Urban Family Shanghai

5 Family Holidays Locations for the Festive Season

Start packing, it's time to get away!

By Frances Chen, Dec 12, 2017 15:37

Mom Blogger: Public Tantrum Panic

Nicole Chia on the Horror of being the Center of Attention

By Urban Family, Mar 13, 2015 17:54

Explainer: The Story Behind Dragon Boat Festival

What's with all these dragon boats anyway?

By Cathy Wu, Jun 06, 2019 14:51

How Shanghai Will Evolve in 2019 and Beyond: Shifting Landscapes

A glimpse of the hottest developments that will transform the urban fabric of this city

By Mandy Tie, Jan 16, 2019 14:09

How Shanghai Will Evolve in 2019 and Beyond: Transportation

Making transport around the city and further afield even more convenient

By Natalie Foxwell and Yuzhou Hu, Jan 09, 2019 14:29

What You Need to Know About Children's Day in China

Be extra nice to the kiddies today.

By Urban Family, Jun 01, 2018 10:39

Explainer: Everything You Need to Know About Qingming

Have no idea what Tomb-Sweeping Day is all about? We're here to explain.

By That's Shanghai, Apr 04, 2018 10:19

Watch Out for Pickpocketing and Other Scams Over CNY

Be careful of pickpocketing and other petty crimes during Spring Festival

By That's Shanghai, Feb 13, 2018 10:45

Dragon MaMa: The Friendship (and Self) Evolution

How to juggle friendships and family?

By Shirani Alfreds, Sep 04, 2017 14:40

How to Keep Cultural Ties While Living Abroad

Living an international life.

By Dr. Nate Balfanz, Dec 15, 2016 16:02

Where to Get Christmas Decorations in Shanghai

Decorate for the holidays.

By That's Shanghai, Nov 28, 2016 14:10

How-to Guide: Getting a Shanghai Metro Transportation Card

Go out today and pick up a useful Shanghai public transportation card!

By Caleb Jasso, May 26, 2016 15:08

Mom Blogger: Post CNY Blues

Nicole Chia on feeling depressed after the holidays

By Urban Family, Mar 04, 2015 13:02

Mom Blogger: The Shanghai Christmas

Nicole Chia about staying put for the holidays

By Urban Family, Dec 16, 2014 11:07

Mom Blogger: The Halloween Spirit in Shanghai

Coming to Shanghai I figured that Halloween was one of those worldwide phenomena that people just participate in everywhere. Turns out Shanghai kind of doesn’t.

By Urban Family, Oct 14, 2014 14:31

5 of the Best Specialty Museums in Shanghai

The dog days of summer are here. While most people are away on holidays, there’s still plenty to discover during before school starts.

By Urban Family, Aug 20, 2014 10:30

Shanghai's going to be in a musical mood when this worldwide celebration of music returns to the city for the fifth straight year. Expect plenty of free concerts and music performances, from Pudong to Songjiang, from large outdoor public spaces to intimat

By Urban Family, Jun 18, 2014 15:37

Touring 'panda' exhibition to highlight environmental protection

One hundred pandas made from bamboo were put on display at Shanghai's Jing'an Kerry Centre on Monday to raise public awareness of environmental protection.

By Urban Family, Jun 04, 2014 18:35

Shanghai's top summer camps

Warm weather and school holidays are nearing the horizon so Urban Family's rounded up the best summer camps in Shanghai to keep your little (or larger!) ones occupied.

By Urban Family, Apr 24, 2014 11:00