Emails have been flying about this morning claiming that police raided the Yongfu strip last night to check passports of any foreigners in the area. Here is one example of an email that got sent to us this morning:
"Not sure if some of you already know, but 50+ policemen ... Read More
The latest issue of City Weekend just hit the streets of Shanghai, and you can also read it online now. In this week's issue, we explore the winners of Shanghai's best restaurants. You voted for them through out Readers' Choice Awards, so now you get to check out ... Read More
This week we're playing a game we like to call "spot the Zuckerberg". Remember when Facebook founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg paid a visit to China a few months ago? Well while he was roaming the streets of Shanghai, he was accidentally filmed during the making of a CCTV ... Read More
Up in Baoshan district is an old renovated factory space. No industrial workers mill about here though. The 200 sq. meters of concrete are instead home and playground for its more than 100 tenants.
On our visit, they readily ambled out into the open-air back room, where the warm sunshine ... Read More
Last night, Shanghai's dining and nightlife moguls gathered at Bar Rouge for our annual Readers' Choice Awards. Over 500 people filled the ruby red bar to find out who would take the crowns for Shanghai's best bar and best restaurant. Our hosts for the night, Bar Rouge, won ... Read More
Joe Wong, the self proclaimed "All-American Immigrant", performed stand up on David Letterman. This guy is not afraid to poke fun of China. Check it out below. Read More
Hey City Weekenders! The latest issue of City Weekend is now available to read online. In this issue we're helping you guys move house with our complete renter's guide to Shanghai. We've uploaded an extended version of the article over here, but check the mag out for ... Read More
In Weibo Watch, City Weekend takes a look at the most talked about topic circulating China's biggest microblogging site. This week everyone is talking about cleaning out illegal foreigners. What's that about?
Laowais in Beijing need to watch out. According to Xinhua news on May 14, Beijing police ... Read More
In Weibo Watch, City Weekend takes a look at the most talked about topic circulating China's biggest microblogging site. This week everyone is talking about the American French Fry Brother. Who is this guy?
An American Imbued With Communism?
"American French Fry Brother" is the nickname given to American ... Read More
Every week, we round up some of the more obscure news articles circulating Chinese media. This week we're looking at the students hooking up to IVs for the Gaokao, the cheerleaders dancing at the airport and the first biniki car wash in Shanghai.
Students Given IV in Class for ... Read More
This week we have life and death on our minds. We celebrate the lives of Beastie Boy Adam Yauch and Left Eye from TLC by looking back at what they do best and get inspired by life by checking out some of the cool things that are happening in Shanghai ... Read More
Couldn't find the latest issue of City Weekend on the streets? Never fear, it's up online and ready for you to peruse right now! This issue is all about our favorite places to dine and wine al fresco style. Click on the magazine cover below to jump straight ... Read More
You'll never trust the streets of Shanghai again after watching this film clip. A poor woman in Xi'an fell victim to some shoddy street repairs and fell straight through the sidewalk. Luckily she came out unharmed. Check the video out now! Read More
In Weibo Watch, City Weekend takes a look at the most talked about topic circulating China's biggest microblogging site. This week Sina posted the question: What's your nightlife like in Shanghai? How did Chinese netizens respond?
Sina Shanghai posed a question to Shanghai Weibo users recently about what ... Read More
We're into the home stretch, Shanghai. There are only five more days left to beat DJ Spenny at his own game. Vote, people, vote! Help us avert DJ armageddon!
Where is the action right now? Not in Best Brunch. Not in Best Contemporary Chinese. Not even in Newcomer of ... Read More
Shanghai is going on the road. Three expats will cross a third of the planet in the Mongol Rally race this July, driving a beat-up vehicle from London to Mongolia. Constantino Marcos, Nitin Dani and May-Yi Shaw will risk life and limb for charity, taking part in this annual race ... Read More
If you haven't noticed, there's been an explosion of fun tours this year in our fair city. We've been very excited to romp around and explore but just got wind of a crackdown on private tour businesses run by foreigners in Shanghai. Everyone not licensed and legal ... Read More
Every week, we round up some of the more obscure news articles circulating Chinese media. This week we're looking at the tree house in Shanghai, the RMB136,000 engagement fee and the troubles of being single.
Tree House Torn Down in Shanghai
According to CRI News, a tree house ... Read More
Ahoy there City Weekenders! Behind the scenes, we're constantly improving the website to make things run a little more smoothly for you. We just implemented a couple of small changes to our user pages, so we thought we would share them with you right here. Check it out below ... Read More
Where were we? Oh yes, DJ Spenny. He's still in the lead for DJ of the Year, Shanghai, God help us all. What else is going down after the second week of voting? Lot of familiar faces still doing well. Madison, Mr & Mrs Bund, Cuivre are drawing lots of ... Read More
In Weibo Watch, City Weekend takes a look at the most talked about topic circulating China's biggest microblogging site. This week everyone is talking about the 3d Titanic. What are Chinese netizens saying?
The epic romance Titanic, was one of the first major western films brought into China over ... Read More
As promised, we've taken a look at the numbers after a week of voting. A surprisingly large number of votes have come in, actually, considering last week was a holiday. A lot of familiar names dominating the charts so far. Mr & Mrs Bund...Bar Rouge....The Camel...DJ Spenny ... Read More
After a cold, rainy and dreary winter, finally spring has sprung in Shanghai! It's time now to enjoy the warm and sunny days ahead. To make the most of the continued days of blissful weather and in anticipation of our Al Fresco issue coming soon, we have listed some ... Read More
“Somebody was just saying to me last night, ‘It’s pretty amazing how you’ve transformed the Chinese woman twice: the first time, physically, and a second time, internally,’” Yue-Sai Kan recounts to us at her Shanghai apartment recently.
That’s not hyperbole. For Chinese people, Yue-Sai is a household ... Read More
For the 10th consecutive year, City Weekend brings you the Readers' Choice Awards for Dining and Nightlife! We celebrate a decade of hosting Shanghai's most influential F&B awards with a revamped voting site, brand new categories (Best Afternoon Tea!) and hundreds of nominees representing Shanghai's top restaurants ... Read More