Shanghai Travel Blog

Finding a tour operator in Shanghai isn’t hard, but finding a good one is. Unless you go through a reputable, large company then you’re likely getting ripped off. The industry standard is a degree or certificate in tour guide skills, English and basic transportation knowledge. Yet some folks continue...

Despite what many people think, Shanghai is an immensely romantic place. With stunning views around the city, five-star service and amenities in luxurious hotels, fine dining and excellent booze, Shanghai has exactly what Paris does, but of course with a different atmosphere. The Bund offers one of the...

Shanghai can be a great place for active adventures. There are climbing walls, bike clubs, hiking groups, and loads of great gyms where you’ll find other adventure-lovers. And, if Shanghai doesn’t have what you’re looking for you’ll find it outside town in one of the nearby villages, including...

Shanghai has quite a few cool Irish options for those looking for a wild, fun place to hang their leprechaun hat this St.Patrick’s Day. First, you’ll want to check out the staple in the Irish community, O’Malley’s, and then the Dublin Exchange, which is where British people go...

Shanghai has some of the best museums in China, and some of the top spots for art and history buffs to hang out and soak in a bit of culture. For anyone making a trip to Shanghai, at least one of these should be visited, depending on your interests, to get a deeper look at the art and culture of China. The...

Well ladies, it’s time for you to take a day for yourselves! Leave your men, kids, pets and troubles at home and meet up with your girls for a day of relaxation and a night of fun. Shanghai is a party city, but it’s also full of luxury and opportunities for relaxation. That’s exactly...

Shanghai is a segmented city, with very clear lines between neighborhoods and lots of fun friction and rivalries between the Pudong and Puxi crowds. Still, when it comes to great food there a few neighborhoods who literally take the cake. For starters, Pudong (literally, “east of the river)”...

Shanghai is a mega city, it’s one of the largest in the world and as such, it can get a wee bit packed around the holidays. But keep in mind that Christmas and Western New Year are not real holidays in China and only the most “international” of Chinese establishments celebrate the holidays. Coming...

Shanghai is a city with opulence and glamor — for the wealthy, it’s a place where you can relax in a new way, earning more for you buck than in many other places around the globe. It’s been said a million times before: in Shanghai, you can relax the right way, for less. Here’s...

The heat is on in Shanghai, where the humidity is already starting to bring people to their knees crying for cleaner, fresher and crisper air. Still, despite the humidity and all that comes with it (mosquitoes, the easier spread of disease, etc) there are ways to combat the heat in Shanghai that will...