On a hill overlooking Hangzhou’s West Lake, on the site of an ancient temple dedicated to the Chinese god of medicine, is China’s first genuine Ayurvedic spa, the Avaida Therapy Lounge. Check in for three days, put yourself in the care of the resident doctors and emerge restored ... Read more »

Its undeniable that smart phones have revolutionized our lives. It's never been easier to instantly notify your friends about details of your day that are completely inconsequential to their day and have them in turn respond with equally, if not more irrelevant information ("Ughhhh China!!!!" / "I know, right?!?"). After ... Read more »

Every Wednesday we round up some of the more obscure news articles circulating Chinese media. This week we're looking at the scandalous metro ride in Taiwan, the public toilet spat and the 75 acre mega mansion. Check it out now.

Taiwanese Models Ride the Metro in Underwear

On Feb ... Read more »

How well do you know your local bands? We've decided to put you readers to the test to check your knowledge of the local music scene. Read the bios of the four bands below. Three are real, one is fake. See if you can guess which one is fake ... Read more »

Calvin Harris dropped by Club G Plus to show Shanghai what he's worth. Read more »

I know, I know: stereotyping is wrong. But then again, so is binge drinking. I personally believe many of the best decisions are made as a result of successful stereotyping. For example, the decision to sit next to a kid with pocket protector during a mathematics exam? Good decision. The ... Read more »

Two weeks ago Leah Churchill, Peijin Chen, Marissa Fox and Paul Collins made a "Shit Laowai Say" video, revealing the stereotypes of a typical expat’s life in this booming metropolis. The video (which can be seen below with a VPN) triggered a lot of laughs from the expat community ... Read more »

Boxing Cat Brewery's been running their Twelve Round Challenge since they opened, so in my quest to take on all of the city's eating challenges, I've decided to give this a shot--winners get their name up on Wall of Fame, losers go home drunk.

The Rules:

It ... Read more »

When my children began studying at a Chinese school, I imagined all the cool kids they’d meet and the fun they’d have together—kicking a ball in the park after school or hanging out at home watching TV and munching on snacks—basically the same things they do ... Read more »

Taking the HSK (Hanyu Shuiping Kaoshi) is a rite of passage—and an excellent way to prove your linguistic superiority over FOB laowai (just kidding, we hate those guys). But don't think it's just for eternal students hanging out in the Wu. The HSK is essential if you ... Read more »

Although constipation is the butt of many jokes, it’s far from funny to those suffering from it. The painful, often embarrassing affliction can be tough to tell when a doctor’s diagnosis is necessary, even for professionals.

Dr. Benhao Dong, Chair of Internal Medicine at Shanghai United Family Hospital ... Read more »

One of my best friends during my years in New York was a Korean cook by the name of Hoon Song. Hoon was forever dependable for a good joke (even though his English wasn’t that strong), loved to sing while working and was a phenomenal cook—even in New ... Read more »

It’s been a rainy week in Shanghai and it’s put us in a reflective mood. We look back at the week that was and will be. This week we have: a preview of one of the city’s hottest gigs; dunks, dunks, dunks; KFC possibly pimping out its ... Read more »

Feel the need for speed? Want to try your hand at driving before the F1 Grand Prix screeches into town? Big name rental car companies offer deals as low as RMB49 per day for standard size vehicles (though we don't advocate racing a rental car).

Renting wheels lets you ... Read more »

This week our local love doctors, Joe Schaefer (right) and Ginger wRong Chen (left), are dishing out advice on what to do when your private life plays out in the public domain.

My girlfriend and I had sex in the office copy room. We’re co-workers―she got caught afterwards ... Read more »

Stepping inside this teeny boutique will make you feel like you’ve walked into a young girl’s treasure box. From feather earrings (RMB80) and silk turbans (from RMB480) to vintage purses (from RMB800), handmade ballet pumps (from RMB580) and clocks comprised of antique biscuit tins (RMB800), the shop is ... Read more »

Listen up kids! Death Cab for Cutie tickets are now on sale. We're pretty sure that these are going to move fast, so if you're planning on seeing them grab them now. Here are all the details you need to know.

DETAILS

When: Friday, March 9th | 8PM

Where ... Read more »

City Weekend is holding casting calls for one hunky Asian male to appear in our Spring fashion cover story. You will be teaming up with a smoldering hot Caucasian female model and participating in a few indoor and outdoor shoots. It’s a non-paying gig, but you will be trying ... Read more »

Kathy G. and the Yew Chung International School Daisy Girl Scouts (ages 5-7) went to The Orden Bowling Center to let the kids experience this fun game. Here is Kathy's report on how it went.

With many fond childhood memories of family bowling, hitting the lanes has long been ... Read more »

Alright City Weekenders, voting is now open for Shanghai's best burger. We're on the hunt for the city's best, but it's up to you to tell us where that is.

Click here to vote now!

Got some questions about how this whole thing works? We thought ... Read more »

You may have resolved to lose weight, eat healthier or just be more aware of what you’re putting in your body this year, but when you combine the challenges of eating clean with the plethora of mystery meats and unclear packaging in Shanghai’s markets and local grocery stores ... Read more »

Did you have trouble getting out of bed this morning? We feel you. The weekend went by so fast and now the Monday morning blues have arrived. You don’t have to wait for next weekend to start having fun. Here are few things happening this week to keep your ... Read more »

After earning a master's degree in international marketing in Sweden, Vanessa Yuan moved to Shanghai five years ago to begin her career. As a self-proclaimed fashion addict and avid online shopper, she naturally gravitated towards the growing e-commerce industry. She currently works as a marketing director for a new ... Read more »