Shanghai Features

Shanghai Features

• Top Attractions
  

  When not too crowded, the Garden offers an atmosphere of peace and beauty amid the clamor of the city, with rocks, trees, and walls curved to... read more

• Shanghai With Kids
  

  Today's little emperors have all sorts of fun options for activities, from parks and museums to restaurants. Free English-language magazines... read more

• When in Shanghai...
  

  … do as the Shanghainese. Or at least try. You may find it a lot harder to adopt the social customs in China than in Rome. Here are a... read more

• Free Things To Do
  

  From booze to music and art, Shanghai has a lot to offer if you're a bit short on cash or just plain cheap.... read more

• Get a Massage
  

  In China, a massage isn't an indulgence; it's what the doctor orders. According to the tenets of traditional Chinese medicine, massage can help... read more

• Golf
  

  With its own international tournament—the Volvo China Open—and several courses designed by prestigious names, Shanghai is making... read more

• Quirky Shanghai
  

  Get hands-on and dive into some Chinese culture lessons. Cook up a storm or try a hand at calligraphy.... read more

• Shanghai Then & Now
  

  Shanghai, the most notorious of Chinese cities, once known as the Paris of the East, now calls itself the Pearl of the Orient. No other city... read more

• On the Horizon
  

  Shanghai changes almost daily. Go away for a holiday and your favorite café might have been completely renovated or your neighborhood... read more

• Top Places to Shop
  

  Duolun Lu is a pedestrian street in Shanghai's historic Hongkou. Not only is it lined with examples of old architecture and home to a modern-art... read more

• Kid-Friendly Hotels in Shanghai
  

  The Somerset Grand, in the Former French Concession, is the best option for families, with fully equipped kitchens in large apartment-like suites... read more

• Where to Refuel Around Town
  

  When all you want is a quick, inexpensive bite, look for these local chains. They all have English menus and branches in Shanghai's tourist areas... read more

• Up and Coming Hotels in Shanghai
  

  Shanghai's rapidly growing and changing landscape is marked by an ever-expanding number of luxury hotels. The following hotels, at the time of... read more

• Qipao Aplenty
  

  You'll find dozens of qipao (traditional Chinese dress) shops on Changle Lu between Maoming Nan Lu and Shaanxi Nan Lu. These two streets are... read more

• Tailor-Made for You
  

  Tailors usually charge a flat fee per type of garment and may require a deposit, with the balance paid upon satisfactory completion of the garment... read more