Escape Shanghai: What to see and do in Zhangjiajie

Look closely at Zhangjiajie's vertical pillar mountains and they may appear somewhat familiar – that's because they're the inspiration...

Take a Shanghai getaway to Qiandaohu

It's always good to escape from Shanghai. And while epic road trips through the wilds of China or beach holidays in Bali are great, but...

China's first brick-and-mortar charity shop has opened in Shanghai

Online charity store Shantaowang has just opened China's first physical charity shop, Buy 42, in the peaceful surrounds of Xinzha Lu in...

Weekly Fluff: A trio of kittens up for adoption

Photo credits: PPAR Tom, Tiger and Lucy (above), now three months old, are up for adoption. They have been treated for fleas and worms,...

Here's what the new MUJI Diner looks like

MUJI Diner opened its doors on the third level of MUJI flagship store at Huaihai Zhong Lu, transforming from its original Café&Meal into...

See some classic screenings at the 20th Shanghai International Film Festival

Rainer Werner Fassbinder Founded in 1993, the SIFF is an A-category film festival accredited by the International Federation of Film...

Street style at Shanghai Fashion Week AW 2017

Shanghai Fashion Week rolled into town for yet another season and with it came the glamorous, the quirky and the fabulous striding...

Must-see: How to get great deals on Dazhong Dianping

China’s 大众点评 (dazhong dianping, aka just 'Dianping) is equivalent, if not superior, to American site Yelp. In the past few years, what...

11 tips how not to break the bank when you are in Europe

They say, if you can travel within Europe, you can travel the world. That's pretty true. With the massive travel options here in Europe,...