Shanghai Metro Adding Extra Trains to Ease Spring Festival Travel Rush

The 40-day Chunyun period may bring huge stress to Shanghai Metro's operation

By Yuzhou Hu, Jan 18, 2019 15:05

Useful Mandarin Phrases: New Year's Celebrations

Greetings and well wishes to ring in 2019!

By Mandy Tie, Dec 24, 2018 15:51

Buy Your 2019 Spring Festival Train Tickets from December 23

The largest annual migration of humans on Earth is about to begin

By Yuzhou Hu, Dec 12, 2018 14:49

China, Here Are Your 2019 Public Holidays

It's time to start planning your next adventure, because the General Office of the State Council has just released the 2019 public holiday schedule.

By That's Shanghai, Dec 07, 2018 13:39

Useful Mandarin Phrases: At the Pharmacy

Your essential language guide to navigating pharmacies in China

By Urban Family, Nov 27, 2018 12:39

Useful Mandarin Phrases: Making Payments

Got money on your mind?

By Urban Family, Oct 30, 2018 10:47

WIN! Weekend Brunch for Two at Puben by Jereme Leung

Sumptuous four-course meal for you and loved ones to enjoy together!

By Urban Family, Oct 22, 2018 12:29

Crazy Rich Asians' Finally Gets China Release Date

The wait is over: the first Hollywood film in 25 years to feature an all-Asian cast is coming to the Chinese mainland.

By That's Shanghai, Oct 17, 2018 15:06

17 Useful Mandarin Phrases for Traveling in China

Simple phrases in Mandarin to make your travels in China much easier.

By That's Shanghai, Sep 28, 2018 11:52

Useful Mandarin Phrases: At the Spa

We've go you covered at the spa with our helpful words and phrases!

By Samantha Kennedy and Mandy Tie, Sep 25, 2018 12:43

Useful Mandarin Phrases: Mid-Autumn Festival

From ordering mooncakes to wishing friends a happy Mid-Autumn Festival, we've got you covered

By Sunny Wang, Sep 21, 2018 14:28

Lost Your Passport? It's Now Way Faster to Replace Your Visa in Shanghai

The new expedited visa service enables foreigners who lose their passports in Shanghai to get a new visa processed in just seven days or less.

By That's Shanghai, Sep 04, 2018 14:44

Pole Dancers Welcome Kindergarteners Back to School in Shenzhen

In one video, a woman dressed in black can be seen pole dancing from a flag pole while the Chinese flag dangles above.

By That's Shanghai, Sep 03, 2018 16:32

Shanghai Works to Correct Embarrassing Typos on English Signs

Have you ever found Shanghai's English-language signs to be confusing? Well, the city's trying to fix that.

By That's Shanghai, Aug 31, 2018 15:16

Yellow Alert Issued as Shanghai Braces for Typhoon Rumbia

Bad news for Chinese Valentine's Day.

By Yuzhou Hu, Aug 16, 2018 14:24

Controversial 3-Hour Spa for Kids in Shanghai Goes Viral

Spa draws ire from Chinese social media users for encouraging 'Little Princess Syndrome.

By Yuzhou Hu, Aug 10, 2018 17:38

Useful Mandarin Words for the FIFA World Cup

To help you be part of the conversation

By Mandy Tie and Celia Rayfiel, Jun 20, 2018 17:11

Theater Review: Crested Ibises

Contemporary Chinese Dance Theater with an Environmental Message

By Mandy Tie, Jun 19, 2018 12:27

Useful Mandarin Words and Phrases for Dragon Boat Festival

To help you enjoy the festival better!

By Mandy Tie and Yuzhou Hu, Jun 12, 2018 14:55

Newborns in China Enjoy Longer Healthy Lifespan than US

Chinese healthy life expectancy at birth has surpassed that of the US for the first time.

By Yuzhou Hu, Jun 05, 2018 15:54

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