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Take a day trip to Xinchang Ancient Town
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Take a day trip to Xinchang Ancient Town

Pudong covers a vast area, but thankfully so does the Shanghai metro, and when considering day trips out of the city, you needn’t always look to the gaotie. In fact, before you even reach the end of Line 16, you’ll find Xinchang Ancient Town, a vibrant tangle of...
Make a quick escape to Chongming Island
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Make a quick escape to Chongming Island

It may technically still be in Shanghai, but the journey over the Yangtze basin via one of the longest bridges in China is enough to make a trip to Chongming feel like you’re escaping the hustle and bustle of downtown. It’s also close enough to make...
Zhujiajiao, but not as you know it
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Zhujiajiao, but not as you know it

We’ve long maintained that Zhujiajiao is best visited as an early evening and early morning excursion rather than a day trip. But while this approach enables you to avoid the majority of the matching baseball cap-wearing, megaphone-wielding tourist hordes and the tat sellers that thrive off...
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...
9 things Shanghai has that the world needs
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9 things Shanghai has that the world needs

We think Shanghai is the greatest city in the world – and we’re not just saying that because of contractual obligations… From our phenomenal skyline to the heaps of fantastic food offerings, we’ve listed ten things that Shanghai has that wouldn’t go amiss in cities around...
Shanghai’s best al fresco happy hours
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Shanghai’s best al fresco happy hours

Come fair weather, this city has some mighty fine rooftop bars, and knows a thing about al fresco brunching too. There are even some brilliant swimming pools to dip into when the temperature cranks up. But when the weather is clever, we know you want to sip outside. Here, we map...
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...

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The best wet markets in Shanghai
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The best wet markets in Shanghai

Prepping for a big meal or just looking to experience what shopping and haggling in a live fresh market feels like? Head to one of these wet markets for anything from fresh local produce to live seafood to imported goods. Fuxing Zhong Lu Market Don’t let...
The best homeware markets in Shanghai
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The best homeware markets in Shanghai

Home may be where the heart is, but what’s a home without any furniture? Whether you’re looking for modern kitchen supplies or diamond-in-the-rough antiques, these homeware markets can help you along on your interior design journey. Ghost Market (Wenmiao Old Book Market) Probably Shanghai’s last standing...
Shanghai’s best fabric and craft markets
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Shanghai’s best fabric and craft markets

Feeling inspired and ready to take on your next art project? Or just hoping to have a qipao or suit tailor-made? Here are a few of the best spots in town to pick up all the craft and textile supplies you’ll need for your next DIY project. Shanghai...
The best pop-up markets in Shanghai
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The best pop-up markets in Shanghai

If there’s one thing the city doesn’t lack, it’s local artists and designers, and there’s no better way to discover them than by strolling down one of these pop-up markets. Though few, these markets are brimming with local brands and fresh foods, and are great places...