Laowaijie (Laowai Street, Lao Wai Jie)

老外街101

A boozy United Nations of expat nostalgia in Shanghai, where German beer halls, Turkish kebab stands, and British pubs

RIVIERA

松鹤楼

Where emperors' sweet-tooth cravings get democratized in caramelized glory

PALACE IMAX Cinema (iapm)

百丽宫IMAX影城(环贸店)

ultimate cinematic sanctuary, where laser-projected IMAX grandeur meets velvet-clad luxury, delivering heart-pounding immersion in every frame

Big Bamboo (Hongmei Road, Laowaijie)

a well‑loved foreign‑owned sports‑bar‑style restaurant in Shanghai

Di Shui Dong

久久滴水洞

Dishuidong is known for its bold, spicy Hunan cuisine, especially its signature slow-braised pork ribs, served in a rustic, no-frills Shanghai setting

Xin Rong Ji (Nanyang Road)

新荣记

A Michelin-starred temple of Zhejiang cuisine where 20-year-old Huangyan tangerine peels meet abalone braised in ancestral sauces

Shanghai Shopping Guide

上海购物指南

A quick guide to shopping in Shanghai, from local markets to bargain malls and the rise of online retail.

Super Brand Mall

正大广场

A sprawling riverside retail titan in Lujiazui, offering global fashion, gourmet feasts, and the best front-row seats to the Bund light