Talk Magazine May 2014 by Mike Hall

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The Great

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CONTENTS UPFRONT Around Town

EDUCATION TALK

COVER STORY

The weird and wonderful happenings around Shanghai over the last month

Student artwork

Fun in the Shanghai sun. Our top 20 picks for soaking up the best of Shanghai’s great outdoors

CITY LIVING

ART TALK

What’s Hot What’s Cool

Style Talk

Health TALK

BEAUTY TALK

AUTO TALK

MONEY TALK

TECH TALK

TRAVEL TALK

Local Talk

Turning perceptions inside out at Shanghai Power Station of Art

This month’s must-buys

The best local designers who can help cure your spring pattern fever

Jon Robinson talks Spice Power (not the girl band variety)

How to get luscious lashes in Shanghai

Mark Andrews test drives the Emgrand EC7

Bill Longstreet tells us how to transfer our RMB back home

The latest gadgets and gizmos

Careering around the Cotswolds in a convertible

Take a tour of Shaoxing Lu

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wine TALK

NIGHT TALK

People

What’s On

All about bubbles

Electric Circus and this month’s hottest tickets

See who went where and who wore what

Your essential monthly calendar guide to Shanghai

RMB

Reviews: records, movies, books

IN THE KNOW

EDITOR’S LETTER

We are starting to gear up for summer this month, and the excitement of shedding our layers of warm clothing and waterproofs is almost too much to handle! If you are already planning all your marvellous summer outings in the city, or just looking for some inspiration, make sure you check out our “Fun In The Shanghai Sun” cover story (pages 8 to 11). Go forth into the great outdoors! Over on Style Talk (pages 14 and 15) this month, we are coming down with spring pattern fever! Dare to be bold, bright and covered in prints this season. We really believe in supporting local talent at Talk, so we have selected a few Shanghai based designers and their beautiful collections to plaster across our pages.

Hotel Talk

This month, we have a new column in the form of Money Talk (page 18). We asked the money expert, Bill Longstreet, how we should transfer our RMB back home, and he has come up trumps for us. Make sure you read his advice before heading out to your local bank.

IT’S A DATE

We are featuring the beautiful English countryside this month in Travel Talk (pages 20 and 21). The idyllic Cotswolds is a fantastic group of villages to visit this summer if you want to have a quintessentially British experience.

Listings

Finally, our “South China Mini Talk” supplement (pages 23 to 29) covers the latest goings on in the Pearl River Delta. There is a whole host of information jammed into that Mini Talk!

BRAIN TEASERS

As always, we have the latest hotel news, food and drink deals as well as our essential listings at the back (pages 39 onwards). Now, Let’s Talk!

Our hotel of the month along with hotel news and great accommodation deals for all

Check out all the food and drink deals on offer in Shanghai this month

The absolute essentials Trivia quiz and Sudoku puzzles

SOUTH CHINA MINI TALK 23

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AROUND TOWN TOWN

AROUNDTOWN Your news round-up for the month of May

Expensive Ayis

The price of experienced domestic helpers in the city has increased six fold over the past decade as they have become highly skilled and more sought after. Industry website yunjiazheng.com claims that last year, the highest paid group of ayis earned between RMB 7,000 and RMB 10,000 per month after surveying 70,000 registered domestic workers. Last year, the long-term, hourly paid ayis’ wages more than doubled to RMB 20 per hour, from RMB 8 to RMB 10 in 2004.

Parks Of The Future Authorities have reported that construction work has started on five suburban parks, stretching 105 square kilometres, in the city’s Qingpu, Songjiang, Minhang and Jiading districts as well as Chongming County. The parks are anticipated to be ready by 2016 as the first stage of the city’s plans to build 21 suburban parks totalling about 400 square kilometres of greenery. These plans will hopefully lead to a greener future for all Shanghai residents.

Cruise Your Way To A Visa

The city’s tourism administration has recently stated that cruise ship passengers docking in Shanghai could soon be allowed a 72- hour visa free stay. Authorities hope that this scheme could boost the city’s cruise sector. Last year, a similar scheme launched at the city’s airports for transit passengers from 45 countries attracted more than 15,000 foreign visitors. Shanghai has grand plans to become a cruise ship centre equal to Singapore and Hong Kong by the end of 2015.

Study In… Shanghai!

The Shanghai Education Commission has launched an English website for foreign students who wish to complete their further education in Shanghai. In a bid to attract a greater number of foreign students, the English language website, en.study-shanghai.org, allows users to apply to local colleges and universities. It also gives students useful information about applications, visas, residence permits and scholarships. Shanghai has seen a jump in the number of international students to 53,800 at the end of 2013 from 186 countries and regions, about one-seventh of the total number of foreign students in China.

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TOPS AND RIVIERA @ BANYAN TREE SHANGHAI ON THE BUND Tops

Banyan Tree Shanghai On The Bund continues with its trendsetting, luxuriant offerings with the re-launching its nightlife hotspot TOPS and the elegant dining venue, Riviera. Riviera In 2013, TOPS was awarded ‘Best View Bar in Shanghai’ by TALK Magazine, while Riviera proved itself a daring F&B innovation amongst Shanghai’s everascending, international dining scene.

TOPS With its 180° unobstructed, panoramic view spanning from the historic Bund, across the Huangpu River and to the iconic Lujiazui skyline, TOPS is the premier openrooftop bar in Shanghai. TOPS’ fresh concept creates a laidback atmosphere comprised of chic sofas, a sleek bar and a spectacular vista, making its outdoor affair something truly special. Add to this, DJ Lina from Russia spinning the newest music, exquisite modern cocktails shaken and stirred by our professional bartenders along with a selection of tapas, and the experience at TOPS becomes distinctively sublime. By day, TOPS offers guests an escape from the hustle and bustle of the city, including the serving of Banyan Tree’s renowned Afternoon Tea, priced at RMB 430 (net per set), which includes a double serving of both tea and coffee.

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At night, urbanites delve into TOPS’ cosmopolitan allure with exotic cocktails and tapas. What’s more, for those with a love of bubbles, TOPS offers an extensive champagne selection, while every Wednesday is Ladies Night from 6:30pm until 8:30pm. TOPS opening hours are daily from 2:30pm until 1am (Monday to Thursday), 11am until 2am (Friday and Saturday) and 11am until 1am (Sunday); operation hours are subject to weather conditions. The bar has a RMB 100 entry fee (per person), which includes one select drink. DJ Performances are on Tuesdays through to Thursdays, 7:30pm until 10:30pm as well as Fridays and Saturdays at 6:30pm until 10:30pm. TOPS once again takes up its position as one of Shanghai’s most glamorous daytime, sunset and after-dark destinations.

RIVIERA Back for its second season of uniquely enticing outdoor dining, Riviera delivers an epicurean encounter that places guests alongside the majestic Huangpu River. The exclusive Banyan Tree Shanghai On The Bund setting provides an unforgettable evening of fine dining accompanied by a dazzling view of Pudong’s futuristic skyline. Wonderfully delicious food and unmatched ambiance fashion Riviera as a ‘de rigueur’ dining venue during the city’s outdoor seasons. The urban dining encounter features a sumptuous BBQ buffet with an amazing selection of delectable salads, flavourful Chef Pots and an incredibly appetising offering of meat and seafood entrees fresh off the grill. The Riviera BBQ buffet is available from

Thursday through Sunday, 5:30pm until 8:30pm. The standard BBQ Buffet is priced at RMB 428 (+15% service charge per person) and is inclusive of free-flow soft drinks and a selection of draft beers. For RMB 628 (+15% service charge per person), diners enjoy free-flow soft drinks, select draft beers and Champagne Brut. Shanghai’s most exclusive riverside, destination dining experience will further entice sophisticated city-goers with live jazz on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays from 8:30pm until 11:30pm. Banyan Tree Shanghai On The Bund Riviera dining is limited to 96 guests and early booking is recommended. Banyan Tree Shanghai On The Bund. 19 Gongping Lu, near Haiping Lu. Tel: 2509 1188. Web: www.banyantree.com

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The children in Dulwich College Shanghaiâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Year Three classes have been learning about ancient civilisations in their topic work and have learnt specifically about the Romans and the Mongolians. In their art classes, students have been taught about the nature of mosaics and their subject matter. The children have researched many different types of designs and have come up with their own interpretations of birds, wolves, patterns and Roman warriors by translating these ideas onto mosaic tiles. Arabella Mitchell 3D

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Jamie Barys & Casey Hall

Spring in Shanghai is a bit of a blink-and-you’ll-miss-it affair, so you’d better make the most of this fine weather before the mercury rises to uncomfortable extremes over the summer months. Here are Talk’s top 20 picks for soaking up the best of Shanghai’s great outdoors.

Best Rainy Day Café: Seesaw Cafe Don’t let a spring drizzle get in the way of your quest for sunlight. With “courtyard” seats under a threestorey ceiling-length skylight, Seesaw Cafe lets in the rays that make it through the clouds, and their wellcurated list of beans – from Costa Rica to Kenya and back to Yunnan – are brewed by enthusiastic Chinese baristas. If the rain lets up, there’s also a rooftop space with a few tables and a white wall perfect for screening movies.

Best Outdoor Dim Sum: Xin Dau Ji Al fresco dining with chopsticks in hand isn’t always easy to find in Shanghai. Luckily Xin Dau Ji provides dim sum worthy of a Michelin star (at its original Hong Kong outlet, anyway) on a patio that sprawls into the back corner of Xiangyang Park. Order the suckling pig roasted to perfection in the entryway’s open kitchen – as if you could resist – and pair it with draft Vedett on a sunny afternoon. Xin Dau Ji. 47 Xinle Lu, near Xiangyang Lu. Tel: 5403 5777

Seesaw Café. Jing’an Design Centre, 433 Yuyuan Lu, near Wulumuqi Bei Lu. Tel: 137 6170 0535

Best Picnic Spot: Okura Garden Hotel Okura Garden Hotel is a beautiful old hotel on the site of the former French Club in Maoming Lu. The “Garden” in the name is no accident as the grounds of the hotel are stunning; the perfect place to pack a picnic, unfurl a blanket and spend a few hours eating, drinking, being merry and playing Frisbee with your best human and canine companions. It seems as though smaller dogs are more welcome here than their larger brethren, so don’t be surprised if security turns away your Labrador at the gate. Okura Garden Hotel. 58 Maoming Lu, near Changle Lu. Tel: 64151111. Web: www.gardenhotelshanghai.com

Best Swimming Pool: Mandarine City This resort-style outdoor pool is situated in a quiet compound in Hongqiao, though it does get its fair share of people crowding in when the mercury rises and all of Shanghai is seeking a place to cool off. The pool area is grand in size, and features a wading area perfect for young kids. There’s also a swim up bar for the bigger kids and good food at reasonable prices. Mandarine City. 788 Hongxu Lu, near Huaguang Lu. Price: RMB 50. Hours: 7:30am-9pm

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Best Place to Get Sand Between Your Toes: Bund Beach

Best Al Fresco Restaurants: The Commune Social & Hai By Goga

This man-made strip of sand, right by the Cool Docks, has activities galore on weekends during the warmer months. Their Sunday beach parties come complete with volleyball, badminton, yoga and painting classes, as well as massages and a fully stocked bar and canteen to quench both your thirst and the appetite you work up from all that running, hitting and bending. Entry is only RMB 50, but the classes and massages are extra (RMB 100 to RMB 150).

Both Hai and Commune are sister eateries to smaller, more upmarket restaurants run by celebrated chefs, but their respective outdoor dining rooms put them at the top of our list. Alongside its Cali-Asian cuisine, Hai by Goga’s seventh floor space offers an expansive panoramic view of the former French Concession, while The Commune Social’s tucked away tables make for romantic, deformalised dining.

Bund Beach. The Cool Docks, Wharf 1846, 421 Waima Lu, near Maojiayuan Lu

Hai By Goga: 7F, 1 Yueyang Lu, near Dongping Lu. Tel: 3461 7893. Commune Social: 511 Jiangning Lu, near Kangding Lu. Tel: 6047 7638. Web: www. communesocial.com

Best Rooftop: Kartel & The Roof At Waterhouse

Best Outdoor Drinking: Yongkang Lu Within a few short years, Yongkang Lu has become something of an expat institution in Shanghai, and since the venues offer very little in the way of indoor space, the street comes into its own when the sun comes out and the masses descend for day drinking season. The street has maintained something of a community feel and resident bars and restaurants often band together for street-wide parties and fundraisers. Keep an eye out for upcoming events. Yongkang Lu, near Xiangyang Lu

Best Wine Patio: Pudao This unassuming wine reseller at the back of Ferguson Lane hides one of the best-kept al fresco secrets in town: a patio space with outdoor outlets that make for productive day drinking. The RMB 300 membership gives you access to their tasting machine with 20 bottles on rotation, including a tasting portion of the wine of the month for RMB 1, as well as ten per cent off bottles. Free sparkling water and grissini accompany all orders.

We just couldn’t split these two, which are fabulous for different reasons, and each offers something quite unique in terms of a view. Kartel’s sixth floor rooftop is both sizeable and open, with a bar area in the centre and 360-degree views of its French Concession locale. The Roof at Waterhouse, located on top of the South Bund’s first boutique hotel, offers spectacular views of Pudong, but from a different angle than the main Bund bars and restaurants offer. Kartel Rooftop, 6F, 1 Xiangyang Bei Lu, near Julu Lu. Tel: 5404 2899. Web: www.kartel. com.cn; The Roof At Waterhouse, 4F, 1-3 Maojiayuan Lu, near Zhongshan Nan Lu. Tel: 6080 2918. Web: www. waterhouseshanghai.com

Pudao. House 102, Ferguson Lane, 376 Wukang Lu, near Hunan Lu. Tel: 6090 7075. Web: www.pudaowines.com

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Best Newcomer: Mayita Remember how great Fat Olive’s terrace was? Well, that space on Shouning Lu has been commandeered by the Cosmo Group who put a baby Maya in the Greek restaurant’s place (a plus in our mind since margaritas go so much better with sun than ouzo). The menu isn’t far off from Maya’s with classy twists on Mexican classics.

Best Bird’s Eye View: Flair Bar

Mayita. 6/F, 98 Shouning Lu, near Xizang Nan Lu. Tel: 6334 3288

At 58 floors up, Flair Bar towers over the rest of the city’s outdoor competition, even before you take the view of the Pearl Tower into account. For that kind of vista, you can expect a hefty minimum charge per person, but when you have visitors in town, their splitlevel terrace is the easiest way to show off Shanghai’s most picturesque side. Flair Bar. Ritz-Carlton Pudong, 58/F, 8 Shiji Da Dao, near Lujiazui Huan Lu. Tel: 2020 1778

Best Outdoor Brunch: Cantina’s Margarita Brunch If you’ve ever been by the corner of Fumin Lu and Changle Lu on a sunny weekend, you’ll know that this isn’t some hidden Shanghai secret – Cantina’s all-you-can-drink margarita brunch for just RMB 125 on weekends from 11am to 3pm is one of the French Concession’s most popular weekend pastimes. The place is rowdy enough that a little public drunkenness isn’t out of place, but it might require a WeChat group apology to your friends come Monday morning. Cantina Agave. 291 Fumin Lu, near Changle Lu. Tel: 6170 1310. Web: www.cantinaagave. com

This bimonthly event takes place every first and third Saturday of the month, featuring delicious eats from some of Shanghai’s best cottage industries, such as The British Kitchen (pictured here) and Amelia’s famous sausages. Staxx wine is always on hand to keep things lubricated, and some of Shanghai’s more artsy denizens are selling their wares, like homemade soaps, bitters and knitted scarves. Jiashan Market. Lane 550, 37 Shanxi Nan Lu, near Shaoxing Lu. Web: www. shanghaisaturdaymarket.com

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Martinis for less than RMB 50 and free flow steak sandwiches? Yep, Morton’s still holds the crown for best al fresco drink deal in the city with their happy hour from 5-7pm every weekday. Both Puxi and Pudong shake up Bond’s favourite adult beverage with a view from their outdoor terraces, but the late night “Power Hour” (only at the IAPM location from 9-11pm) also offers half dozen oysters for RMB 150 until the end of May. Morton’s Steak And Seafood Grille. IAPM, 4F, 999 Huaihai Zhong Lu, near Shanxi Nan Lu. Tel: 6067 7888. Morton’s The Steakhouse. Shop 15-16, 4/F, Shanghai ifc mall, 8 Shiji Dadao, near Lujiazui Huan Lu.Tel: 6075 8888

Best Amusement Park: Happy Valley Another reason to head to Sheshan (also see Best Day Trip), Happy Valley is Shanghai’s favourite amusement park, which features rides (including China’s first wooden rollercoaster) for kids of all ages. As is to be expected in China when the weekend weather is nice, the crowds descend, so be prepared for a decent chunk of your day to be spent queuing. Prices are RMB 200 for adults and RMB 100 for kids shorter than 1.2 metres. Happy Valley. 888 Linhu Lu, Songjiang. Tel: 3355 2222. Web: sh.happyvalley.cn

Friendliest Weekend Market: Jiashan Market

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Top Al Fresco Happy Hour: Morton’s

Best of the Old Guard: Cotton’s Anting Unlike its preternaturally youthful owner, Cotton Ding, Cotton’s bar and restaurant on Anting Lu is the grand old lady of Shanghai’s garden parties, serving up fun in the sun since 2005. The expansive outdoor terrace at Cotton's was once the garden of a colonial mansion that housed the Mayor of Shanghai. Today it’s perennially packed on pleasant weekends with merrymakers enjoying the chilled vibe and leafy garden surrounds.

Best Sports Field: SRFC Waigaoqiao

Cotton’s Anting, 132 Anting Lu, near Jianguo Xi Lu. Tel: 6433 7995. Web: www.cottons-shanghai.com

Featuring a multitude of sports – from rugby and cricket to ultimate Frisbee and Gaelic football – the Shanghai Rugby Football Club in Waigaoqiao is the place where many Shanghai families spend a percentage of their weekend time. There are also things to do for those not participating on the field, with food and drinks available, as well as a playground, trampolines and a swimming pool. SRFC, 2700 Zhang Yang Bei Lu, near Wuzhou Lu, Waigaoqiao, Pudong. Web: www.shanghaifootballclub.com

Best Day Trip: Le Royal Meridien She Shan Now that it’s accessible via Shanghai’s metro system (at the end of line 9), Sheshan is easier than ever to get to, which means there’s very little excuse not to head out and make a day of it. The all-you-can-eat Sunday brunch will set you back RMB 398 (+15 per cent), which not only includes free flow Pommery Champagne, but also access to the hotel’s impressive network of outdoor and indoor swimming pools. Le Meridien She Shan. 1288 Linyin Xin Lu, near Shenzhuanjiasong Lu, Tel: 5779 9999 x 7722. Web: www.starwoodhotels.com/lemeridien

Most Overlooked Park: Xuhui Riverside Public Open Space This 8.5 kilometre stretch of no-man’sland was erected south of the Expo grounds to remind the population about the momentous event in 2010, but the promenade is actually worth several return visits. In addition to the charming views of barges heading for the deep sea port, there’s a bouldering wall, basketball courts, skateboard park, reddish monuments to modern construction and fake antique trains grown over by weeds – for authenticity, we suppose. Xuhui Riverside Public Open Space. Dongan Lu, near Longteng Dadao

Best Mobile Day Drinking: 911 Bus

Talk’s Top Picnic Tips • The first stop for any picnickers on a budget

(indeed any economical expat grocery shoppers in general) should be Avocado Lady (274 Wulumuqi Lu, near Wuyuan Lu), from whom you can pick up cheese, sliced meats, wine, fruits, pickles, nuts and much more.

• Likewise, online supermarket Fields (www.

fieldschina.com) is a convenient choice for picnic staples delivered to your door, with bread, cheese, baked goods and other bits and pieces in stock.

Need the wind in your hair and a homemade cocktail in your hand? BYOB to Huaihai Lu and board the open-top 911 double-decker bus. For RMB 2, you can sail from Laoximen all the way past Hongqiao airport. Keep in mind the closed-top 911 bus runs more frequently, but you can hop-on and hop-off to your hearts’ content without ever getting close to the Big Bus fees. The 911 can be picked up easily at bus stops along Huaihai Lu

• Cottage industry co-operative The Pantry (205

Wulumuqi Nan Lu, near Jianguo Xi Lu. Tel: 138 1871 9543. www.pantryshanghai.com) also delivers readyto-eat snacks, like hummus, pizza bagels and dried fruit & nut snack packs, as well as raw sausages just begging for a grilling. Order more than RMB 600 and you’ll receive a 10 per cent discount.

• Relative newcomers to Shanghai, online

frozen food importers Gautier Gourmet (www. gautiergourmet.com) have also started selling “Picnic Packs” just in time for the outdoor season. Within each pack, you can expect two quiches, two savoury cakes and one sweet dessert.

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Turning Perceptions Inside Out Casey Hall

A global project aimed at shining a spotlight on everyday people makes its way to Shanghai.

rench photographer-slash-street artist, JR, has always been about breaking down boundaries – pasting portraits of down and out Parisians in the city’s well-to-do suburbs, or the faces of Palestinians on the Israeli side of the Separation Wall Security Fence. This role as a broker of understanding is one of the main reasons he won the TED Prize – $1 million annually awarded to an individual deemed able to spark global change – in 2011. Since then, JR has embarked on his biggest project to date. Inside Out takes the world as its canvas and its citizens from all walks of life as its subjects. In short, it’s the largest global participatory art project in history with more than 120,000 people from 108 countries getting involved so far. Though JR spends much of his time traveling the world and photographing people for the project, the bulk of contributions come from individuals sending an image of their own face to JR, who then prints it and sends it back, wherever they are in the world, to stick up in their own city or town. “For the Inside Out project, I invite people to participate in my medium. I give them all the tools, show them how

to make the glue, print for them and even send them their print. It’s pretty amazing for me to have started a project so participatory that I am the one getting inspired by the populations of the world every day,” the artist told Talk. JR’s reasons for traveling to Shanghai this month are three-fold. Firstly, for an exhibition covering the ins and outs of the Inside Out project at the Shanghai Power Station of Art (from 16 May to 15 June), as well as an exhibition of new works at Magda Danysz Gallery (from 17 May to 5 July), followed by a jaunt around China in his photo booth truck, to get a first hand look of what’s happening around the country. This desire to go out and see (as well as document) the world has always been part of JR’s ethos, even when it has taken him to some pretty hairy places. “I was never afraid, but there are always risks that need to be taken in my work. It's simply something that has become an element in the process. My work is about discovering my limitations and often enough, I find that the limit is always much further than I anticipated, and in fact what I had done wasn’t really that difficult,” JR explained. “I never ask for formal authorization, I discuss with the community directly and that is when the project starts:

discovering the unknown culture first hand, not through the filter of the media” As for how he has fared changing the world with the help of his TED Prize, JR remains adamant that his work is less focused on changing the world, than it is on changing people’s perceptions of one another, and in this way, perhaps breaking down some barriers. “In 2011, I was asked a similar question when I accepted my TED prize award: Can art change the world? From my experience as an artist – like with the Inside Out project – art can change your perspective of the world,” he said. “[There are] amazing examples of Inside Out changing peoples lives: a family coping with the death of their son; a father trying to connect with his family across the Palestinian separation wall; a Haitian community trying to come out from underneath the rubble of 2012. The list goes on.” Shanghai Power Station of Art, 200 Huayuangang Lu, near Miaojiang Lu. Tel: 3127 8535. Web: www. powerstationofart.org; Magda Danysz Gallery, 188 Linqing Lu, near Pingliang Lu. Web: www.magda-gallery.com Learn more about the Inside Out project at www. insideoutproject.net

ART NEWS Pan Xiaorong @ G1 Gallery This is the fourth solo show from Jiangxiborn artist, Pan Xiaorong, who is known for cardboard carvings with heavy doses of pattern and a hypnotic monotony. The works on show at this exhibit (mostly completed over the past year) are inspired by the urban landscape, and feature clever plays on colour and depth, along with a surprising sentimentality. Pan Xiaorong’s solo exhibition runs until 12 May at G1 Gallery, 751 Yichang Lu, near Changde Lu. Email: info@gallery-g1.com

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Tamen @ Art+ Shanghai Gallery

Chen Zhou @ Aike-Dellarco

“What if Objects Could Talk?” @ OV Gallery

“Outside Within: New Works by Tamen” is, as the name suggests, an exhibition of new works from artist collective, Tamen. Members, Lai Shengyu and Yang Xiaogang, co-paint works with themes including identity, context and cultural knowledge shining through dreamlike landscapes. Everything may look tranquil on the surface, but the undercurrent of anxiety is palpable.

This solo exhibition, entitled “Andy Kaufman” is, unsurprisingly, inspired by the American entertainer, particularly the ways in which Kaufman’s comedy was interspersed with spontaneity. In his most recent works, Chen Zhou has abandoned his usual intricate shooting method for an improvisational and meta-observational approach.

“Outside Within: New Works by Tamen” runs until 29 June at Art+ Shanghai Gallery, 370 Bei Suzhou Lu, near Sichuan Bei Lu. Tel: 5608 6067. Web: www.artplusshanghai.com

“Andy Kaufman” runs until 15 May at AikeDellarco, 2F, Bldg 1, 50 Moganshan Lu, near Xi Suzhou Lu. Tel: 5252 7164. Web: www. dearco.it

Taking historical objects as its starting point, this exhibition examines how memories are constructed and eventually lost. Eight artists contributed works that deal with their own personal memories or the memories of others. Some artists tell personal stories relating to their childhoods, while others explore the conceptual aspects of memory. “What if Objects Could Talk?” runs until 26 May at OV Gallery, Room 207, Bldg. 4A, 50 Moganshan Lu, near Xi Suzhou Lu. Tel: 6217 3881. Web: www.ovgallery.com

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what’sHOT what’sCOOL

CROP TOP MANIA Tone up those tummies for the festival season as the crop top is back. Last worn by the Spice Girls, circa the 1990s, crop tops have been seen all over the place for the SS/14 season.

Isabel Rose

Music festival season is upon us. Make sure you are decked out in the latest festival fashions with threads from all around Shanghai. Ladies – breakout the crop tops and floral prints teamed with chunky footwear. Men – opt for casual tees, statement accessories and denim.

RMB 60.90. Forever 21. 233 Nanjing Dong Lu, near Henan Zhong Lu. Tel: 400 820 0236. Web: www.forever21.com

TASSELED EARRINGS These metal-fringed earrings just scream festival attire to us! Excellent for taking the attention away from grungy and possibly damp hair.

FLORAL PINS These sophisticated shorts are characteristically English and would not be out of place at Glastonbury. Why not take them for an outing in Shanghai?

RMB 750. Josie Chen, available at Xinlelu. 414 Shaanxi Bei Lu, near Beijing Xi Lu. Tel: 5213 3301. Web: www.xinlelu.com

RMB 480. Cath Kidston. 2/F, Raffles City, 268 Xizang Zhong Lu near Fuzhou Lu, Tel: 021 6340 3333. Web: www.cathkidston.com

TOP IT OFF This beige, weaved hat will keep you both hot and cool at any festival you choose to attend. A classic look that will keep the sun away from your face. RMB 449. Ted Baker. Unit 211, L’Avenue, 99 Xianxia Lu, near Zunyi Lu. Tel: 6070 7150. Web: www.tedbaker.com

HEAD TURNING TURBAN These bright turban hats are custom made and fitted to the exact size of your head; the perfect, eye-catching accessory to set you apart from the moshing crowd.

ALL-ROUNDER Every man must have a denim jacket in his wardrobe. Useful throughout the year, this jacket is ideal apparel for the changeable weather at an outdoor festival. It also acts as the perfect makeshift blanket for sitting on the floor.

RMB 980. The Hat Lab, available at Xinlelu. 414 Shaanxi Bei Lu, near Beijing Xi Lu. Tel: 5213 3301. Web: www.xinlelu.com

RMB 1,090. Lee. 835 Nanjing Xi Lu, near Shimen Yi Lu. Tel: 6288 2679. Web: www.leejeans-ap.com

BIRD BAG Store all of your essential festival items in these exotic bird shaped bags. The cotton and wool blend makes the tote versatile and practical. RMB 330.32. NonoMuaka, available at Bundshop. Web: www.bundshop.com

PEEK-A-BOO A summery take on the tried and tested ankle boot, these shoes are sturdy and comfortable yet breathable for your feet in the hotter season. Black will help to balance out your girly, floral prints. RMB 1,950. Oroton. 2/F, Jing’An Kerry Centre, 1,515 Nanjing Xi Lu, near Yan’an Zhong Lu. Web: www.oroton.com

ROCK AND ROLL TEE Rock up to any festival in this tee and you are guaranteed a good time. Team with denim shorts and a mischievous smile. RMB 595 (sale price). Opening Ceremony, available at Project Aegis. 777 Julu Lu, near Fumin Lu. Tel: 5403 9869. Web: www. projectaegis.com

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STYLE TALK

Spring Pattern Fever Casey Hall

After the long, cold winter, it’s only natural to want to whip off those layers of black, navy and grey and take a walk on the colourful side.

he advent of digital print technology has meant that, in recent years, designers have been able to let their imaginations run wild with patterns. Luckily, the fashionable masses have followed, becoming increasingly brave in wearing colours piled on prints galore.

For those of us in Shanghai looking to brighten up our look for spring, while at the same time supporting local fashion talent, these three local or locally based designers are leading lights of the Technicolor brigade.

Poesia by Chris Chang Never one to shy away from colours and patterns, Chris Chang has been a leading light of China’s design scene year after year precisely because of her singular vision and unashamed commitment to bringing the world something a little different. Trained at Parsons School of Design, and formerly the general manager of Prada in Taiwan, Chang’s own collections for Poesia (which means poetry) have drawn inspiration from diverse places – including fascination with creepy crawlies and the ornate costumes traditionally worn by China’s ethnic minorities. The spring-summer 2014; (as with the autumn-winter 2013 collection before it) was inspired by the Qing Dynasty, with mandarin collars and square sleeves of varying lengths in abundance. Poesia by Chris Chang’s new boutique in Nanjing Xi Lu is slated to open this month. Poesia by Chris Chang, Jing’An Kerry Center, 1,515 Nanjing Xi Lu, near Tongren Lu. Web: www.poesiaworld.com

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Celia B Spanish born, Shanghai based designer Celia Bernado is fast making a name for herself with wild prints and unique textiles. Her line of womenswear and accessories has become a favourite of fashion section stylists who are drawn to the stand-out-fromthe-crowd aesthetic. Interestingly, it’s Bernado’s fascination with decidedly old fashioned materials and techniques – yarn, patchwork and crochet – to construct ultimately modern pieces, embraced by modern women looking to inject some fun in their personal style. It’s equal parts bohemian and edgy, playful and stylistically coherent. Even if you don’t feel ready to go for the whole head-totoe look, adding just one of her mixed-material necklaces, complete with neon baubles, is enough to up the fashion ante. Celia B’s Workshop, 1F, No. 78, 1,025 Nanjing Xi Lu. Web: www.celiab.com

Yang Du Originally from Dalian, Yang Du has been based in London for more than a decade, where she has made a name for herself as one of China’s leading young design talents. After studying at Central Saint Martins, Du set about gaining some experience from fashion luminaries, such as Vivienne Westwood and John Galliano, before launching her own line of knitwear and accessories. A preoccupation with animalistic themes has been a constant throughout her career, with sea creatures, hippos, birds, crocodiles and bears splashed across ponchos, form-fitting knit dresses and, adorably, as backpacks. The designer describes her own style as “fun, sexy and relaxed”, which is probably also an apt description of the woman most likely to suit up in Yang Du’s creation – brave enough not only for short hemlines, but also outlandish animal themes. In China, Yang Du’s designs are available for sale on the www. anyshopstyle.cn website. Web: www.yangdu-duyang.com

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HEALTH & BEAUTY

Spice Power Jon Robinson

eems everyone’s talking polyphenols right now. And why not? Hey, you can keep your phenols all you like... but when they poly-up, that’s when the magic happens as they facilitate a whole host of positive health benefits, such as antioxidation and anti-inflammation amongst others. If, like me, you avoid processed food as much as is humanly possible, then you’ll naturally be assimilating all the polyphenolly-goodness you’d need for your busy 21st century life, but increasingly more attention is being turned toward the low cancer rates in India, with particular focus on diet. Now of course there are many forms of cancer; and rates for some are higher in India than the norm worldwide but overall cancer rates are lower. The spices prevalent in much Indian cuisine are believed to be a factor. The term ‘Superfood’ is a little over-used, and noone should be under the illusion that one food can change your life, or even change into tights whilst in a phone box, but I suppose we just acknowledge it conveys that a particular food has a great deal of nutritional value for either its small size or low calorific value. Indian food is brimfull of such foods: the godfather of which is the (not-so-humble) clove, which tops out polyphenol charts and has antioxidant powers that would rival an amputee salamander/Marvel comic Werewolf (take your pick). Although, anyone who has made an Indian curry (not from a packet) before knows how easy it is to mess the whole thing up, by throwing in too many cloves to the point you feel like you’re in the dentist’s chair. Others of note are: star anise, celery seeds, flaxseeds, cumin, coriander seeds,

Lady Lash Casey Hall

Shanghai ladies sure love their lashes. If you’ve noticed an overabundance of women with eyelashes that are impossible to stop staring at, it’s because so many women in Shanghai take advantage of relatively low prices to get their lashes extended.

Faking It

There’s no shame in faking it when the result is long, lushes lashes – the kind that nature only tends to bestow on adorable male toddlers. But just because the universe doesn’t provide, there’s no need to live with short, sparse lashes to frame the windows to your soul. Priced from RMB 150 up to RMB 1,000 per set (depending on where you go, the type and number of lashes you choose), eyelash extensions are an investment in having everyone around you thinking you look great, without being able to pinpoint exactly what’s different – did she do something with her hair?

