Tianzifang is a charming area popular with tourists and locals alike for food and drinks, shopping and even some art galleries. We list our suggestions here. Read More>>
Epermarket is an online expat supermarket that delivers to Shanghai, Jiangsu and Zhejiang Provinces. They only provide the freshest produce! Read More>>
Epermarket is an online expat supermarket that delivers to Shanghai, Jiangsu and Zhejiang Provinces. To learn more about Epermarket, we sat down with the CEO of Epermarket, Jean Yves Lu. Read More>>
Shanghai is a consumerist paradise and its impressive malls befit the city that has been dubbed the ‘Paris’ of Asia. Art exhibits, enthralling architecture, stunning design and even the occasional shark tank put Shanghai’s malls a step above your average ... Read More>>
Shanghai is enjoying a booming market in imported food products, with new import supermarkets popping up each year. We go beyond the well-known foreign chains like City Shop and Carrefour, and cover a wide variety of options in Shanghai. Read More>>
As a premier online grocery store based in Shanghai, FIELDS combines convenience with safe, fresh and healthy foods that it serves to thousands of customers each day in Shanghai, Jiangsu and Zhejiang province. Read More>>
Shopping for clothing is bad enough for Western women in China, as sizes here don’t typically account for any semblance of a bust or hips. That being said, lingerie shopping can be even worse! If you wear anything beyond a C cup, chances are that you ... Read More>>
Thanksgiving has come and gone, so you know exactly what that means: it's time to look ahead towards winter and the holiday season. There's a chill in the air and a nip at our faces, and wishful thoughts of outdoor strolling down Nanjing Lu and impromptu ... Read More>>
Food safety is a topic that never gets exhausted in China. And yes there are enough shocking stories about fake or contaminated food in China to keep us ranting for days or even weeks. However, merely complaining is not going to make a significant impact on ... Read More>>
In case you haven't been outside recently, let me present a newsflash: fixed gear bikes are in. What started as a niche group of serious bikers has effectively grown to the point of being trendy, and Shanghai has jumped on board with both feet in. Luckily, ... Read More>>
Fall is practically upon us, and with it comes longer hemlines, heavier fabrics, and perhaps a jaunty scarf or two. Fashion is ever changing, however, so some closet cleaning may be in order. And I don't mean just for ladies—that's right, designers are ... Read More>>
Living in Shanghai, we usually find ourselves going to the usual fake markets to buy on the cheap. Unknown to many foreigners, however, are the markets around the city that cater to more than our love for fashion and gadgets. For the more creatively ... Read More>>
While on the surface Shanghai may not seem like the most musical of cities, it actually has a lot to offer. From hard-to-find but worth-the-hunt music stores selling original vinyl records, to dozens of instrument stores providing a vast selection of ... Read More>>
You may be mentally prepared for the summer, but is your wardrobe? As we step into the sizzling, summer months, we've prepared a guide on how to beat the heat, the stylish way. From chunky bangles to bold neon getups, here are this summer's top five hottest ... Read More>>
For those who seek it out, Shanghai has a growing scene of restaurants, organisations, shops and recreational clubs that are dedicated to providing environmentally-responsible options for consumers. If you are an eco-conscious person who carries a personal ... Read More>>
Fuzhou Road is one of the oldest roads in Shanghai. Back in the mid-19th century it was dotted with bookstores, publishing houses, press offices, as well as some 151 brothels. With so much history, it's not surprising that Fuzhou Road is considered one of ... Read More>>
Spring is (finally!) here, and with the new warm weather comes new fashion trends. The results are in for 2012, and five clear trends have popped up over and over again. Read on for the top looks for this spring, as well as some suggestions on where to find ... Read More>>
With a total of 379 stores ranging from art galleries and studios, to art and craft stores, to fashion boutiques, restaurants, and cafes coming from over 23 countries, Tianzifang (田子方) is an international creative industry zone and is not only a ... Read More>>
For a while now, Lane 1025 Nanjing Xi Lu has been attracting attention for the collection of cafés and shops that has mushroomed among its pretty red-brick buildings. In a city with so many specially designed creative hubs (including Xintiandi and the Cool ... Read More>>
Shanghai’s latest go-to street has been rising in our estimations for the past few months. Now home to bakeries, cafés, galleries, and even a fish and chip shop, Yongkang Lu deserves a visit if you haven’t been yet. Stretching between Taiyuan Lu, Jiashan ... Read More>>
The ultra-modern visage of present day Shanghai can often belie the city's roots as a historic trading port. In addition to being a centre for the trade of textiles (and opium), the city was also the main exporter of Chinese culture to the Western world, ... Read More>>
By now you've no doubt heard that Shanghai is the place to go for custom-made, well, everything. While you're not going to get the cheapest price possible on these types of things (I recommend going to Vietnam for that), you will snag some great deals on ... Read More>>
Adopting a pet in Shanghai is a big decision. Aside from all the rules and regulations you have to adhere to in order to appease government regulations, taking on the responsibility of full time pet-ownership requires commitment, time and most importantly, ... Read More>>
One great thing about living in China, and Shanghai in particular, is the abundance of fresh fruits and vegetables available pretty much year round. Walk a few blocks in any direction and you're bound to run into a fruit stall (or five). A little less ... Read More>>