Your ultimate guide to Shanghai

Tips for tourists and locals alike

West Nanjing Road welcomes Alila Shanghai, China's first Alila 'urban resort'
Hotels

West Nanjing Road welcomes Alila Shanghai, China's first Alila 'urban resort'

Marrying the convenience of a city centre location with the immersive and relaxing ambiance of a resort, the new Alila Shanghai is the first of its kind in Greater China

Your star sign, your taste of Shanghai

Your star sign, your taste of Shanghai

A tongue-in-cheek list of local Shanghai dishes, but tied to your horoscope, because some people are into that sort of thing

The best vintage and secondhand stores in Shanghai
Shopping

The best vintage and secondhand stores in Shanghai

Put aside a weekend to explore these treasure troves, take home a rare or retro find and lastly, give yourself a pat on the back for supporting a sustainable sector

American BBQ takes over Jing’an: 5 smokin’ hot spots

American BBQ takes over Jing’an: 5 smokin’ hot spots

Professional pitmasters are firing up their grills in Shanghai, and the city is buzzing with new barbecue joints

Time Out tries: The viral crookie (croissant-cookie)
Restaurants

Time Out tries: The viral crookie (croissant-cookie)

Proof of Shanghai’s pastry boom, a slew of bakeries in town have jumped on the 'crookie' bandwagon. We tried them all to find out which one's the best

Quirky bits of the city

8 alternative workouts and wellness classes to try in Shanghai
Health & Wellness

8 alternative workouts and wellness classes to try in Shanghai

From gravity-defying workouts to calming practices, the city boasts an array of experiences to satisfy every exercise enthusiast's craving for the extraordinary

7 cafés offering more than coffee: From candles to clean laundry
Restaurants

7 cafés offering more than coffee: From candles to clean laundry

In Shanghai’s saturated coffee scene, some cafés are aiming for differentiation by offering additional products or facilities, whether it's laundry services or gardening tools

Neighbourhood guides

A dozen places to discover on Julu Road
Things to do

A dozen places to discover on Julu Road

Formerly known as Rue Retard, Julu Lu or Julu Road, attracts artists, designers and other makers who often set up shop in its tangled alleyways

13 terrific things to do on Xiangyang Road
Things to do

13 terrific things to do on Xiangyang Road

A tour of Xiangyang Lu's best bits, working your way from north to south

9 wonderful spots on Wulumuqi Road
Things to do

9 wonderful spots on Wulumuqi Road

Wulumuqi Road might be one of the most 'wanghong' parts of town, but that doesn't stop it from being one of our favourites