Numbers Game

It’s hard to say what is the “right” number of grafted lashes. Most places offer options of 40, 60 or 80 lashes per eye. Even the minimum amount can

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make a huge difference to the look of someone’s face (and, naturally, cost less than the bushier alternatives), though the drama of added lashes is a big draw for many. You will also need to choose the length of your extensions, which generally start from 8 millimetres, up to a whopping 12 millimetres, for those who aren’t planning to wear sunglasses anytime soon (trust us, it’s annoying when those monsters scrape up and down the inside of the lenses each time you blink).

Silk vs. Mink

Most places offer the choice of silk or mink lashes for extensions. Neither one is “better” than the other, though they are different. In our experience, the silk lashes are thicker and heavier than the mink, but keep their curl better for longer. The effect overall is more dramatic with silk lashes, though doesn’t

turmeric, cinnamon (my personal fave) and of course black pepper, garlic, ginger and onions (to name a few). Even ghee gets in on the act; whereas for years clarified butter was the enemy, it’s now commonly accepted that saturated fats are healthy (provided you don’t overdo it). Eat too much of any kind of fat and you’re asking for trouble, but the reign of the vegetable oils and margarines seems to be way behind us now and, thankfully, Flora margarine wasn’t sponsoring the London Marathon last month, as it had done for years. As with Chinese restaurants, which all too often are way too happy with the oversized bottle of oil, Indian restaurants may see this as an easy way to hit your culinary

brain’s pleasure zones. Therefore, much of the health benefits of Indian food are negated, particularly if cheaper vegetable oils replace ghee whereas, when home cooked, the amount of oil can be used more sparingly in your dishes. It makes sense then, if you’re a hugely enthusiastic but hopelessly useless Indian chef (like myself ), to get to know your local Indian chef on personal terms as it’s amazing how fantastic a restaurant dish can taste, without being lazily unhealthy. Get spice, eat spice, fly! Jon Robinson is an Exercise Physiologist (not Personal Trainer) and co-owner of Spinback Fitness. www.spinbackfitness.com

last as long for some people, as the extra weight and thickness makes them more tempting to fiddle with, which shortens their lifespan.

Take Care

Aside from keeping fiddling fingers away from your newly extended lashes, there are a couple of other things to keep in mind so your new additions last to the longer end of their two to four week life span. Firstly, avoid getting your lash extensions wet for at least the first 24 hours, up to 48 hours. This includes moisture from showering, swimming, or even a session in a hot yoga room. Also keep moisture rich products away from your lashes; anything oil based (whether it be shampoo, conditioner or face cream) can loosen the bond and lead to faster lash loss.

How Much?

There are hundreds of small shop fronts, usually nail bars, which now offer lash extensions from the bargain price of RMB 150 for 40 silk lashes on each eye. Popular chains, including Browhaus (www.browhaus.cn), Helen’s and lash specialists Esthecil (www.esthecil.cn) are also popular choices, with prices starting from around the RMB 300 to RMB 400 mark, and up. Those willing to splash out serious lash cash should check out Plurecil (www. plurecil.com), the lash specialists, with a starting price of RMB 750 for 40 lashes per eye.

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CITY LIVING

AUTO TALK

Grand In Name Mark Andrews

eet 2013’s best selling car from a Chinese manufacturer, the Emgrand EC7. Emgrand is one of three current brands offered by Geely, but with little differentiation between them, they are currently in the process of being dropped for a return to the parent’s name. Available as a saloon and a hatchback, this year’s Beijing Auto Show saw the introduction of the facelifted model, due to go on sale imminently. We got to drive the existing car, and for once it was in the bottom of the range GS trim. The new model will benefit from a more aggressively profiled nose and twin chrome exhaust pipes added under the rear fog lights.

the new 1.3T, which has nearly the same amount of power as the 1.8 litre, will prove more capable.

Geely is perhaps best known as the upstart that bought Volvo. At one time, their cars were considered a joke but, as with Skoda, things change. The EC7 predates the Volvo purchase and scored a not too shabby four star rating in the Euro NCAP safety test – a first for a Chinese designed and produced car. In the domestic CNCAP test, it did even better achieving the full five stars.

will extend to improving the quality of materials, which on the existing model are far behind the finish of joint venture manufacturers. While the motion of the air vents was fine, the plastic was flimsy and the central storage compartment between the seats seemed loose. Our GS model was devoid of any infotainment display – currently a standard feature on only the top of the range GT trim. It did, however, have air conditioning and electric windows.

As part of the facelift, the new car will receive a revised interior. Hopefully this

In the rear, there is plenty of legroom, but taller passengers will have headroom

problems. The GS model has clothcovered seats whereas higher models gain leather trims. Unlike many Chinese produced cars, the EC7’s middle passenger gets a full seat belt, albeit a two-buckle affair as in the current BMW 3 series. The boot is capacious with a good solid floor covering. Current engine choices are a 1.5 and 1.8 litre, which will be supplemented by a new 1.3 turbo unit. The existing engines on paper are not up to scratch, being both thirsty and lacking in power. Hopefully

Despite its snail like twelve seconds to 100 km/h, on the road, the 1.8 litre does not seem overly slow and is fine in Shanghai traffic. While there is an automatic available for the 1.8 litre, our car was fitted with a five speed manual transmission. This proved to be precise, but a bit clunky. Thanks to the largely straight nature of the test route, it was difficult to assess handling although, as to be expected from a Chinese car, the ride was soft and the steering light. With prices ranging from RMB 71,800, and going up to RMB 113,800, it’s not difficult to see why this car is a best seller. A facelift and new engine choice will no doubt add to this competent, if a little boring, car.

MONEY TALK

Ask The Money Expert: How Do I Transfer My RMB Back Home? Bill Longstreet

hina lays claim to inventing many things, but one of the most believable is the claim they invented bureaucracy. It's everywhere. Consider how hard it is to do a simple thing such as moving your hard earned savings home, or just into a foreign currency. The difficulty stems from the fact that China has very stiff currency controls. At Caterer Goodman we face this issue regularly, both for ourselves and our clients, and I cannot say there is one simple way to do it. But there are a few ways that are less painful and useful than others, so let's talk you through some of the best options Fortunately for all expatriates, as long as you have paid taxes on your income, Chinese banks are happy to help you exchange your RMB to foreign currency and then to transfer it to a bank of your choosing. The cumbersome part is gathering all of the documentation necessary to make the conversion from RMB to your preferred foreign currency. Tip: You'll get the best rates exchanging to USD. The hard part is locating your income tax receipts. These should have been mailed to you at least once a year. If you don’t have them, ask your HR department. If they are of no help, you will need to visit your local tax bureau, so ask HR for the address. As long as you bring your passport along, they should be able to quickly print them out at no cost to you, except for your time of course. Once you obtain your receipts, bring them along with your passport, alien working permit, employment contract, a recent pay slip and a blood sample (kidding of course), and the bank will be happy to exchange and transfer as much of your savings as your tax receipts cover. Tip: Some Chinese banks claim that tax receipts are only valid for 12 months, but foreign banks tend to accept several years’ worth. Tip 2: Call ahead to your bank and see which particular branch specialises in currency exchange as not all do. If you only need a small amount of foreign currency, say $500, banks should be able to make this exchange with no

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supporting documents beyond your passport. I heard a rumour that this is a per branch limit, so if you have some time to kill and really need foreign currency you can spend the day touring bank branches. Personally I'd rather pluck my eyebrows with a hedge-clipper, but you could be more motivated. Tactically speaking, I would start with the banks in the heritage buildings on the Bund, at least you will have something interesting to look at while you are in line. Having lived in China for over 20 years, I have heard stories of “alternative” ways to convert money, which I wouldn't dream of recommending to you, but do, I'm told, exist. There is always the friendly neighbourhood moneychanger, who can be found at most bank branches. He’s usually the guy with a fanny pack sitting in the bank waiting area, or standing just outside and whose ticket number never gets called. You can always ask your Chinese friends to convert your RMB, as they are able to convert up to $50,000 USD per year, but if you deposit the foreign currency back into your Chinese account and transfer it out of the country, you will probably be hit with a small tax. You will also need a trustworthy friend... Don't risk buying and then smuggling gold or diamonds out since Chinese customs is getting wise to this method and has chalked up a few arrests in recent times. It could have very nasty consequences, and a tax rate of 100% on their collections is pretty high. Lastly, and in better news, if you are flying to Hong Kong, you can legally carry up to RMB 20,000

and exchange it there when you arrive. Ah, just the mention of Hong Kong and it’s lack of inane rules is enough to put a smile on my face. Sometimes, little fishing villages without much in the way of bureaucracy and rules can do amazing things. Still for our money, the paperwork approach is best and most powerful method, at least until those fishing villages outside Shanghai (sorry 'Free Trade Zones') develop properly. That's an historical roll-back of bureaucracy to look forward to. Bill Longstreet, is a partner with Caterer Goodman Partners, a primarily fee based financial advisory firm. For more tips on how to handle your savings, check out their blog, www. chinaexpatmoney.com

CITY LIVING

TECH TALK

GADGETS& Eva Clifford

Denon Ceol

Discover amazing sound with the Denon Piccolo Network Music System. This is a versatile home audio system that allows you to stream audio from almost any device. Playback is delivered at top-quality through its powerful speakers and 65W amp. Price: RMB 4,980. Web: www.denon.com

Speedo Aquabeat 2 4GB

Listen to your favourite songs at the gym, beach and now in the swimming pool! This new water-resistant mp3 from Speedo gives its users the opportunity to dive up to three meters with their music. Now with an easy-to-read LED screen and easily attachable to swimsuits and even goggles, this is the perfect accessory for swimmers and people on the move. Additional features include playlist creation and shuffle mode. There is also no chance of you loosing it as the mp3 floats in water.

Sony 4K Projector

Straight out of MTV’s “Cribs”, Sony’s new state-of-the-art 4K Short Throw Projector features a stylish, sleek design that will become part of your wall. Due to appear later this year, this piece of modern equipment will transform blank walls into “entertainment windows” as Sony has described. Bring the cinema experience to your own home.

Price: From RMB 1,165. Web: www.speedo.com.cn

Panono

Throw this ball into the air and when it returns into your hands, it will have created a high-resolution, 360-degree photograph. Not only is this a fun way to shoot photos, but also the effects are phenomenal, allowing you to capture the entirety of your experience in one shot. Pre-order now for an estimated 2014 delivery.

Price: TBC. Web: www.sony.com.cn

Price: TBC. Web: www.panono.com

App Of The Month: Superb

This app, designed to spice up your social life, lists all the places that your friends want to check out, so you can go and experience them together. Fundamentally, it works in a similar way to Tinder, but instead, matches people with places. Price: Free. Web: play.google.com

Seinheisser Momentum

If there is one thing worth you spending money on, it’s a decent pair of headphones. Seinheisser’s Momentum Headphones definitely fit the bill, with their stylish design and luxury fit, but most importantly, inimitable sound quality that will truly blow your socks off. Choose from three colours: ivory, brown and black. Price: RMB 2,839. Web: www.sennheiser.com.cn May14 TalkMagazine

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TRAVEL TALK

Careering Around The Cotswolds Nyima Pratten

Pittville Pump Room, Cheltenham

egin your jaunt in Cheltenham Spa, the Regency spa town renowned for its world famous horse races and Literature Festival, and beloved by the British royals and well-to-do Londoners. Although this large, developed town is located at the edge of the Cotswolds and has little in the way of classic Cotswold stone houses, it is referred to as the ‘centre of the Cotswolds”, and is a good location to base yourself for further excursions in the local area. Cheltenham Spa rose to prominence as a spa town due to the discovery of its mineral springs in 1716. A subsequent visit by King George III, and the royal party, cemented its status as a fashionable and affluent town. Regency architecture and listed buildings are still prevalent today. The best example of Regency architecture from this boom time is Pittville Pump Room where you can still visit the impressive pump room to sample the salty, thick, spa water in the main auditorium and imagine that you are royalty from a bygone era. Cheltenham is also a centre for arts and culture with music, science and arts festivals going on throughout the year. The affluent town also offers great shopping with many stylish and upmarket boutiques, bars and restaurants based around Montpellier and the Promenade. Make sure you also check out a new piece of graffiti art that is believed to have been created by the infamous, yet elusive, Banksy outside a public phone box on the corner of Hewlett Road and Fairview Road. It depicts three secret service agents eavesdropping and recording conversations, and is a swipe at the establishment as GCHQ (Government Communications Headquarters) is based in the spa town. The only way to properly experience the Cotswolds is to

rent a car and take a highspeed journey along the winding country roads, weaving around hills and meadows like a wild roller coaster before being spat out into tiny hamlets and parishes at different junctions along the way. And the absolutely best way to do this is to rent a convertible car, and feel the country air flow through your hair as you tackle the highspeed turns and smell the unadulterated odour of the countryside in all its manure and glory!

The first stop for us was Sudeley Castle and Gardens. The immaculately kept historical grounds offers something for everyone along with a beautiful, unobstructed vista of the Cotswold hills and small hamlets dotted around the sprawling meadows. A children’s play area can be found on the walk to the castle. This in itself is worth mentioning as the best children’s play area we have ever seen, built in the style of a medieval castle with castle walls, gatehouses, turrets and towers, which will leave even adults feeling like they are in an episode of Game Of Thrones. History buffs may also get excited over the fact that Sudeley Castle is the only private castle in England to have a Queen buried in its grounds; Catherine Parr, Henry VIII’s sixth wife. There are also Roman ruins, once buried, on display. The beautiful manicured lawns and rose garden provide a wonderful backdrop to the stately pile and it is easy to spend a sunny afternoon here marvelling at the beautiful colours provided by Mother Nature. The pheasantry is also well worth a visit with a collection of rare and endangered species from around the world. A five minute drive from Sudeley Castle is Broadway, perhaps one of the most famous Cotswold villages. This picturesque town is often full to the brim with tourist busses and enthusiastic Japanese sightseers due to the

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A scenic two hour drive west from the capital, London, is a quaint, picturesque group of villages made up of 18th and 19th century honey-coloured Cotswo ld limestone and thatched cottages. Surrounded by rolling hills, luscious green meadows and expansi ve blue skies, the little villages that cling to the Seve rn Valley make up the Cotswolds; a designated Are a of Outstanding Natural Beauty in England and Wal es. On a warm summer’s day, there really is no plac e better in the whole of the United Kingdom.

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handsome High Street and limestone church, so it may be well avoided during peak season. You would, however, miss out on the treasure that is Broadway Deli at St. Patrick’s, a charming convenience story-cum-deli-cum-tea room that offers local, organic produce including cheese, chutney, wines and meat along with a rustic eatery offering tea and larger meals, so be this decision on your own head. Another location to while away some free time in an attractive Cotswold town is Bourton on the Water. Although it is not quite the “Venice of the Cotswolds” they claim it to be, the town has its own unique charm and should not try to pass itself off as a continental cousin. The River Windrush, runs through the main strip of the village, which provides ducks and young children the perfect paddling spot in the summer months. There are tea rooms dotted up and down the main throughway and you really must pop in for a traditional British afternoon tea of cucumber sandwiches, Victoria sponge cake, scones with fresh, locally produced clotted cream and jam along with a selection of teas. The village also has the wonderful Dragonfly Maze made up of high hedges, which will trap you for hours until you work out the secret coded messages on the floor to unlock the secret in the central plinth. There is also Birdland, the Cotswold Motor Museum and the Model Village, if you want to feel like Godzilla towering over Bourton on the Water, all interesting tourist attractions making Bourton on the Water an easy place to lose track of time. A trip to the Cotswolds is a window into a quintessentially British and unspoilt countryside of England. The fresh air, clean water and surrounding greenery is a godsend to the lungs and really blows away the cobwebs stored up from a stuffy city. You will truly appreciate the vast array of natural colours that you forgot existed as you hurtle past green and yellow crops in the all-encompassing fields, abundant flora and fauna, grazing animals and the bright blue sky punctuated by puffy, pure white, marshmallow clouds.

Broadway Deli at St. Patrick’s

Sudely Castle

Bourton on the Water

Broadway

Sudeley Castle

Banksy, Cheltenham

Afternoon tea, Bourton on the Water

Sudeley Castle play area

Cotswold stone house, Bourton on the Water

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LOCAL TALK

Shaoxing Lu Eva Clifford

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Shaoxing Lu, located in the Former French Concession is synonymous in Shanghai with publishing. Home to a plethora of publishing houses, galleries and teahouses, it is the place to go if you’re seeking an escape from the frantic pace of the city. The area has a young, creative spirit with its trendy boutiques, quirky fashion shops, modern art and photo archives. Before 1949, the road was slum land, but following a renovation project in 1950, the area has been transformed into this delightful, tree-lined strip which is rare to find outside the FFC.

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Opened by Shanghai photographer and publisher, Deke Erh, this place doubles up as a quaint coffee shop and bookstore in which you can recline in sofas and delve into the expansive book collection. Be aware, however, that books here are mostly in Mandarin. Resembling more of a living room than a bookstore, the Old China Hand Reading Room is a place full of character, where the time will pass quickly if you have a book to get lost in. You can order tea or coffee from RMB 30, and there is a wide selection of alluring-sounding teas on the menu, including honey lemon tea, ice-cream and honeydew tea and herbaceous mint tea.

A cute little nail parlour easy to miss as it’s hidden from the main street. This is all part of the charm though, as there are seats in the open courtyard where you can sit and get your nails painted or choose from the acrylic nail colour wheel. If you fancy a treat, why not pop in here and get yourself and your nails pampered? It’s the perfect location for a bit of T.L.C, and it won’t cost you much either - a basic manicure starts at RMB 30. They also offer waxing as well as hand and foot spas.

Old China Hand Reading Room. 27 Shaoxing Lu, near Shanxi Nan Lu. Tel: 6473 2526. Web: www. han-yuan.com

Girl Nail Lounge. 14 Shaoxing Lu, near Ruijin Er Lu. Tel: 137 0164 0840

6 Handmade Shoes

Whether you’re male or female, if you have trouble finding the perfect shoe, then here is a simple solution for you. You can choose to have shoes made to fit your feet, with fabric, decorations and heels to choose from. There are all manner of shoe-styles in here, from brogues to stilettos. On display, in-store, are a variety of readymade shoes to fuel your inspiration.

2 De Mar Café & Bakery

At De Mar, you can sit at the open-front bar looking out onto the street. Price-wise, this place is cheaper than most places along this road. A good variety of western and eastern foods are offered on the menu. Cakes, pastries and other delicious treats are also on sale and can be sampled at the front of the shop, as well as afternoon tea. You won’t miss this place as there is a brilliant light-bulb arrangement in the centre of the café, which is guaranteed to catch your eye. There is also, convenient, free Wi-Fi.

Handmade Shoes. 16 Shaoxing Lu, near Ruijin Er Lu. Tel: 15221408251

De Mar Café & Bakery. 96 Shaoxing Lu, near Shanxi Nan Lu. Tel: 5465 6257

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Shaoxing Lu is home to the quirky fashion label, Triple Major. It’s not a shop you can easily walk out of, as there are so many displays to hold your attention. Filled with inspiring, colourful and playful fashion pieces, they are all created by a lengthy list of cutting-edge international designers. Inside, you’ll find the ceiling covered in smile balloons, a sock vending machine and designer homeware. Be sure to check out the obscure indie magazines hidden away at the back. Triple Major. No. 1, 25 Shaoxing Lu, near Shanxi Nan Lu. Tel 6445 3945. Web: www.triple-major.com

4 Dean’s Bottle Shop

This shop has a huge range of alcohol: vodka, rum and tequila are of course on the shelves, but whisky is also very popular. You can order online or in the shop, and sample the staggering selection of drinks inside. The staff are helpful and above all knowledgeable, so they can confidently guide you through the complicated world of booze. It’s a great hideaway and an alternative place for meeting with clients or friends. Dean’s Bottle Shop. 37 Shaoxing Lu, near Shanxi Nan Lu. Tel: 5406 1079. Web: www.deansbottleshop.cn

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The name of this gallery is inspired by the Dickensian notion that every city is like a chiaroscuro; it has its dark side and its good side. Two Cities Gallery is holding a brand new exhibition this month, “Tranquillity”, which will showcase Glass Objects by Wan Qin. So be sure to head down to the gallery before 25 June if you have an interest in threedimensional contemporary art.

Two Cities Gallery. 20 Shaoxing Lu, near Ruijin Er Lu. Tel: 5252 1518. Web: www. twocitiesgallery.com

8 Shaoxing Park

This social little park is located halfway down Shaoxing road and should be paid a visit to if you’re in the area. Surrounded by magnolia trees, it’s a popular haunt for the local men, who’ll often be seen in the shade of the trees engrossed in games of mahjong. There are also a number of typically Chinese fitness machines and, on the west-side of the garden, there is a luxurious tea-house. Shaoxing Park. 62 Shaoxing Road, near Shanxi Lu

SOUTH CHINA

MINI TALK

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AROUNDTOWN Your South China news round-up for the month of May

Winner, Winner Chicken Dinner In an effort to reduce the future spread of H7N9 Bird Flu, the Guangzhou government is to trial a new method of poultry slaughter and distribution. Under this new scheme, birds will be slaughtered centrally and delivered to markets cold or frozen. During this period, live poultry will also be available at markets, but breeding will be banned. We support any changes that will safeguard public health!

High-Speed Train Ticket Price Cut Guangzhou Railway Group has announced that there will be a reduction on train fares for 28 high-speed trains that run on the Beijing-Guangzhou-Shenzhen High-Speed Railway lines from April to June, 2014. During this period there will be a 20% reduction on certain fares in the business, special and first class categories. Passengers on the designated trains in the allotted time period will be eligible for the reduced fares.

New Metro Lines For Guangzhou

Anime Fans Unite

Guangzhou Municipal Development and Reform Commission has announced that 11 new metro lines will be completed by 2016. The government will invest more than RMB 200 billion to build 19 railway transportation projects, 11 of which are the building or extension of metro lines. These plans will make many more areas of the city easily accessible and will reduce the burden of traffic on Guangzhou’s roads.

From 1 May to 3 May, and again from 18 July to 21 July (just in case you missed it), guests are able to attend the biggest anime exhibition in the South China region. Cartoon fanatics are able to meet other likeminded enthusiasts to enjoy the art form through a variety of media such as galleries, interactive activities, dress up and much more. The Firefly ACG Festival will be held at the Poly World Trade Expo Centre. 1,000 East Xingang Lu, Zhuhai, Guangzhou.

BEAUTY TALK

Hydro Beauty Spa Treatment @ JW Marriott Hotel Shenzhen This month, JW Marriott Shenzhen will launch the firstever hydro beauty spa treatments at Quan Spa and Talk Magazine was lucky enough to be amongst the first to test this innovative therapy.

uan, a Chinese word meaning “a source of pure water”, is an auspicious, and potentially ambitious, word to represent a spa that seeks to provide a path to wholeness and well-being through hydro beauty spa treatments. However, Quan Spa at the JW Marriott pulls it off with aplomb. Through the ages, the search for an elusive elixir to eternal youth and vitality was found to be none other than a simple and natural element – water. Not only a key element of life, water is the best ingredient for improving the skin naturally.

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Understanding the importance that water plays in our everyday lives, Quan Spa created the first-ever spa experience based on water therapies. The aptly named Hydro Beauty SPA Treatment (RMB 950 for 80 minutes) began with a 20 minute micro bubble bath that releases millions of superoxide micro bubbles, which are 0.5 millimetre and therefore smaller than your pores. It is equivalent to having a bubble body mask as it safely and effectively removes a thickened layer of epidermis, moisturises the skin and increases blood

circulation. We entered the deep and warm bathtub from the comfort of our mood-lit treatment room after initially changing and showering in the private en-suite bathroom. The atmosphere was peaceful and periodically, throughout our 20-minute soak, our therapist came in with rehydrating sweet soup, liu wei tang. The nutritious broth was full of Chinese herbs and helped to rehydrate and revive us whilst in the warm tub. After the water therapy finished, we dried off and made our short way over to the massage table for a 60-minute full body massage. Using scented oils combined with skin rolling, thumb and palm movements, this firm massage worked wonders at releasing our tension, and soothed our body, mind and spirit. The effect was uniquely relaxing as well as energising and we were longing for

our smiling and well-trained therapist to lose track of time. Unfortunately, and all too quickly, our calming and aromatic experience came to an end and we were left to change in the spacious treatment room where we were able to admire our newly clean, smooth and radiant skin. Quan Spa comprises of eight spacious private treatment suites including a Vichy Shower room and two bathing suites – one for couples and one for single guests. Also available are heat experience areas, containing sauna, steam room, hot whirlpool, chill showers and relaxation areas. The spa is truly an oasis of calm, where relaxation and rejuvenation are guaranteed. JW Mariott Hotel Shenzhen. 6,005 Shennan Boulevard, Futian District. Tel: (86 755) 2269 8160. Web: www.marriott.com

COVER STORY

The Many Faces Of The Pearl River Delta Guangzhou Skyline

Although the PRD might have got a bad rep recently with the well-publicised shutdown of a certain industry in Dongguan and the subsequent exodus of specially trained masseuses, there is a lot more than meets the eye when it comes to this interesting part of South China. Aside from

the famed Cantonese food, which you will discover around every corner, the PRD is a region of juxtapositions, steeped in history and ancient cultures it is spearheading China’s entrance as a global, economic powerhouse and business hub. We visited Shenzhen and Guangzhou to find out more.

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he Pearl River Delta Economic Zone consists of Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Dongguan, Foshan, Zhongshan, Zhuhai and Jiangmen. These cities have experienced rapid success since the

launch of China’s reform programme in 1979. The area excels in, and thrives on, advanced manufacturing, international shipping, logistics, trade, conferences, exhibitions and tourism. Guangzhou Opera House

Guangzhou Guangzhou is China’s third largest and fastest growing economic city, located in the heart of Guangdong province, at the estuary of the Pearl River. Guangzhou has a population of around 9.5 million with around 2.5 million migrant workers, far less

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historically powerful province due to its location, amongst other attributes. It was also the scene of many important, historical revolutions, which shaped the county’s development. The metropolis is full of proud Cantonese speaking residents as this historic centre of commerce continues its dominance and on-going evolution as an important area of politics, economy and culture. Historical areas of interest include the Temple of the Six Banyan Trees, an ancient Buddhist temple built in

Yantian Port, Shenzhen

than neighbouring Shenzhen. Guangzhou has been a key trading port with the outside world for over 1,000 years and due, in-part, to their retained outward mind-set, it was one of the first cities to open up to the rest of the world after the creation of modern China as we know it. Guangzhou has always been an influential city in Guangdong; a

537 during the Liang Dynasty that is still running to this day, or a slightly more recent historical landmark, the Sun Yat Sen Memorial Hall, built to commemorate Chinese revolutionary Sun Zhongshan. Contrast these cultural relics with the Guangzhou Opera House designed by Zaha

Hahid, the first woman to win the Pritzker Prize for Architecture, to gain a full understanding of Gangzhou’s interesting and important history and its future potential.

Shenzhen Shenzhen, situated in south-central Guangdong Province, is also one of China’s wealthiest and fastest-growing cities, although – don't expect to hear Cantonese used very often in day-today conversations as the vast majority of the local population are not Shenzhen natives. This is due to the fact that before the reform and opening policy of 1979, and its consequently successful status as a Special Economic Zone, it was actually just a small fishing village. The rapid foreign investment that was pumped into Shenzhen after the opening up, built the area into what we would recognise as Shenzhen today, and this development has not halted as it is still one of the fastest growing cities in the world. Home to a stock exchange, many banking and financial institutions and hi-technology manufacturing companies and one of the busiest container ports in the country, the city continues to lure fresh blood looking to make their fortune in this city of ever increasing opportunities.

HOTEL TALK

Four Seasons Hotel Guangzhou: An Icon Of Style In The Sky Surely there can be nothing more luxurious than a hotel designed to make you feel like you’re floating in the sky? Four Seasons Hotel Guangzhou claims the top third of the 103-storey Guangzhou IFC – one of the world’s tallest skyscrapers – and sits majestically, nestled in the clouds, above the city and opposite the Pearl River. Four Seasons Hotel Guangzhou crowns the Guangzhou IFC – the centrepiece of the master-planned Pearl River New City and China’s newest architectural icon.

pon arrival at the hotel, in our private limo pickup from the airport, the towering IFC building gave a striking first impression. The futuristic, spotless white first floor lobby acts as the perfect first introduction to the modern glamour that oozes from the classic hotel brand, Four Seasons. As we flew up the 70 floors to the hotel reception, the images on the small television screens gave us our first glimpse of the clouds we were to be looking down upon from our privileged vantage point in a Premier Riverview Room on the 93rd floor. Thanks to seamless, panoramic windows wrapping around the lobby, it was evident that we really were amongst the clouds. The sophisticated, elegant and modern lobby’s standout feature was, without a doubt, the 30-storey, internal atrium, which could comfortably fit the Statue of Liberty, with a skylight ocular device at the top, throwing down beams of light which sparkle off the polished white marble surfaces. The tapering diagonal glass façade has been compared to a diamond; the true jewel in the crown of Four Seasons Hotel Guangzhou. The modern design of the hotel is tied closely to Chinese culture and tradition with small, and sometimes abstract, dragon and cloud motifs or detailing being used discreetly around the hotel; dragons are often depicted in Chinese mythology using clouds as a means of transportation. Guest rooms are spread from the 74th to 98th floor. The hotel also includes six restaurants and bars, spa, fitness centre, salon, indoor 25-meter lap pool, as well as eight meeting rooms and three ballrooms. This building breaks conventions, coupling luxury with avant-garde design. The architect used an unusual structure of angled, thick white columns, a unique design element. Even the spacious guest rooms and suites have angled, tapered columns in the corners, making all 344 of them different as the building narrows while rising, which means you will never

embodies a home away from home for those who know and appreciate the best. Four Seasons Hotel Guangzhou. 5 Zhujiang West Road, Pearl River New City, Tianhe District. Tel: (86 20) 8883-3888. Web: www.fourseasons.com/guangzhou

tire of staying at the hotel. Luckily for us, we were situated in a Premier Room and benefitted from a large, egg-shaped, freestanding bathtub, which was, we were told, inspired by the shape of the building. It was quite possibly the biggest bathtub we have ever seen, and thanks to our river view positioning, it meant that we could draw a bath and soak in cloud-like bubbles whilst looking at the spectacular, close up view of the Canton Tower, the fifth tallest freestanding structure in the world. The furniture, like every single aspect of this remarkable hotel, is very modern and beautifully polished in grey Italian lacquer. The elegant surroundings of the finest quality and the caring, highly personalised 24-hour service made us feel comfortable in the sky. However, the standout experience of our entire stay at Four Seasons Hotel Guangzhou was an extremely heart warming encounter with one of the housekeeping staff. After a spell of bad weather and all-nighters in Shanghai, we found ourselves feeling slightly under the weather in Guangzhou. One evening, before dinner, a member of the housekeeping staff entered our room for the nightly turndown service and heard our racking cough. Although no words about the illness were exchanged, later that evening, when we returned to the room, we were pleasantly surprised to discover a china tea set upon a silver tray had been left on the counter complete with boiling water, sliced lemons and two pots of honey. Talk Magazine is used to fantastic service but that type of intimate understanding was truly above and beyond the level of service expected. Four Seasons Hotel Guangzhou truly

DINING OUT

Dim Sum Corner

ny foodie worth their seasoning will be on cloud nine whilst dining on dim sum in Guangdong. Yum cha (a Cantonese phrase literally meaning drink tea) culture in the province is far reaching with everyone from old grannies, to businessmen and teenagers and starcrossed lovers all indulging in morning or afternoon tea and dim sum.

One of the most popular, and best value-for-money, spots in Guangzhou is Shangri-La’s Summer Palace. The Shangri-La brand has Summer Palace restaurants situated in some of the most luxurious locations around the world offering guests a taste of Canton through varied dim sum offerings. However, on a visit to Guangzhou’s restaurant, you will be able to truly say that you have tried the most authentic Summer Palace Cantonese cuisine in the heart of Canton. A good litmus test for the quality of dim sum is to try the siu mai (steamed pork dumplings). We were blown away by the steaming, flavourful dish and went on to order other traditional dishes such as prawn dumplings and BBQ pork

buns. Innovative dishes, such as black rice paper rolls, are also available. Finish off your lazy yum cha session with a delicious dessert. The desserts are not too sweet and are therefore relatively low in fat whilst being nutritious. We suggest the chestnut with red bean pudding, or our favorite, double skin boiled milk, which is topped by a wonderful layer of light, flaky pastry. Every weekend, Summer Palace offers a dim sum breakfast, which features more than 80 types of dim sum from 8am until 11:30am. Prices start at RMB 28 per dish (plus 15% service charge). Summer Palace. Shangri-La Hotel, Guangzhou. 1 Huizhan Dong Lu, Haizhu District. Tel: (86 20) 8917 8888. Web: www.shangri-la.com

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Redtory A truly unique area in the hub of Guangzhou’s CBD where old, abandoned factories have be reclaimed by diverse art galleries, trendy boutiques and fashionable stores, turning a site that could have been left worthless and forgotten about into an artistic breeding ground. You could easily lose a day at Guangzhou Redtory Art & Design Factory taking in the art and

shopping to your heart’s content, sipping up coffee and pigging out on numerous cuisines. The outdoor space is also very well-kept and could provide hours of fun for children in the many shaded areas. Guangzhou Redtory Art & Design Factory 128, Yuancun Si Heng Lu, Tianhe. Tel: (8620) 8557 4417. Web: www.redtory.com.cn

Shi Wai Tao Yuan DIY Pottery Shop This pottery shop offers classes for young children who want to sit at the helm of their own pottery wheel. They offer instruction and all the materials you could need for RMB 80 or RMB 100 if a parent wants to join in for the fun. Shi Wai Tao Yuan DIY Pottery Shop. Unit D1c

Art Market This outdoor market features independent businesses selling a range of wears in the shade of their stalls. Make sure you say hi to the lovely lady selling leather belts and wallets at friendly prices. There is also a tableful of picture frames, 3D artwork and jewellery. Art Market. Central Street

Pig & Fish DIY Experience Space A restaurant-cum-coffee shopcum bar-cum-DIY cake making space, Pig & Fish really has it all! It’s a perfect afternoon experience for the kids, or an interesting date activity. Cream cakes start from RMB 89, which includes the ingredients, direction, workspace and the cake itself. You can’t say fairer than that!

