Food Shanghai 0

For something more upscale than Di Shui Dong or the neighborhood Hunan eatery, head to Guyi. Its quality selection of Hunanese cuisine in a sassy (complete with chandeliers), sardine-packed environment makes this eatery a temple… read more

Shop Shanghai 1

Starting at the life-size statue of Chairman Mao, you know this place means business when it comes to communist relics. Posters, lithographs, artworks, clothing, furniture, housewares and just about every item used… read more

Culture Shanghai 2

Contrary to expectations, the largest temple in Shanghai is not as far out as one may think, and makes for a fantastic trip into the less-ventured southwestern region of the city. Even though the present-day structure… read more

After Dark Shanghai 3

While Zhang Haisheng, the man behind Yuyintang, is mostly media-shy, his live music venue is often in the news for all the right reasons. Fueled by the owner’s passion for supporting Shanghai’s rock bands,… read more

After Dark Shanghai 4

The epitome of nightlife on the Bund, Bar Rouge features all the requisite elements for a swanky joint: outdoor terrace replete with sweeping views over the Huangpu River, private indoor booths, plush red upholstery, souped… read more

Food Shanghai 5

If you want a place known as much for its crisp, white tablecloths as it is for its You-tiao (fried dough) with shredded beef, then 1221 has all the answers. Renovated from an old Chinese mansion and set back in a secluded… read more

Escapism Shanghai 6

As the old adage goes, there’s no need to see any other mountains after you’ve been to Huangshan (Yellow Mountain). Named Yellow in homage to the Emperor, for whom that color was solely designated, several… read more

Hotel Shanghai 7

Completely renovated in 2001 yet still preserving the integrity of its original concept, the Heng Shan Moller Villa Hotel provides the sensation of entering someone’s dreamscape and having your own… read more

Culture Shanghai 8

Carved out of the remains of deserted factory buildings that witnessed the industrial glory of their day, the Shanghai Sculpture Space is a massive area that not only houses several galleries and a sculpture… read more

Culture Shanghai 9

Leo Gallery is an elegant space located in the diplomatic quarter of Shanghai’s former French Concession. Situated within the calm oasis of Ferguson Lane’s lifestyle retreat, the gallery presents fine art as a… read more