Your ultimate guide to Shanghai

Tips for tourists and locals alike

Restaurants

Time Out tries: The viral crookie (croissant-cookie)

Proof of Shanghai’s pastry boom, a slew of bakeries in town have jumped on the 'crookie' bandwagon. We tried them all to find out which one's the best

Shopping

The best ceramic studios and stores in Shanghai

Explore the world of clay and ceramics through one-off classes, comprehensive courses or speciality shops

Things to do

The ultimate guide to spring blossoms in 2024

Grab your picnic blankets or camping chairs and head to these places in Shanghai to breathe in fresh air and the aroma of spring blossoms

Restaurants

Shanghai supper spots: Where chefs eats at the end of service

We tapped four chefs to tip us off on their favourite places for late-night eats in Shanghai

Quirky bits of the city

Health & Wellness

8 alternative workouts and wellness classes to try in Shanghai

From gravity-defying workouts to calming practices, the city boasts an array of experiences to satisfy every exercise enthusiast's craving for the extraordinary

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

Neighbourhood guides

Things to do

9 wonderful spots on Wulumuqi Road

Wulumuqi Road might be one of the most 'wanghong' parts of town, but that doesn't stop it from being one of our favourites

Things to do

13 terrific things to do on Xiangyang Road

A tour of Xiangyang Lu's best bits, working your way from north to south

Things to do

10+ great gems on Yanping Road

If you think you know Yanping Lu like the back of your hand, think again!