360° Shop This design-store-cum-bookstore is jammed to the rafters with books, cute trinkets and fashionable homeware. Although all the books are in Mandarin, it is worth a visit to check out their design ideas. 360° Shop. Unit F13a

F2 Pig & Fish DIY Experience Space. Unit F2

L.P Time Coffee Shop A coffee shop with a difference! By day, it’s a coffee shop with some interesting design pieces such as a gramophone and a 1920s’ style telephone. By night, it’s a speakeasy style bar with a wide range of spirits and delicious cocktails starting from RMB 45; we know, we tried (all in the name of research).

C4 Gallery One of the many galleries at Redtory, C4 is a large space that represents the work of many different international artists, most recently Picasso. The gallery currently has an exhibition by 20th century Chinese artist, Wu Guangzhong. C4 Gallery. Unit C4

L.P Time Coffee Shop Unit E2/a

Luck Party Stock up on all your gifts at this trinket store - from tea sets to (un)subtle Chinese themed phone covers, from jewellery to decorated mouse mats. They’ve got you covered! Luck Party. Unit D1e

Uncle This Hong Kongese style diner is always buzzing with activity. Try their deliciously sweet milk tea (RMB 16) and French toast (RMB 20) for an afternoon snack or the more traditional shrimp wanton soup (RMB 25) and congee (from RMB 13) for something a little more filling. Uncle. Unit D2

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DINING OUT

New & Noted Fu He Hui

Jamie Barys

What: Elegant Shanghainese vegetarian fare from the Fu Group Where: 1,037 Yuyuan Lu, near Jiangsu Lu. Tel: 3980 9188 Why: You won’t even miss the meat

he family resemblance between Fu He Hui and the numbered Fu restaurants (1,015, 1,039 and 1,088) is obvious, but the latest addition to the clan is more of a cousin than another sister restaurant. Instead of the nostalgic, period villas that house the older three Shanghainese institutions, the new restaurant slots into the first three floors of a six-story apartment block surrounded by a bamboo grove. Like the others, Fu He Hui is mostly private baofang stacked with heirlooms and antiques – some of the furniture from the private collection of restaurateur Fang Yuan is reported to be worth millions – but the spotlit vases and teapots make the repository decor feel more like the Shanghai Museum than someone’s welcoming home. And the biggest difference? The cuisine is pure vegetarian.

He Hui isn’t dressing up mushrooms and tofu as meat. The only mock dish is a clever play on Peking duck, but the pancake wrap feels more inspired than imitating. A thickcut slab of king oyster mushroom is panfried until juicy and ridged, then paired with a deep-fried crisp of tofu pi, puffed up to dissolve in your mouth like Da Dong duck skin when rolled up with julienned cucumber and soybean paste.

Fang drew on his Buddhist background when he asked Chef Tony Lu to create the tasting menus (RMB 380 or RMB 680 for eight courses – we tried the former). Unlike other Chinese vegetarian experiences, Fu

The lotus course will also look familiar. A simple stir-fry of ginkgo nuts, sweet sugar snap peas, lily bulb petals, lotus seeds and wood ear mushrooms is a veggie mainstay around town, but after one bite

Hakkasan

here you’ll wonder if you ever really tasted these ingredients before. The flavour of each vegetable is turned up to 11, and the textures are impossibly crisp. Presentation is part of the fun, purple and white taro swirl into yin and yang, serving as a bland stage from which a scattering of feral mushrooms performs beautifully. A Chinese take on guacamole is served with a scoop of creamy avocado flecked with mango and tomatoes in a black sesame ice cream cone, perhaps a cross-cultural nod from Lu to Chef Thomas Keller’s famous salmon cornet amuse bouche at The French Laundry.

Jamie Barys interior with private wooden screens and shielding shadowy corner tables from prying eyes. All that panelled intimacy becomes moot when there are at least two waiters lurking five feet away at any given time. With their hawk-eyes trained on you, the signature “cage” seating arrangements feel less like seclusion and more like incarceration.

What: Haute Chinese cuisine – direct from London Where: Bund 18, 5/F 18 Zhongshan Dong Yi Lu, near Nanjing Dong Lu. Tel: 6321 5888 Why: You’ve got more money than taste

t’s easy to see what the original London outlet of Hakkasan did to win its Michelin star: turn the idea of cheap Chinese cuisine on its head by elevating Sino classics with expensive ingredients and elegant techniques. Occasionally, dishes at Shanghai’s branch, the 12th location of the international brand, exceed their Mainland execution, but most of the menu is overkill, not to mention overpriced. The sum of each dish’s parts does not add up to the bill you receive. The surpassing roast duck (RMB 188) is one of the few bright spots on the menu. Served Cantonese style, the bird’s crackling skin is dotted with fragrant black truffles. Hong Kong’s traditional sweet honey sauce is subtler here, laced through with the earthy mushrooms. If this were an example of what Hakkasan could accomplish instead of an outlier, we’d be down for seconds. But the chefs don’t step up their game when bringing their waidi version of Chinese food back to the motherland.

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Erudite and grandiose from start to finish, the meal matches the high-minded setting, but this is not dining intended for foreigners. Often dishes felt like an enigmatic chengyu, and you can’t help wondering if you’re missing out on some cultural context that would bring all the pieces into place. Service is a bit rushed, with waiters stealing away my restorative burdock soup when the penultimate slurp was still in my mouth. But if you’re keen to splash out on a meat-free meal, there is hardly a better place to start. And their RMB 680 menu features higherend ingredients we’re dying to try, such as morel mushrooms paired with black truffle and pigeon egg.

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Signature dishes that you can also find in Doha or Mumbai make you wonder why the local kitchen gave it a seal of approval. Mui Chai glutinous rice (RMB 88) tasted like it was steamed hours before, then forgotten about. Morel crystal dumplings from

Lighting above each table is uncomfortably askew, with half of diners well-lit, and the other side completely left in the dark, an illuminating metaphor that extended to tea-smoked Wagyu beef tenderloin (RMB 398). Five tiny cubes with a marbling of M9 are meltingly-tender steak, but the flavour is sweet & sour pork gone wrong. the vegetarian dim sum platter (RMB 98) hit the mark (can you go wrong with morels and truffle oil?), but the taro croquettes were dry at best. Pretty truffle pumpkin puffs added nothing beyond their good looks. Like other outlets from San Francisco to Dubai, Hakkasan’s Bund location is built up with the chain’s signature oak latticework, carving off the

Like the overpriced dumplings, Hakkasan’s value proposition is hard to swallow. You can get a better meal for far less at most Cantonese restaurants around the city. Right now, Chinese diners make up the bulk of the clientele, and if they find the British import’s renditions of their native cuisine curious and luxurious enough for conspicuous consumption, it could easily be a seeand-be-seen sort of place. If not, the culinary carpetbagger could end up insulting the locals.

Food For Thought Jamie Barys

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Mexo Chicken Quesadilla

Each month, our dining columnist gives you all the news that’s fit to dish. Find out the newest hotspots and the latest closings, as well as the tastiest events in town for May.

t’s that time of year again when grills fire up around the city, but don’t get burnt out on overcooked burgers made by amateurs. Bubba’s Cool Docks (653 Waima Lu, near Wangjia Matou Lu. Tel: 5302 7588. Web: www. bubbasasia.com) is hosting their fourth annual barbecue competition on Saturday, 24 May. If you’d like to throw your hat in the ring, there are six categories in play, including mystery meat. Or just head down there to enjoy the city’s best (well, only) tailgate party. Also down at Cool Docks, Mexo at the Bund (Wharf 1846, Room 114, Block 3, 601 Waima Lu, near Zhuhangmatou Jie. Tel: 3330 0977. Web: www.mexoatthebund. com) re-launched their menu and added weekly promotions worth a trip. Monday is BOGO enchiladas, while Tuesdays offer five tacos and a margarita for RMB 99. On Saturday, both sexes can come in for all-you-can-handle-brunch for RMB 165 (including beer and wine) from 11:30am4pm, and those of the female persuasion can score free margaritas from 5pm – midnight. How Spanish is this? Bocado (2/F, 47 Yongfu Lu, near Wuyuan Lu. Tel: 180 1727 0340) has a new late night happy hour that runs from 10-11pm every single day of the week. Spanish wines, cocktails and beers will run you RMB 30-45, and if you down one too many, just stay on through until 11:30pm when the late night snacks menu starts. There’s a Gouda cheeseburger that just screams drunk munchies. And this Strictly Cookies is some of the

sweetest news we’ve had this year. Strictly Cookies (Tel: 137 8894 0337. Web: www. strictlycookies.com) launched a “Freshest Batch” initiative with Sumerian Coffee (415 Shanxi Bei Lu, near Beijing Xi Lu. Tel: 136 2174 0969), wherein they ship par-baked cookies to the café so they can be finished off in their on-site oven. Pair a warm white chocolate macadamia nut cookie with their ultra-strong nitro coffee, and you’ve got the real breakfast of champions. If you love chicken rice, head to Jing’an stat. Five Star Hainanese Chicken Rice (176 Jiaozhou Lu, near Xinzha Lu) is serving a dedicated menu to the dish, and the birds are excellent. Be warned though: the tiny kitchen seats less than 20, and they only serve 24 birds at each meal, so selling out is an inevitability. Grab a freshly grilled kaya toast while you wait at the outdoor benches to tide you over. And, it’s the best place in town to get the pandan-coconut jam. After the overnight success of its dish-dedicated sister restaurant, Five Star Kopitiam (29 Shaanxi Nan Lu, near Jinxian Lu) is closing up shop to reinvent itself. Expect it to open again soon as Laksa Gurl. While it’s heating up in Shanghai, winter is fast approaching for the southern hemisphere, which means that oysters from down under are ready for a good shucking. The Australian restaurant Kakadu (Shop 1104A, The Bridge 8, 10 Jianguo Zhong Lu, near Chongqing Lu. Tel: 5468 0118) is taking advantage and getting in on the Tuesday night oyster action. RMB 198 will net you a dozen on the half shell or Kilpatrick (grilled with bacon – nom). Craig Willis continues to expand his (and Wagas’)

empire around Shanghai with Bang (IAPM Mall, 5/F, 999 Huaihai Zhong Lu, near Shanxi Nan Lu). Enter the rusty doors to take in the tiled dining room and candlelit tables, and you’ll forget you had to walk through the fluorescent lights of commerce to get there. As for the food, you can expect more Italian homestyle dishes, like at Henkes, La Strada and Mr Willis. Pizzas and pastas are excellent, and we can’t wait to tuck into roasted and grilled dishes to share. Keep an eye on the floor above Bang. The new steak frites joint from VOL Group (Bar Rouge, MMB), The Cut, was still finishing up its final touches as Talk was going to press. Chef Austin Hu is keeping himself busy this month. Hot on the heels of the opening of Union (expect early June for the gastropub with Yao Lu) will be a new mozzarella bar. Another dual project – this time with Kyeong Joo Lee, who you may know better as Solo Latte or The Korean Mozzarella Lady - Bottega (Xintiandi, 181 Taicang Lu, near Madang Lu) will serve pizzas, pastas,

antipasti and just plain ol’ mozzarella. Expect an August opening on that one. Say sayonara to O’Yakitori. The Japanese izakaya from the Sushi’O founders never really found its footing, and the space has been repurposed into Le Petit Canard (167 Yanping Lu, near Wuding Lu), a reasonably-priced French restaurant. They’re serving bistro classics through soft opening at the beginning of May. Han Han, the bad boy of blogging, has turned his writing chops into culinary ones. You can check out his new restaurant Nice Meeting You (Hen Gaoxing Yujian Ni - 2F, 221 Jianguo Xi Lu, near Jiashan Lu. Tel: 6418 6508), which opened in February. Already, Chinese clingers-on are exalting his poetic puns on the menu, as well as his “Make Me Cry Baby-Back Ribs”. The food is mostly fusion (think Peking Duck quesadillas, kung pao chicken spaghetti and squid ink fried rice) and plans to open more outlets at the intersection of Ruijin Er Lu and Huaihai Lu, as well as in Zhongshan Park, are already in the works.

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WINE TALK

Perfectly Pink Casey Hall

Served chilled, rosé wines are a perfect option for the start of the warm weather season. Though it lags in popularity in China compared with its fuller bodied red brethren, spring is the perfect time to get acquainted with rosés, which are often priced very affordably and pair perfectly with picnic and barbecue mainstays.

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Chateau La Coste 2010 Coteaux d'Aix Bellugue Rosé This classic Provence rosé with notes of grapefruit, cherry and apple is full of flavour and its medium acidity provides a refreshing kick. This winery has been certified organic since 2009, so you also don’t have to worry about added sulphites making your hangover any worse than it needs to be. This wine gets bonus points for pair-ability – it goes with pretty much everything. Price: RMB 300. Web: www.fieldschina.com

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Electric Circus What: China’s first ever large-scale indoor electronic music festival Where: Pudong Exhibition Centre. 201 Hehuan Lu, near Yichuan Lu When: 17 May. 4pm – 1am

Cosmic Gate Kireek

DJ Falcon

How Much: RMB 250 (presale until 15 May) RMB 400 (at the door). VIP tables also available

Famous for his cutting edge tracks of techno mixed with a sip of tech-house, Popof is electrifying crowds all around the world. Singed with the prestigious Cocoon label, his mixes are sought after by Tiesto, Benny Benassi, Richie Hawtin, Ricardo Villalobos, Luciano, Sven Väth, John Digweed and Tiga.

Why: To be a part of the biggest EDM festival China has ever seen

his project is the result of a collaboration between Shanghai’s Collective Concepts and City Moments to introduce a brand new EDM festival concept to the Middle Kingdom. The international festival aims to unite acts and guests from all around the world to enjoy EDM in a giant indoor space. Dance together with more than 5,000 people to the electrifying sound of top international EDM talent. This is a brand new concept for Shanghai so imagine, if you will, a giant indoor space filled with a non-stop flow of international DJs, live electronic bands, dance and acrobatic performances. All this enhanced by an audio & visual experience combining a state-of-the-art soundsystem, light installations and special effects. This is not just an ordinary music festival but rather a complete musical and visual dance experience you cannot miss! Acts you don't want to miss include:

Cosmic Gate (Germany) Legendary Electronic Producers and pillars of the DJ MAG Top 100 DJs, they host their own “Cosmic Gate stage” at some of the biggest festivals such as Ultra and EDC. This will be their first festival appearance in China.

Swanky Tunes (Russia) Russia’s #1 EDM Act is supported all over the world

Popof (France)

Kireek (Japan)

by heavyweights such as Tiesto and David Guetta. From ULTRA Music Festival to SENSATION, these boys only play at the best events around the world.

DJ Falcon (France) 2014 Grammy Award Winner for the “Album of the Year” in collaboration with Daft Punk, Falcon has been touring the world alongside Chemical Brothers and Daft Punk as well as his friends from ED BANGER and KITSUNÉ. His sets are inspired by a touch of electro, old school, house classics, indie dance and new rave.

Nova Heart (China) China’s most sought-after electronic rock band led by the infamous Helen Feng (Pet Conspiracy, MTV host, singer of the theme song from Hollywood blockbuster Mummy III, winner of prestigious Chinese Music Awards).

Kireek are the only artists in the world to have won the Team DMC World DJ Championships five years in a row! Their unique performance involves a variety of musical genres, club gimmicks and technical madness to wow crowds worldwide at DJ competitions and big scale festivals such as the Fuji Rock Festival.

DJ Fummy (Japan) Currently holding the title of Japan's DMC Champion, DJ FUMMY's legendary lightening speed scratching and mixing skills have won him countless competitions and respect from all over the world.

Greg Armano (France) France’s new prodigy DJ, artist and producer has seen a huge climb to the top over the past year. His hit track together with Laurent Wolf, “No Stress 2014”, is currently on top of the French charts and played in the best clubs around the globe. www.electriccircus.org

HOT TICKETS Taylor Swift

Suyang

Seven-time GRAMMY winner Taylor Swift spent much of 2013 headlining sold-out stadiums around the world on her blockbuster “The Red Tour”. In response to strong fan demand, Swift is now taking her tour to Asia and luckily for us, she is including a stop in Shanghai. Taylor will play the electric guitar, banjo, piano and acoustic guitar and will thrill her fans with multiple changes costumes throughout the evening. Her set will feature songs from her record-breaking RED album, as well as new takes on other fan favourites.

As part of GUINNESS More Music’s commitment to bring fresh young talent to the masses, Ningxia’s Suyang will be gracing the stage in Shanghai. This artist has captured the Chinese crowds' hearts with "Xian Liang" and is one of China's best indie folk artists. Suyang brings a blend of rock, folk, Shaanxi Opera and other musical styles from China’s Northwest region. What an interesting musical twist!

30 May. 8pm – 9:30pm. RMB 480 – RMB 2,280. MercedesBenz Arena. 1,200 Shibo Da Dao, near Shangnan Lu. Web: en.damai.cn

30 May. 8:30pm – 10pm. RMB 80 (presale/student) RMB 100 (at the door). MAO Livehouse. 3/F, 308 Chongqing Nan Lu, near Jianguo Zhong Lu. Tel: 6445 0086. Web: www.maomusic.com

Deafheaven

This summer, Deafheaven embarks on a worldwide tour that will jar the foundations of some of China’s greatest livehouses. With their hybrid of black metal, Pitchfork calls them a “modern classic” bound to forever change the landscape of black metal, while Stereogum boldly claims their sophomore album, Sunbather, as “very much a masterpiece.” Their musical style is what gets critics so excited. Instrumentation leans towards shoegaze and post rock while vocals scream and hiss in respect to black metal’s best bands. 11 May. 8:30pm – 11:30pm. RMB 100 (presale) RMB 140 (at the door). Yuyingtang. 851 Kaixuan Lu, near Yan’an Xi Lu. Tel: 5237 8662. Web: www.yytlive.com May14 TalkMagazine

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An Intriguing Carnival Night @ Renaissance Shanghai Zhongshan Park Hotel

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what'sON play games with them. You’ll also assist with simple chores like sweeping and clearing away toys. Baby’s Home is a grassroots non-profit organisation founded by a group of mothers who saw a need to help orphans get access to surgery and ensure they heal in a calming environment. Let’s support them with our smiles and compassion. 1:45pm – 4pm. Pudong (To be Confirmed in follow-up email). RSVP at beanshanghai@gmail.com with “Better With You - May 10” to reserve your spot for the event and find out more information. Web: shanghai.beanonline.org

1 May - 3 May

Healthy Cooking Three-Day Series Food preparation and cooking is an important part of any healthy lifestyle, preventing illness and recovering from health issues. In Sprout’s healthy cooking series, their wellness coach and healthy cook, Kimberly Ashton, will lead a three-day series where you can learn about healthy eating concepts, menu planning, vegetable combinations, high-fibre foods and superfoods. RMB 800 (for all three sessions) or RMB 300 (per day). 10am – 12pm. Sprout Lifestyle. Unit 412, Surpass Court, 570 Yongjia Lu, near Yueyang Lu. Tel: 6418 3893. Web: www.sproutlifestyle.com

1 May 1 May - 3 May

Strawberry Music Festival Taking place in Shanghai’s Expo Park, Pudong, over the May holiday weekend, one of China’s biggest music events returns with it’s brandnew theme this year: “SNS life is rubbish, get a life!” This year’s headliners include Texan post-rock band Explosions in the Sky and French electronic music duo Justice. Expect a diverse range of music spanning indie, electro and progressive-rock. 12pm – 11pm. (Pre-sale) RMB 180 per day, RMB 480 for three days. RMB 260 per day, RMB 680 for three days. Shibo Dadao, near Zhoujiadu Lu. Web: buy.modernsky.com

1 May

Footprint x MAE: Strawberry Music Festival Official After Party In collaboration with MAE, Footprint present to you the official after party of the Strawberry Music Festival featuring two special guest DJs Sian and Warren Fellow, joined by locals Max Shen and Ben Huang. 10pm – 5am. RMB 100 on the door (but if you show your Strawberry pass before 11:30pm, you will be admitted for RMB 50 with a free shot). Arkam. 1 Wulumuqi Lu, near Hengshan Lu. Web: www.arkhamshanghai.com

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Love Bang Four Year Anniversary Dance party featuring music from genres such as hip-hop, dubstep, drum and bass and jungle. From 9pm. Free entry. Dada, 115 Xingfu Lu, near Fahuazhen Lu.

3 May

Asia Metal Festival Shanghai’s largest indoor metal festival. Metal fans will not want to miss this one, with the line-up including Annalynn, Fragarak, R.I.P, Cadaver, Screaming Savior, Explosicum, Neverbefore, Chaos Mind, Narakam and Impiety. 2pm – 12 am. RMB 120 (pre-sale) RMB 160 (on the door) MAO Livehouse, 308 Chongqing Nan Lu, near Jianguo Zhong Lu. Tel: 6445 0086. Web: www.douban.com.

5 May

D.O.A. Farewell Tour Legendary hardcore punk band D.O.A. are returning to China for their farewell tour this month. Frontman Joey “Shithead” Keithley, one of the pioneers of hardcore, has influenced bands like Nirvana, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Foo Fighters and Sonic Youth. RMB 60 (on the door). Yuyintang, 851 Kaixuan Lu, near Yan'an Xi Lu. Tel: 5237 8662. Web: www.yytlive.com

8 May

Kahlua Gossip Be a queen for the night, and let the hot Kahlua boys serve you! Ladies get free flow Kahlua Cocktails & Sparking Wine from plus goodies and giveaways. Music by Mick Martinez & OJ. Free entry. 9pm – 12am. The Apartment, 3/F, 47 Yongfu Lu, near Fuxing Xi Lu. Tel: 6437 9478. Web: www.theapartment-shanghai. com

10 May

Take Care Of Orphaned Babies Engage and have fun with a group of orphaned babies. These children are awaiting medical care that will provide them with a better future. Your role as a volunteer is to simply have fun and

13 May

Lose Weight Naturally Join Sprout Lifestyle for a special event on weight loss, Dr. Colleen Symmes, ND of Natural Foundations will discuss natural ways to rebalance and boost your metabolism. For many people, struggling with weight issues has been a life-long challenge and for others it can be circumstantial. No matter which category you fit into, Dr. Colleen will introduce natural and safe techniques, tips and tricks to help you find the answers and solutions you’ve been looking for. The talk will include an introduction of the body’s many systems, hormones and organs related to weight management and a discussion of easy to implement natural steps to help you achieve weight loss and weight management. RMB 100 (includes talk and healthy drink). 8:30pm. Sprout Lifestyle. Unit 412, Surpass Court, 570 Yongjia Lu, near Yueyang Lu. Tel: 3250 9103. Web: www.sproutlifestyle. com. RSVP: events@sproutlifestyle.com

16 May

TORTOISE New Noise are excited to present one of the most revolutionary bands in contemporary music. The band formed in Chicago back in 1990, and since then they’ve consistently been defining the elements of postrock. Their China debut is not to be missed. From 8pm. RMB 160 (pre-sale). RMB 200 (on the door). MAO Livehouse. 308 Chongqing Nan Lu, near Jianguo Zhong Lu. Tel: 6445 0086. Web: newnoise.taobao.com

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16 May - 17 May

Matt Davis At Kung Fu Komedy Kung Fu Komedy is bringing comedian Matt Davis over to the Middle Kingdom. With over one million online video views and five full-length comedy albums, Matt Davis is a comedic force of dark and dirty humour. Friday at 8pm and Saturday at 8pm and 10pm. RMB 170 (pre-sale) RMB 200 (on the door). Kung Fu Komedy. 5/F, 219 Jinxian Lu, near Shanxi Nan Lu. Tel: 5212 5971. Web: www.kungfukomedy.com

17 May

Volunteer at a Homeless Shelter Open House Your duty as a volunteer will be to help around the shelter with organisational tasks and to play Ping-Pong, drink tea and play card games with the residents and visitors. Life outside the shelter is rough, and this is a chance to offer some of Shanghai’s less fortunate a place to relax and enjoy some fun activities along with stimulating conversation. The shelter offers sustainable avenues out of poverty in Shanghai. The shelter provides assistance to those who don’t have a home of their own. Go along and help the shelter realise their mission. 2pm – 4pm. Zhabei District (to be confirmed following RVSP email) RSVP at beanshanghai@gmail.com with “Renewal Centre - May 17”to reserve your spot for the event and find out more information. Web: shanghai.beanonline.org

25 May

23 May

Friday Kiki ICON's "First Lady", Foxxy Femme, throws a party, "Friday Kiki" at gay club, ICON, every Friday night. Madame Foxxy will bring something different as she graces the stage with hits from musical icons well-known by everyone. From Lady Gaga and Katy Perry to Britney and Queen Beyonce, Foxxy and her sexy dancers will keep you wanting more. Special cocktail are supplied for those who dress up to the nines. ICON. Shanghai Stadium, Gate 7, Lingling Lu, near Xietu Lu. Web: www.angelshanghai.com

Knit Squares for AIDS-impacted Orphans Join BEAN's knitting circle and help keep AIDS-impacted orphans warm. BEAN is knitting 20cm squares, to be pieced together to make into blankets to keep children in South African orphanages warm. Volunteers only need to bring themselves. Yarn, knitting needles and a knitting teacher will be provided (to learn more about this program, visit www.knit-a-square.com). 3pm – 6pm. French Concession, (full details will be provided in follow-up email RSVP) RSVP at beanshanghai@gmail.com with “Knit Square May 25” in the subject line to reserve your spot for the event and find out more information. If you don't know how to knit, please write "Knitting Beginner" in your email. If you already know how to knit, even if you can only do the basics (like casting off and on and knitting in a row), write "Knitting Advanced" in your email. Web: shanghai. beanonline.org

25 May

Crystal Chamber Music: Yue Quartet Description M On The Bund’s monthly programme of chamber music features the Yue String Quartet this month, performing a programme of Dvorak & Brahms. Reservations required. RMB 75 (includes a drink) RMB 20 (for students). M On The Bund. 7/F, 20 Guangdong Lu, near Zhongshang Dong Yi Lu. Tel: 6350 9988. Web: www.m-restaurantgroup.com. Email: reservations@ m-onthebund.com

30 May

18 May

The Opening Of Yuz Collection Of Contemporary Art Yuz Museum proudly presents Myth / History at Yuz Collection of Contemporary Art, their inaugural exhibition. Opening on 17 May, the exhibition is dedicated to the local community, featuring more than 100 works from their founder’s, Mr. Budi Tek, collection. Created by curator, Wu Hung. Yuz Museum. 35 Fenggu Lu, near Yunjin Lu. Web: www. yuzmshanghai.org

24 May

Whose Line Is It Anyway? The funny men are back! Punchline Comedy Club returns with the lads from Whose Line Is It Anyway? Side-splitting laughs with new games - seats are limited, so book now to avoid disappointment. From 8pm. RMB 290. Kerry Hotel Pudong Shanghai. 1,388 Huamu Lu, near Fangdian Lu. Tel: 6169 8886. Email: fbreservations.khpu@thekerryhotels.com

Balance Wellness Retreat At The Farm, Philippines This Sprout Lifestyle Wellness retreat to The Farm in San Benito, Philippines is going to be a wonderful escape from the hustle and bustle of Shanghai with the theme of balance and an opportunity to enjoy, relax, detox and experience true wellness and improve your health. Dates: Friday 30 May (night) – Wednesday 4 June (afternoon). Price: RMB 8,800 Sulu Terrace or RMB 9,800 Palmera Suite (www.thefarmatsanbenito.com). This price includes return flights from Shanghai to Manila (package price is subject to flight availability), private coach to The Farm, three delicious daily meals, daily yoga classes and workshops, holistic detox workshop, two raw cooking classes and five nights twin shared accommodation. (Does not include additional beverages and clinic/ spa treatments). Venue: The Farm (San Benito- 90 minutes for Manila). RSVP: wellness@ sproutlifestyle.com (RSVPs essential)

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in the know IN REVIEW The Amazing Spider-Man 2

The Raid 2

Noah

Trying to catch onto the popularity of the likes of The Hunger Games and Twilight, Divergent is another teen action drama aimed solely at the teenage market. It seems to be trying so hard to imitate the success of The Hunger Games that its marketing is basically selling it as such. The Hunger Games films were not great, wildly successful, but poor pieces of cinema; Divergent is like a poor man's Hunger Games. Its storyline makes less sense and its characters are less formed. The plot focuses on a post apocalyptic earth where the surviving population has been split into five factions based on personal traits- Abnegation, Candour, Amity, Dauntless and Erudite. This compulsory segregation was created somehow to promote peace, despite the obvious conflict it would provoke. At 16, everyone is assigned to a faction based on aptitude tests and our lead, Beatrice Prior, finds herself to be divergent, meaning she fits the characteristics of several factions, and as such, represents a threat to the government as she cannot be controlled. The story that follows tasks Prior with hiding her divergent nature whilst a series of events push the factions closer to conflict. Shailene Woodley just about pulls off the character of Prior but the whole affair seems forced. Dawa Tshering

After an electrical industrial accident transforms Max Dillon (Jamie Foxx) into living electricity, Peter Parker/Spider-Man (Andrew Garfield) must swing into action to protect New York City. Having sworn to keep his girlfriend Gwen Stacy (Emma Stone) safe and out of Spider-Man’s dangerous world, Peter must struggle with their relationship, but Gwen is not about to let him make decisions for her. It seemed absurdly soon when Columbia rebooted the Spider-Man franchise in 2012, coming only a few years after Spiderman 4 was cancelled in 2010. Yet, Garfield and Company have now undoubtedly made it their own. The idea to, for the moment, avoid the classic Mary Jane love story, and instead replace her with Gwen Stacy, allowed for a freshness to the films that has helped greatly (also the actors’ real life relationship has no doubt added to their onscreen performances). Stacy can now form an integral part of the narrative rather that be the ‘will they won’t they’ damsel that grew boring and annoying in the previous round of films. The Spider-Man concept of swinging from building to building seems designed to play well in 3-D and delivers. However, as with most 3-D films, it struggles in fast action sequences. The tone of the film is decently comedic, though a few gags feel a little stretched. It mainly avoids the ‘go darker’ mentality that swamped superhero films of the past years, and is a satisfying feature that proves that the reboot was warranted. Dawa Tshering

The easy option when creating a sequel is to ramp up whatever feature made the original a success, ad nauseam. The film industry is littered with second films hastily and lazily put together that fail to leave any impression on audiences apart from a sinking sense of disappointment after the promise of the original title. With that said, it would have been wonderfully easy for The Raid 2 to be a carbon copy of the cult hit original, but thankfully the director chose to take the harder path and deliver a smarter, deeper, more interesting film. That’s not to say the film doesn’t ramp up the action and violence; its levels of brutality and bloodshed makes Tarantino films look like Disney. But, where the original was an action film based on an extremely simple premise, the sequel has provided a plot that, rather than being shoehorned in around the violence, feels fully-fledged and offers a narrative structure that helps intensify the action. What you need to know is that protagonist Rama is a cop forced by his exploits in the first film to become an undercover agent tasked with routing out the corrupt officials and offices that are crippling the Indonesian government. The whole film is in Indonesian with subtitles. The actors have much more ‘acting’ to do this time and pull it off with considerable aplomb considering some were originally martial artists with zero acting training. One of the best, and most shockingly violent, action films in many, many years. Ewan Colledge

In what director Darren Aronofsky called “the least biblical ‘biblical’ film ever”, we find a retelling of the classic bible tale of Noah and the Flood. Aronofsky has taken great creative license with the tale and added in elements from a host of other faiths and fictions. It’s more Lord of the Rings than Sunday school, and attempts to present an epic version of this beloved story. Russell Crowe takes the helm as Noah with support from Jenifer Connolly as his wife. With rock monsters and tribal kings abundant, it’s up to Noah to launch his floating zoo and survive the oncoming floods. There is a weird apologetic section where Noah tried to briefly combine Genesis with evolutionary theory, which means that the film sits firmly on the fence annoying both the devout and non-believers. It never directly references God, referring instead to a creator. It seems to have never decided what stance to truly take and instead tries to be meek enough to appease everyone. Trying to launch a religious blockbuster was always going to be a hard sell. Crowe’s performance is strong, and visually the film works well. However, the religious baggage it must carry means that the drama always seems insecure in itself. It’s a preposterous story that’s told in a very Hollywood fashion. Whilst enjoyable, at times it seems confused and unsure of itself. Ewan Colledge

Three Souls

Yang Shen

Indie Cindy Pixies

Todd Terje

A young woman of privilege raised on the cusp of civil war in 1920's China longs to break free from the aristocratic shackles of her family’s feudal wealth. Book-smart and impertinent, Song Leiyin has no desire for the “comfortable life of a wife and mother” awaiting her. Heeding Madame Sun Yat-Sen’s call, she applies for a scholarship to university, but her unflinchingly old-fashioned father dismisses it as a flight of fancy. “This was the first time she realised education was only meant to increase her value in the marriage market.” Following her first failed attempt to deceive her father, a husband is hastily arranged for Leiyin. Motherhood tempers her angst, but the re-emergence of an old flame, who also happens to be a wanted socialist sympathiser, sets off a slippery slope of betrayal, ultimately resulting in her death. This is not a spoiler; this is just the beginning! Leiyin’s three souls – her yin, yang and hun – must right her past wrongs in order to ascend to the afterlife. At once a supernatural fantasy, romantic drama and historical thriller, first-time Taiwanese authoress, Janie Chang, is to be applauded for creating such a haunting story of love, politics and the beyond. Tom Carter

In the grand tradition of ambitious nautical classics, Tai-Pan and the AubreyMaturin series, James Lande’s debut novel, Yang Shen, brings us back to the well-sailed yet never-dull seas of 1800’s Imperial China. The southern coast is in the bloody throws of the Taiping Rebellion and tens of thousands of pissed-off peasants are descending on Shanghai. The waning Manchu-led government’s only recourse is to retain American sailor Fletcher Thorson Wood (based on real-life soldier-of-fortune Frederick Townsend Ward and his “Ever Victorious Army”) to train a ragtag band of Chinese soldiers in the Western military style. It is obvious from the first page that Lande has invested as much time researching this rich period piece as he has crafting an elaborate story. Yang Shen is an historian’s historical fiction, replete with extensive glossary, detailed maps, captain’s logs and technical interlinears. The Far East setting provides Lande, a deft storyteller, with a vast expanse of literary canvas; perhaps too vast: coming in at a self-indulgently dense 555 pages (in 8-point typeset with half-inch margins, which translates into 2,000-pages in standard format) oddly interspersed with hanzi, even this insatiable history buff had his attention span tested. And this is just the first volume! Tom Carter

There's a special place in hell for limp albums by once great bands; the retirement fund reformation seems to have become a sad staple of the industry. However, Pixies have now been a reunion act for longer than their original run. Reforming in 2004, they have been touring ever since, giving blistering performances of all the old hits. So, with Pixies, who haven’t released a new studio album since 1991, the eventual move seems to have come more from a genuine need for expression rather than self-serving motives. However, for such an influential band, which tore up and irrevocably changed the music world in their heyday, anything short of a similar revolution would seem disappointing. They’ve set themselves up for failure it seems. Indie Cindy (awful name) consists of a combination of their recently released EP1, EP2 and EP3. Original member, Kim Deal, is missing from the band’s roster after having quit during the recording process. She is sorely missed and her absence can be felt throughout. It’s a strong album; the trademark riffs and melodies are there, the punchy lyrics and melancholy feel are almost the same, but this is Pixies returning to a world that they have already indelibly changed. Their influence can be felt in huge swathes of contemporary acts and so they blend in, which suits them awkwardly. If Indie Cindy had been released back in the 90s, it could have been great. Now it can only be good. Andy Harrop

Todd Terje has been skirting the spotlight for some time now, working away as a producer and DJ releasing a few extremely well received EPs along the way, but now, as the title suggests, “It’s Album Time”! The album is free from restraint, unbounded by a carefree attitude towards the need to say more, or mean more, that trip up many producers. It’s all about having fun, which it delivers in spades with a level of confidence and self-aware humour that allows it to stand out in a crowded field, and be such a successful album debut. The playful disco beats and whimsical synth sounds come together to form a richly textured style that could enliven even the dullest of parties. Terje proves he can go deep on several tracks but prefers to just have fun. Enjoyment is king throughout with even the most ridiculous samples being played, and enjoyed, for what they are. From the wonderfully illustrated album cover portraying Terje as a tropical 70’s lounge musician, to the surrounding marketing and music videos, this is an album that knew exactly what it wanted to be. Said with a carefree humour, Terje responded to one interviewer by describing it as “good, danceable elevator music. Elevate your body!” His description is not wrong, but goes far beyond that, being one of the most fun albums of the year so far. Prepare to dance, and prepare to have fun. Andy Harrop

RECORDS

MOVIES

Divergent

BOOKS

James Lande (Old China Books)

Janie Chang (Harper Collins)

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As the weather heats up and the layers come off, gift your body a nourishing facial followed by a special Clarins slimming treatment. Hyatt on the Bund’s Yuan Spa’s expert therapists will prepare a sweet almond and oolong tea-extract mask that’s rich in antioxidants to nourish your skin and rid it of toxins. Then they’ll delicately massage your entire body with a Clarins intensive body toning treatment that’s formulated to reduce sponginess and enhance smoother, firmer contours, while boosting circulation and reducing the retention of fluids. Available from 1 May to 30 June, priced at RMB 980 net per package. For more information or inquiries, please contact 6393 1234 ext. 6527.

