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

Traditional Chinese Medicine and your child

When should a child see a Traditional Chinese Medicine doctor?

By Urban Family, May 13, 2014 15:00

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

Settle Down: The where, what and why of renting in Shanghai

Shanghai is a huge metropolis and figuring out where to live, work and play can be a daunting task for new expats. Here's a breakdown of the various areas and ins and outs of each.

By Urban Family, Apr 01, 2014 07:20

30 Absolutely Insane Questions from China's Gaokao

Do you have what it takes to answer these incredibly difficult questions from China's National College Entrance Examination?

By That's Shanghai, Jun 09, 2019 21:06

Step Inside: The North Bund Magic Jungle

Embrace your inner Tarzan (or Jane!)

By Natalie Foxwell, May 15, 2019 16:12

Our Favorite Things:The Wafelbakker-Alfreds Family

5 minutes with a Shanghai-based family!

By Natalie Foxwell, Apr 17, 2019 09:36

Urban Family April/May 2019 Issue Out Now!

We Love Shanghai Issue

By Ned Kelly, Apr 10, 2019 15:40

Useful Mandarin Phrases: Qingming Festival

From the name of the festival to its unique snacks, we've got you covered

By Yuzhou Hu, Apr 02, 2019 12:09

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