Where to Go Out in Shanghai: 5 of the Best Nightlife Areas

From FFC cocktail bars to Jing’an courtyards and all-night clubs, here’s where to drink, dance and go out in Shanghai right now.

Shanghai's 5 Best Craft Beer Spots

Five bars mapping out Shanghai's best craft beer scene — from a 24/7 riverfront beer warehouse to a rare-import shrine on Changle Road, with English and Chinese addresses, metro exits, and map links.

Shankang Li: Jing'an's Favourite Courtyard for Pizza, BBQ, and Craft Beer

Shankang Li (陕康里) — Jing'an's most energetic outdoor courtyard: pizza, BBQ, craft beer, retro roller-skating cocktails, and a perfect Saturday from 1 PM to late.

50 Free Things To Do in Shanghai (That Are Actually Worth Your Time)

Shanghai is ranked one of the most expensive cities in the world — but some of its best experiences cost nothing. 50 genuinely free things to do, from iconic first-time experiences to hidden local favourites.

Jiaotong University: Students, Small Cozy Restaurants, and Tree-lined Streets

Shanghai's quietly brilliant west side — film, pies, wine and hidden villa streets around Jiaotong University, Xinhua Road, Panyu Road and Happiness Alley.

China's National Day: What Golden Week Means in Shanghai — and How to Survive It

Every 1 October, China marks the founding of the People’s Republic of China. In Shanghai, that means flags along the streets, packed railway stations, illuminated skylines and the beginning of one of the biggest travel weeks on earth.

The best things to do in Shanghai during Golden Week

Six relaxed, crowd-aware ways to enjoy Shanghai during the October National Day holiday — from sunrise at the Bund to the Propaganda Poster Art Centre, French Concession walks, riverside cycling and smaller parks.

IN REVIEW: Wulou Hotpot

Wulou Hotpot in Xintiandi is one of our favourite places in Shanghai for Sichuan-style hotpot — premium beef, live shrimp, excellent service and a spicy broth that delivers.

Comprehensive Schools Guide: International and Bilingual Schools in Shanghai

A practical guide to Shanghai's international and bilingual schools — school types, fees, admissions, and how to shortlist wisely, with a brief China-wide overview.

Yanping Road and Wuding Road: One of Jing’an’s Best Food and Drink Neighbourhoods

One of Jing’an’s Best Food and Drink Neighbourhoods

Yongfu Lu: Villas, Wine Bars and a New Wave of Neighbourhood Dining

Wulumuqi Lu: Classic Former French Concession Living With Food, Bars and Casual Charm

North Shaanxi Road

Jing'an's Easygoing Food, Drink and Local Life Corridor

5 Xiaohongshu-Famous Spots in Shanghai This Summer

The spots blowing up on Xiaohongshu this summer — from leafy French Concession streets to a surreal retail spectacle and a free riverside sunset corridor.

10 Best Shanghai Hotel Deals for August 2026

The strongest hotel offers in Shanghai right now — free nights, suite discounts, breakfast-inclusive stays, and budget picks worth booking first.

10 Wet Markets in Shanghai Worth Getting Up Early For

The ten markets I keep going back to — where to find the best tofu, the freshest fish, and the small details that make shopping feel local instead of touristy.

The 2026 Residence Permit Overhaul: What to Get Done Before September

The new PSB registration windows, the biometric re-enrolment, and the three documents you really don’t want to let lapse.

Registering Upon Arrival in Shanghai

The 24-hour police registration rule every foreign resident needs to handle on day one — what counts, who’s exempt, and the online shortcut that takes ten minutes.

5 Hidden Gems in Shanghai That Feel Properly Off the Beaten Path

The Shanghai we show friends after they've already done the Bund — hidden museums, forgotten neighbourhoods, factory galleries, and one very unusual marriage market.