From 1 May to 30 June, savour Chaozhou dishes with their perfect balance of freshness, flavours and presentation at Man Ho, the signature Chinese restaurant of Shanghai Marriott Hotel Pudong East. The a-la-carte menu is available for lunch from 11am to 2:30pm, and dinner from 6pm to 9:30pm. These dishes follow the rule of ‘simplicity is the ultimate sophistication’, so you will be deeply impressed by their delicate tastes and refined appearance due to Chaozhou’s cooking techniques. For more information and reservations, please call 6036 8866.

Every Sunday between 11am and 4pm, diners at Pentalounge at Pentahotel Shanghai can enjoy a spiced-up Lazy Sunday Brunch with a new menu and free flowing make-your-own Bloody Mary station. For RMB 138, excluding tax and service charge, diners are invited to mix create their own Bloody Mary concoction using an unlimited supply of basil, celery, cucumber, Tabasco, lime, lemon, pepper, tomato juice and (of course) vodka. For more information or reservations, please call 6252 1111, email reservations.shanghai@pentahotelsasia.com or simply visit www.pentahotels.com.

On March 27, The Langham, Xintiandi, Shanghai joined hands with Shanghai LGBT Professionals to host Shanghai’s first ground-breaking LGBT Corporate Diversity and Inclusion Conference in the hotel’s grand ballroom with 140 LGBT and non-LGBT professionals in attendance. This unprecedented event brought together human resource professionals and LGBT business executives from local and international firms to discuss how changing social attitudes towards gays and lesbians in China are influencing HR policies.

In collaboration with MINI China, The Peninsula Shanghai is proud to introduce sleek elegance to the

Mr. Uwe Guemmer is the new General Manager of Shanghai Marriott Hotel Luwan. He has 21-years expertise and knowledge in the hospitality industry. He has worked in several Marriott International hotels worldwide since 1996, and a large portion of his long-term hospitality experience is in food and beverage, as well as banquet operations. Prior to joining Shanghai Marriott Hotel Luwan, he worked at Courtyard Pudong.

At the Park Hyatt Shanghai this month, celebrate the arrival of white asparagus in Dining Room. At 100 Century Avenue, indulge in Chef Ben’s Mayura grass-fed, free-range Wagyu beef which is raised on the limestone coast of South Australia. Or, at Water’s Edge, experience a traditional Indonesian massage (available from 1 May until 30 June at RMB 980 per person). Please ring 6888 1234 ext. 4250 for enquiries.

Show your mum just how much you adore her and pamper her with a sumptuous Sunday Brunch at the Shanghai Yu Garden Hotel. Kids can create their own cake for their mothers with pastry chef Jenny. RMB 258 per person, including free flow of soft drinks and house wine. The family package costs RMB 558 (+15%). This event will take place on Sunday 11 May, 2014 between 12:00pm and 2:30pm at Yu Garden Café on the lobby level. For reservations, please dial 2321 8955.

This month, Sheraton Shanghai Hongkou Hotel welcomed world-famous NBA star, Tracy McGrady. As the spokesperson of the newly launched “NBA Dream Team” online basketball game, Tracy McGrady chose Sheraton Shanghai Hongkou Hotel during his visit to Shanghai.

streets of Shanghai. The hotel’s two new sporty MINI Cooper S Clubman cars offer impeccable road handling by expert chauffeurs, including female driver Linda Lin, plus superlative interior comfort and amenities. Available to suite guests for complimentary short trips of up to three hours. For more information, please call 2327 2888 ext. 6525 or email conciergePSH@peninsula.com.

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HOTELTALK Hotel Of The Month:

Hyatt Regency Chongming

ocated at the mouth of the Yangtze River and the East China Sea, Chongming Island is the world’s largest alluvial river island. Sparsely developed and dotted with organic farms, rural villages, national parks and wetlands, it is a coveted retreat destination for Shanghai urban dwellers seeking fresh air, nature adventures and excellent dining that uses local ingredients. The island is conveniently linked to the mainland by a tunnel and bridge, and is just a 90-minute drive from downtown Shanghai. Hyatt Regency Chongming is the first international five-star resort on the island and is set in a beautiful natural environment beside the Dongtan Wetlands Park and a migratory bird reserve. The resort’s five buildings are connected by a covered Chinese-style walkway, and extensive gardens are landscaped with flowers, streams and arched bridges. Ideal for couples, families or conference groups, the contemporary resort features spacious and comfortable guestrooms, five restaurants and tea lounges, multi-functional events venues including ‘The Campus’ meetings concept and an extensive variety of recreational facilities for all ages. Hyatt Regency Chongming features 235 contemporary styled guestrooms, including 21 suites, with complimentary Wi-Fi Internet access and mini bar. Guestrooms are equipped with the latest technology such as 42-inch flatscreen TVs and MP3 player docking stations, and feature private balconies or courtyards looking out to ocean or garden views. The Regency Club is housed in an exclusive building and Regency Club guests enjoy access to the Regency

Club Lounge offering complimentary breakfast, allday refreshments and evening cocktails, plus use of the boardroom and outdoor terrace. Hyatt Regency Chongming is also the first Hyatt hotel in China to introduce a pet-friendly programme, with 25 dedicated dog-friendly rooms complete with enclosed outdoor courtyards and special canine comforts.

Gourmet Dining Hyatt Regency Chongming’s five restaurants and lounges showcase fine local and global cuisines, with a focus on fresh seasonal ingredients from Chongming’s renowned organic farms and river estuaries. Chinese restaurant Pin Yue specialises in Chongming and Shanghai cuisines in an impressive modern-Chinese restaurant with six large private dining suites. The Tea House serves fine teas, Chinese snacks and western-style High Tea in a stylishly designed tearoom, outdoor lake pavilion and two opulent private rooms. Market Café offers a Chinese buffet complemented by international flavours. With two interactive show kitchens, guests can select their favourite dishes straight from the pan, grill or wok, for breakfast, lunch or dinner. Italian restaurant Bistro serves Mediterranean comfort food and house-baked pizzas from the wood-fired oven. Guests can also relax, meet and socialise in the comfortable Lobby Lounge, which serves coffee, tea, wine and appetisers throughout the day and evening.

Event Facilities Hyatt Regency Chongming is the first to introduce an innovative new meetings and events concept by Hyatt – The Campus – to Greater China. Styled to evoke the nostalgia of university life, The Campus is a 'learning and social centre' with contemporary and dynamic settings specially designed to foster creative thinking and the exchange of ideas. Spanning 1,440 sq m on the ground floor, The Campus comprises a lecture hall, three classrooms, a versatile social and dining space called The Cafeteria, and six song and games rooms. The hotel also features a 630 sq m Regency Ballroom opening out to a walled garden, five classically styled salons and boardrooms, plus a 3,200 sq m Regency Lawn catering to larger alfresco events and romantic garden weddings.

Recreation Facilities The Fitness Centre at Hyatt Regency Chongming includes a 25 m indoor swimming pool, fitness centre with Technogym equipment and indoor/outdoor children’s play areas. A large fleet of mountain bikes, tandems and kids’ bikes are available for guests wishing to explore the numerous attractions around Chongming Island, including natural wetlands, temples and rural villages. Hyatt Regency Chongming. Lane 799, Lan Hai Lu, Chenjia, Chongming, Shanghai. Tel: 6703 1234. Web: www.chongming. regency.hyatt.com

East China News

Fairmont Nanjing was awarded the Top Ten Best New Opening Hotel during the 9th China Hotel

Starlight Awards. Situated in the heart of the prestigious district of Hexi New Town, Fairmont Nanjing features 359 spacious guestrooms and suites. It is located on the upper floors of the Jinao Tower, an architectural wonder resembling an immense Chinese lantern. Each guestroom has unrivalled views of the Yangtze River and the city. Furthermore, with seven restaurants and bars, the hotel is poised to offer a superlative dining experience.

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Retreat from the city and discover the many exciting, family-bonding activities at Fairmont Yangcheng Lake, including fishing, rock climbing and speed boating. Prices start from RMB 1,550 (net per night). This special offer is valid from now until 30 June, 2014. For more information or reservations, please call (0512) 5780 0888, or visit www.fairmont.com/ yangchenglake.

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In the spirit of spring, G Restaurant at the Grand Hyatt Guangzhou invites you to experience a stunning and healthy lunch with delicious seasonal ingredients. Considered the best salad bar in downtown Guangzhou, G Restaurant will prepare spring-inspired salads and vegetables along with fresh seafood to supplement these nutritious and healthy appetisers. Guests will be able to select their main dish and then sit back to enjoy the live cooking show by Chef Steffen. Lunches take place on weekdays. For enquiries and reservations call (86 20) 8550 8025.

This month Sofitel Guangzhou Sunrich presents the ultimate seafood dining experience, with a remarkable array of seafood on offer each night including live fish tanks with fish, crab and prawns, fresh French oysters, chilled Boston lobster, scallops, clams, snails, mussels and Chinese specialty seafood dishes including abalone, fish maw and sea cucumber. Come along and see for yourself! Fridays and Saturdays from 6pm to 10pm. Offer valid from 15 May to 31 July.

The Westin Guangzhou invites you on a tantalising taste journey at the fabulous Thai Food Festival. Savour authentic Thai cuisine at Seasonal Tastes from 16 May to 25 May, as two guest chefs from Bangkok’s Royal Orchid Sheraton Hotel & Towers serve up the nation’s best dishes, including spicy green papaya salad, pineapple red curry with prawn, spicy and sour chicken coconut soup, sago coconut pudding and the classic Tom Yum Kung. In addition to the tastings, you will have the opportunity to learn how to cook traditional Thai food.

Mandarin Oriental, Guangzhou will be organising its

Treat your taste buds this month with a dynamic range of flavours at the InterContinental Huizhou Resort . In their brand new tea feast, you can sample soothing tea aroma and fresh fish of your choice from a newly launched seafood menu, where the fish is complimented by the fresh and gentle tones of tea. Signature dishes include pinecone fish, mandarin fish and grass carp cooked in a traditional Cantonese style.

The Ritz-Carlton, Guangzhou has announced its participation in Smile Asia Week (5 May to 11 May, 2014). The hotel will sell special, limited edition cakes to raise funds for Operation Smile, an international children’s medical charity which helps give children with cleft lips or palates around the world a reason to smile again. For more information please refer to the charity’s website www.smileasiaweek.org.

Make quality time for yourself and family every weekend with Elba’s Weekend Family Lunch, an authentic 5-course set lunch prepared by the Italian Chef at Elba in the St. Regis Shenzhen, an award-winning Italian restaurant featuring stunning views of Shenzhen skyline. For more information or reservation, please contact (86 755) 2223 9362.

For travellers who want to enjoy a free driving trip and luxury hotel experience, the Shangri-La Hotel Guangzhou rolls out the “Drive Your Way To Shangri-La” room package. Self-driving has rapidly become the most popular travelling trend in China. The hotel’s newest package is tailored for travellers who wish to explore local attractions freely and experience a fun-filled escapade without compromising the quality of the trip. Priced at RMB 1, 170 per night, the cost includes free parking, complimentary buffet and daily breakfast.

The Venice Hotel Shenzhen warmly welcomes you and your family to enjoy a weekend Italian-style trip together. For RMB 1,588 per night, you will be treated to a night’s stay in a superior room with breakfast included. Pay an extra RMB 280 to enjoy the additional benefit of a scenic spots ticket. This package is valid until June during weekends (Friday – Sunday). For more information, please call (0755) 2693 6888 or visit www.szvenicehotel.com.

second annual Wedding Show at The Grand Ballroom on 17 May 2014 between 2pm and 5pm. Exciting activities will be taking place including a bridal and evening gown fashion show by Alexander Dan He, beautiful wedding settings and cake displays, as well as exhibitions by Maserati and GP Wedding. A team of dedicated Wedding Specialists will be on hand to ensure that every detail is attended to for a perfect occasion.

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Nothing impresses like a private dining room with a magnificent view. This month, Hyatt on the Bund is offering any party of three or more the discreet style of a private dining room when they try the weekend lunch menu. Savour Western dishes like smoked salmon and goose liver with fig chutney, then delight in VUE's array of Eastern cuisine, such as wok-fried beef tenderloin strip, poached grouper fillet with Szechwan pepper and platters of Cantonese dumplings. Grab a couple of friends and dine like a king in the clouds. RMB 228 (+15%) per person, including free-flow tea and soft drinks; RMB 268 (+15%) including free-flow tea, coffee, juices and beer. Available every weekend from 11:30am to 2:30pm. A minimum of four adults is required. For more information or inquiries, please contact 6393 1234 ext. 6330.

For one day each year, hard-working mums get to be treated in the style they truly deserve. On Sunday 11 May, The Peninsula Shanghai is the perfect place for sons and daughters to make Mother’s Day extra special by sharing memories to treasure with the most important lady in their lives. Dining pleasures include Sunday Brunch overlooking the Bund and Huangpu River at Sir Elly’s (RMB 380 per person), or a classic Chinese lunch or dinner at Yi Long Court (prices vary). An indulgent half-day spa retreat (available throughout May for RMB 1,380) makes for a cherished Mother’s Day gift.

To welcome back the warm season, The Langham, Xintiandi, Shanghai reopened XTD elevated, its chic and stylish outdoor lounge and bar located on the fifth floor terrace overlooking Xintiandi, which has become a favourite hotspot for guests to enjoy both sunny days and pleasant evenings. Now you can enjoy the brand new menu. XTD elevated is open daily from 6pm until 2am. Happy hour offers available from 6pm to 8pm Sunday - Thursday. For reservations, please call 2330 2288 or email tlxtd.f&binfo@langhamhotels. com. Alternatively visit xtdelevated-xintiandi.com for more information.

The legendary Fairmont Peace Hotel on Shanghai's historic Bund riverfront introduces Sunday Tea Jazz, an afternoon of classic jazz music, sumptuous sweets and sandwiches and exquisite tea in Jasmine Lounge. Every Sunday from 2:30–5:30pm guests can transport themselves to the glamour of old Shanghai in the fashionable Jasmine Lounge. RMB 298 (+ 15%) per person, including free flow of tea, coffee and soft drinks. RMB368 (+15%) per person, including one glass of champagne. To book or for more information, please dial 6138 6886 or visit www.fairmont.cn.

Sheraton Shanghai Hongkou Hotel is a five-star hotel

with a unique artistic ambiance located in the North Bund area. The strategic location, with easy access to Lujiazui in Pudong and People’s Square in Puxi, ensures guests are well connected to the city. Valid from now until the end of 2014, host your meetings at Sheraton Shanghai Hongkou Hotel at just RMB 500 net per person. For bookings and more information, please contact 2601 0088 or send an email to mice.hongkou@sheraton.com.

Unwind on a warm spring afternoon at JW Marriott Hotel Shanghai Tomorrow Square. With inspirations from spring blossoms, JW’s pastry team crafts a delectable array of floralinfused teatime assortments and scented tea for your afternoon indulgence. Each high tea set is RMB 208 (+15%) per person or RMB 308 (+15%) per two persons and is available daily until 31 May, 2014. For more information, please call 5359 4969 ext. 6430.

This spring, Jing An Shangri-La, West Shanghai invites you and your loved ones to celebrate Labour Day and Mother’s Day with us. Until 5 May 2014, guests can enjoy the hotel’s central location, excellent facilities and magnificent views of the dazzling city, at rates starting from RMB 1,688. For any enquiries or bookings, please contact the sales department at 2203 8866 or email reservations.sljn@shangri-la.com.

Experience a complete culinary journey featuring chefs from all of Pudong Shangri-La, East Shanghai's restaurants and bars in a dining convention known as the "Super" Brunch. Encompassing the entire second level in Pudong ShangriLa, the "Super" Brunch will feature top-notch chefs showcasing their culinary expertise at their designated live action stations. Specialty areas include the Teppanyaki Experience at Nadaman, Cheeses and Cold Cuts at Wines and the addition of a Cocktail and Champagne Station.

Experience rhythmic, vigorous strokes from the Park Hyatt’s therapists' elbows and forearms, as they work to release tension and enhance flexibility. Originating from the island of Bali, the traditional Indonesian massage jump-starts the metabolism while bringing a release to your deeply tense and knotted muscles. By incorporating the aromatic oils, you will feel a surge in energy and benefit from the elimination of toxins, a natural byproduct of this therapy. The 90-minute massage is available from 1 May to 30 June for RMB 980 per person. Tel: 86 6888 1234 ext. 4250

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SHANGHAI DINING American BISTRO BURGER •A Mansion Building, 291 Fumin Lu (near Changle Lu). T: 6170 1315

Real handmade burgers with fresh ingredients. Hours: Sun-Thu 10am-12am, Fri-Sat 10am-4am

BLUE FROG •102-103A, Block 6, Daning Life

Hub, 1918 Gonghe Xin Lu. T: 6631 3920. Rm 3, Green Sports & Leisure Centre, 633 Biyun Lu (near Yunshan Lu). T: 5030 6426. GF, Super Brand Mall, 168 Lujiazui Xi Lu. T: 5047 3488. 30 Hongmei Entertainment Street, Lane 3338 Hongmei Lu. T: 5422 5119. Lower Level, Unit 12, Novel City, 131 Tianyaoqiao Lu (near Xingeng Lu). T: 3368 6117

GF02, Super Brand Mall. T: 5047 1012. No 2, 99 Xikang Lu (near Nanjing Xi Lu). T: 6289 2163. Unit 1, Basement, Plaza KIC, 270 Songhu Lu. T: 6533 3103. Unit 1051B, 1F, Cloud 9 Mall, 1018 Changning Lu. T: 5237 1781. Thumb Plaza, Bldg 18, 199 Fangdian Lu. T: 5833 0801. Infiniti Plaza ,138 Huaihai Zhong Lu. T: 6375 6167 香啡缤: 遵义路100号虹桥上海城一楼140-141单元; 福州路666号金陵海欣大厦1楼B座, 近延安路; 太仓路 181弄新天地广场北里10号楼; 黄金城道915号; 浦东银城北路133号汇亚大厦101室; 陆家嘴西路168号正大广场GF02商铺; 西康路99弄-2(南京西路,近恒隆广场2座); 淞沪路270号创智天地广场地下一层01单元,创智天地店; 长宁路1018号1051室龙之梦店; 芳甸路199弄证大大拇指广场; 淮海中路138号无限度广场2楼

The ever-reliable Frog.

浦东金桥, 碧云路633号-3; 浦东新区陆家嘴西路168号正大广场GF27（ 1楼）; 虹梅路3338弄30号; 天钥桥路 131号永新坊地下一层12室(辛耕路口)

Square Shop: Shop 102A, Building 3, KIC Square, 333 Songhu Lu,Yangpu Central Park Shop: Shop 107, Building 16, Phase 2 Central Park, Apartment 6, Chaoyang Menwei Dajie,Chaoyang District, Beijing Park Avenue Shop: Shop 115, Park Avenue, 6 Chaoyang Gongyuan Nan Lu, Chaoyang District, Beijing Yosemite Shop: Lobby 1, Yosemite Club, 4 Yuyang Lu, Houshayu Town, Shunyi District, Beijing 亦园店:乌鲁木齐中路82号;上海企业天地店:湖滨路222号1号楼2层10号铺;南京东路店:南京东路719号6号商铺;上海浦东潍坊西路60号（近浦城路）;东海广场店:铜仁路299号东海广场101;利星国际广场店:上海市长宁区延安西路1319弄101室;创智广场店:杨浦区淞沪路333号创智天地三期102A单元;新城国际店:朝阳区朝外大街6号新城国际B期16号楼107号商铺;公园大道店;朝阳区公园南路6号院4-3号;顺义优山美地店:顺义区后沙峪镇榆阳路4号优山美地俱乐部

LOUNGE •GF,JASMINE Fairmont Peace Hotel, 20 Nanjing

Dong Lu (near Zhongshan Dong Yi Lu). T: 6138 6886

California Grill •40F,JW’s JW Marriott Hotel, 399 Nanjing Xi Lu. T: 5359 4969 x 6455

Hours: 11.30am - 2.30pm, 5.30 - 10.30pm 加州扒房：南京西路399号, 万豪酒店40楼

Steakhouse •2F,Manhattan Marriott Hotel Hongqiao, 2270

Hongqiao Lu. T: 6237 6000 x 6633

As fantastic as the steaks here may be, we've also had a mighty fine lobster here. 曼哈顿扒房：虹桥路2270号万豪虹桥大酒店2楼

500 Steak House •3F,Prime Hotel Main Tower, InterContinental Hotel, 500 Hengfeng Lu. T: 5253 9999 x 6336

Slabs of meat are complemented by a collection of premium vintages from the wine cellar. 恒丰路500号,上海浦西洲际酒店 3 楼

Bakery & Deli One •559Baker Nanchang Lu (near Shaanxi Nan Lu) T: 6211 8217

Saint Germain Bakery, a renowned Canadian brand provides only the utmost quality, using natural and fresh ingredients. Hours: 7am-11pm. www.bakerone.cn 加焙坊：徐汇区南昌路559号（近陕西南路，地铁1号线、10号线陕西南路站）

•2F, Bauernstube Sheraton Shanghai Hongqiao Hotel, 5 Zunyi Nan Lu. T: 6275 8888 x 3104

One of the best places in Shanghai to get cold cuts. 农夫之家食品店：上海市遵义南路5号，虹桥喜来登上海太平洋大饭店2楼

Café 1188 •Lobby Level, InterContinental

Shanghai Expo, 1188 Xueye Lu (near Yuntai Lu). T: 3858 1208 Interactive kitchens and live cooking stations make this brunch a feast for the eyes.

咖啡厅1188：浦东雪野路1188号，近南码头路，上海世博洲际酒店一楼

Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf •Unit 140-141, Shanghai City Centre,

100 Zunyi Lu (near Xianxia Lu). T: 6237 1458. Block B, 1F, Jinlinghaixin Building, 666 Fuzhou Lu (near Yunnan Zhong Lu). T: 6391 7971. House 10, Lane 181 Taicang Lu (near Madang Lu). T: 6387 4248. 915 Huang Jincheng Lu. T: 6209 9212. Azia Centre, 133 Yincheng Bei Lu (near Lujiazui Huan Lu). T: 5877 9558. 168 Lujiazui Xi Lu, Unit

Costa cafés are springing up all over town. www.costa.net.cn (华美达店) 南京东路715号; (仙乐斯店) 南京西路388号仙乐斯广场; (港汇店) 虹桥路1号港汇广场2楼; (Eton 裕景店) 浦东大道545号; (美罗城办公楼) 肇嘉浜路1111号; 向城路15号和 17号; 九尊,镇宁路9号; 虹梅路3196号

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Fuwa Pulu Shop 55, Level 3, 388 Xijiangwan Lu. T: 6628 2897 Hours:10am-10pm 164-166 Huichuan Lu. T: 6277 3577 Hours: 10am-12am

Shanghai. T: 3211 9999

A la carte menu with Asian and Western specialties for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Hours: 6.30am–11.30pm 赛丽娜: 延安西路488号上海日航酒店一楼

•1250Whisk Huaihai Zhong Lu (near Huating Lu). T: 5404 7770

香港广场店：淮海路283号3楼南栋 3L-3-04C；虹桥久光店：长宁区仙霞路99号尚嘉中心B2层

Lobby Lounge •TheThe Portman Ritz-Carlton, Shanghai Lobby Level, 1376 Nanjing Xi Lu T: 6279 8888 x 5976

Enjoy afternoon tea or late night cocktails, and small plates in this cozy rendezvous spot where attentive service is always on the menu. Hours: 8am-11pm. Afternoon tea: 2.30pm-5pm 南京西路1376号上海商城波特曼酒店

La, Shanghai, 33 Fucheng Lu (near Lujiazui Huan Lu). T: 6882 8888 x 210

浦东富城路33号, 上海浦东香格里拉大酒店紫金楼二楼

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Yi Garden Café Lobby Level, Renaissance Shanghai Yuyuan Hotel, 159 Henan Nan Lu (near Fuyou Lu). T: 2321 8888

Contemporary café with open kitchens. Hours: 12-11pm

豫园咖啡厅：河南南路159号豫园万丽酒店大堂(近福佑路)

•25F,Zpark 1018 Changning Lu (near Huichuan Lu). T: 6115 8888

Sit back, relax and choose from a range of 60 coffee varieties from around the world. 长宁路1018号上海龙之梦万丽酒店25楼

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The Lobby •Lobby •8F,AiLeMei Level, The Peninsula Shanghai, Royal Méridien Shanghai, 798 32 on the Bund. T: 2327 2888

All-day dining and the celebrated Peninsula Afternoon Tea with live entertainment. 大堂茶座: 中山东一路32号上海半岛酒大堂

The Lounge •1F, 15 Xinjinqiao Lu, Pudong T: 6036 8858

Cantonese haute cuisine, contemporary Chinese décor and marvellous city views. Hours: 11.30am-2.30pm, 5.30-10pm

Freshly- baked bread, croissants, pastries, cakes, scones, gourmet pizza slices, fresh juices & fresh roasted coffee. Card: All Cards. Hours: 7am-10pm. www.glolondon.com, shanghai@ glolondon.com

Chocolate éclairs and other Parisian goodies. Hours: 7am-9pm

粤珍轩：浦东世纪大道88号金茂君悦大酒店55楼

玛德莱娜西饼屋: 南京东路505号, 海仑宾馆1楼

•30 cha's Sinan Lu (near Huaihai Zhong Lu).

八佰秀店：常德路788号1号；96广场店：东方路796号一层170号铺；古北水城店：水城南路89号；碧云山庄店：碧云路633号；星游城店：天钥桥路570-572号1-2F；人民广场店：人民广场18号出口；正大2楼店：陆家嘴西路168号，正大百货2楼

Café •1F,Gourmet Shanghai Centre, 1376 Nanjing Xi Lu (near Xikang Lu). T: 6289 5733 南京西路1376号上海商城111室

Jamaica Blue •Chevalier Shop: 82 Wulumuqi Zhong

Lu (near Changle Lu) Shanghai Corporate Avenue Shop: Shop 10, Level 2, 222 Hubin Lu Ramada Shop: Shop 6, 719 Nanjing Dong Lu (near Xizang Zhong Lu). Tel: 6351 3303 Binjiang Shop: 60 Weifang Xi Lu The Exchange: Lobby 101, The Exchange, 299 Tongren Lu Lixing International Plaza Shop: Shop 101,1319 Yan’an Xi Lu. KIC

This must-come restaurant offers traditional Cantonese dishes with selections of Shanghai favorites prepared by Hong Kong celebrity chef with five elegant private rooms commanding great view. 万豪轩：新金桥路15号上海金桥红枫万豪酒店5楼

MIO ESPRESSO illy caffe •Showroom 2577 Longhua Lu, bld 11 Room 107, Xuhui. T: 6121 2021

Specialist in OFFICE Coffee Break, HOME and HO.RE.CA solutions with ILLY CAFFE, MIO ESPRESSO, and now also available NESPRESSO COMPATIBLE capsules. www.mio-espresso.com Online shopping available

T: 6093 2062 Hong Kong-style canting straight out of the 1950s. Bistro •3F,China Renaissance Shanghai Yuyuan

Hotel, 159 Henan Nan Lu (near Fuyou Lu). T: 2321 8888 Capturing the essence of great home cooked provincial Chinese cuisine. Hours: 11am-2.30pm, 5-10pm

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740 Hankou Lu. T: 6080 0743

Serving the Signature Langham afternoon tea with live classical music in the afternoons. 廷廊：汉口路740号朗廷扬子精品酒店1楼大堂

Alley •NewPeacock Tower Lobby Level, Waldorf

Astoria Shanghai on the Bund, 88 Sichuan Zhong Lu, near Guangdong Lu. T: 6322 9988 Hours: 9am-11pm

羿庭：上海外滩华尔道夫酒店,上海市黄浦区中山东一路2号

上海市巨鹿路889号(11-12幢3-4层) 靠近常熟路

Chinese restaurant •5F,Mao Sofitel Shanghai Hyland, 505 Nanjing Road East. T: 6351 5888 x 4588

Renowned for its Shanghainese and Cantonese specialties. 南京东路505号上海海仑宾馆5楼

•LevelMingyuan 2 at Banyan Tree Shanghai

On The Bund, 19 Gongping Lu (near Haiping Lu) T: 2509 1188

A contemporary upscale Chinese culinary journey for epicures, serving traditional Cantonese cuisine paying homage to classic Chinese influences in a contemporary style. Ming Yuan offers a range of dining options varying for private dining room and large group tables. Hours: Lunch 11.30am–2.30pm; Dinner 5.30pm–9.30pm 酩缘：公平路19号上海外滩悦榕庄 2楼（近海平路）

逸龙阁:中山东一路32号上海半岛酒店2层（近北京东路）

Yue Xuan •Tower 2, 1F, 1116 Hongsong Dong Lu (near Hongxu Lu). T: 3323 6666

Seriously authentic Cantonese, and the Singaporean chef throws in some great Southeast Asian specialties too! 上海市红松东路1116号

Chinese - Shanghai 599 •LaneChateau 599, 1 Fangdian Lu (near Jinxiu Lu). T: 5033 9113

Exclusive access to luxury private lounge with Huaiyang cuisine. 上海市浦东新区方甸路599弄1号（近锦绣路）

Club Jin Mao •Grand Hyatt, 86F, Jin Mao Tower, 88 Shiji Dadao (near Lujiazui Huan Lu). T: 5049 1234 x 8688 Club Jin Mao of Grand Hyatt Shanghai, one of the most exclusive authentic Shanghainese restaurants. Hours: 11.30am-2.30pm, 5.30-10pm

金茂俱乐部：浦东世纪大道88号金茂君悦大酒店86楼

Restaurant •98 Dick’s Kaixuan Lu (close to Wanhangdu Lu). T: 5272 8198

Innovation of exquisite traditional Shanghai cuisine. Discount for lunch menu (Mon-Fri) Open Daily from 11am-9pm. 凯旋路98号(近万航渡路,中山公园龙之梦北面150米)

Shiji Dadao (near Dongtai Lu). T: 5047 1234 x 8779

万丽轩: 河南南路159号豫园万丽酒店 3楼(近福佑路)

Court •1F,Palm The Langham, Yangtze Boutique,

Changshu Lu). T: 6445 8082

Authentic Cantonese cuisine and dim sum with seven private dining rooms and a signature Peninsula Chinese Chefs’ Table. Hours: 11.30 am-2.30 pm, 6 -10.30 pm.

