Below you'll find insider tips on getting the best from Shanghai, from hints on finding a home to reviews of the hottest restaurants in town.
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Alcohol
If the only Chinese wine you’ve sampled is the RMB 30 bottle of watery Great Wall at your local Kedi or Lawson’s, this is the place to go for a decent bottle of China’s very own harvest.... read more
Antiques
Enter through a make-believe bazaar of wooden stalls, which offer a little taste of what’s to come from the incense-infused hideaway upstairs. South-east Asian hand-crafted trinkets... read more
Art
Shanghai’s art scene is buzzing, much like the metropolis of which it’s a part. Only since the end of the cultural revolution in 1976, however, have China’s artists been given full reign... read more
Baby Items
These days, tots are looking trendy, if not trendier than their parents. High-street havens H&M and Zara offer the latest fashion fads in miniature without burning a hole in your pocket.... read more
Beachwear
Shanghai summers may be sweltering, but there are few places in the city where you can don your swimsuit and soak up the sun. Nonetheless, you’ll still need beachwear for your next trip... read more
Books
For book fiends, Garden Books is a close second behind Charterhouse Booktrader. This English-language bookshop boasts a pleasant, airy environment in which to leisurely leaf through texts... read more
Camera Equipment
While many people in Shanghai save their camera shopping for their next trip to Hong Kong (where they’re markedly cheaper), Shanghai isn’t lacking in selection or quality. For the latest... read more
Car Parts & Accessories
Considering the numerous transport options available to you in Shanghai, there is little incentive to buy a car. Aside from the complications of obtaining a Chinese driving license, the... read more
