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[My Shanghai] 48 Hours in Shanghai by a 10-Year Foodie Veteran

Shanghai to Celebrate Labor Day with Music, Food, Art, and Culture

DeepSeek, the Chinese Bolt From the Blue, Commands Global Stage

Upcoming Events

May 1st, Fri

Baila Latina Festival at Xintiandi Ruihong Shopping Mall

Step into a vibrant Latin escape in the heart of Shanghai.

@Ke Jiayun

May 1-May 5

May 1st - 5th

[Exhibition]

'Only Tree Knows': Art, Science and the Focus on Forest

The large nature-meets-art show brings together 22 works by 12 artists from around the world alongside 10 sets of natural specimens, all anchored in the idea of the forest.

@Li Qian

May 1-Aug 31

May 1st - Aug 31st

'Twelve Flower Gods' Take Center Stage at Longhua Temple Fair

The gala, Shanghai's largest temple fair, is usually held around the third day of the third lunar month each year when peach blossoms bloom in full splendor in the Longhua area.

@Hu Min

Finding a Spiritual Oasis in the City: Hu Yaqiang's 'Hundred Herb Garden'

The exhibition "A Blade of Grass, A Spirit: Emotion and Origin of Hu Yaqiang's 'Hundred Herb Garden' Series" is currently on at Shanghai's Longhuahui.

@Dai Jiachen

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[Hai Guide] Your Fun & Food Guide to the Longines Global Champions Tour Shanghai

In 2026, the Year of the Horse, what a better way to celebrate than watching world-class showjumping at the Longines Global Champions Tour Shanghai.

China Poised to Overtake US as World's Largest Tourism Market

Trip.com has set sights on 200 million inbound travelers, boosting China's service export and economy.

Shanghai Launches Labor Day Shopping and Cultural Events

Shanghai is organizing more than 100 shopping and cultural activities for Labor Day, including floral markets, tax-free shopping, and digital discounts at prominent sites.

Youth Entrepreneurs at the Heart of Shanghai's AI Boom

Shanghai's AI incubator has spawned a cluster of 900 startups and record-breaking IPOs, spearheaded by a new generation of 20-something entrepreneurs.

[Hai Guide] Your Fun & Food Guide to the Longines Global Champions Tour Shanghai

In 2026, the Year of the Horse, what a better way to celebrate than watching world-class showjumping at the Longines Global Champions Tour Shanghai.

China Poised to Overtake US as World's Largest Tourism Market

Trip.com has set sights on 200 million inbound travelers, boosting China's service export and economy.

Shanghai Launches Labor Day Shopping and Cultural Events

Shanghai is organizing more than 100 shopping and cultural activities for Labor Day, including floral markets, tax-free shopping, and digital discounts at prominent sites.

Youth Entrepreneurs at the Heart of Shanghai's AI Boom

Shanghai's AI incubator has spawned a cluster of 900 startups and record-breaking IPOs, spearheaded by a new generation of 20-something entrepreneurs.

Shanghai Residents Can Now Apply to Visit Kinmen, Matsu

Shanghai's cultural and tourism authority has announced that local residents can now apply for group or individual tours to Taiwan's Kinmen and Matsu islands.

by Hu Min

Apr 29, 2026

Norway's 'Future Library' Arrives in Shanghai: A Century-Long Experiment in Culture and Nature

The Norwegian "Future Library" project held a tree-planting and adoption ceremony at Shanghai Chenshan Botanical Garden on April 28, 2026.

by Wang Yu

Feature Articles

[My Shanghai] 48 Hours in Shanghai by a 10-Year Foodie Veteran

Shanghai to Celebrate Labor Day with Music, Food, Art, and Culture

DeepSeek, the Chinese Bolt From the Blue, Commands Global Stage

Quick News

TODAY: BROWSE OUR EDITOR'S
HAND PICKED ARTICLES!

[Hai Guide] Your Fun & Food Guide to the Longines Global Champions Tour Shanghai

In 2026, the Year of the Horse, what a better way to celebrate than watching world-class showjumping at the Longines Global Champions Tour Shanghai.

China Poised to Overtake US as World's Largest Tourism Market

Trip.com has set sights on 200 million inbound travelers, boosting China's service export and economy.

Shanghai Launches Labor Day Shopping and Cultural Events

Shanghai is organizing more than 100 shopping and cultural activities for Labor Day, including floral markets, tax-free shopping, and digital discounts at prominent sites.

Youth Entrepreneurs at the Heart of Shanghai's AI Boom

Shanghai's AI incubator has spawned a cluster of 900 startups and record-breaking IPOs, spearheaded by a new generation of 20-something entrepreneurs.

[Hai Guide] Your Fun & Food Guide to the Longines Global Champions Tour Shanghai

In 2026, the Year of the Horse, what a better way to celebrate than watching world-class showjumping at the Longines Global Champions Tour Shanghai.

China Poised to Overtake US as World's Largest Tourism Market

Trip.com has set sights on 200 million inbound travelers, boosting China's service export and economy.

Shanghai Launches Labor Day Shopping and Cultural Events

Shanghai is organizing more than 100 shopping and cultural activities for Labor Day, including floral markets, tax-free shopping, and digital discounts at prominent sites.

Youth Entrepreneurs at the Heart of Shanghai's AI Boom

Shanghai's AI incubator has spawned a cluster of 900 startups and record-breaking IPOs, spearheaded by a new generation of 20-something entrepreneurs.

Shanghai Residents Can Now Apply to Visit Kinmen, Matsu

Shanghai's cultural and tourism authority has announced that local residents can now apply for group or individual tours to Taiwan's Kinmen and Matsu islands.

by Hu Min

Apr 29, 2026

Norway's 'Future Library' Arrives in Shanghai: A Century-Long Experiment in Culture and Nature

The Norwegian "Future Library" project held a tree-planting and adoption ceremony at Shanghai Chenshan Botanical Garden on April 28, 2026.

by Wang Yu

Upcoming Events

May 1st, Fri

Baila Latina Festival at Xintiandi Ruihong Shopping Mall

Step into a vibrant Latin escape in the heart of Shanghai.

@Ke Jiayun

May 1-May 5

May 1st - 5th

[Exhibition]

'Only Tree Knows': Art, Science and the Focus on Forest

The large nature-meets-art show brings together 22 works by 12 artists from around the world alongside 10 sets of natural specimens, all anchored in the idea of the forest.

@Li Qian

May 1-Aug 31

May 1st - Aug 31st