Shanghai Travel Blog

Staying in Shanghai short-term is a great idea, whether for work, study or tourism. But, once you arrive and try to find a hotel or short-term apartment you’ll need a bit of local knowledge to find the right neighborhood to start looking in. Moving to any new city is hard, but one where you don’t...

Few places inspire more romance, passion, respect or just plain awe than the Shanghai Grand Hyatt in the Jinmao Tower. Once you walk into the main floor lobby you are whisked to a golden elevator (literally) that lifts you fifty stories off the ground before ushering you into the real grand lobby. Your...

Shanghai Tang is one of China’s most promising fashion labels. The recent release of their ‘City Chic’ guide for Shanghai has the reviewers raving. If you need help while on the ground in Shanghai finding luxury, this app will be your go-to. Many people already think of Shanghai in...

The organizers for the Shanghai World Expo decided to do a trial run on the expo compound to see what possible improvements could be made before the actual May Day opening. The conclusion, “space, time and mindset” need fixing before the soon-approaching May 1 opening ceremony. Visitors complained...

1.) For one of the best views in Shanghai, check into the JW Marriott at Tomorrow Square. You’ll be able to see most of Puxi from the towers of the Marriott– and you’ll do so in style at one of their various bars, or at the top floor viewing area. Meanwhile, like most Marriotts, luxury...

Last week we did a post on ‘Shanghai for Elites,‘ this week we’re helping out our fellow blue collar travelers with some tips on how to experience Shanghai to the fullest extent on an scarcely visible budget. For the best places to eat on a budget, you’d be surprised and pleased...

Shanghai has long been a place of exotic mystery to outsiders, even as it transforms itself from a neglected fishing community to China’s economic, fashion and technological hub. Today, Shanghai is a place of lasting fondness for any seasoned globe trotter, and for good reason. Here are the top five...