Zhongshan Park
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Zhongshan Park

Zhongshan Park The large Zhongshan Park is an all-round classic Chinese park, with requisite leafy walkways, ballroom dancers and random fairground rides – and it’s close to Jingan and the French Concession. The central grassy area, may not have the most perfect grass in the world,...
The Press by Inno Coffee
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The Press by Inno Coffee

The Press by Inno Coffee (not to be confused with The Press which is the obvious facade for Flask on Shaanxi Nan Lu) takes up the huge corner space on Hankou and Shandong Zhong Lus, near Epices & Foie Gras. Built in 1872, the building was...
City Shop (Shanghai Centre)
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City Shop (Shanghai Centre)

CityShop was a life saver for expats in China back in the day, and is still the neighbourhood import grocery store for many — often the only place to find western imported ingredients. They make you pay for it though. Nevetheless, it remains an excellent place...
Shanghai Walks: Hidden French Concession
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Shanghai Walks: Hidden French Concession

Walking time: 1.5 hours Starting point: Shanghai Library metro station, Line 10 Secret garden From Shanghai Library metro station, head north up Hunan Lu. At number 11, you’ll find the 1984 bookstore (open 11am-10pm daily), where you’ll have to buzz to get in. Through the back is a...
La Scala
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La Scala

A stylish, contemporary Italian restaurant at Sukhothai Shanghai, which is listed as the Black Pearl restaurant in 2022. Their kitchen is headed by Napoli-born chef Antonio Corsaro, who puts his own stamp on creative Italian cuisine and offer memorable dining experience. Featuring a casual upscale interior,...
Café Gray Deluxe
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Café Gray Deluxe

Café Gray Deluxe Shanghai, China Having launched a successful collaboration with New York-based chef Gray Kunz at The Upper House hotel in Hong Kong, the Shanghai branch of Café Gray Deluxe at The Middle House continues to meld Western classics with Asian flavours. This charming crescent-moon shaped...
Hongqiao Flower Market
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Hongqiao Flower Market

Hongqiao Flower Market feels like an IKEA, only dedicated to all things green. The massive space (20,000 square metres) sells potted plants, cut and artificial flowers as well as home decor. The vibe here is more flowers for decoration than get-your-hands-dirty in the yard, however with...