Canton •Grand Hyatt, 55F, Jinmao Tower, 88

Bakery •1F,Madeleine Hotel Sofitel, 505 Nanjing Dong

7521 Room.170,1F, 796, Dongfang Lu. T: 6100 9279 89, Shuicheng Lu. T: 5265 6803 89, Biyun Lu. T: 5067 7031 570-572, 1-2F, Tianyaoqiao Lu. T: 6468 5933 Exit 18, People's Square Subway Station. T: 2205 7746 Zhengda Department Store, 2nd Floor, 168, West Lujiazui Lu. T: 5047 0817

East, 15 Xinjinqiao Lu, Pudong. T:6036 8866.

Zhongshan Dong Yi Lu (near Beijing Dong Lu). T: 2327 6742.

艾美中餐厅：南京东路789号上海世茂皇家艾美酒店(8楼)

London Bakery Cafe •1F,glo 1 Wulumuqi Nan Lu (near

icake •Room 1, 788, Changde Lu. T: 5239

Ho •5F,Man Shanghai Marriott Hotel Pudong

万丽轩: 浦东长柳路100号淳大万丽酒店2层

Traditional Cantonese, with innovative presentations. Hours: 11.30am-2.30pm, 5.30-10pm

The Lounge is the ideal venue to meet your business partners and friends at the lobby. Enjoy an afternoon tea or relax over a cocktail or glass of champagne.

Lu. T: 6351 5888 x 4186

Hotel, 100 Changliu Lu. T: 3871 4888 x 6612

Long Court •TheYiPeninsula Shanghai, 2F, 32

上海恒丰路500号,上海浦西洲际酒店5 楼

Nanjing Dong Lu (near Xizang Zhong Lu). T: 3318 9999 x 7700

虹口区西江湾路388号龙之梦购物中心3楼55商铺；长宁区汇川路 164-166号

Dongping Lu). T: 6466 6565

Li Restaurant •2F,Wan Renaissance Shanghai Pudong

Cantonese, Shanghainese and other regional specialties.

Café •2F,YiGrand Tower, Pudong Shangri-

Huaihai Lu. T: 3331 2396 B2, Shang Jia Center, 99, Xian Xia Lu, Changning District.

The steak is great but we love the antipasto and condiment bar!

CAFÉ •488SERENA Yan'an Xi Lu, Hotel Nikko

万豪轩中餐厅：南京西路399号39楼

Hours: 11am-2pm, 5-10pm

Shanghai Puxi. T: 5253 9999 x 6399

茉·莉酒廊：南京东路20号

Ooh we love a Whopper. www.burgerking.com

Meihua Lu (near Fangdian Lu). T: 3858 0888

上海外滩华尔道夫酒店上海黄浦区中山东一路2号

Hours: 11.30am-2.30pm, 5.30-10.30pm

Chinese Restaurant •5F,Jade Hotel Main Tower, InterContinental

A Cantonese restaurant with a modern design. www.fccshanghai.com

Le Diamant •3L-3-04C, South Building, 3F, 283,

Nanjing Dong Lu. T: 6351 2916 Ciro's Plaza, 388 Nanjing Xi Lu. T: 3505 1958 545 Pudong Dadao. T: 6888 1773. Metro Tower: 1111 Zhaojiabang Lu. T: 6426 7854 15 & 17 Xiangcheng Lu (near Dongfang Lu). T: 5081 1182. Joy Plaza: 9 Zhenning Lu. T: 5238 2901 3196 Hongmei Lu. T: 6406 5909. 269 Wujiang Lu. T: 6136 1403. 638 Huaihai Zhong Lu. T: 5306 5231 588 Nanquan Bei Lu. T: 5190 6295

Talk likes to enjoy an afternoon reminiscing at the former news room where Shanghai Club members read their papers and smoked their pipes. Hours:12-11pm

淮海路1250号，近常熟路

www.lecrememilano.com

ROOM •1F,GRILL Jumeirah Himalayas Hotel, 1108

Astoria Shanghai on the Bund, 2 Zhongshan Dong Yi Lu (near Guangdong Lu). T: 6322 9988

福临门: 浦东富城路33号上海浦东香格里拉大酒店浦江2楼

@ F.C.C. •BldgMANCHURIA 11-12, 3-4F, 889 Julu Lu (near

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Costa Coffee •Shop B, 1F, Ramada Plaza, 719

Salon de Ville •Waldorf Astoria Club L Level, Waldorf

Hours: 10.30am-11.30pm. www.whiskcafe.com.cn. whisk@whiskcafe.com.cn

KING •132BURGER Yuyuan Lu (near Jiaozhou Lu).

汉堡王: 愚园路132号，近胶州路

北京西路500号（静安雕塑公园二号门）

Lu). T: 6882 8888 x 25

Specialises in sharks fin, abalone and birds nest. Hours: Mon-Fri 11.30am2.30pm, Sat-Sun 11.30am-3pm. Daily 5-10pm

Offering the finest afternoon tea and Saturday Tea Dance experiences. Hours: 11am-12am. www.fairmont. com/peacehotel

Le Crème Milano 434 Shaanxi Nan Lu (near Yongjia Lu). T: 6433 5208

T: 6255 2144

Beacon Café •500Red Beijing Xi Lu (near Shimen Er Lu)

Crystal Jade Unit 2F (12A & B), Bldg 6-7, Lane 123 Xingye Lu (near Madang Lu). T: 6385 8752. 7F, West Gate Mall, 1038 Nanjing Xi Lu (near Jiangning Lu). T: 5228 1133. 507B, 5F, Grand Gateway, 1 Hongqiao Lu Fave of Hong Kongers looking for some good hometown cooking.

翡翠酒家: 兴业路123弄新天地6-7号楼F-12A-B；南京西路1038号梅龙镇广场7楼；虹桥路1号港汇广场507B

Hui Tang •2F,Sheng InterContinental Shanghai Expo,

1188 Xueye Lu (near Nanmatou Lu). T: 3858 1188

We love it for its interactive show kitchens and live cooking stations. 盛会堂：浦东雪野路1188号，近南码头路上海世博洲际酒店2楼

Pavilion •TheSummer Portman Ritz-Carlton, Shanghai

2F, East Plaza, Shanghai Centre, 1376 Nanjing Xi Lu. T: 6279 8888 x 4770 南京西路1376号上海商城波特曼酒店

Suntime Century •2F Grand Kempinski Hotel Shanghai. No. 1288 Lujiazui Ring Lu. T: 3867 8888*6199

1039 •1039FuYuyuan Lu (near Jiangsu Lu). T: 5237 1878

Crazy villa with nooks and crannies everywhere. 愚园路1039号，近江苏路

Garden •6F, Paradise Jin Mao Tower, 88 Shiji Dadao

Court •2F,T’ang The Langham, Yangtze Boutique,

Hours: 11.30am-3pm, 5.30-11pm

唐阁：汉口路740号2楼

33 Fucheng Lu (near Yincheng Dong

龙凤厅和平饭店：南京东路20号

新天世纪中餐厅：浦东新区陆家嘴环路1288号上海凯宾斯基大酒店2楼

Hours: 11.30am-2.30pm, 5.30-10pm

Lam Moon •2F,Fook River Wing, Pudong Shangri-La,

Presenting traditional Shanghainese and regional Chinese cuisine with breathtaking views of the Bund and Pudong skyline. Hours: 11.30am – 2pm, 5.30 – 10pm. www.fairmont.com/peacehotel

House •221Full Shimen Er Lu (near Xinzha Lu).

740 Hankou Lu. T: 6080 0800

翡翠园中餐厅：上海市遵义南路5号，虹桥喜来登上海太平洋大饭店2楼

Dong Lu (near Zhongshan Dong Yi Lu). T: 6138 6880

Cantonese Cuisine with Shanghai Signature dishes. Great value “ All You Can Eat “ Dim Sum Menu for lunch. 10 Private rooms available. Open 11:30am-2:30pm, 6:00pm-10:00pm.

• Emerald Garden

2F, Sheraton Shanghai Hongqiao Hotel, 5 Zunyi Nan Lu (near Xianxia Lu). T: 6275 8888 x 4910

Phoenix •8F,Dragon Fairmont Peace Hotel, 20 Nanjing

In Hong Kong, T’ang Court enjoys an envied reputation and two coveted Michelin stars.

Hao •39F,Wan JW Marriott Hotel, 399 Nanjing

Xi Lu (near Huangpi Bei Lu). T: 5359 4969 x 6436 Cantonese creations with stunning city views.

T: 6209 1686

Yum... hongshao rou!

(near Yincheng Dong Lu). T: 5047 7773

天萃庭: 浦东世纪大道88号金茂裙房6层

CUISINE •6F,SHANG-HIGH Jumeirah Himalayas Hotel

Shanghai. 1108 Meihua Lu, Pudong. T: 3858 0768 / 0760 Regional Chinese dishes with seasonal, organic ingredients. www.jumeirah.com

迷•上海餐厅：梅花路1108号上海卓美亚喜玛拉雅酒店6楼

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COURT •TheTANG Langham Xintiandi, 5F, 99

Madang Road (near Taicang Lu). T: 2330 2428

If you crave contemporary Chinese cuisine, then Tang Court is your choice. Specialising in Shanghainese and Cantonese dishes. Tang Court creates an innovative mix of traditional favourites and modern delicacies. www.tangcourt-xintiandi.com 新天地朗廷酒店: 马当路99号五层

T: 5404 1235

This Sichuanese restaurant, cocktail bar and tea house is an expansion of the popular Citizen Cafe. www.citizenshanghai.com 龙门阵茶屋川菜馆：东湖路30号

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South Beauty 5F, Shanghai Times Square, 93 Huaihai Zhong Lu. T: 6391 0890. Unit 1, 28 Taojiang Lu (near Hengshan Lu). T: 6445 2581. Unit B7-B8, Shanghai City Centre, 100 Zunyi Lu (near Xianxia Lu). T: 6237 2885. 881 Yan’an Zhong Lu (near Tongren Lu). T: 6247 5878. 3F, Citic Square, 1168 Nanjing Xi Lu. T: 5292 5331

Petit Franck •376LeWukang Lu (near Tai'an Lu).

T: 6433 1213 Le Petit Franck offers a place to escape from everyday hectic life, and relax over some traditional French snacks and carefully selected wines and crafted cocktails. Outdoor seating available. Hours: 11.30am-1pm.

Chinese - Yangzhou Restaurant & Tea Garden •BldgSOAHC 3, Lane 123, Xingye Lu, Xintiandi. T: 6385 7777 Jing Ge •5F,Wei Waldorf Astoria Club, 2 Zhongshan

Dong Yi Lu (near Guangdong Lu). T: 6322 9988

Fancy pants Cantonese at the Waldorf - what's not to love? Hours: Lunch 11.30am-3pm, Dinner 5.30-11pm. www.waldorfastoriashanghai.com 蔚景阁中山东一路2号外滩华尔道夫酒店5楼

Club •5F,Whampoa No.3 The Bund, Zhong Shan Dong Yi Lu (near Guang Dong Lu). T: 6321 3737

The regal Whampoa Club brings a new level of sophistication to Chinese cuisine. Classic Shanghainese and Chinese dishes are interpreted with contemporary flair in the stunning Art Deco dining room. Accompanying the sumptuous cuisine is an extensive wine list and an exclusive selection of premium teas from all regions of China. Hours: 11.30am-2.30pm, 5.30pm-10.30pm www.threeonthebund.com 中山东一路3号，外滩三号5楼，近广东路

Xiao Nan Guo •3337 Hongmei Lu. T: 3208 9777.

17 Yincheng Xi Lu. T: 5887 7000. 1398 Nanjing Xi Lu. T: 6289 1717. 3F, New Jinjiang Tower, 161 Changle Lu. T: 6472 1982 / 6415 1188 x 80306 Deserved reputation for traditional Shanghainese food. Hours: 11am-2pm, 5-10pm 小南国：虹梅路3337号; 银城西路 17号; 南京西路1398号；长乐路 161号新锦江大酒店三楼

Yongfoo Elite •200The Yongfu Lu (near Hua'nan Lu). T: 5466 2727

Set on the grounds of the former British Consulate, a haven of fine food, exquisite antiques and peaceful gardens. 雍福会: 永福路200号

Shanghai •LaneYe181 Taicang Lu (near Madang Lu). T: 6311 2323

Modern Shanghainese with a solid dim sum spread and live jazz every weekend. Hours: 11.30am-2.30pm, 5.30-10.30pm

It’s chaos spelled backwards! Go figure. 鸿禧茶居: 兴业路123弄新天地南里3号楼

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Villa Du Lac 383 Huangpi Nan Lu (near Xingye Lu). T: 6387 6387 湖庭: 黄陂南路383号(近兴业路)

Delivery Element Fresh •T: 5116 9887

Laowais love EF! Minimum order RMB 40. No delivery fee. Delivery service covers downtown, Lujiazui and Jinqiao area. http://order.elementfresh.com

Munchies •974 Wuding Lu, (near Jiaozhou Lu).

T: 6218 4616. 563 Shunchang Lu (near Jianguo Dong Lu). T: 6311 3616 Free delivery within 1km. Hours: 10am-10pm

Sherpa's •T: 6209 6209

Serving hungry people in Shanghai since 1999, Sherpa's now works with over 100 international and Chinese restaurants. www.sherpa.com.cn

French

•2FAcqua Grand Kempinski Hotel Shanghai. No. 1288 Lujiazui Ring Lu. T: 3867 8888*6192

Best of European Cuisine with Business Set Lunch menus. Beautiful Brasserie Restaurant with Aquarium and a stunning view over the Huangpu River. Open 11:30am-2:30pm, 6:00pm10:00pm 海蓝餐厅：浦东新区陆家嘴环路 1288号上海凯宾斯基大酒店2楼

Franck BistroT 376 Wukang Lu (near Tai'an Lu). T: 158 2167 6767/6437 6465

An authentic Parisian bistrot with vintage maps and photographs of Paris adorning the walls. Open every day for dinner 6pm-1am (last order: 11pm). www.franck.com.cn

夜上海: 黄陂南路338号新天地

•378Farine Wukang Lu (near Tai’an Lu)

We pay tribute to the ordinary yet extraordinary boulangeries all over France, and the artisanal tradition they represent. Our passion is evident in our respect for our ingredients, and the authentic flavours of our crusty breads, croissants and other French specialties – all baked daily, using ground stone flour imported from France. Open from 7am to 8pm every day.

Chinese - Sichuan Chuan •47PinTaojiang Lu (near Wulumuqi Nan

Lu). T: 6437 9361. 5F, Plaza 66, 1266 Nanjing Xi Lu (near Shanxi Lu). T: 6288 8897. Hotline: 400 820 7706 Delivery: 6209 6209

品川, 桃江路47号, 恒隆广场5层南京西路1266号

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Sichuan Spice 3F, 500 Hengfeng Lu (near Tianmu Lu) T: 5253 9999

Sichuan Restaurant offers a pleasant and memorable dining experience with innovative Sichuan cuisine and elegant environment combining Chinese and Western flavour. Hours: 11.30am – 10pm 天蜀阁四川餐厅：恒丰路500号3楼

Sichuan Citizen Restaurant •& Bar 30 Donghu Lu (near Huaihai Lu).

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Serves bountiful plates of authentic German food and jugs of German grog. Hours: Mon-Fri, 5pm-2am, Sat 12pm2am, Sun 11am-2am

宝莱纳：汾阳路150号；太仓路 181弄新天地广场北里19-20号；陆家嘴西路2967号

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100 Century Avenue 91F, Park Hyatt, 100 Shiji Dadao. T: 3855 1428 x 4560

One of the highest restaurants in the world, and it has multiple show kitchens Too many views to choose from!

Great Sichuan classics served with flair in fantastic surroundings. Hours: 11am-10pm 俏江南：淮海中路93号大上海时代广场5楼；桃江路28号一座；遵义路 100号虹桥上海城外围街B7-B8单元,近仙霞路; 延安中路881号；南京西路1168号中信泰富广场3楼

Block, Lane 181 Taicang Lu (near Madang Lu). T: 6320 3935. 2967 Binjiang Dadao (near Lujiazui Huan Lu). T: 6888 3935

Day Dining / Café •2F,All Pudong City Bistro,15 Xinjinqiao

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Allure Lobby, Le Royal Méridien Shanghai, 789 Nanjing Dong Lu (near Xizang Zhong Lu). T: 3318 9999 x 7022 The menu of traditional French dishes comes highly recommended.

艾露：南京东路789号上海世茂皇家艾美酒店(大堂楼)

•210CAMELIA Shiji Dadao (near Pucheng Lu). T: 2036 1300

Vibrant, chic and stylish Camelia at Four Seasons Hotel Pudong, is the city's newest dining sensation. World class French and Japanese cuisine, cool cocktails, exceptional wines and hot vibes. 浦东四季酒店：浦东世纪大道210号

Room •87F,Dining 100 Shiji Dadao, Park Hyatt Shanghai. T: 6888 1234 x 4560

世纪大道100号上海柏悦酒店87楼, 近东泰路

Georges •4F, Jean No.3 The Bund, Zhong Shan Dong Yi

Lu, (near Guang Dong Lu). T: 6321 7733 Jean Georges Shanghai is the first signature restaurant outside New York by famed 3 Michelin Star Chef Jean Georges Vongerichten. The refined French cuisine is perfectly complimented by the luxurious yet understated setting. Since opening in 2004, Jean Georges has set the bar for fine dining in Shanghai with artfully crafted seasonal menus, an elaborate wine list, and impeccable service. MonSun 11:30am-2:30pm, Dinner Mon-Sun 6:00pm-11:00pm, Brunch Sat-Sun, 11.30am-3pm. www.threeonthebund.com 中山东一路3号，外滩三号4楼，近广东路

La Creperie •1 Taojiang Lu (near Fenyang Lu).

T: 5465 9055 A great selection of galettes, crepes, traditional cakes and cider. Hours: 10.30am - late, last order 11.30pm 桃江路1号,近东平路

Lu, Pudong. T: 6036 8855

The all-day-dining casual restaurant located features interactive show kitchens and live cooking stations for breakfast, lunch and dinner and complimented by an extensive a la carte menu. The culinary team will showcase exciting cuisines from around the world with local favorites.

CAFE & LOUNGE •1F,ARTE Jumeirah Himalayas Hotel

Shanghai. 1108 Meihua Lu, Pudong. T: 3858 0718 x 0710 International buffet for breakfast, lunch and dinner. www.jumeirah.com

郁全日餐厅：梅花路1108号上海卓美亚喜玛拉雅酒店1楼

Atrium Café •Lobby, Hilton Hotel, 250 Huashan Lu. T: 6248 0000 x 1860

Different buffets available through the week, and a Champagne brunch every Sunday. 华山路250号，希尔顿大酒店大堂

CAFÉ MORCEAU •No.571. Fuxing Zhong Lu, near Sinan Lu. T: 6445 8703

Hours: 11am- 11pm every day open 复兴中路571号近思南路

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The COOK 1388 Huamu Lu (near Fangdian Lu), Lobby level, Kerry Hotel Pudong, Shanghai. T: 6169 8886 The COOK is open daily from 6:30 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. and serves a daily buffet breakfast from 6:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.

厨：上海浦东嘉里大酒店上海浦东新区花木路1388号

•TheCACHET Langham Xintiandi, Level 1, 99

Madang Lu, Xintiandi. T: 2330 2288

Delivers an innovative assortment of international and Asian dishes. Open for breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea and dinner, guests can indulge in the Cachet’s global epicurean delights throughout the day. www.mingcourt-xintiandi.com 新天地朗廷酒店: 马当路99号五层

•5F, Jin Mao Tower Side Building, 88 Shiji

Nougatine is a smart, upscale bistro that delivers Jean Georges’ signature cuisine in more relaxed surroundings. The stylish space is anchored by a dramatic carved stone bar, which offers an extensive drink selection and creative cocktails. The premium value menu features comforting bistro fare such as gourmet salads and the classic JG burger. Hours: Dinner Mon-Sun 6pm-11pm. www.threeonthebund.com

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Offers casual elegance with accomplished modern European cuisine with picturesque views of the Bund and Pudong skyline. Hours: 12– 2.30pm, 6 – 10pm. www.fairmont.com/peacehotel 华懋阁和平饭店：南京东路20号

Bar and Café •222Citizen Jinxian Lu (near Shaanxi Nan Lu). T: 6258 1620

Cosy relaxed European decor, first floor coffee house and lounge with wi-fi. Hours: Mon-Fri 11am-12.30am, Sat-Sun 10am-12.30am 进贤路222号, 近陕西南路

Buffet •2F,Comely Majesty Plaza Shanghai, 719

•1F, Pelham’s Waldorf Astoria Shanghai on the

Buffet with city views of Nanjing Lu. Hours: 6am-10pm

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Paulaner Brauhaus 150 Fenyang Lu (near Fuxing Lu). T: 6474 5700. Xintiandi North

Nanjing Dong Lu. T: 6350 0000 x 208

南京东路719号上海南新雅大酒店2楼

Element Fresh •112, Shanghai Centre, 1376

Nanjing Xi Lu (near Xikang Lu). T: 6279 8682 4-5F, Kwah Centre, 1028 Huaihai Zhong Lu (near Donghu Lu). T: 5403 8865 GF, Northwest corner, Super Brand Mall, Luijiazui Xi Lu (near Lujiazui Huan Lu), Pudong. T: 5047 2060 Shop 163, GF, Grand Gateway Mall, 1 Hongqiao Lu. T: 6407 5972 331 Hongfeng Lu (near Biyun Lu). T: 3382 1700 6F, 228 Xizang Nan Lu (near Shouning Lu). T: 6334 3598 1F, Gubei Garden Plaza, 2088 Yan'an Xi Lu (near Yili Lu). T: 5116 9887 1F, Kerry Parkside Pudong

East. 15 Xinjinqiao Lu, Pudong. T:6036 8855

All-Day-Dining restaurant features interactive show kitchens with live-cooking stations for buffets complimented by an extensive a la carte menu showcasing cuisines from around the world with local favorites. 都会尚膳：新金桥路15号上海金桥红枫万豪酒店2楼

All day dining with a global spread of Chinese, Pan-Asian and Atlantic favourites. www.shanghaihongqiao.hilton.com 全日制餐厅-元：上海红松东路 1116号，上海虹桥元一希尔顿酒店二号楼一层

Grand Brasserie •Waldorf Astoria Shanghai on the

Bund, 2 Zhongshan Dong Yi Lu (near Guangdong Lu). T: 6322 9988

The Grand Brasserie offers a chic yet casual all-day dining experience. The brasserie menu juxtaposes the flavors of East and West with a fresh, contemporary flair. Operating Hours: Daily, 11:30am-2pm, 6pm-10:30pm 百味园，中山东一路2号，上海外滩华尔道夫酒店

•56F,Grill Grand Hyatt, 88 Shiji Dadao, Pudong. T: 5049 1234 x 8907

Tempt your taste buds with succulent steaks and fresh seafood. Hours (dinner only): SunThu 5.30-10pm, Fri-Sat 5.30-10.30pm 烧烤: 浦东世纪大道88号金茂君悦大酒店56楼

THE HOUSE OF ROOSEVELT, SKY •Restaurant

27 Zhongshan Dong Yi Lu. T: 2322 0888 Continental delights are the order of the day at this restaurant, along with the impressive Bund view. www.rooseveltchina.com 中山东一路27号

on 36 •36F,Jade Pudong Shangri-La, 33 Fucheng Lu. T: 6882 8888 x 280 World-class.

What more can we say about Jade on 36? 富城路33号浦东香格里拉大酒店36楼

Shook! Restaurant & •Rooftop Terrace

5/6F, The Swatch Art Peace Hotel, 23 Nanjing Dong Lu (Bund 19) T: 2329 8522 www.shookrestaurantshanghai.com

Shook!餐厅及顶层露台：南京东路 23号（外滩19号）斯沃琪和平饭店艺术中心五楼及六楼

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Sir Elly’s Restaurant, Bar and Terrace The Peninsula Shanghai, 13-14F, 32 Zhongshan Dong Yi Lu (near Beijing Dong Lu). T: 2327 6756 Modern European dining by Chef David Chauveau with six private dining rooms, an intimate bar, and an expansive U-shape outdoor terrace offering breathtaking views of the city. 艾利爵士餐厅、酒吧和露台：中山东一路32号上海半岛酒店13、14层（近北京东路）

T8 •House 8, North Block Xintiandi,

Lane 181, Taicang Lu (near Madang Lu). T: 6355 8999 Justifiably labelled world class. Hours: 11.30am-2.30pm, 6.30-11.30pm.

•2F, L'Atrium Grand Mercure Shanghai Hongqiao,

太仓路181弄新天地北里8号

L’Atrium is a contemporary restaurant featuring a spectacular sky-high oil painting and down-to-earth personalized services. Graceful and cozy, L’Atrium provides a fine selection of innovative gastronomy including international breakfast fairs, themed buffet, French infused a la carte services. www.grandmercurehongqiao.cn

Lobby Level, 1376 Nanjing Xi Lu T: 6279 8888 x 7166

369 Xian Xia Lu. T: 5153 3300 x 3708

仙霞路369号上海虹桥雅高美爵酒店二楼，岚亭餐厅

M on the Bund •7F, 5 on the Bund, 20 Guangdong Lu (near Zhongshan Dong Yi Lu). T: 6350 9988

Spectacular city views, fresh a la carte and elaborate buffets.

THE CATHAY ROOM 8F, Fairmont Peace Hotel, 20 Nanjing Dong Lu (near Zhongshan Dong Yi Lu). T: 6138 6881

City Bistro •2F, Pudong Shanghai Marriott Hotel Pudong

Hilton Shanghai Hongqiao. T: 3323 6571

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中山东一路3号，外滩三号4楼，近广东路

Bund, 2 Zhongshan Dong Yi Lu (near Guangdong Lu). T: 6322 9988 This fine dining restaurant emanates warmth, intimacy and elegance, without being overly formal. The exciting menu of modern French cuisine prepared by Chef Bruno Bruesch further elevates the gastronomic experience at Pelham’s. Operating Hours: Daily, 11:30am2pm, 6pm-10:30pm 中山东一路2号，上海外滩华尔道夫酒店1楼

- All Day Dining •1F, Essence Block 2, 1116 Hongsong Dong Lu,

Marriott Café 38F, JW Marriott Hotel, 399 Nanjing Xi Lu (near Huangpi Bei Lu). T: 5359 4969 x 6422

& Mrs Bund •6F, Mr 18 Zhongshan Dong Yi Lu (near

Yi Lu (near Guang Dong Lu). T: 6321 7733

新元素：南京西路1376号112室；淮海中路1028号嘉华中心4&5楼；浦东陆家嘴正大广场一楼；虹桥路 1号港汇广场; 红枫路331号; 西藏南路228号永银大厦6楼；延安西路 2088号虹桥嘉顿广场一层;花木路 1378号浦东嘉里城1楼

米氏餐厅：外滩5号7楼

Dadao, Pudong. T: 5047 5859 Fine French fare in the shadow of the Jinmao Tower. Hours: 11.30am -2pm, 5.30-11pm 拉图餐厅: 浦东世纪大道88号金茂裙楼5楼

by Jean Georges •4F,Nougatine No.3 The Bund, Zhong Shan Dong

Healthy, tasty food and great service. Hours: Sun-Thu 7am-11pm, Fri-Sat 7am-12am

The sort of restaurant you read about in Conde Nast and other glossies. Hours: 11.30am-2.30pm, 6.15-10.30pm

La Tour

Nanjing Dong Lu). T: 6323 9898 Classy, but not stuffy. Relaxed, without sacrificing the chic factor. Hours: Mon-Fri: 11.30am-2.30pm Late Night Supper: 10.30pm-2am (Tuesday to Thursday); 11pm-2am (Friday & Saturday) www.mmbund.com

1378 Huamu Lu (near Fangdian Lu)

Mosaic restaurant 2F, Sofitel Shanghai Hyland, 505 Nanjing Road East. T: 6351 5888 x 4281 Casual restaurant mixing modern French inspired cuisine artfully blended with Asian flair. 南京东路505号上海海仑宾馆2楼

Wine Bar & Kitchen •2F,NAPA South Bund 22, 22 Zhongshan Dong Er Lu. T: 6318 0057

Bringing wine experience and enjoyment to a new level in a historical setting. www.napawinebarandkitchen.com 中山东二路22号2楼

Ocean •Lobby level at Banyan Tree Shanghai On The Bund,19 Gongping Lu ( near Haiping Lu). T: 2509 1188

Dining in a romantic and contemporary setting, an extensive array of selected premium products from the sea. A distinct and innovative gourmet experience to satisfy the most discerning of tastes, Ocean, fully realises the art of cooking. Savour our signature dish ‘The Seafood Platter’. Hours: Lunch 11am–5.30pm; Dinner 6pm–10.30pm 海怡：公平路19号上海外滩悦榕庄 1楼（近海平路）

Restaurant •TheTables Portman Ritz-Carlton, Shanghai 南京西路1376号上海商城波特曼酒店

Tian Di Show Kitchen •Restaurant

1F, Grand Mercure Baolong, 180 Yixian Lu. T: 3505 9666

Blending art with taste in this heavenly eatery, the new Tian Di Restaurant feature local Chinese, Asian and International Cuisine in show kitchen style that entices the senses and brings the excitement of cooking from behind the scene. Hours: 6am-10.30pm

All Day Dining •1F, Vie Sofitel Shanghai Sheshan

Oriental, 3388 Sichen Lu, Sijing Town. T: 3761 8888 x 1911

Dine in style with tranquil lagoons and fresh seafood. 上海市松江区泗泾镇泗陈公路3388弄，上海东方佘山索菲特大酒店1楼

Indian on the Grille •505Kebabs Zhongshan Nan Lu (near

Fuxing Dong Lu). T: 6152 6567 中山南路505号

•3F, VEDAS 83 Changshu Lu (near Julu Lu). T: 6445 8100 / 6404 1551

One of the best Indian restaurants in the city. Hours: 11.30am-2pm, 6-10.30pm www.vedascuisine.com 常熟路83号3楼 (近巨鹿路)

Italian

•3F, Basilico InterContinental Shanghai Expo, 1188 Xueye Lu (near Puming Lu). T: 3858 1172. They have a marble table shaped like Italy. 'Nuff said. 巴赛利意大利餐厅：浦东雪野路 1188号，近南码头路上海世博洲际酒店三楼

•1F, Casalingo Shanghai Marriott Hotel Pudong East. 15 Xinjinqiao Lu, Pudong. T: 6036 8838

This signature restaurant stays true to its name("homemade" in Italian), featuring an open kitchen with pizza oven, a sumptuous antipasto counter and a gelato coffee bar.

Pelham’s •Waldorf Astoria Club L Level,

Waldorf Astoria Shanghai on the Bund, 2 Zhongshan Dong Yi Lu (near Guangdong Lu). T: 6322 9988 This New York-style fine dining restaurant is elegant without being too formal.

上海外滩华尔道夫酒店：上海黄浦区中山东一路2号

卡萨琳戈：新金桥路15号上海金桥红枫万豪酒店1楼

•913Casanova Julu Lu (near Changshu Lu). T: 5403 4528

巨鹿路913号, (近常熟路)

Ciao Dining Room and Ciao •Bambino

1F, The Langham, Yangtze Boutique,

740 Hankou Lu. T: 6080 0800 x 7744 A haven of authentic Italian & Mediterranean dining.

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Cucina 56F, Grand Hyatt, 88 Shiji Dadao (near Dongtai Lu). T: 5049 1234 x 8908

A stylish trattoria that serves traditional Italian favorites. Hours: 11.30am-2.30pm, 5.30-10pm 意庐: 浦东世纪大道88号金茂君悦大酒店56楼

Marco •1F,Da103 Dongzhu'anbang Lu,

Golden Bridge Garden. T: 6210 4495. 1F, Grand Gateway, 1 Hongqiao Lu (across from Element Fresh). T: 6447 7577 大马可：东诸安浜路103号1楼；虹桥路1号港汇广场1楼(新元素对面)

•8F, Favola Le Royal Méridien Shanghai,

789 Nanjing Dong Lu. T: 3318 9999 Chic Italian restaurant featuring food from various regions of Italy.

Its private teppanyaki rooms make for good grilling.

•56F,Kobachi Grand Hyatt, Jin Mao Tower, 88 Shiji Dadao. T: 5049 1234 x 8907

Sushi, sashimi and yakitori in a stylish interior. Hours: 11.30am-2.30pm, 5.30-10pm 日珍: 浦东世纪大道88号金茂君悦

MOONSHA TEPPANYAKI & •LOUNGE

3F, 5 on the Bund, 20 Guangdong Lu (near Zhongshan Dong Yi Lu). T: 6323 1117

In addition to the teppanyaki tables, Moonsha provides an excellent Bund view. 中山东一路,外滩5号三楼

•2F,NADAMAN Tower 2, Pudong Shangri-La, Shanghai, 33 Fucheng Lu. T: 6882 8888

A delightful eating experience. 富城路33号浦东香格里拉大酒店 2座2楼

法沃莱：南京东路789号世茂皇家艾美大酒店

SUSHI BAR •630SHARI Yongjia Lu (near Wulumuqi Nan

•27F,Giovanni’s Sheraton Shanghai Hongqiao Hotel,

More sushi options than you can shake a stick at.

