Your ultimate guide to Shanghai

Tips for tourists and locals alike

Things to do

Time Out Shanghai’s favourite Christmas markets & events of 2023

Pull on your favourite ugly sweater and gear up for a Christmas market hop while heeding these insider tips from members of our team

Restaurants

The essential guide to eating hairy crabs in Shanghai

Fun fact: Hairy crabs go through a sexual awakening and begin to breed actively as it gets colder, which is why there's more of them for us (top predators) to enjoy in the fall

Stage

Review: "Pirates of The Pearl"

Will you find yourself striking bargains with bandits or trying to steal a siren’s kiss in this immersive theatre piece?

Blog

Timely release of 'Rick and Morty' pastries by Chinese bakery

Feast on 'Pickle Rick' pastries and more from this Chinese bakery while watching the newly released 'Rick and Morty' season

Film

5 Chinese films we can’t wait to watch this fall

With temperatures dipping, our resident cinephile heads indoors and suggests a few Chinese films to enjoy over popcorn

Quirky bits of the city

Restaurants

7 cafés offering more than coffee: From candles to clean laundry

In Shanghai’s saturated coffee scene, some cafés are aiming for differentiation by offering additional products or facilities, whether it's laundry services or gardening tools

Shopping

The best pet boutiques & brands for your pooch

If pets could get jealous of our food and fashion choices, they would be paw-sitively excited by this feature

Travel, culture & more

Plan your next trip: Travel like a local in Chongqing

A Chongqinger's guide to the best places to eat, visit and stay.

Plan your next trip: The essential Cape Town itinerary

Welcome to Cape Town. You'll be spoiled for choice at every turn.

A complete guide to running in Shanghai: routes, crews, and gear

Whether you’re a marathon runner, an on-and-off sprinter or just love a good jog, Shanghai has everything you’ll need to get moving!

Plan your next trip: Find tranquility in Yangshuo, Guilin

Discover a different side of Yangshuo during the "quiet time".