There’s no denying that massages are a great way of relaxing – throwing off the cares and tensions of daily life in the city. However, the world of massage and spas in Shanghai has something of a dodgy underbelly. Many parlours offer services that you ... Read More>>
Shanghai is a shopper’s paradise. With huge malls, quaint lane shops, and multi-story department stores, there’s plenty of choice. Whether you’re after a new outfit, or a knock-off handbag, you’re sure to find it – you just need to know where to look. ... Read More>>
On the morning of July 22nd, 2009, you will be witnessing a spectacular as it unfolds across the skies of Shanghai – your very own total solar eclipse - one that is unmatched in 300 years. The solar eclipse this time is unprecedented in that it lasts the ... Read More>>
If you’ve ever emerged from a restaurant with tears in your eyes, mouth numbed by chilli, and belly pleasantly fiery, the chances are you’ll have been feasting on Hunan food. Xiang cai (湘菜) hasn’t been as widely exported as some of the other ‘Eight ... Read More>>
Moving to Shanghai can be a daunting prospect. In a city so huge, choosing a good apartment can be like looking for a needle in a haystack. Because of Shanghai’s enormous population there are residential buildings everywhere, even right in the centre ... Read More>>
Among expats – especially the more bohemian among us – top pastimes will always be wiling away winter afternoons in cosy coffee shops, or sipping iced tea with friends on a sunny summer terrace. And the nature of business here means that coffee shops are ... Read More>>
The next time someone gleefully tells you that ‘there’s no culture to be found in Shanghai’, maybe you can redirect them to this article, and the fact that Shanghai’s modern art scene is alive, kicking and full of more culture than you, or any Beijing ... Read More>>
The following several places have been hand picked to give you, the reader, a little bit of inspiration when looking for somewhere new to eat when out and about in Shanghai. Take a look at the following eateries and see if any of these take your fancy. Read More>>
It goes without saying that different people want different things from bars, and Shanghai-ites are no exception. Some crave the glamour of the Bund’s best nightspots, believing that stunning views make their pricey cocktails taste all the sweeter; others ... Read More>>
