Happens every two years, and 2026 should be one of them. SmartShanghai.com is the longest-running English online magazine in Shanghai. We are an independent media publication created by a team of long ...

The Louvre has brought over 300 pieces of Islamic art to Shanghai for the first time, covering India, Iran and the Ottoman ...

If you want party energy, this is it. ALTER. and Sugar House are taking over Alila with three distinct vibes — a rooftop ...

ALTER. and Sugar House don't do New Year's Eve as an afterthought. For the end of 2025, the two crews are teaming up once ...

The complete guide to eating and drinking outside in Shanghai... "part 1", of course.

SmartShanghai.com is the longest-running English online magazine in Shanghai. We are an independent media publication created by a team of long-term, opinionated, and knowledgeable writers. We provide ...

Secret rooftop sunsets, sexy cocktails, and chill vibes—Lagom hits just right. Produced for Lagom bar by SmartShanghai. Beyond the drinks (which rotate seasonally with fun themes), Lagom also ...

A four-level fully renovated house close to Xujiahui park with separate satellite feeds for each floor. A beautiful garden with ample seating and a terrace on the fourth floor fit for barbecues.

The ultimate guide to get your motor runnin'... Driving a car in Shanghai has become a lot less absolutely terrifying in recent years, compared to, let's say, 10 years ago when traffic rules were ...

American import, Goose Island is a two-storey brewery, boasting 29 taps serving the Goose Island beers you've probably seen everywhere around town, as well as house-crafted brews. They've also got an ...

This venue has yet to be experienced by our editorial staff of discerning nitpickers and sardonic critics. Editor's Description forthcoming.

On The Radar: The New JZ, ARCADE, and Shanghai's Largest Gay Club? New live music venues and a large new "gay" club inside INS that's a little different from what... SmartShanghai.com is the ...