5 Zunyi Nan Lu. T: 6275 8888 x 4276

Sample authentic cuisine from various regions of Italy. Hours: 12-2pm, 6-10.30pm 吉范尼斯意大利餐厅：上海市遵义南路5号，虹桥喜来登上海太平洋大饭店27楼

•6F, Mercato No.3 The Bund, Zhong Shan Dong Yi Lu (near Guang Dong Lu). T: 6321 9922 This coastal Italian restaurant offers vibrant cuisine, stylishly rustic décor, and breathtaking Bund views. The menu created by 3 Michelin Star Chef Jean Georges Vongerichten, features amazing wood-fired pizzas, house made pastas, and the freshest seafood, graced with the true flavor of Italy. 5.30pm-1am

Lu).T: 5466 0320

1717 Nanjing Xi Lu. T: 3127 8577

An authentic dining experience best ended with its delicious pear and ricotta dessert. Hours: Lunch 11.30am-2.30pm, High Tea 3-5.30pm, Dinner 6-10.30pm. reservations@sabatini-sh.com

T: 5404 5252

Uber-smooth eatery that takes some finding. Hours: Mon-Fri 5.30-11pm, SatSun 11.30am-11pm 新都里无二：巨鹿路803号

WITH AQUA •2F,SUN 6 on the Bund, Zhongshan Dong Yi Lu (near Guangdong Lu). T: 6339 2779

Immaculate interior and open kitchen, with an emphasis on delicate seafood dishes. 中山东一路(外滩)6号2楼

This is Xintiandi chic, with some of Shanghai’s very best Italian food, at highend prices. www.vabeneshanghai.com 太仓路新天地北里181弄7号

•28F,YU99Bar Jiangbin Road, Luwan

District, Shanghai Marriott Hotel Luwan. T: 5318 8888

Be impressed by the inspiring landscape of Lupu Bridge crossing over the Huangpu River. Dance to the rhythm of the river while enjoying the fine wines with a spectacular view of new post-Expo Shanghai. 上海市卢湾区江滨路99号28楼（打浦路底）上海绿地万豪酒店

Japanese

•150AMBROSIA Fenyang Lu (near Yueyang Lu). T: 6431 3935

Former home of legendary General Bai set in immaculate gardens. Japanese and Korean cuisine cooked on smoke-free grills. 仙炙轩：汾阳路150号

Japanese Restaurant •3F,Benkay Hotel Nikko Shanghai, 488 Yan’an Xi Lu. T: 3211 9999

London Rooftop BBQ •4F, glo 1 Wulumuqi Nan Lu (near Dongping Lu). T: 6466 6565

Korea

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CHI-Q 2/F, No.3 Zhong Shan Dong Yi Lu. T: 6321 6622

The latest project by Three on the Bund, with its culinary concept developed by Marja and Jean-Georges Vongerichten. A gourmet’s embrace of the strong and long lasting Korean BBQ culture and the intent to bring it to a new international dimension.

Benkay offers sushi, tempura and teppanyaki. 弁庆日餐厅：延安西路488号上海日航酒店三楼

Zhongshan Park's only casual chic Mediterranean restaurant providing a unique and exiting healthy, fresh, Mediterranean experience.

长宁路1018号上海龙之梦万丽酒店26楼

Flavourful falafels! And don’t miss the take-home dips. Hours: 10am-10pm

李奥纳多：华山路250号希尔顿酒店1楼

•UnitLuna 1, Bldg 15, North Block, Xintiandi, Lane 181 Taicang Lu. T: 6336 1717 Still going strong in its great Xintiandi location. Hours: 11.30am - 2am

璐娜：太仓路181弄新天地北里15幢单元1

Mexican

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Cal Kitchen B1 Carrefour, Thumb Plaza, 185 Fangdian Lu, Pudong. T: 5033 6637. B1-03, Multi-Media Plaza, 999 Changning Lu (near Zhongshan Park). T: 6340 1923 It's Mexican food, California-style.

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Cantina Agave A Mansion, 291 Fumin Lu (near Changle Lu). T: 6170 1310. 357 Hongfeng Lu (near Biyun Lu). T: 6886 0706

Big burritos, tacos and a salsa bar to fill you up, and Shanghai's widest selection of tequilas to wash it down. www.cantinaagave.com

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Maya 2F, Shanghai Grand Plaza, Club House, 568 Julu Lu (near Shaanxi Nan Lu). T: 6289 6889

虹梅路3338弄虹梅路休闲街39号

伊藤家：瑞金二路24号；荣华西道 19弄6号；淮海中路381号中环广场3楼

Southeast Asian

I.Z.K.Y. •Guoson Centre, Block 1, 1F, 388

•3/FHanmadang Highton Hotel. 1,000 Hongsong

The Flavors of Asia •2F,Asiatique 369 Xianxia Lu, Grand Mercure

They've got all the s's covered: shabu shabu, sukikyaki, sushi and sashimi.

Classic Korean cuisine

With graceful and cosy dining ambiance. Hours: 6am-10.30pm

Daduhe Lu. T: 6095 8888 x 7052

Japanese restaurant •BldgHikari 10, 3911 Hongmei Lu (near

Yan'an Lu). T: 6242 9186 慕光日本料理: 虹梅路3911弄10号楼

Dong Lu. T: 6415 9691

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Smoki Moto Renaissance Shanghai Caohejing hotel. 397 Tianlin Lu (near Lianhua Lu). T: 3325 8388 Korean BBQ with a Japanese Twist

Zheng Yi Ping •1MF,J-MIX •Bldg.18, Jumeirah Himalayas Hotel, 1108 51 Hongxiu Lu. Meihua Lu, Pudong. T: 3858 0888

T: 5428 7301. 111 Yili Nan Lu.

Shanghai. No. 1288 Lujiazui Ring Lu. T: 3867 8888*6196 The Best Spanish Tapas in Pudong. Friendly and casual atmosphere. Open Monday to Friday : 11:30am2:30pm, 6:00pm-10:30pm

阿尔贝鲁西班牙餐厅：浦东新区陆家嘴环路1288号上海凯宾斯基大酒店2楼

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T: 6327 0897 / 6295 9511

Hongqiao. T: 5153 3300 x 3700

泛亚风情餐厅: 仙霞路369号虹桥美爵酒店二楼

Bali Laguna •No.1649 Nanjing Xi Lu (inside Jing’an Park). T: 6248 6970

Romantic atmosphere with authentic Indonesian cuisine to boot. 巴厘餐厅：南京西路1649号 (静安公园内)

NIGHT

789 Nanjing Lu •64-66F, Le Royal Méridien Shanghai,

789 Nanjing Dong Lu. T: 3318 9999

Upscale hotel bar featuring spectacular 360-degree views of the city. Hours: Mon-Thurs 5pm-1am, Fri-Sat 5pm-2am, Sun 3pm-1am 789 南京路: 南京东路789号(64-66楼)

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Aquarium Bar 2F, 6 Bund, Zhongshan Dong Yi Lu. T: 6339 2779

If we’ve seen a bigger fish tank in a bar, it was in a Bond film. Mon-Thurs, Sun 6pm-1am, Fri-Sat 6pm-3am 中山东一路外滩6号2楼

505 •2F, Bar Sofitel Shanghai Hyland, 505 Nanjing

Barbarossa Restaurant & •Lounge

El Willy Tapas & Rice South Bund 22, 22 Zhongshan Dong Lu (near Jinling Lu). T: 5404 5757 Mediterranean Cuisine •415Haya’s Dagu Lu (near Chengdu Nan Lu).

肇家浜路1111号5楼

南京东路505号上海海仑宾馆2楼

Go for the tapas, stay for the sangria.

Entertainment Street. T: 6465 9336

Great sushi, a classic favourite.

东平店: 东平路5号C座; 新天地店: 新天地马当路159号 (马当路与兴业路路口); 虹梅店: 虹梅路3338弄虹梅休闲街28号; 金桥店: 蓝天路600号碧云体育休闲中心A6; 国金店: 世纪大道8号上海国金中心四层

T: 6426 8256

Cozy ambience with music, French wine, champagne, cocktail, tea and pastries.

T: 180 1727 1340

Lindo •UnitMexico 39, Lane 3338, Hongmei

Lu). T: 6467 1511. Lane 19, 6 Ronghua Xidao. T: 6219 2286. 3F, Central Plaza, 381 Huaihai Zhong Lu (near Danshui Lu). T: 5382 5777

The first choice for many discerning Thaifood-lovers in Shanghai. Delivery service now available. www.simplythai-sh.com

River •5F,Mekong Metro City, 1111 Zhaojiabang Lu.

Road East. T: 6351 5888 x 4298

•2F,Bocado 47 Yongfu Lu (near Fuxing Xi Lu).

Our pick for the best mid-range Mexican in town.

•24Itoya Ruijin Er Lu (near Huaihai Zhong

长宁路1018号上海龙之梦万丽酒店26楼

•2F Albero Grand Kempinski Hotel

(Renaissance Shanghai Zhongshan Park Hotel) T: 6115 8888

Open for dinner only. Hours: 6.30-10.30pm

瑞金一路139号1楼；东平路15号；衡山路543号衡山宾馆2楼；淮海中路283号香港广场南座3楼；虹许路 943号；虹桥路1288号

Focusing on authentic regional specialties from Vietnam, India, Thailand, and Malaysia with an interactive approach. Celadon Tea Lounge offers a variety of over 36 specialty teas.

•26FAzur 1018 Changning Lu.

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RMB 160 all you can handle. What more could you want?

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Celadon 26F 1018 Changning Lu (Renaissance Shanghai Zhongshan Park Hotel) T:6115 8888

Spanish

Leonardo’s 1F, Hilton Hotel, 250 Huashan Lu (near Yan'an Zhong Lu). T: 6248 0000 x 1850

15 Dongping Lu (near Hengshan Lu). T: 6445 4734. 2F, Hengshan Hotel, 543 Hengshan Lu. T: 6433 0899 / 6437 7050. 3F, South Building, Hong Kong Plaza, 283 Huaihai Zhong Lu (near Yan'an Xi Lu). T: 6390 7244. 943 Hongxu Lu. T: 6242 2190. 1288 Hongqiao Lu. T: 6278 3105 / 6278 3106

娘惹情马来西亚经典风味餐厅咖啡屋：大沽路417号，近石门一路

Mediterranean

大沽路415号 (近成都南路)

•1F,Tairyo 139 Ruijin Yi Lu. T: 5382 8818.

Neat little Malaysian in the middle of Dagu Lu's strip of restaurants. Hours: 11am-10pm

San’s Kitchen •1F La Green Hotel, 1775 Jinqiao Lu.

The Bund, 19 Gongping Lu ( near Haiping Lu). T: 2509 1188

公平路19号上海外滩悦榕庄2楼（近海平路）

T: 6327 0800.

Lu). Hours: 11am-11pm Xintiandi: 159 Madang Lu (near Xingye Lu). Hours: 11am-12am 28 Lane 3338, Hongmei Lu (near Yan'an Lu). Hours: 11am-11pm A6 Jinqiao Pudong Green Sports & Leisure Centre, 600 Lantian Lu. Hours: 11am-11pm 4F, IFC Mall, 8 Shiji Dadao. Hours: 10am-10pm Sogo: Level 8 S801-1A,1618 Nanjing Xi Lu. Kerry Centre: Level 4 N4-11, Jingan Kerry Centre, 1515 Nanjing Xi Lu. Ciros: Level 3 312-314, 388 Nanjing Xi Lu. L’Avenue: Level 3 312 A, L’Avenue shanghai, 99 Xianxia Lu. Hotline: 400 880 7729 Delivery: 6209 6209

Malaysian

Taihei •Level 2 at Banyan Tree Shanghai On Serving only the finest ingredients; Taihei serves high quality Sushi and Sashimi with an innovative twist. Hours: Lunch 11.30am–2.30pm; Dinner 5.30pm–9.30pm

Nyonya •417MyDagu Lu (near Shimen Yi Lu).

Enjoy food from glo hickory oak burning smoke BBQ pit while enjoy the open rooftop skyline views. Card: All Cards. Hours: MonFri. 5pm-late. Sat- Sun. 11-late. www. glolondon.com, shanghai@glolondon.com

Lu). T: 5404 7705

Shanghai •RmVa7, Bene North Block, Xintiandi, Lane

181, Taicang Lu (near Madang Lu). T: 6311 2211

Sizzling Grills, stone baked pizzas, international favorites with our showcase grill executive chef from UK. Card: All Cards. Hours: 11am-Midnight. www.glolondon.com shanghai@glolondon.com

•803SHINTORI Julu Lu (near Fumin Lu).

20 course omakase menu served by Oyama-san himself

•1F,SABATINI South Annex,Wheelock Square,

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glo London Gastro Grill 2F, 1 Wulumuqi Nan Lu (near Dongping Lu). T: 6466 6565

碧云国际商务酒店1楼，金桥路 1775号

e Vino Ristorante •BldgPane 33, 47 Fuxing Lu (near Sinan

思南路47号,思南公馆第33墅(近思南路大门)

London

T: 5032 1311

OYAMA •20 SUSHI Donghu Lu (near Huaihai Zhong

Lu), Sinan Mansions. T: 5465 2177

Authentic and relaxed Korean cuisine

徐汇区永嘉路630号

中山东一路3号，外滩三号6楼，近广东路

Owner/chef Antonio Sciaraffa serves authentic Italian food in a friendly, home setting.

T: 5477 0019. 225 Jinhui Nan Lu. Tel: 3432 2735. 292 Ziteng Lu. T: 3431 7287

Expect Willy's trademark quirkiness in the decor and yin yang structured menu! Hours: Mon-Sat: 11.30am-2.30pm and 6-10.30pm, Saturday Brunch 11.30am-3.00pm. www.el-willy.com 中山东路22号 (近金陵路)

Las Tapas •House 33, Lane 3338 Hongmei Lu.

T: 6465 8345. 259 Hongfeng Lu (near Biyun Lu), Pudong. T: 3382 1686. Red Town, C6, Building 59, 570 Huaihai Zhong Lu T: 6415 9567

Designed to sate the cravings of those foodies who it pains to settle on a single dish, tapas brings all the flavours of Spain to your table in one sitting. Hours: 10am-2am 虹梅路3338弄，虹梅休闲街；浦东红枫路259号，近碧云；淮海西路 570号第59幢C6

Martin •811Restaurant Hengshan Lu (near Yuqing Lu). T: 6431 6639 Martin Berasategui is

known for inventive, modern Spanish cooking and this venture, in an historic villa within Xujiahui Park, reflects that. 衡山路811号 (近余庆路)

Tapas Spanish Bar •1928Siempre Gonghe Xin Lu. T: 2602 2222 x 6028 Hours: 3pm-12am

Swiss Suisse •1582Chalet Kangding Lu (near Wanhangdu Lu). T: 3353 3887

Features typical Swiss delicacies in a Chalet style atmosphere. Hours: Tue-Sun, 5.30-11pm 上海市静安区康定路1582

Taiwanese

231 Nanjing Xi Lu (inside People's Park). T: 6318 0220

Thai •3F,Lapis Lane 199, Thumb Plaza, 19

Fangdian Lu. T: 5033 9223. Lane 248. 14 Taikang Lu. T: 6473 3989. 285 Hunan Lu. T: 5466 3026. Shanghai Centre, Rm 109, 1376 Nanjing Xi Lu. T: 5252 0082 Lapis Thai provides various indoor and outdoor venues which can hold 200 people. Hours: 11am-late

浦东新区大拇指广场芳甸路199弄 19号3楼；卢湾区泰康路248弄 14号；徐汇区湖南路285号 ;静安区南京西路1376号109室

Thai Gallery •No.127-1 Datian Lu (near Beijing Xi Lu). T: 6217 9797

Don’t miss the aesthetics while enjoying the authentic Thai food in a tatami seat. Hours: 11am-2.30pm, 5.30pm-12.30am 大田路127-1号 (近北京西路)

Vietnamese Golden Bull VIETNAMESE •CUISINE

Shanghai ifc mall Shop: L3-19, Shanghai ifc mall, 8 Century Avenue, Pudong. T: 6190 8170 The Reel Shop: 2A, The Reel Dept. Store, 1601 West Nanjing Lu, Jing’an District. T: 3256 8996 Grand Gateway Shop: L5-506, Grand Gateway 66, No. 1, Hongqiao Lu, Xuhui District. T: 6391 5589 BB1 SBM Shop: 8F-21, Super Brand Mall, 168 Lujiazui Xi Lu, Pudong. T: 6836 9711 BB1 iapm Shop: L5-515, iapm mall, Shanghai ICC,999, Huaihai Zhong Lu. T: 5466 6812 Elegant environment and fabulous Vietnamese dishes.

国金中心店：浦东世纪大道8号上海ifc商场L3-19；订座电话：6190 8170 越洋广场店：静安区南京西路 1601号芮欧百货二楼2A；订座电话：3256 8996 港汇广场店：徐汇区虹桥路1号港汇恒隆广场五楼506；订座电话：6391 5589 小金牛正大店：浦东陆家嘴西路 168号正大广场8F-21；订座电话：6836 9711 小金牛环贸店：淮海中路999号环贸iapm商场L5-515；订座电话：5466 6812

Romantic three-story Moroccan themed lounge on a lake hidden in People’s Park. Hours: Sun - Thurs 11am - 2am, Fri - Sat 11am - 3am. www. barbarossa.com.cn 芭芭露莎会所餐厅：南京西路231号 (人民公园内)

at park 97 •2A upstairs Gaolan Lu (inside Fuxing Park). T: 5383 2328

Hours Sun-Thu 8pm-2am, Fri-Sat 8pm-4am. 皋兰路２号甲，复兴公园内

•BundBar18,Rouge 7F, 18 Zhongshan Dong Yi Lu. T: 6339 1199

Bund-side bar with world class terrace and great music. Not cheap, but still jampacked with classy folks on Friday and Saturday nights. Hours: 6pm - 12am. 中山东一路外滩18号7楼

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The Bar 2F, The Langham, Yangtze Boutique, 740 Hankou Lu. T: 6080 0734 An art deco inspired cocktail bar with intimate seating and an impressive list of classic cocktails, vintage wines, fine champagnes and whiskeys.

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Blue Marlin Shanghai Green City: 689 Lantian Lu. Green City Jinqiao Pudong T: 5030 9676 Thumb Plaza: Bldg 17, 199 Fangdian Lu. Thumb Plaza Pudong T: 6886 7876. www.bluemarlin.cn. 金桥碧云店：浦东新区金桥碧云国际社区蓝天路689号;大拇指店：浦东新区芳甸路199弄大拇指广场17号

Bounty Rhumerie •Bounty Jing’an. 550 Wuding Lu

(near Xikang Lu). T: 2661 9368. Bounty Xuhui, 47 Yongfu Lu (near Fuxing Dong Lu). T: 137 6451 0616. Bounty X @ Sinan Mansion, 3F & Terrace, 47 Sinan Lu. Unit 33, near Fuxing Zhong Lu. T: 189 1719 7641 武定路550号近陕西北路,永福路 47号(近复兴西路),思南路47号33单元3楼&天台(近复兴中路)

9 •87F,Cloud Grand Hyatt, Jin Mao Tower, 88 Shiji Dadao, Pudong. T: 5049 1234 x 8787

Entertaining visitors in Shanghai? Take them here for a tipple. Hours: Sun-Fri 6pm-12.30am, Sat 10am-9.30pm 浦东世纪大道88号金茂君悦大酒店87楼

Club G Plus •Room 428, Xingye Lu, Lane 123, Xintiandi Block 6. T: 5386 8088

新天地兴业路123弄428室

•2F,Puli Lane 199, Thumb Plaza, 19

Cigar Bar •TheCO2 Longemont Shanghai. 2F, 1116

Hours: 11am-11pm

The CO2 Cigar Bar is where cigar connoisseurs and those who indulge occasionally gather to share their love of the finer things in life.

Fangdian Lu, Pudong. T: 5033 9221 上海市浦东新区芳甸路大拇指广场 199弄19号2楼

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Chiang Mai Thai Cuisine 1019 Kangding Lu (near Yanping Lu). T: 5228 1588 Hours: 11.30am - 2pm, 5-11pm. www.chiang-mai.com.cn

清迈府泰国料理: 康定路1019号(近延平路)

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Coconut Paradise 38 Fumin Lu (near Yan’an Xi Lu). T: 6248 1998

Consistent performer with a wonderful garden for al fresco Thai dishes. 富民路38号 (近延安路)

Thai •5CSimply Dongping Lu (near Hengshan

Yan’an Xi Lu. T: 6115 9988 x 8250

Le Soir •BundCirque 22, 4F, Zhong Shan Dong Er Lu, near Xin Yong'An Lu.

Opening in September! RSVP@Cirquelesoirshanghai.com www.cirquelesoir.com 中山东二路22号，4楼，近新永安路

•1877Eddy’s Huaihai Zhong Lu (near Tianping Lu). T: 6282 0521

Popular, long-standing and mostly gay bar. Mon-Thu 8pm-2am; Fri-Sun 8pm-3am 淮海中路1877号 (近天平路)

Bar •6F, Glamour 5 on the Bund (near Guangdong Lu). T: 6329 3751

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Narcissus •4 Hengshan Lu (near Wulumuqi Nan

www.m-theglamourbar.com 外滩5号6楼

of Blues & Jazz •60 House Fuzhou Lu. T: 6323 2779 福州路60号(外滩)

Bar •4F,indigo 6 Zhongshan Dong Yi Lu (near Fuzhou Lu). T: 6321 5398 Hours: 6pm-2am

中山东一路6号4楼 (近福州路)

Jazz Bar •GF,The Fairmont Peace Hotel, 20 Nanjing

Dong Lu, T: 6138 6886

The world famous Old Jazz Band plays nightly with the best female vocalist and her repertoire of famous Shanghai tunes. Hours: 5pm-2am. www.fairmont.com/peacehotel 爵士吧和平饭店：南京东路20号

KABB •House 5, North Block, Xintiandi, Lane 181, Taicang Lu. T: 3307 0798

Often a refuge for tourists who tire of the Xintiandi circus, but it’s worthwhile for locals too. Hours: Sun-Thu 7am-12am, Fri & Sat 7am-late 新天地太仓路181弄北里5号

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Kaiba 479 Wuding Lu (near Shaanxi Bei Lu). T: 6288 9676 739 Dingxi Lu (near Yan'an Xi Lu). T: 6418 2252 Taikang Terrace, Room 202, 169 Jianguo Zhong Lu. T: 6280 5688 Liquor Factory •InterContinental Shanghai Expo, 1188 Xueye Lu (near Nanmatou Lu). T: 3858 1188

Now a retro British pub, this villa used to house liquor factory workers. 酒坊：浦东雪野路1188号，近南码头路上海世博洲际酒店一楼花园及别墅区

Bar •1F,Long Waldorf Astoria Shanghai on the

Bund, 2 Zhongshan Dong Yi Lu (near Guangdong Lu). T: 6322 9988

The Shanghai Club’s extravagant 39-foot Long Bar remains after painstaking architectural restoration as part of the Waldorf Astoria Shanghai on the Bund. This legendary bar offers a good selection of cocktails as well as deluxe oysters and premium Cuban cigars. Operating Hours: Monday-Saturday 4pm-1am, Sunday 2pm-1am 廊吧，中山东一路2号，上海外滩华尔道夫酒店1楼

•154Manhattan Nanyang Lu (near Xikang Lu). T: 6247 6656

南阳路154号 (进西康路)

Club •4F,M2 Hong Kong Plaza, 283 Huaihai Zhong Lu (near Huangpi Nan Lu). T: 6288 6222 Large club featuring international DJs playing house and hip-hop. Hours: 9pm -late. www.museshanghai.com

Factory •172MMaoming Nan Lu (near Yongjia Lu). T: 6415 1088

茂名南路172号 (近永嘉路)

•145Mela Nanyang Lu (near Xikang Lu).

Lu). T: 5465 4755

衡山路4号 (近乌鲁木齐南路)

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VUE Bar 32F, West Tower, Hyatt on the Bund, 199 Huangpu Lu (near Wuchang Lu). T: 6393 1234 x 6348

Zhong Lu). T: 6473 7838

Revel in the view from this rooftop bar while sipping cocktails. Hours: Sun-Thu 5pm-1am; Fri & Sat 5pm-2am

茂名南路162号 (近复兴中路)

非常时髦酒吧: 黄浦路199号上海外滩茂悦大酒店西楼三十二楼

Heights •7F,New No.3 The Bund, Zhong Shan Dong

•28F,YU99Bar Jiangbin Road, Luwan

The aptly-named New Heights is a modern brasserie offering Continental and South East Asian fare. The breezy rooftop terrace which affords unrivaled views of the Bund and Pudong skyline, is the perfect place to enjoy an alfresco meal or a drink under the stars. Lunch Mon-Sun 11.30am-2.30pm, (Sat-Sun till 4:00pm), Dinner Mon-Sun 6pm-10.30pm, Sat-Sun till 11pm, Brunch Sat-Sun 11am-4pm www. threeonthebund.com

•162Nelly’s Maoming Nan Lu (near Fuxing Hours: 7pm-3am

Yi Lu (Guang Dong Lu). T: 6321 0909

中山东一路3号，外滩三号7楼，近广东路

•2F,Niche The Westin Shanghai, 88 Henan

Zhong Lu. T: 6335 1888 x 7342

A bar-cum-nightclub, perfect for evening soirees of cool cocktails and hot jazz. Happy Hour: 5.30-9.30pm

District, Shanghai Marriott Hotel Luwan. T: 5318 8888

上海市卢湾区江滨路99号28楼（打浦路底）上海绿地万豪酒店

(Yin Yang) •125YYs Nanchang Lu (near Maoming Nan Lu). T: 6466 4098

T: 6474 5700. 19-20, North Block, Lane 181, Taicang Lu (near Madang Lu). T: 6320 3935. Riverside Promenade, Binjiang Dadao, Pudong. T: 6888 3935

Perfectly gluggable, restoring German grog. Hours: Mon-Fri 5pm-2am, Sat 12pm-2am, Sun 11am-2am 宝莱纳：汾阳路150号；太仓路 181弄北里；浦东滨江大道富都段滨江风光亭

Bar •237QHengshan Lu (near Gao’an Lu). T: 6433 5710

Hours: 2pm - 2am 衡山路237号 (近高安路)

Ritz Bar •TheThe Portman Ritz-Carlton, Shanghai 2/F, 1376 Nanjing Xi Lu, Shanghai. T: 6279 8888 x 5778

The Ritz Bar is open every evening from 5 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. every Monday to Sunday. Mixologists create uber cool drinks and special martinis made to order or select from an impressive collection of malt whiskies. 南京西路1376号上海商城波特曼酒店

de Ning •TheSalon Peninsula Shanghai, B1, 32

Zhongshan Dong Yi Lu (near Beijing Dong Lu). T: 2327 6731

(near Xin Yong'an Lu). T: 6328 8668

Zhongshan Park Hotel, 1018 Changning Lu. T: 6115 8888

Get your drink and your groove on at this hotel bar.

WINE

ASC Fine Wines •17-18F, BM InterContinental Business Centre, 100 Yutong Lu. T: 6056 1999 www.asc-wines.com

裕通路100号洲际商务中心17-18楼

Wine Residence by ASC •57 The Jiangyin Lu. T: 6318 0857 ASC藏酒轩：江阴路57号

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Aussino Cellar 2F, 147 Weihai Lu. T: 5118 1299

Over 800 wines from 200 wineries. Wine club membership, exclusive discounts, tastings and events. Hours: 10am-12am. www.aussino.net 黄浦区威海路1-3号

Millesimes •415Aux Shaanxi Bei Lu (near Beijing Xi Lu). T: 5213 7883

www.auxmillesimes.com

Brachetto d’Acqui •2000 Jianhe Lu. T: 6262 1377.

218 Changde Lu. T: 6279 3551

剑河路2000号; 常德路218号

Cheese & Fizz •119 Madang Lu (near Taicang Lu).

T: 6336 5823. Unit 111A, Shanghai Centre, 1376 Nanjing Xi Lu. T: 6279 8298. Unit GF28, 168 Lujiazui Xi Lu, Pudong. T: 5041 1695 French gourmet food and bottles of bubbles and table wines.

T: 6258 1090

Offering signature cocktails, light snacks and live music. Ideal place for events meeting and theme parties.

南阳路145号 (近西康路)

玲珑酒廊：中山东一路32号上海半岛酒店地下一层（近北京东路）

新天地店: 新天地北里马当路119号; 上海商城店：南京西路1376号上海商城111A; 正大广场店: 浦东陆家嘴 168号GF28

Melting Pot •288The Taikang Lu (near Sinan Lu).

•6F, SUGAR 35 Shaanxi Nan Lu (near Changle

EnoteCa Wine Lounge and •Boutique

Hours: 10pm-late

T: 6415 8180

Lu). T: 6215 8777

泰康路288号 (近瑞金二路)

Lounge •24F,M1NT 318 Fuzhou Lu. T: 6391 2811 Hours: Every day from 6pm - late. bookings@m1ntglobal.com 福州路318号24楼

98 •333Mini Hengshan Lu (near Wuxing Lu). T: 6433 2896. Hours: 2pm-4am 衡山路333号 (近吴兴路)

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Moonsha Lounge 3F, 5 on the Bund, 20 Guangdong Lu (near Zhongshan Dong Yi Lu). T: 6323 1117

Relaxed lounge with an extensive martini menu, wine selection and an array of Japanese snacks. Hours: 9.30pm-1am. www.moonsha.net

Beautiful bar for beautiful people. Hours: Daily, 11.30am - 1am 陕西南路35号6楼 (近长乐路)

•UnitTMSK 2, North Block, Lane 181, 11 Taicang Lu, Xintiandi. T: 6326 2227

A coloured glass extravaganza of a bar bang in the middle of Xintiandi. Hours: 1.30pm-1.30am 透明思考餐厅：太仓路181弄北里 11号楼2单元; 牡丹66：南京西路 1266号恒隆广场502

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TOPS Roof,Banyan Tree Shanghai On the Bund,19 Gongping Lu( near Haiping Lu) T:2509 1188

Entertainment •YiMuse Feng Galleria, 5F, 77 Beijing Dong

As the first open rooftop bar with full 180°unobstructed view in Shanghai, it offers a breath-taking panorama spanning from the historic Bund, across the Huangpu River, to the iconic Lujiazui skyline.

北京东路77号5楼，近圆明园路

公平路19号上海外滩悦榕庄顶楼（近海平路

Room •92F,Music Park Hyatt Shanghai, 100 Shiji

at Park 97 •2A Upstairs Gaolan Lu, Fuxing Park (near

中山东一路外滩5号3楼

Lu, near Yuanmingyuan Lu

Dadao. T: 6888 1234 x 4560

Live music every Monday to Saturday and Ladies' Night every Wednesday, from 8.30 - 10.30pm

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Sinan Lu).T: 5383 2328

2F, 27 Zhongshan Dong Yi Lu. T: 2322 0888

House of Roosevelt has one of the largest wine cellars in Asia. www.rooseveltchina.com 中山东一路27号

Discoveries •TheWine Cool Docks, Rm 101-111, Bldg 13, 505 Zhongshan Nan Lu. T: 6152 6680

Wine Discoveries offers a great selection of South African, German, Australian and French wines. Free delivery for one case or six bottles. www.safinewines.co.za, info@safinewines.co.za.

Wine-Link •House 18, Lane 228 Anfu Lu (near

Zeal •South Bund 22, 22 Zhongshan Er Lu

Bar •25F,Zpark Zpark Bar, Renaissance Shanghai

Paulaner Brauhaus •150 Fenyang Lu (near Fuxing Lu).

Roosevelt Wine Cellar, THE •HOUSE OF ROOSEVELT

南昌路125号 (近茂名南路)

•1377Oscar’s Fuxing Zhong Lu (near Baoqing

奥斯卡：复兴路1377号(近宝庆路)

Free door-to-door delivery from a climatecontrolled warehouse within 24 hours of order, from Monday to Friday. cellar.door@summergate.com

黄浦区中山南路505号老码头，13号楼101室

河南中路88号威斯汀大饭店2楼

British social pub with relaxed environment (you'd be relaxed after an eight hour Sunday happy hour as well). Hours: 11am-2am, Happy Hour Mon - Sat 4-8pm, Sun 12-8pm

T: 180 0820 6929

Small bar crammed with artsy types until the wee hours.

Turns out there is room for another Bund Bar with Lujiazui views.

Lu). T: 6431 6528

•58 Summergate Yan'an Dong Lu.

53-57 Anfu Lu (near Changshu Lu). T: 5404 0050. 58 Taicang Lu (near Ji'nan Lu). T: 5306 3400 安福路53-57号(近常熟路); 太仓路 58号(近济南路)

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glo London Lounge Bar 3F, 1 Wulumuqi Nan Lu (near Dongping Lu). T: 6466 6565

Wulumuqi Zhong Lu). T: 5403 6548 / 5403 0594 www.wine-link.com

安福路228弄18号(近乌鲁木齐路)

•UnitYangjiu 5A, 1375 Huaihai Zhong Lu (near Fuxing Zhong Lu). T: 5168 8971

A website that distributes imported wines, Champagne, spirits, food and wine accessories. They can deliver to your door in 24 hours. www.yangjiu.com 淮海中路1375号5A座 (近复兴路)

HEALTH Dental Dental Clinic •200Care Yincheng Dong Lu (near Shiji Dadao). T: 5047 1790 www.care2004.com

陆家嘴168号正大广场7楼09室

Dr. Zhou’s Dental Clinic •Room 3001B, Jianhui Mansion, 922 Hengshan Lu (next to the Pacific Department Store, Xujiahui). T: 6447 0390 衡山路922号3001B

General and Cosmetic •Dental Centre of Shanghai

United Family Hospital and Clinics 1139 Xianxia Lu (near Linquan Lu). T: 2216 3900 仙霞路1139号

Health Care Medical •andGlobal Dental Centre Room 301, Kerry Centre, 1515 Nanjing Xi Lu. T: 5298 6339

Hours: Mon-Fri: 8am-7pm; Sat-Sun: 9am5pm. www.ghcchina.com 上海全康医疗中心: 南京西路1515号上海嘉里中心301室

Dental Care •3040Hygeia Yan’an Xi Lu (3721 Hongmei Lu, Hongqiao Pearl City). T: 6406 1866 / 137 6127 5978

延安西路3040号; 虹梅路3721号

Asia •3F,Orthodontics Ciro’s Plaza, 388 Nanjing Xi Lu. T: 6359 9359 T: 6473 7733

南京西路388号仙乐斯广场1楼

威海路383号

A massive 24-hour gym with amenities galore and something for the entire family.

