things to do in Shanghai

Between the towering skyscrapers of Lujiazui and the sleek storefronts of Xintiandi lies a different Shanghai. Here, laundry flutters above narrow alleyways. The scent of sizzling street food mingles with the aroma of freshly brewed coffee. And around every corner, a new discovery awaits. This is Tianzifang (田子坊) . A warren of traditional Shikumen (stone-gate) houses transformed into...

There are tall buildings. And then there is the Shanghai Tower. Standing at 632 metres above Lujiazui, it doesn't just dominate the Shanghai skyline — it redefines what a building can be. It twists. It breathes. It powers itself. It houses a hotel so high that its guests sleep above the clouds. And it gets you to the top faster than Usain Bolt can run. If you live in Shanghai — or you're...