IKEA opened its third store in Shanghai, flooded by people aiming at discounts
The Xuhui Store had been the only IKEA store in Shanghai for many years. But recently IKEA seems to be paying more attention on China market. more
Hottest July ever in Shanghai history
The heat in Shanghai this summer has been unbearable and mind-breaking. How hot is it exactly? It is also record breaking, setting new standards to the Shanghai weather records... more

Justin Bieber Shanghai Concert
5th, October, 2013.
The Phantom of the Opera (剧院魅影)
3rd, December, 2013 to 25th, January, 2014.

Shanghainese(上海话)
Most local Shanghainese often speak Shanghai Dialect, which is also usually called Shanghainese(上海话).
Chinglish
Chinese Characters Overview
Chinese Idioms(成语)

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Listen to some Shanghainese

Chinese food overview

Shanghai Cuisine
Xiao Long Bao Zi (小笼包子)
Sweet and Sour Pork with Pineapple (菠萝咕咾肉)
Sauteed Shelled Shrimp (水晶虾仁)
Chopped Cold Chicken (白斩鸡)
Stewed Pork Ball in Brown Sauce (狮子头)
Shredded Ham, Chicken and Fried Egg (扣三丝)

Si Chuan Cuisine
Ma Po Tofu (麻婆豆腐)
Kung Pao Chicken (宫保鸡丁)
Fish Filets in Hot Chili Oil (水煮鱼)
Yu-Shiang Shredded Pork (鱼香肉丝)
Steamed Chicken with Chili Sauce (口水鸡)

Cantonese Cuisine
Dim Sum (点心)
Roast Suckling Pig (烤乳猪)
Steamed Spare Ribs in Black Bean Sauce (豉汁蒸排骨)
Chinese Broccoli with Wasabi (冰镇芥兰)
Zhe Jiang Cuisine
Braised Dong Po Pork (东坡肉)
West Lake Fish in Vinegar Gravy (西湖醋鱼)
Braised Ham in Honey Sauce (蜜汁火方)

Shanghai in 1980s
A few days ago I stumled upon some pictures of Shanghai in 1980s. They reminded me of how Shanghai and Shanghainese were like back then. I felt they were so familiar, close and my childhood seemed to be coming back. And yet they were also so very remote and even ancient, because the changes that have taken place in this city are so many in the last 20 to 30 years. It is incredible, even more than one could imagine. Take a look at the "modern" and "international" Shanghai now, and then look back, I realize that it was almost a totally different city. And it's gone forever.
Laowai, a word of respect? Teasing? Insult? Or else?
Religion in Chinese Culture
"Dragon" plays a very important role in Chinese traditional culture. Before talking about religion, "Dragon" has to be mentioned first.
The most complicated game - GO(围棋)
Shanghai Culture: The Ocean Style(海派)
Today's traditional Chinese Culture
PeKing Opera(京剧)
Dynasties(朝代)
The Lunar Calendar(农历)

A guide to taking Taxi
Taking a Taxi is cheap and convenient in Shanghai. There are always a lot of Taxies on the street and the fare is usually quite low. But...

Getting used to Aggressive drivers

Metro routes introductions with the map of each station!
Line 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 , 10, 11

Roads
Bridges
Tunnels