WellNess •668MeHuai'an Lu (near Xi Suzhou Lu). Classes for kickboxing, yoga and more. www.mewellness.com

Body Fit •717OZHuai'an Lu (near Xi Suzhou Lu). T: 6288 5278 / 135 6424 0374

Thai boxing studio run by tough-guy Tomer Oz. www.ozbodyfit.com

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Raja Yoga Xujiahui Club: 3F, 88 Xingeng Lu (near Wanping Nan Lu). T: 6427 4328. Caobao Lu Club: 7F, 93 Caobao Lu (near Liuzhou Lu). T: 6484 9557. Wanda Club: 3F, 189 Zhengtong Lu. T: 3511 1093 The first international member of IHRSA in China, Raja has more than seven clubs in Shanghai.

Health Services Amercian-Sino OB/GYN/ •Pediatrics Serivices

3F, Block 6, Clove Apartment Building, 800 HuaShan Lu. T: 6210 2299 ASOG was founded in 2003. We provide a comprehensive array of on-site services for women and children by certified specialists from overseas and China. Our facilities located in the city center are comfortable and equipped with state-of-the-art technology. We are committed to providing quality, compassionate, and personalized healthcare with international standards. Our medical staffs are bilingual in English and Chinese.

上海浦东新区迎春路1275号208室

Dental 思迈登齿科： •4F,Smile 215 Hefei Lu (near Huangpi Nan Lu).

Shanghai United Family •Hospital - Dental Clinic

1139 Xianxia Lu (near Linquan Lu). T: 2216 3900

Hours: Mon & Wed 9am-7pm; Tues, ThurSat 9am-5pm; closed Sun. www.ufh.com.cn

& Surgical Centre 4F, 389 Nanjing Xi Lu, Tomorrow Square (same building as the JW Marriott Hotel). T: 6375 5588

Internationally-trained medical staff and state-of-the-art facilities. Dentistry, family medicine, general surgery, gynaecology and more. Hours: Mon-Fri 8.30am5.30pm. www.gleneagles.com.cn 南京西路389号明天广场4楼

Shanghai United Family Hospital •1139 Xianxia Lu. T: 2216 3900 (hospital)/2216 3922 or 2216 3936 (appointments)/2216 3999 (24 hour emergency hotline)

A purpose built, full service, internationally accredited hospital that offers a full 24/7 emergency room. Hours: Mon-Sat, 8.30am-5.30pm. www.ufh.com.cn

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Huashan Pudong Hospital International Division Managed by United Family Healthcare Ground floor, Area A & B, 525 Hongfeng Lu, Pudong. Appointments: 5030 9907 www.ufh.com.cn

United Family Minhang Clinic •Shanghai Racquet Club, Ground Floor

Clubhouse. Lane 555 Jinfeng Lu, Hua Cao Town, Minhang District. T: 2201 0995 A comprehensive clinic that offers family medicine and counselling services for the whole family. Hours: Mon-Fri, 9am-5pm. www.ufh.com.cn, srcclinic@ufh.com.cn

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Sino United Health Shanghai Centre (Portman) Clinic: Suite 601, Shanghai Centre, 1376 Nanjing Xi Lu. T: 6279 8920. Jinqiao Clinic: Lane 300, 16 Hongfeng Lu (near Biyun Lu), Jinqiao, Pudong. T: 5030 7810 Specialists from around the world in the fields of orthopedics, physiotherapy, sports medicine, and neurology. www.sinounitedhealth.com 上海城门诊部：南京西路1376号上海商城西峰601室; 金桥门诊部：浦东金桥红枫路300弄16号(近碧云路)

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WHS Shanghai Centre: 1F, 106D, 1376 Nanjing Xi Lu (across from HSBC Bank). T: 6289 8511 Kerry Parkside, 1378 Huamu Lu, B130B (across from Watsons). T: (400) 611 0212

One-stop-shop health store chain providing professional guidance on imported health & wellness products from around the world.

Hours: 24 hours. www.americanobgyn. com, www.huashanobgyn.com.cn

EDUCATION

13F, Complex Building, Huashan Hospital, 12 Wulumuqi Zhong Lu (near Changle Lu). T: 6249 3246

乌鲁木齐路12号华山医院综合楼13楼

Shanghai Clinic •LaneBioscor 89, 5 Xingguo Lu (near Hunan Lu). T: 6431 8899

International clinic with Australian, American and Chinese doctors specialising in plastic/cosmetic surgery, medical skin treatment, natural hair regrowth and cosmetic dentistry. www.bioscor.com.cn

Schools

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Active Kidz shanghai Room 601, 3211 Hongmei Lu (near Chen Jiaqiaozhi Lu). T: 6406 6757. Pudong: Ramada Plaza, 18 Xinqiao Lu (near Biyun Lu). T: 3872 6770 (Wed-Fri) Community-run, non profit

兴国路89弄5号 (近湖南路)

organisation that provides quality athletic programs for expatriate children. www.activekidz.org

Canadian Evergreen Family •Health Centre

浦西：虹梅路3211号601 室（陈家桥支路）；浦东：新金桥路18号华美达大酒店1楼

www.greenmedicalcenter-sh.com

School •2F,Brain 126 Ronghua Dadao.

1286 Hongqiao Lu. T: 6270 6265 虹桥路1286号

International Peace •Maternity and Child Health

Hospital of the China Welfare Institute 910 Hengshan Lu (near Tianping Lu). T: 6447 0399 / 6407 9476 www.pmehk.com

Parkway Corporate Office, 7F, 108 Zhaojiabang Lu Gleneagles Medical and Surgical Centre, 4F, 389 Nanjing Xi Lu Shanghai Centre Medical and Dental Centres, 203-4 West Retail Plaza, 1376 Nanjing Xi Lu Specialty and Inpatient Centre, 2/3F, 170 Danshui Lu Hongqiao Medical Centre, 2258 Hongqiao Lu. Jinqiao Medical and Dental Centre, 51 Hongfeng Lu Mandarine City Medical Centre, Mandarine City, Suite 30, 788 Hongxu Lu 24-hour appointment service. T: 6445 5999

Suite 208, 1275 Yingchun Lu, Pudong District. T: 3868 5118 / 139 1890 7562 www.tiac.com.cn

Shanghai Gleneagles •International Medical, Dental

American-Sino Ob/Gyn •Service

www.proshine-dental.com

T: 5988 5898

骏德酒业：威海路409号 (近石门一路)

皋兰路2号甲 (复兴公园内)

1388 Huamu Lu. T: 6169 8858

衡山路910号 (近天平路)

Representative office and retail store. www.jointekfinewines.com

Retailer specialising in wines from Napa Valley and Sonoma. Free wine tastings every Friday. www.napareservewines.com

KERRY SPORTS •Kerry Hotel Pudong Shanghai, 4F,

Dental •7F,ProShine JH Plaza, 2008 Huqingping Lu.

Hours: 10am – 7pm. T: (400) 882 0506 www.smiledent.cn

Hours Sun-Thu 8pm-2am, Fri-Sat 8pm-4am

Hours: 10am-5pm. www.globalnutra-express.cn

江宁路495号706-708室

Fine Wines •409Jointek Weihai Lu (near Shimen Yi Lu).

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T: 138 1848 8508 / 139 1826 5447

T: 5115 4575

The Shanghai international •aesthetic clinic

Napa Reserve 383 Weihai Lu (near Shimen Yi Lu). T: 6340 0418

Global Nutra-Express •Room 606, 261 Yunnan Nan Lu.

Cidi Dental Clinic •Room 706-708, 495 Jiangning Lu.

Looking for the perfect place to meet friends, unwind from work, de-brief during the day? Then glo Wine Bar is the perfect destination. Whether you want to catch up over cocktails, share a well chosen bottle of wine or enjoy our International tapas & platters, you will find the perfect solution in glo Wine Bar. Card: All Cards. Hours: 4pm-late. www.glolondon.com, shanghai@glolondon.com

T: 6340 0955

Fitness & Yoga

Parkway Health Medical •CENTRES

T: 6295 0461

www.brainschool.com.cn 荣华东道126号2楼

The British International •School

Pudong: 600 Cambridge Forest New Town, 2729 Hunan Lu. T: 5812 7455. Puxi: 111 Jinguang Lu, Huacao Town, Minhang District. T: 5226 3211 www.bisschina.com

沪南路2979号600; 闵行区金光路 111号

Concordia INTERNATIONAL •SCHOOL SHANGHAI

999 Mingyue Lu, Jinqiao, Pudong. T: 5899 0380 www.concordiashanghai.org

浦东金桥明月路999号(近黄杨路)

百汇（上海）医院管理有限公司：肇嘉浜路108号7楼；南京西路389号明天广场裙房4楼；南京西路1376号 203-204室；淡水路170号2-3楼；虹桥路2258号；浦东金桥红枫路 51号；虹许路788号名都城30号底层

Shanghai Children’s Medical •Centre 1678 Dongfang Lu. T: 5873 2020 scmcmed@online.sh.cn 东方路1678号

children's technology •workshop

Hongqiao: Unit 504, 3211 Hongmei Lu (above City Shop). T: 6446 6766.

Pudong: Unit 46-47B Thumb Plaza, 199 Fangdian Lu. T: 5033 3053 www.ctworkshop.com.cn dora@ctworkshop.com.cn

Dulwich College Shanghai •(DCS)

DCS Main Campus: 266 Lan'an Lu (near Biyun Lu). DUCKS Campus: 425 Lan'an Lu (near Biyun Lu). T: 5899 9910 www.dulwich-shanghai.cn

上海德威英国国际学校:主校区：上海浦东金桥蓝桉路266号幼儿园：上海浦东金桥蓝桉路425号

experienced, well-trained therapists with complimentary sandwiches. They also offer a therapist's training course, if you’d like to learn how to massage your family members. www.blretreat.com 清云居: 浦东陆家嘴银城中路68 号时代金融中心403

BAMBOO 7 •3F-C1, 37 Shuicheng Nan Lu.

T: 6209 8400 Huaguang Shop: 3308 Hongmei Lu. T: 5422 1271 Biyun Shop: 1198 Biyun Lu. T: 5030 8406 Jiuzhou Shop: 3F, 3219 Hongmei Lu. T: 5175 9168 Meihua Shop: 985 Meihua Lu. T: 5059 9059 Luocheng Shop: 12 Shuicheng Lu. T: 6295 0300 Pucheng Shop: 708 Pucheng Lu. T: 5877 1788 Xintiandi Shop: 586 Madang Lu. T: 3331 7117 Yingchun Shop: 1130 Yingchun Lu. T: 6856 7122 Huangjinchengdao Shop: Room 201, 735 Huangjinchengdao Lu. T: 6208 9200 Dapu Shop: 550 Xujiahui Lu. T: 5465 9959 Dagu Shop: 508 Dagu Lu. T: 3366 2778 Banyan Tree Spa •3F, The Westin Shanghai (Westin

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Mandarin Family – The Language Centre of Chinese Jinqiao Campus: Room 302, Lane 199, 40 Biyun Lu (near Biyun Carrefour). T: 5030 9916 www.mandarinfamily.com

金桥校区：碧云路199弄40号302室

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Shanghai American School Minhang Campus: 258 Jinfeng Lu, Zhudi Town. T: 6221 1445. Pudong Campus: 1600 Lingbai Gong Lu www.saschina.org

闵行校区: 金丰路258号; 浦东校区: 凌白公路1600号

Shanghai Community •International School

Hongqiao ECE Campus: 2212 Hongqiao Road, Shanghai.T: 6261 4338 Hongqiao Campus: 1161 Hongqiao Lu. T: 6261 4338 Pudong Lower School: 800 Xiuyan Lu. T: 5812 9888 Pudong Upper School: 198 Hengqiao Lu. T: 5812 9888 Hangzhou Campus: 78 Dongxin Lu, Hangzhou. T: (571) 8669 0045 www.scischina.org

虹桥ECE校区：虹桥路2212号 ;虹桥总校：虹桥路1161号 ;浦东小学部：秀沿路800号 ;浦东初高中部：横桥路198号;杭州校区：东新路78号

Shanghai Singapore •International School

Minhang Campus: 301 Zhujian Lu. T: 6221 9288. Xuhui Campus: 1455 Huajing Lu. T: 6496 5550 www.ssis.cn

Residences), 88 Henan Zhong Lu (near Yan’an Dong Lu). T: 6335 1888

Highly regarded spa in the Westin, for massages and spa treatments. 威斯汀酒店3楼

Beauty Farm •Shop 210, Central Plaza, 381

Huaihai Zhong Lu. T: 6391 6789. Shop 332, Plaza 66, 1266 Nanjing Xi Lu. T: 6288 4646 Professional aromatherapy by certified practitioners. Expert skincare and beauty treatment by certified practitioners.

淮海中路381号210店铺；南京西路 1266号恒隆广场332店铺

Bronze Bodies •209A, Infinity Plaza, 138 Huaihai

Zhong Lu (near Pu'an Lu). T: 6335 3091. Suite 1FB, Silver Tower, Jiu An Plaza, 258 Tongren Lu. T: 6247 7377 上海市卢湾区淮海中路138号无限度广场209A；铜仁路258号1楼B室

Benson Salon •Puxi: 778 Jiangning Lu (near

Haifang Lu). T: 6277 8778 Puxi: 278 Shaanxi Bei Lu, Golden Eagle Shopping Mall. T: 6288 2803 Pudong: 1208 Biyun Lu (near Hongfeng Lu). T: 50303878 Jiuguang: Ongoing Department Store 4F, 1618 Nanjing Xi Lu. T: 6288 7216 www.bensonsalon.com

(near Taikang Lu). T: 5465 7291 Nanchang Lu (near Yandang Lu). T: 6384 2033

exercise and relaxation. Hours: 9.30am8pm. handong_dn@126.com

科苑路88号德国中心3号楼（近龙东大道）；瑞金二路266号（近泰康路）；南昌路66号, （近雁荡路）

Oriental Taipan Massage and Spa 38-A Donghu Lu. T: 6415 8880

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东湖路39号

booking@mydivalife.com

Dragonfly Crossroads @ Donghu 2F, 218 Xinle Lu, Xuhui District (near Donghu Lu). T: 5403 6133

Centre I. T: (571) 8678 6560 Essensuals Hangzhou Shopping Centre II. T: (571) 8510 2126 Essensuals Kunming. T: (871) 363 3950 Essensuals Ningbo. T: (574) 8389 9868 Essensuals Fujian. T: (595) 8391 9999 / 8366 6789 www.essensuals.co.uk

Essensuals 杭州大厦一店；杭州大厦二店；昆明店；宁波店;福建店。

Franck Provost •3182 Hongmei Lu. T: 6446 6928.

No 466, 4F, Grand Gateway, 1 Hongqiao Lu. T: 6407 3172. GF, 35 Shaanxi Nan Lu (near Changle Lu). T: 6267 5171 Global leading hair salon features highly trained stylists and colourists. Hours: 10am - 10pm

虹梅路3182号；虹桥路1号港汇广场 4楼466铺；陕西南路35号，1楼4号商铺（长乐路）

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Green Massage K11 Art Mall: 305, 3F, K11 Art Mall, 300 Huaihai Lu Central. T: 6385 8800

Hours: 10.30am-12pm

Xujiahui Branch: 88 Xingeng Lu. T: 6468 7076 Hours: 11.30am-1am

Xintiandi Branch: 68 Taicang Lu. T: 6384 1356 Hours: 10.30am-2am www.greenmassage.com.cn

淮海中路300号 K11购物艺术中心 3楼305室；太仓路58号；南京西路1376号上海商城西峰202室；世纪大道100号上海环球金融中心3楼 304室；辛耕路88号；太仓路68号

Yew Chung International •School

世纪大道88号金茂大厦J-life1楼15号

Hongqiao Campus: 999 Hongquan Lu (near Hongxin Lu). T: 3431 0090 Gubei Secondary Campus: 248 Hongsong Dong Lu. T: 5175 3030 Pudong Campus: 48 Xueye Lu (near Yuntai Lu). T: 5886 9990 Shangyin Campus, 185 Longming Lu, Minhang. T: 5417 8143 Jiao Ke Secondary Campus: 55 Wanyuan Lu, Minhang. T: 6480 9986 www.suis.com.cn

上海协和双语学校虹桥校区：虹泉路 999号，近金汇路；古北中学校区：红松东路248号；浦东校区：浦东新区雪野路48号；尚音校区：龙茗路 185号；教科实中校区：万源路55号

The WESTERN INTERNATIONAL •SCHOOL OF SHANGHAI (WISS) 555 Lianmin Lu. T: 6976 6388

A future-orientated school with a diverse and compassionate community. Its goal is for its students to enter the world as well-balanced, global citizens. www.wiss.cn 青浦区联民路555号

BEAUTY

Bamboo Leaf •Rm 403 Oneluijiazui Building, 68 Yincheng Zhong Lu, Lujiazui. T: 5010 6656

Massages, waxing and manicures by

Seven spa treatment rooms and two VIP suites, a relaxation area and thermal facilities. Indoor Swimming Pool and 24hour open Fitness Centre with personal training. 半岛水疗中心：中山东一路32号上海半岛酒店3层（近北京东路）

Spa •21F,Quan Renaissance Shanghai Yuyuan Hotel. 159 Henan Nan Lu. T: 2321 8888

With gymnasium, infinity edge pool, juice bar, indoor spa garden and relaxation areas. Hours: 10am-10pm

Senses •Shop 413, Plaza 66, 1266 Nanjing

GOlden Resort Massage •678 Shaanxi Bei Lu (near Wuding

Lu). T: 6217 8628. Hours: 12pm-2am. 636 Yongjia Lu (near Hengshan Lu). T: 6445 1729. Hours: 12pm-3am

陕西北路678号(武定路路口); 永嘉路 636号 (近衡山路)

Nail Salon •208Glamour Nanyang Lu (behind Shanghai Centre). T: 6279 0170

Friendly, professional, high quality service in a convenient location. Hours: 10am-10pm

T: 5404 7861 Founded by Asia’s

武康路376号五楼（近泰安路）

SOSPA •Sofitel Shanghai Sheshan Oriental, 3388 Sichen Lu, Sijing Town. T: 3761 8888 × 1555

Offers the ultimate experience in luxury and relaxation, allowing guests the ability to unwind and indulge their senses, while conveniently remaining within 35 minutes of downtown Shanghai. 松江区泗泾镇泗陈公路3388弄，上海东方佘山索菲特大酒店SOSPATM水疗中心

Shanghai). T: 6248 0000 x 2600

Combining traditional Asian therapies with modern techniques, The Spa offers a full range of fitness classes, body work, amenities and services. All cards. Hours: 6am-11pm 华山路250号4楼

AT KERRY SPORTS •KerrySPAHotel Pudong Shanghai, 4F, 1388 Huamu Lu. T: 6169 8856

A multidisciplinary and holistic approach to well-being including physiotherapy, restorative massage, skincare and body treatments inspired by Wudang wushu. Hours: 10am-11pm

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Lu). T: 6403 0618 or 138 1781 0433

Contemporary Asian retreat. Hours: 10am-1am. www.dragonfly.net

虹梅路3911号5号别墅；新乐路 206号；浦东金桥红枫路386号；新乐路218号;浦东花木路1378号；保乐路646号；安福路322号202室;胶州路 193号；南昌路559号2楼

Diva Life Nails & Beauty •Tower 3, German Centre, 88

Keyuan Lu (near Longdong Da Dao). T: 2898 6078. 266 Ruijin Er Lu

瑞金一路106号，靠近淮海路

A contemporary, urban day and wellness spa. Plus, sauna, steam rooms, gym, aerobics, plunge pools and indoor pool with outdoor sun deck. 南京东路789号艾美皇家酒店10楼

•Level Toni & Guy Salons 4, River Wing, Pudong

Xingye Lu (at Xintiandi Plaza). T: 5306 1955

新天地兴业路123弄F座21-22

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Professional manicurists.

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Oh’s Chiropractic Centre Room 1202, Mingzhu Building, 55 Shuicheng Nan Lu (opposite Carrefour Gubei Store). T: 6209 5546

Adjustment, neuromuscular, spine, joint,

Bund, 2 Zhongshan Dong Yi Lu (near Guangdong Lu). T: 6322 9988 - 3620

The Waldorf Astoria Spa offers an international elixir of luxury spa experiences, delivered by a team of highly qualified and skilled therapists. Each experience is enhanced by the purest exquisite products selected from around the globe to send you on a journey of transformation and sensory enlightenment. Operating Hours: Daily 10am-10pm 华尔道夫水疗，中山东一路2号，上海外滩华尔道夫酒店3楼

WILLOW STREAM SPA •1F, Fairmont Peace Hotel, 20 Nanjing Find your energy, find yourself, find Peace. It’s a peaceful haven of pampering at the heart of this bustling metropolis.

Massage •370YuWuyuan Lu (near Wukang Lu). T: 5403 9931

House calls available, taxi fare payable by the client. Hours: 11am-2am 愉庭保健会所: 五原路370号(近武康路口)

Yuan Spa •Lower Lobby, Hyatt on the Bund, 199 Huangpu Lu. T: 6393 1234 x 6527

Includes 12 spa treatment rooms, a 24 hour fitness centre, swimming pool, whirlpool, steam and sauna rooms, a beauty salon and a juice bar. http:// shanghai.bund.hyatt.com 黄浦路199号上海外滩茂悦大酒店底层大厅

TRAVEL

铜仁路258号,九安广场,银座5A

Ctrip •T: 400 820 6666 China's leading online travel services provider. www.ctrip.com

Flight Centre •www.flightcentre.com.hk Imtravelin.com •T: 5108 7090 Your personal travel

assistant in China is here! Still fed up with searching hotels and booking air tickets for your business trip or family vacation? Tell them your request and let them do the rest. vwww.imtravelin.com

Travelzoo •Room 1601, Centro, 568 Hengfeng

Lu (near Shanghai Railway Station). T: 6056 1000 www.travelzoo.com/cn

恒丰路568号恒汇国际大厦1601室 ( 近上海火车站 )

VARIOUS

Annabel Lee – Exquisite •Chinese Silk

Bund Flagship Store: Lane 8, 1 Zhongshan Dong Yi Lu. T: 6445 8218. Xintiandi Store: Unit 3, Bldg 3, North Block, Lane 181 Taicang Lu. T: 6320 0045 Linen and embroidery. Hours: 10am10.30pm. www.annabel-lee.com

CROWN RELOCATIONS •Crown Worldwide Building, Lane 72975, 59 Suide Lu. T: 6250 8820

Crown Relocations, a division of the Crown Worldwide Group, serves over 10,000 customers from over 250 locations in 55 countries, providing domestic and international transportation of household goods, transit protection, storage services, home and school search, inter-cultural training, expense management, policy consulting, program administration and other relocation services. The company serves corporations, diplomats and private customers. www.crownrelo.com. shanghai@crownrelo.com 嘉柏（中国）国际货运代理有限公司：上海市普陀区绥德路729弄75支弄59号嘉柏大厦

– UNIQUE ARTWORK •ANDESTRELITZIA GIFT PRODUCTS FOR ALL AGES THE LOFT, Jiashan Lu, 508, Building 1, Creative open space on 2nd floor, Xuhui District. T: 15901669272

Customized hand made paintings. Colourful cushions, bags, paper products etc… illustrated by French artist Celine Menard. Showroom and studio open to public on Monday, Thursday and Friday – 9:30am to 4:00pm. www.estrelitzia.eu on-line boutique: http://market.zocou. com/shop/17-estrelitzia 上海市徐汇区嘉善路508号1号楼商街概念店

Suites Top Glory Shanghai •LaneFraser 600, 1 Yincheng Zhong Lu, Lujiazui. T: 6378 8888

Air France •Room Place Jinqiao Residences 3901, Ciro's Plaza, 338 Nanjing •LaneLanson 399, 18 Zaozhuang Lu, Pudong. Xi Lu (near Xizang Zhong Lu). T: 6350 9268

T: 5013 3592

Cathay Pacific •Room 2101-2104, Shanghai Square

These one- and two-bedroom homes are close to expatriate communities, international schools and European supermarkets. www.lansonplace.com

www.cathaypacific.com.cn

Lanson Place Jinlin Tiandi •Residences

Office Tower, 138 Huaihai Zhong Lu. T: (400) 888 6628

Lane 168, 3 Xingye Lu. T: 2306 1888 A home away from home. www.lansonplace.com

Emirates Airlines •Room 3302, Zhong Xin Buliding, 258 Tongren Lu (near Nanjing Xi Lu). T: 3222 9999

Dragonair •Room 2101-2104, Shanghai Square

Office Tower, 138 Huaihai Zhong Lu. T: 400 888 6628 / 400 881 3368 (real-time flight information) www.dragonair.com.cn

Lemon Zest •1 Taojiang Lu. T: 6466 9099

Lemon Zest offers factory direct prices up to 40 per cent below the brand names and a lifetime warranty against defects. Hours: 10am-9pm (10pm Fri, Sat) 品厨：桃江路1号

Putuo Shanghai •LaneModena 58, 1 Tongchuan Lu, Putuo. T: 6117 7668

www.modenaresidence.com/shputuo 上海品尊名致精品酒店公寓：普陀区铜川路58弄1号

Gallery of Art •3F,Shanghai No.3 The Bund Zhong Shan Dong Yi Road by Guang Dong Road. T: 6321 5757

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Urban Retreat Wellness & Spa 8F, Shanghai Centre, 1376 Nanjing Xi Lu. T: 6289 7007

B Plus Travel Room 7A, Block A, Jiafa Building, Lane 129 Datian Lu (near Beijing Xi Lu). T: 6289 9090

青籁水疗: 南京西路1376号上海商城东峰8楼

Country Holidays •Silver Block, 5F, Unit 5A, Jiu An Plaza,

Hours: 10am-12am. www.urbanretreat.cn

258 Tongren Lu

Long stay accommodation for both singles and families. Fraser Suites offers a more flexible way to stay in Shanghai.

Airlines

Shangri-la, 33, FuCheng Lu, Pudong, Shanghai, P.R. China Tel:28286691 No.1380 Dingxiang Lu. Tel:58433968/58433936 Super Brand Mail B2 F1A-06. Tel:50472298 香格里拉店:浦东富城路33号,浦东香格里拉大酒店浦江楼4楼，电话28286691；联洋店：浦东丁香路1380号，电话： 58433968/58433936；正大广场店：浦东正大广场F1A-06，电话：50472298

Nail Salon •UnitM20 21-22F Building, Lane 123

Waldorf Astoria Spa •3F, Waldorf Astoria Shanghai on the

Level 4, InterContinental Shanghai Expo, 1188 Xueye Lu, Pudong (near Nanmatou Lu). T: 3858 1460

HAIR & NAIL SALON •PUXI:SUNNY 106,Ruijin Yi Lu (near Huaihai

Nanjing Dong Lu (near Xizang Zhong Lu). T: 3318 9999

Five star TCM and aromatherapy make for one heady spa trip!

蔚柳溪水疗：南京东路20号上海和平饭店1层

洲际水疗馆,浦东雪野路1188号(近南码头路)，上海世博洲际酒店四楼.

•10F,LeLeSpa Royal Méridien Shanghai, 789

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Water’s Edge 85F, Park Hyatt Shanghai, 100 Shiji Dadao. T: 6888 1234 x 4250

A classy contemporary sanctuary – enjoy the tree-top view of the French Concession in Moroccan-style daybeds. Hours: 11am-9pm, 11am-7pm (weekends)

hair colourist master, Jun Laung, COLORISTE is a stylish and chic choice for hair colour, styling and care. www.coloriste.net

Dragonfly Therapeutic Retreat Villa 5, Lane 3911 Hongmei Lu. T: 6242 4328 206 Xinle Lu (near Dongtai Lu). T: 5403 9982 386 Hongfeng Lu, Jinqiao, Pudong. T: 3872 6996 2F, 218 Xinle Lu. T: 5403 6133 Pudong Kerry Parkside, Retail L119, 1378 Huamu Lu. T: 2025 2308 646 Baole Lu. T: 6221 9770 Room 202, 322 Anfu Lu. T: 5406 0680 193 Jiaozhou Lu. T: 5213 5778 2F, 559 Nanchang Lu. T: 5456 1318

南京东路507号7楼

Dong Lu, T: 6138 6818

Highly skilled professional therapists incorporate the wisdom of natural healing to invigorate and restore harmony to your body.

COLORISTE •2F, Diage Complex, 20 Donghu Lu.

Fully equipped gymnasium and professional massage facilities. All cards. Hours: Gymnasium 6.30am-11pm, Sauna 6.30am-2am, Spa 9am-3am

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The Spa •4F, 250 Huashan Lu (in the Hilton

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Shanghai United •International School

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The Peninsula Spa The Peninsula Shanghai, 3F, 32 Zhongshan Dong Yi Lu (near Beijing Dong Lu). T: 2327 6599

Shui Urban Spa 5F, Ferguson Lane, 376 Wukang Lu (near Tai’an Lu). T: 6126 7800

Hours: 10.30am-12pm

乌鲁木齐北路123号 (近愚园路和北京西路口)

Lu. T: 6351 5888 x 59

Shanghai Centre: 202 West Retail Plaza, Shanghai Centre, 1376 Nanjing Xi Lu. T: 6289 7776 Lujiazui Branch: 304, 3F, Shanghai World Financial Center, 100 Century Ave. T: 6877 8188.

With the comfiest chairs and some of the best base coat in town, Villy’s offers the whole package (which includes complimentary wi-fi and wine or tea. Hours 10am-10pm

Vita Spa •7F, Hotel Sofitel, 507 Nanjing Dong

Xi Lu. T: 6288 2188. Shop 202, 1138 Pudong Nan Lu, Pudong. T: 6888 2995

Hours: 10.30am-2am

T: 3255 8131

Lu). T: 6466 5123

Xintiandi: 58 Taicang Lu. T: 5386 0222

Hours: 10.30am-0.30am

NAIL STUDIO •123VILLY'S Wulumuqi Bei Lu (near Yuyuan Lu).

Village Retreat •2F, 6TheDongping Lu (near Hengshan

Essensuals Salons •Essensuals Hangzhou Shopping

GIn One Spa 1F J-life, Jinmao Tower, 88 Shiji Dadao. T: 5103 6767

古北校区: 荣华西道18号; 虹桥校区: 水城路11号; 浦东御翠园校区: 浦东花木路1817号, 浦东世纪公园校区: 浦东东绣路1433号

Hours: 12pm-1am. www.taipan.com.com

上海市徐汇区新乐路２18号2楼

闵行校区: 极地路288号; 闵行校区: 朱建路301号; 徐汇校区: 华泾路 1455号

www.ycis-sh.com

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浦西店：江宁路778号（海防路口）；陕西北路278号8楼；浦东店：上海市浦东金桥碧云路1208号（红枫路）

Gubei Campus: 18 Ronghua Xi Dao T: 6219 5910 Hongqiao Campus: 11 Shuicheng Lu. T: 6242 3243 Pudong Campus, Regency Park: 1817 Huamu Lu. T: 5033 1900 Pudong Campus, Century Park: 1433 Dongxiu Lu. T: 5045 6475

水城南路55号明珠大厦1202室

bplus@bplustravel.com, www.bplustravel.com

SGA strives to be the most authoritative and influential private gallery displaying and dealing in contemporary Chinese art. Hours: 11am-7pm. www.shanghaigalleryofart.com www.threeonthebund.com 中山东一路3号，外滩三号3楼，近广东路

Simply Life •Unit 101, Xintiandi, 159 Madang Lu,

(near Taicang Lu). T: 6387 5100. 9 Dongping Lu (near Taojiang Lu). T: 3406 0509 逸居生活：马当路159号新天地 101单元

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•No.7Pearl Jian Guo Men South Avenue, Dong Cheng District, Located on Lobby Level. T: 010 5811 8200

Café/Afternoon Tea Garden Lounge •Garden Lounge, Lobby, The St. Regis Beijing, 21 Jianguomen waidajie, Chaoyang District. T: 010 6460 6688

The Garden Lounge is a perfect venue for afternoon tea and evening drinks. The European chandeliers, Romanstyle fountain and deep sofas create an inviting and distinctive atmosphere, ideal for a business cocktail or social rendezvous. Open Daily from 8:30am - 1am.

Chaoyang District. T: 010 8414 9830

DRAGON PALACE •Kempinski Hotel Beijing, 50

Keikoku Japanese •Restaurant

Liangmaqiao Lu. T: 010 6465 3388

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Feast 2/F, Sheraton Beijing Dongcheng, 36 North Third Ring Road East T: 010 5798 8908 (Food by EAST) •2F,FEAST No.22 Jiuxianqiao Road,

•ThePREGO Westin Beijing Financial Street

9B, Financial Street, XiCheng District T: 010 6606 8866

Chaoyang District. T: 010 8414 9820

朝阳区建国门外大街21号，北京瑞吉酒店大堂。

May 1 – June 30 Lunch and Dinner (a la carte) Traditional Japanese Cuisine in Gentle Breeze This restaurant draws a regular crowd of Japanese and non-Japanese customers alike, all attracted by the authentic ambiance and very fresh seafood. In this season, don’t miss the sea eel dishes. The sashimi and Sushi stand out, but the hot dishes and teppanyaki shouldn't be overlooked either. This Japanese restaurant will offer you an excellent dining experience.

