More than 6 million people left Shanghai before Chinese New year, makes Shanghai an "empty" city
The Anelka deal starts paying off for Shenhua even before he actually arrives!
Official data - 143 thousand of foreigners living in Shanghai
Jean Tigana arrived in Shanghai, signed for Shenhua, said he was not here for money
Bath house got robbed and almost torn down just because of not paying rent. A magazine office became an innocent victim.
Malfunctions, Delays, and even death, another messy morning at Shanghai Metro system
It's true that Nicolas Anelka is coming to Shanghai! And Shenhua also chasing Drogba?
Rumors of Nicolas Anelka coming to Shanghai Shenhua have been around for quite a while. Although a lot of people did not believe it would really happen, it turns out that Shenhua club has cut the deal with Anelka! The Chelsea striker has signed a two-year contract with Shenhua club, confirmed by multiple medias. Some say that the annual salary of Anelka will be around 10.6 million euros.
Promotions at shopping malls coming early this year, and people going crazy for them
At the end of every year in Shanghai, especially the new year's eve, there usually would be a lot of promotions in most shopping malls. This year however, it seems the promotions are coming much earlier. Just a few days into December, PCD Stores (巴黎春天), who have four department stores in Shanghai, have started their first wave end of year promotions on third of December. Lots of people went crazy for the promotions, and by just looking at the pictures, it looks almost like madness!
Maybe the warmest November in 138 years? Flowers of all four seasons seen in a single season!
Hundreds of people waiting an hour for a free cup of 25RMB worth coffee

Westlife Greatest hits farewell tour Shanghai
Feb 25th, 2012

Celtic Woman 2012 Shanghai Concert
Jan 6th, 2012

TORAY 2011 Shanghai International Marathon
Dec 4th, 2011

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)

Listen to some Chinese
Hello    Thank you    Bye
Sorry    How Much    More
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