Shanghai Travel Blog

So, the guys want a men’s only trip to Shanghai, eh. Here’s how to really enjoy the city and all it has to offer. Step 1: Dress to impress. In a financial city like Shanghai, only the clean-pressed need show up to some of the city’s most impressive bars and clubs. You’ll want to dress the part,...

There are many posts out there offering guides to drinking in Shanghai that are similar to the one I recently posted on enjoying the diversity of Shanghai’s Nightlife. However, very few guides come complete with information on how to handle drinking overseas. An American man wouldn’t walk...

People from across China rave about the superior nightlife in Shanghai. The city is famous for its innovative, fashionable bars and its raunchy underbelly discos. The hole-in-the-wall pubs are legendary and even the quasi-corporate establishments in the city have legitimate charm and value. It doesn’t...

Many people don’t think of Shanghai as a particularly romantic place– and that is a real shame because the city is passionate, lively at times and cozy at others, and home to some of China’s best restaurants. Because it is more affordable than its European counterparts, the city has...

1.) Blue Frog is one of the most popular expat bars in Shanghai for long-time expats and visiting businessmen. It features a lovely,  fully stocked bar with modern decor and friendly, bi-lingual staff. In addition to the expertly-mixed drinks, the awesome Western decor and the friendly bartenders, you’ll...

Glamour Bar is literally the only place you need to see and be seen in Shanghai to feel you’ve ‘arrived.’ It is the snazziest joint in the city, and attracts some of the country’s wealthiest, most famous, and most attractive of residents. The drinks are expensive, but served by...