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...
Shanghai Science and Technology Museum
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Shanghai Science and Technology Museum

Shanghai Science and Technology Museum With four purpose-built IMAX theatres and 14 themed exhibition halls including the World of Animals, Children’s Science Land, the World of Robots and a Space Navigation zone this interactive museum in Pudong can keep children entertained for hours and makes a...
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...
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...
Soong Chingling’s Mausoleum
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Soong Chingling’s Mausoleum

Soong Chingling’s Mausoleum Though it might seem odd to suggest lazing around in a graveyard on a sunny day, this is actually one of the more beautiful and peaceful little parks in town, with a shady tree-lined glade where you can lie on the grass free...
22 fantastic things to do around Shankang Li
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22 fantastic things to do around Shankang Li

The sleek renovation of an old construction materials market into the Shankang Li food and drink hub has put the spotlight back on this Jingan neighbourhood already buzzing with cafés, restaurants and bars. While the new complex is continuing to fill up with venues, it’s already...
Long Museum West Bund
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Long Museum West Bund

Long Museum West Bund This impressive sister venue to the Long Museum in Pudong provides a further showcase of investment tycoon Liu Yiqian and his wife Wang Wei’s enormous private art collection. The first collectors from Mainland China to be included in the ARTnews 200 Top Collectors list,...