SHANGHAI

  • NOTES: English names of brands are pronounced completely differently in Chinese; learn how to pronounce the adapted names of Brands before heading to China.

  • STAY: MIDDLEHOUSE HOTEL, Beautiful hotel with modern designs and amenities throughout; keeping to the name, the hotel is centrally located.

  • STAY: EDITION HOTEL, Beautiful hotel with modern designs and amenities throughout; keeping to the name, the hotel is centrally located.

  • EAT: CANTON DISCO, Fun, dinner, venue.

  • EAT: FRASCA, Fine Italian food, with a free flow of delicious olive oil and balsamic vinegar. Great service and decor, situated inside the Middle House.

  • EAT: GINGER THAI, A selling for this restaurant located in the former French concession is its large veranda. The food is solid and can be classified as fusion.

  • EAT: QIMIN HOTPOT, One of my personal favorites; a hotpot restaurant serving organic produce, meats, seafood, and more.

  • EAT: CANTINA, This Mexican “Cantina” offers Tex-Mex style food with an array of salsas; great for when seeking a break from local cuisine.

  • EAT: LOKAL, Though at times, packed. The effortless design and al fresco dining area provokes a Euro vibe.

  • DRINK: BLACKBIRD, Beautiful wine bar with a modern aesthetic located in Columbia Circle.

  • DRINK: EDITION HOTEL, Part of the Edition Hotel franchise, the rooftop bar is located directly across from the iconic skylines of Shanghai.

  • DRINK: KARTEL, A place one should visit at least once, the rooftop restaurant/bar offers mediocre fare but provides spectacular views of the Jing’an District Skyline.

  • DRINK: BIRDS OF PARADISE, A contemporary tiki bar with festive cocktails.

  • GO: GALERIE PEROTIN, Another outpost of the famed Global Galerie Perotin, curating both local and global installations.

  • GO: POWER STATION OF ART: Contemporary art space; mesmerizing and grand space.

  • SHOP: OPENMARKET, A bazaar with carefully selected wares ranging from classic pajamas to beautiful.

  • SHOP: ASSEMBLE, Boutique with an array of products ranging from Le Labo Detergent to Balenciaga sneakers; the merchandising itself is worth the trek.

  • GO: SINAN BOOKS, This second of the London Post is artfully designed bookstore with an array of Chinese and foreign books alike.

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SKIP

  • M50 Art Complex

  • Jing’an Sculpture Park

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