on pieces of cardboard with plant names, origins and tips for maintenance. What makes it well worth a trip is that...
Funkadeli (Fumin Lu)
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Funkadeli (Fumin Lu)

Relaxed atmosphere and plenty of seating both indoors and outdoors, but with enough room left to stand if it gets crowded. The food menu is quite extensive, striking a colorful balance between traditional and contemporary Italian. Cold cuts and cheese platters are 120rmb, and lasagna /...