Urban Family Shanghai

Mom Blogger: Returning to Shanghai

Urban Family's new mom blogger Nicole Chia shares her amusing insight into beating jet lag with kids after returning to Shanghai from her summer break.

By Urban Family, Aug 27, 2014 15:30

Museum Review: Shanghai Animation and Comics Museum

Marvel fans get ready. There is a place where you can celebrate the superheroes and villains you’ve been worshipping since you were a kid.

By Urban Family, Aug 20, 2014 11:30

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

NCAA Basketball Comes to Shanghai

NCAA basketball is coming to Shanghai August 16. An all-star team of US college basketball players from the competitive PAC 12 conference will take on the Shanghai Sharks for one night only

By Urban Family, Aug 13, 2014 13:10

'How To Train Your Dragon 2' in Shanghai Theaters

How to Train Your Dragon 2 in Shanghai movie theaters August 14

By Urban Family, Aug 13, 2014 12:20

8 of Shanghai's Best Parks

Time to let the kids run free at some of Shanghai's most popular parks. Here's our pick of the best.

By Urban Family, Jul 09, 2014 13:00

Splish, Splash! Cool Pools around Shanghai

Are you ready for some fun in the sun? We have your guide to the city’s best pools. Get your beach bags ready

By Urban Family, Jun 24, 2014 15:00

Shanghai's Best Art Museums

The city’s art scene is booming making this the perfect time explore the multitude of museums, sculptures and galleries around town.

By Urban Family, Jun 20, 2014 16:00

Animal attractions in Shanghai

Families that crave more interaction with animal life than is available at the city’s wet markets and restaurants have various options in the city.

By Urban Family, Jun 04, 2014 18:06

Two Shanghai women making a difference in Kenya

Not happy sitting on the sidelines, two Shanghai-based authors made a trip to Nakuru, Kenya in an effort to try to make a difference.

By Urban Family, May 21, 2014 11:00

C-Sections still favored by women giving birth in Shanghai

The Chinese government wants more women to undergo natural childbirth, but many mothers-to-be still prefer caesarean sections according to new figures

By Urban Family, May 12, 2014 13:00

Shanghai's best: Mother's Day Dining

Moms deserve a special treat this Mother's Day, we've hunted down the best deals in town

By Urban Family, May 07, 2014 16:18

Shanghai's Bird and Flower Markets

Among the best things about living in Shanghai are the bird and flower markets that scattered around town, carry much more than just birds and flowers.

By Urban Family, Apr 29, 2014 16:30

Shanghai Quiz: Test Your Local Knowledge

Think you know everything there is to know about Shanghai? Try our quiz full of fun facts.

By Urban Family, Apr 28, 2014 07:10

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

Back To Basics: Feeding a Family in Shanghai

For a veteran Shanghai expat like me it is truly remarkable how far the grocery experience has evolved here in Shanghai. When I arrived here in 1996, food delivery meant you sent the ayi to the wet market and she brought the vegetables back to your hou

By Urban Family, Apr 17, 2014 10:40