Restaurant

Hai Korean Restaurant •MayYun 1 – June 30 Lunch and Dinner

Leaf •2/F,Banana Financial Center, Bldg B,

Zhongguancun Shopping Center T: 010 5986 3666

•36 Bene North Third Ring Road East, Dongcheng District. T: 010 5798 8995

Cafe & Teahouses •China World Summit Wing, 80th floor. No.1 Jianguomenwai Avenue. T: 010 6505 2299

Open daily from 11:30am - 2:30pm and 6pm - 10pm. 朝阳区建国门外大街21号, 北京瑞吉酒店二层，天宝阁中餐厅。

PROVINCIA No.7 Jian Guo Men South Avenue, Dong Cheng District. T: 010 5811 8233

•1F,Hagaki No.22 Jiuxianqiao Road,

Sand Pebbles Lounge •74 Wudaoying Hutong. T: 010 8404 0767

Liangmaqiao Lu. T: 010 6465 3388 Jaan •Raffles Beijing Hotel, 33 East Chang

Spice Factory •Courtyard 4, Gongti Beilu

KEMPIDELI •Kempinski Hotel Beijing, 50 Liangmaqiao Lu. T: 010 6465 3388

Kerry’s Kitchen •Kerry Hotel, 1 Guanghua Lu, Choayang District. T: 010 8565 2088

Kerry’s Pantry •Kerry Hotel, 1 Guanghua Rd.

Kempinski Hotel Beijing, 50 Liangmaqiao Lu. T: 010 6465 3388

T: 010 65871222

Colibri •LG51, No. 11 Sanlitun Road, Sanlitun Village North. T: 010 6417 0808

T: 010 6500 7939

Sureño, Mediterranean •Restaurant

Building 1, No. 11 Sanlitun Road, Chaoyang District. T: 010 6410 5240 The Horizon •Kerry Hotel, 1 Guanghua Rd.

Choayang District. T: 010 8565 2188

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The Red Chamber China World Summit Wing, 4th floor. No.1 Jianguomenwai Avenue T: 010 6505 2299 LA GONDOLA •1/F,TRATTORIA Kempinski Hotel, 50 Liangmaqiao

Chez Julien •Lucky Street, Chaoyang Park West CJW Beijing •L-137, The Place, 9 Guanghua Lu.

•TheSENSES Westin Beijing Financial Street

9B, Financial Street, XiCheng District T: 010 6606 8866

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Road. T: 010 5867 0218

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No.1 Jianguomenwai Avenue T: 010 6505 2299

Choayang District. T: 010 8565 2788

Cepe 1 Jinchengfang Dongjie, The RitzCarlton Beijing, Financial Street. T: 010 6629 6996

Lu. T: 010 6465 3388

Siam •A10Very Xinyuan Xili Dongjie T: 010 8451 0031

Vasco's •Hilton Hotel, 8 Wangfujing East Street T: 010 5812 8888

•BarKrangfer's Restaurant & Fourchette •A7 LaSanlitun Road. T: 010 6466 1757

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La Taverne 7 Gongti Xili. T: 010 6551 8967

Village Café •Building 1, No. 11 Sanlitun Road,

Chaoyang District. T: 010 6410 5210

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YAOCHI 7 DongSanHuan Middle Road, Chaoyang District. T: 010 8587 6888

Lime Thai •Tower 15, Central Park, 6 Chaoyangmenwai Dajie T: 010 6597 0887

Chapter •29 Conrad North Dongsanhuan Road,

Maison Boulud Ch'ien Men 23, 23 Qianmen Dong Dajie. T: 6559 9200

North Third Ring Road East T: 010 5798 8993

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Danieli’s 2/F, 21 Jianguomen Waidajie, Chaoyang District.

Yue •Sheraton Beijing Dongcheng, 36

朝阳区建国门外大街21号，北京瑞吉酒店二层。

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Nadaman China World Summit Wing, 4th floor. No.1 Jianguomenwai Avenue T: 010 6505 2299 Noodle Bar •China World Summit Wing, 4th floor. No.1 Jianguomenwai Avenue T: 010 6505 2299 Marco •9 JinOh!Cheng Fang Street T: 010 6622 0566

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Peter's Tex-Mex Grill 88A St. Regis, 21 Jianguomen Waidajie. T: 010 8532 2449

North Third Ring Road East T: 010 5798 8998

Restaurant •MayJin1 –Yuan June 30 Lunch and Dinner

(a la carte) Taste modern vegetarian delicacy, purify your body and spirit Jin Yuan Restaurant brings tranquility to the table, with soft music and classical Chinese décor. The fresh, healthy vegetarian food is made from ingredients sourced from around the country and recipes are designed for maximum nutritional value. Try the braised tofu with pine nuts, dressed with a light brown sauce that lends a delicate flavor. Perfect for some meatless contemplation.

May14

Choayang District. T: 010 8565 2398

T: 010 6552 6969/8599 9999 Rumors •8 Beichen Donglu, Yayuncun T: 010 8497 7288

The Beach •Block 8, West Gate of Chaoyang Park M: 135 2188 2889

HLG •Solana #5-1, No. 6 Chaoyang Park Road. T: 010 5905 6370

Sensations •Huaqingjiayuan East Gate T: 010 8286 3517

Mango Restoclub •6 Ritan North Street. T: 010 8561 3685

Lantern Club •Gongti West Road. M: 135 0134 8785

BISTRO •No.7CITYJianWALL Guo Men South Avenue, Dong Cheng District, Located on Lobby Level. T: 010 5811 8255

T: 010 6591 1191

Bar •40 Mai Beiluoguxiang. T: 010 6406 1871

Block 8 •Chaoyang Park West Rd., No. 8 T: 010 6508 8585

Cargo Club •6 Gongti Xilu. T: 010 6551 6898 Vics •Inside Workers' Stadium north gate T: 010 5293 0333

Remix •Inside Worker's Stadium North Gate T: 010 6530 2889

(a la carte) Featuring Authentic Hangzhou Cuisine

Spark •B108, •3/F,Mokihi The Place, 9 Guanghua Lu C12 Lucky Street. T: 010 5867 0244

Hangzhou cuisine, one of the Eight Culinary Traditions of China, serves up lighter fare emphasizing flavor and freshness. Featuring everything from the painstakingly sautéed shrimp with Long jing Tea to the braised pork with preserved vegetable, this classically decorated restaurant serves honest good food without the frills. Local diners consistently return when in need of an impressive venue for meeting with business partners or catching up with old friends.

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The Summit Club May 1 – June 30 Dinner only (a la carte) Italian Fine Food in the Air

Mix-The Westin Beijing •Chaoyan 7 North Dongsanhuan Road, Chaoyang District. T: 010 5922 8880

Pepper •1 Wangzhuang Lu, Wudaokou T: 010 8237 2963

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PAULANER BRAUHAUS Kempinski Hotel Beijing, 50 Liangmaqiao Lu. T: 010 6465 3388

Monday Hunan Cuisine Tuesday Japanese Cuisine Wednesday Thailand Cuisine Thursday Continental Cuisine Friday Korean Cuisine Saturday Shandong Cuisine Sunday South American Cuisine

Lounge •MayThe1 –Mezzanine June 30 15:00-18:00

RMB168 per person + 15% service charge Sweet Happy Afternoon

A sophisticated venue for afternoon tea, the Mezzanine Lounge offers a truly elegant ambiance that will delight both you and your friends. Do not miss its divine blueberry cheese cakes, rich green-tea tiramisu and tasty cup cakes. Enjoy the sweetness while you bask in the warm afternoon sun.

Club •Blue1801 Castle Apartment, Dawang Xilu T: 010 8599 7856

Club •B1/F,Global Dongyuan Dasha, 35 Chengfu Lu. T: 010 6255 1616

Coco Banana •8 Gongti Xilu. T: 010 8599 9999 Suzie Wong •WestClub Gate of Chaoyang Park

Banana •1/F,GTScitech Hotel, 22 Jianguomen Waidajie. T: 010 6528 3636

•UnitG-Loft S1-30 Village 3rd Floor, No. 19 Sanlitun Road. T: 010 6415 3338

RMB338 per person + 15% service charge inclusive of unlimited red/white wine, draft beer, juices and soft drinks. Enjoy Global Fine Food

T: 010 6587 1501

•19 Chocolate Ritan Bei Lu. T: 010 8561 3988

This Spring, the Summit Club restaurant serves up a wide selection of pasta classics in an intimate, candlelit environment. For pasta fans, there are different choices of pasta topped with your favorite sauce. While you are indulging in the fine food, don’t miss the panoramic view of Beijing Central Business and Embassy districts, especially this blossom season.

Café •MaySkyline 1 – June 30 Dinner 18:00-22:00

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V+ Party Floor, Bldg 3, China View, Gongti East Road. T: 010 8587 1233

T: 010 6500 3377

Pepper •1 Wangzhuang Lu, Wudaokou T: 010 8237 2963

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Press Club Bar 1/F, The St. Regis Beijing, 21 Jianguomen Waidajie, Chaoyang District. T: 010 6460 6688 Open daily from 9am - 12:30am.

朝阳区建国门外大街21号，北京瑞吉酒店一层。

Propaganda •100m north of the east gate of Huaqing jiayuan,Wudaokou T: 010 8289 3991

Club •B1/F,Redwest side of 3.3 Shopping Mall, Sanlitun Houjie, Chaoyang District M: 136 5131 9097 Latte •Northwest corner of Worker's

Rendez-vous Bar & Lounge •Kempinski Hotel Beijing, 50

Stadium. T: 010 6551 8881/8885

Ritz-Carlton Bar (Shin Kong •Place)

T: 010 6551 2373/135 2061 4049

Liangmaqiao Lu. T: 010 6465 3388

The Ritz-Carlton, No. 83A Jian Guo Road. T: 010 5908 8888

•66 Salud Nanluoguxiang. T: 010 6402 5086 •1F,Xian No.22 Jiuxianqiao Lu, Chaoyang District. T: 010 8414 9810

Beijing •58 Elements Gongti West Road

Club •4/FLAN Twin Tower, B12 Jianguomen Waidajie. T: 010 5109 6012/13

Mix •Inside Worker's Stadium North Gate T: 010 6506 9888/6530 2889/150 1138 2219 Club Gaga •6 Gongti Xilu. T: 010 6552 8888

Market Place •B1, BHG Shin Kong Place, 87 Jianguo Lu

Flamenco Club •Workers Stadium West Gate

Michel •1/F,Boucherie Jiezuo Building, Xingfucun

Club •50 Pulse Liangmaqiao Lu.

The Drive-Thru 5-306 Sanlitun SOHO. T: 010 8590 0390

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Club X •88 Changan Jie.

Nutrition Center •No.Elite 0159, Building C, Chaowai SOHO,

•3/F,Winghouse Taiyue Suites, 16 Sanlitun Nanlu

T: 010 6553 5278

Zhonglu. T: 010 6417 0489

T: 010 5208 6092

Open daily from 6pm - 10pm, and open from 11:30am - 2pm Monday to Friday.

Centro •Kerry Hotel, 1 Guanghua Rd.

T: 010 6530 5888

Miyabi •Sheraton Beijing Dongcheng, 36

•1/F,Crêpanini Nali Patio, 81 Sanlitun Beilu

Brussels Restaurant & Bar •4 Gongti Beilu. T: 010 6591 9525

LA •No.Club 8, Gongti West Gate

Mesh •Building 1, No. 11 Sanlitun Road,

Supermarket

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Chaoyang District. T: 010 6584 6215

No.1 Jianguomenwai Avenue T: 010 6505 2299

Chaoyang District. T: 010 6410 5220

T: 010 6402 7047

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Atmosphere •China World Summit Wing, 80th floor.

House •MaySimple 1 – June 30 Lunch and Dinner

de la Poste •58 Café Yonghegong Dajie. Celestial Court 2/F, The St. Regis Beijing, 21 Jianguomen Waidajie, Chaoyang District. T: 010 6460 6688

Street. T: 010 5208 6040

Grill 79 •China World Summit Wing, 79th floor.

9B, Financial Street, XiCheng District T: 010 6606 8866

T: 010 6595 5135

•3/F,Apothecary Nali Patio, 81 Sanlitun North

朝阳区建国门外大街21号，北京瑞吉酒店一层。

Open daily from 6am - 11pm and for Sunday Brunch from 11:30am - 3pm on Sundays.

•TheJEWEL Westin Beijing Financial Street

Flo •18 Brasserie Xiaoyun Lu.

Bar

•203Glen Taiyue Suites, 16 Sanlitun Nanlu

An Avenue. T: 010 6526 3388

T: 010 6500 6704

NIGHT

Seafood barbeque is the all time favorite. This season, fresh abalone, Boston lobster, king of razor clam from abysmal sea will be delicately cooked to tickle your taste buds. Elegant decor and ambiance makes the dining experience perfect for impressing business partners and friends.

Jianguomen Waidajie, Chaoyang District. T: 010 6460 6688

HONZEN •Kempinski Hotel Beijing, 50

Bleu Marine •5 Guanghua Xili.

(a la carte) Fresh Seafood Barbeque

Court •LG/F,TheTheGarden St. Regis Beijing, 21

Chaoyang District. T: 010 6417 6688

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(a la carte) Perfectly experience Chaozhou and Hunan flavors This Baroque style restaurant serves elaborate Chaozhou fare and fragrant Hunan dishes which are sure to please everyone. Helmed by award-winning Master Chef Tan, the Restaurant boasts a breathtaking white marble decor, elegant chandeliers, and a view of beautiful greenery outdoors.

•2F,Domain No.22 Jiuxianqiao Road,

DINING

Chaozhou Restaurant •MayJade 1 – June 30 Lunch and Dinner

No. 6, Chaowai Dajie. T: 010 5900 4538 City •52 Lohao Jingshun Lu.

T: 010 8459 4647 Food Center •15 Schindler's Zaoying Beili. T: 010 6591 9370 Mart Wanda Plaza •B1,Wal Wanda Plaza, 93 Jianguo Lu Plaza, 93 Jianguo Lu. T: 010 5960 3566

World Health Store •Room 2152, 1/F , A section, North

Tower, SOHO Shangdu, 8 Dongdaqiao Rd. T: 010 5900 2209

T: 010 6465 3388

T: 010 8391-3311 x 813

T: 010 6584 3353

Club

•18 180° Zhongguancun Beidajie

Club •143Dao Xizhimenwai Da Jie, West

T: 010 8261 3366 x 702

Triumph Plaza, 1/F. T: 010 8801 6848

Queen Club •6 Gongti Xilu. T: 010 6553 3555

Haze •A101, Guanghua Lu SOHO, 22

Inner Affair •6 Xiliujie, Sanlitun. T: 010 8454 0899

Guanghua Lu. T: 010 5900 6128

•79 Tango Hepingli Xijie. T: 010 6428 2288 •

Tang Micheng 8 Chaoyang Park West Gate T: 010 6500 8888

•B1,Amber Bldg B, The Place, A9 Guanghua Lu. T: 010 8269 6933

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Passion KTV 1/F, West Hall, The Great Wall Sheraton Hotel. T: 010 6590 1104

•A8 Armaini Gongti Beilu. T: 010 5167 3333

Beijing Hotel •22 East Jiuxianqiao Lu, Chaoyang District

Paw Paw •Beijing City Hotel, First Floor, Gongti

T: 010 8426 0888

MGM •Inside Worker's Stadium West Gate,

Dajie. T: 010 8511 7777

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Rd.Chaoyang District. T: 010 6551 5555

Beilu #4. T: 010 6500 7827

No. 88. T: 010 6552 5556/9

G3 Palace 3 Gongti Xilu. T: 010 6553 6699 Hong Club •1 Gongti Nan Lu. T: 010 6552 8338

•B1 Hollywood Huasheng Plaza, 12 Yabaolu T: 010 5120 6758

Palace Club •Builing A, Chaowai Soho, No. 6

Chaowai Street. T: 010 5840 1885

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BAR 19 TANGLA Hotel, 19 Fuxingmenwai Street, Chang’an Avenue West T: 010 5857 6688 x 6819 Hei Club •EastHeiGate of Workers’ Stadium T: 010 6553 2228

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Fairmont Beijing •Yong'an Dongli Road, Jianguomenwai Gallery Hotel •NO.50 Workers’Stadium North

Hilton Beijing •1 Dongfang Lu, Dongsanhuan Beilu T: 010 5865 5000

Hilton Beijing Wangfujing Hotel •8 Wangfujing East Street T: 010 5812 8888

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Hotel G Beijing A7 Gongti Xilu. T: 010 6552 3600 Hotel Nikko New Century Beijing •6 Shouti Nanlu. T: 010 6849 2001

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11 Financial Street. T: 010 5852 5888

J&E Mansion •Honglingjin Park, Chaoyang District

Club •B1/F,Vegas Ritan International Hotel, 39

T: 010 5139 8739

•3/F,Tango 79 Hepingli Xijie. T: 010 6428 2288

Place Chaoyang District. T: 010 5908 8954

EZ •1/F,Club Wudaokou U-Center, 28 Chengfu Lu. M: 189 0114 7080

CN Club •House 79, 4 Gongti North Road T: 010 6615 2999

•1/F,WuNW corner, Wudaokou U-Center M: 189 1020 6978

Club •706,Share 7/F Zhongyu Plaza, 6A Gongti North Rd. 400 899 1300

•RmBossanova 209 Taiyue Studios, 16 Sanlitun

South Street. T: 010 6500 3351/134 6667 7852 Le-Nest •8 Gongti North Street, Gongti East Gate. T: 010 6553 2228

Lantern Bar •Gongti West Road. M: 139 1197 7989 Saint Island Club •Yuhui Nanlu, Shaoyaoju Beili T: 010 8461 2340

Marriott Beijing •83 JW Jian Guo Road, China Central Kempinski Hotel Beijing •Lufthansa Center

50 Liangmaqiao Lu. T: 010 6465 3388

Yard •6/F,Yoga 17 Gongti Beilu. T: 010 6413 0774

Pakistan Embassy College 1 Dongzhimenwai Dajie T: 010 6532 6660

International Clinic •Rm.Bioscor 1008 E-Tower, C12 Guanghua Lu

Yogi Yoga (Ritan Park) •North Gate, Ritan Park

Potter's Wheel •International School

Beijing International •Medical Center

Yoga, Easy Life •Rm.Easy 503, Bldg 2, Jianwai SOHO

Amcare Women's & •Children's Hospital

Yogi Yoga (Zhongguancun) 8/F, Zhongxin Shuma Plaza, 52 Beisihuan Xilu. T: 010 6269 2352

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Vista Medical Center 3/F Kerry Center, 1 Guanghua Lu T: 010 8529 6618

T: 010 6503 5707

S106, 1/F, Lufthansa Center, 50 Liangmaqiao Lu. T: 010 6465 1561

9 Fangyuan Xilu, Jiangtai West Road 9-9. 400 100 0016 TCM Traditional Chinese •Medicine OHS Clinic-Oriental

Health Solution Rm.D, 29/F, Bldg B, Oriental Kenzo Building, Dongzhimen Waidajie T: 010 8447 6886 Smart Health Medical and •Dental 215, Lido Place, 6 Jiangtai Lu T: 010 6437 6898

T: 010 5863 8241

• Renaissance Beijing Chaoyang Hotel

36 Xiao Yun Road, Chaoyang District T: 010 6468 9999 Financial Street •1 JinRitz-Carlton Cheng Fang Street East,

Hotel, Beijing •29 Shangri-La Zizhuyuan Road Haidian District Beijing Dongcheng Hotel •36 Sheraton North Third Ring Road East, Dongcheng District. T: 010 5825 7944 Sofitel Wanda Beijing •Wanda Plaza, 93 Jianguo Lu

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Flower Medical Center of •Beijing

Hengxiang Mansion 1st floor No. 15 Tuan Jie Hu Street Chaoyang District T: 010 8597 7096

Fitness & Yoga

Opposite House •TheThe Village at Sanlitun, Building 1, 11 Sanlitun Beilu. T: 010 6417 6688 The Peninsula Beijing •8 Jinyu Hutong, Wangfujing

Emperor Hotel Beijing •33 The Qihelou Street, Dongcheng District T: 010 6526 5566

Zhou Yoga •yihaiChan dasha 1701, liu dao kou, xue

yuan lu, haidian. M: 159 1081 6634 Shine Center •Room 2501, Cell#5, Building #4, UHN

Gongyuan Xilu. T: 010 5905 6067/6077 Lotus •RmYogi 301, Bldg 5 D4, 9

Chegongzhuang Dajie. T: 010 8831 2208/8831 2209 Yoga •5A Pinkstyle The Gate Tower North B, 19 Zhongguancun Ave. T: 010 8248 8119

Hot Yoga •RmOmShanti 2, 1/F, Bldg C, Huanqiu Maoyi

Therapeutic Retreat •17 Bodhi Gongti Beilu. T: 010 6413 0226 Retreat •1/F,Dragonfly Eastern Inn, 6 Baijiazhuang Lu T: 010 6593 6066

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MuZen Retreat 60 Andingmen Dong Lu T: 010 6406 3566 Society •5F Waxing Haiyuncang International Plaza,

Meili Shijie •1/F,Somerest Grand Fortune Gardens, 46 Liangmaqiao Lu. T: 010 8440 1918

Beauty Salon •RmDaisy's 301, Bldg B, Sunshine 100 Apt, No 2 Guanghua Donglu T: 010 5100 0556/7

Julie's Salon •Workers' Stadium Door 10, Chaoyang District, Beijing. M: 136 0137 1790

Danny's Hair Salon •Season Club B36, Dongzhimen Waidajie, Chunxiu Road T: 010 8453 0399/817

ERIC Paris Salon(Lido Hotel) •Inside Lido Hotel, 112 Jichang Lu M: 135 0107 5843

•55 Frost Xingfucun Zhong Lu

T: 010 6417 9148/138 1107 4516 Paris Salon(Westin) •F5,ERIC the Westin Beijing, B9 Financial Street. T: 010 6629 7865

Bodies Tanning & •ProBronze Shop 6/F, 17 Gongti Beilu T: 010 6413 1180

Show Palace Hair Styling •Studio Rm 1027, 3.3 Fashion Plaza, 33 Sanlitun Lu. T: 010 5136 5534/5

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K.U.L Hair Salon W216, 2\F, Bldg A, Fortune Plaza T: 010 6533 0028

Hosa Fitness Centre •6 Jianguomen Wai Dajie, SK Building

Yoga Center •RmSansthing 201, Bldg 6, Lishui Gardens

A, Rm 3201

Westin Workout •7 North Dongsanhuan Road,

Dongzhimen Waidajie. T: 010 5139 6208

Fitness •BldgOzone 2, 6/F, Zhubang 2000 Building, 99 Balizhuang Xili. T: 010 8586 5583

T: 010 6467 8221

"Blackbox" room No. 77 Baiziwan Nan Er Road. M: 135 0105 6857

Bikram Yoga Beijing •Pacific Century Place, 2A Gongti Bei Lu. T: 010 6539 3434

HEALTH

YIHE 42 Hot Yoga ( Blue •Castle)

M: 139 1029 0260

3/F, No. 2 South Building, Blue Castle, Dawang Lu. T: 010 8599 7395 YIHE 42 Hot Yoga (Gongti •Beilu)

T: 010 5985 0333

3FA, Grand Rock Plaza, Gongti Beilu T: 010 5190 9833

GlobalCare Women & •Children's Hospital

42 •1/F,OmBldgYoga 9, Lido Apartment Building

24 Xi Dawang Lu. T: 010 8776 9899

District . T: 010 6501 0799

Wai. T: 010 6533 6922

Senz Spa 109, 1/F, Bldg 1, 1 Baijiazhuang Road T: 010 5967 0458

Studio •1 XinAlona Yuan Nan Lu.

International Hospital •BldgOASIS C1, 9 Jiuxianqiao North Road

99 Massage and Spa Center •703E-Tower, Guanghualu, Chaoyang

Hummingbird Spa •Tower 26, Central Park, Chaoyangmen

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District. T: 010 5907 8888

Dental

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ZigZag Massage & Nails 52B Wuaoying Hutong T: 010 8404 0020

TATA •Gongti North Gate. T: 010 8511 3880

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T: 010 5139 8922

Vikasa Yoga Shala •RmPrana 2409, 4/F North Tower, SOHO Shangdu, 8 Dongdaqiao Rd T: 010 5869 6438

EDUCATION Schools School •No.3e9-1International Jiang Tai Xi Lu

Beanstalk International •Kindergarten

Traders Upper East Hotel •2 Dongsihuan Beilu, Chaoyang

Chaoyangmen Wai. T: 010 6533 6922

Chaoyang Gongyuan Xilu T: 010 6538 1098

Unit 303, 3/F IFC Mall, 1-3 Xinyuan Nanlu. T: 010 8444 2388

Yanhui Yoga Pilates Studio •Beijing City International School,

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Hummingbird Spa •Tower 26, Central Park,

Greenlake 1513 Spa •Rm.1513 Greenlake Garden, 9

Kangning Massage •Entrance1, 8 Xinyuan Nanlu

The Westin Beijing Chaoyang •7 North DongSanhuan road, Sanlitun The Westin Beijing Financial Stree 9B, Financial Street, XiCheng District T: 010 6606 8866

Bldg. 1, 11 Sanlitun Beilu T: 010 6410 5016

T: 010 6508 1241

Yoga Summit The Grand Summit Park 5, Bldg 17, Tianshui Xiyuan. T: 010 5935 9136

Andingmen Nei Da Jie. M: 135 2042 9129

Gymnasium •10 Chaoyang Yaojiayuan Lu. T: 010 8597 7888

Yanshaqiao. T: 010 5922 8888

•TheKocoon Opposite House, Basement 2,

Massage Center •1/F,Paradise Shouqi Plaza, A3 Zaoying Lu

Regent Health Club 5/F, The Regent Hotel, 88 Jinbao Jie T: 010 8522 1888

Block 7 No. 9 Yard Fang Yuan South St. T: 010 8457 8359

Place Chaoyang District T: 010 5908 8951

Beijing •83ATheJianRitz-Carlton Guo Road, China Central

BEAUTY

Nanlu, Dongsihuan Beilu T: 010 5129 6876

Lu. M: 139 1179 8376

No.6 North Road of East Fourth Ring Road, Chaoyang District T: 010 5130 7951

China World Hotel Beijing •1 Jianguomenwai Dajie

T: 010 6338 1888

Haidian District. T: 010 6259 6702

T: 010 6437 3344

T: 010 8516 2888

by Hilton Beijing •168Doubletree Guang'anmen Waidajie

Yoga •No.6Mountain Gongzhufen Cun,Xiangshan,

Lake Club •35 East Dongzhimen Waidajie

Marriott Hotel Northeast •26ABeijing Xiaoyun Lu. T: 010 5927 8888

Crowne Plaza Park View Wuzhou •8 Beisihuan Zhonglu. T: 010 8498 2288

Dajie. T: 010 6513 2188/6522 7168

Honglingjin Park, 5 Houbalizhuang T: 010 8583 3731

Lilyspring Spa •North Door Dongshanshu, Dongfeng

Aqua Salus Urban Retreat •Taiyue Height 106, 16 South Sanlitun

HOTELS

International Airport. T: 010 6456 5588

Yoga ( Oriental Plaza) •5/F,Yogi Oriental Plaza, 218-2 Wangfujing

Yew Chung International •School of Beijing

Chang'an Avenue. T: 010 6523 0333

with Yonnie •CheYoga Nian Dian Hutong, just off

T: 010 6553 2288

Hotel Beijing Airport •No.9CITIC Xiao Tianzhu Road, Capital

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Western Academy of Beijing 10 Laiguangying Dong Lu T: 010 5986 5588

One Spa •2\F,InBldg E, Beijing Hotel, 33 East

Richmond Park Leisure •Fitness Center

Gym Ginza Mall •C/F,Powerhouse Kenzo Office Bldg, 48

T: 010 6505 2299

T: 010 5900 0850

1 Chajia Donglu, Langxinzhuang T: 010 8538 6977

8 Chaoyanggongyuan Nanlu T: 010 6539 8888

Center, Anzhen Bridge, North Third Ring Rd. T: 010 5825 6846/5825 6246

Swissôtel Beijing •2 Chaoyangmen Bei Dajie

World Summit Wing Beijing •No.China 1 Jianguomenwai Avenue

T: 010 8561 5506/5507

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Springs Spa •B1\F,Palm Palm Springs International Club,

Kerry Sports Center •1 Guanghua Lu. T: 010 6561 8833

T: 010 8599 6666

T: 010 6505 2266

Bikram Hot Yoga 5/F, Bldg E, Yingke Centre, 2A Gongti Beilu. T: 010 6539 3434

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Beijing Capital Hotel •61 Renaissance Dongsanhuan Middle Road

KindyROO International •Early Childhood Development

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7 Ritan Donglu. T: 010 8562 9998

Club •78 Cross Sanlitun Nanlu. T: 010 6586 5020

Dong Cheng District T: 010 5811 8678

Stadium. T: 010 6553 5815

Lido Office Tower 3, Lido Place, 6 Jiangtai Road. T: 010 6430 1600

Academy Maple Drive-in Theater,21 Liangmaqiao Lu. T: 010 8457 4397

Chaoyang District, Beijing T: 010 5922 8888

Marriott Hotel City Wall •No.7Beijing Jian Guo Men South Avenue,

Yoga •1/F,Universal Gongti Literary Garden, Workers

Guo Jia Chinese Medicine Clinic Rm. 23A, 23/F, Tower B, Zhonghai Zijing Haoting, 30 Dongsanhuan Beilu T: 010 8598 0423

Raffles Hotels & Resorts •33 Dong Chang'an Jie. T: 010 6526 3388

Harrow International •School Beijing

International Academy of •Beijing

M: 139 1176 7521/133 9190 0713

42 Hot Yoga (Solana) •3/F,YIHE Bldg. 14, Solana, No. 6 Chaoyang

T: 010 8567 1234

T: 010 5869 7540

Yoga (Shunyi) •1/F,Fine Le Leman Lake Club House

Resource Hospital •18 King's Xiaoyun Lu. T: 010 6468 1355

Park Hyatt Beijing •2 Jianguomen Wai, Yintai Center

The Family Learning House •Jianwai SOHO West Zone

287, Hegezhuang Village, Cuigezhuang County. T: 010 6444 8900

Legendale Hotel Beijing •90-92 Jinbao Street. T: 010 8511 3388 New World Hotel Beijing Hujialou, Near Hujialou Subway Station. T: 010 6597 8888

Airport Road. T: 010 6454 9000

Tower 2, 16/F, 3 Xi Dawang Lu T: 010 5900 3192/139 1176 7521

Chang'an Jie. T: 010 6559 6769

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T: 010 6583 1818/6583 5757/6581 5656

Bayley & Jackson Medical •Center

Yoga ( Blue Castle) •BlueFine Castle International Centre,

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T: 010 6841 2211

Nice •1/F,Club Zhongfu Building, 99 Jianguo Lu.

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T: 010 6592 2791/92

International Village, Xibahe Dongli #2, Chaoyang District. M: 151 1001 9193

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Club Rumors Basement, Wudaokou Hotel M: 136 3312 7700

Beijing International SOS •24-Hour Clinic

Waidajie T: 010 6515 6272/73, 6515 7891/92

Medical Services •SuiteConfidant 701, 7/F Beijing Tower, 10 Dong

Kerry Hotel Beijing 1 Guang Hua Road. T: 010 6561 8833

Financial Street. T: 010 6601 6666

LIV Club 2/F, 6 Gongti Xilu. T: 010 6708 9898

218 Xiaoguan Beili, Anwai Dajie T: 010 6496 8888

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InterContinental Beijing Financial •Street

Shenlu Jie. T: 010 6588 8887

Yogi Yoga (Chaoyang Park) •Tennis Center, Chaoyang Park

New Century International Children’s Hospital (NCICH) No.56 Nanlishi Road, Xicheng District T: 010 6802 5588

Grand Millennium Beijing 7 DongSanHuan Middle Road, Chaoyang District. T: 010 8587 6888

Charm Club •Workers Stadium, north of Fubar

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AmAsia International •Medical Center

Grand Hyatt Beijing •1 Dongchang'an Jie. T: 010 8518 1234

Imperial Courtyard 16 Huayuandongxiang. T: 010 6708 5978

SimSim 03-90 Ritan Highlife, 39 Shenlu Jie T: 010 8569 0331

Zen Place Yoga Club Dulwich College Beijing •24/F,TheJingtai •Legend Building, 24 Jianguomen Garden Campus, 89 Capital

5/F, Beijing New World Shopping Mall, Chongwenmen. T: 010 6708 5077

Suite 105, Wing 1, Kunsha Building, No.16 Xinyuanli, Chaoyang District T: 010 6462 9112

Link Star Unit 258, 2/F, Bldg E, World City, 8 Jinhui Lu. T: 010 8590 7430

T: 010 6551 2877

The New World Eaton •Medical Center

T: 010 6437 8810

Beanstalk International •Bilingual School

1/F B Building, No 40 Liangmaqiao Rd, Chaoyang District. T: 010 6466 9255 Beijing BISS International •School 17, Area 4, Anzhen Xili. T: 010 6443 3151

World Youth Academy •18 Beijing Huajiadi Beili. T: 010 6461 7787 School of Beijing •9 AnBritish Hua Street. T: 010 8047 3588

1 Haiyuncang Hutong, Dongcheng District. T: 010 5123 9397

Road. T: 010 6501 2881

T: 010 6463 1399

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•A11Aibosen Liufang Beili. T: 010 6465 2044 •BldgZenspa 1, A8 Xiaowuji Lu T: 010 8731 2530

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Regency Taipan Ambassy Court, Basement, No 55 East 3rd ring road. T: 010 6509 1388 Spa •5/F,I Tower 2, Taiyue Suites, 16

Salon(Kerry Center) •ShopERIC123,Paris Kerry Center, 1 Guanghua Toni & Guy Hairdressing( IFC •Mall)

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Tony Studio(Wangfujing) 919, 9/F, Bldg 2, Beijing APM, Wangfujing. T: 010 6528 1568 Toni&Guy Hairdressing •(Seasons Place)

4F, Seasons Place Shopping Centre, 2. Jinchengfang Street, Xicheng District. T: 010 6622 0316 Tony Studio(Jianwai SOHO) •V-0117, Bldg 9, Jianwai SOHO, 39 Dongsanhuan Zhonglu T: 010 5869 4697

California Fitness •L3/L4, South Building, The Place, 9

Sanlitun Nanlu. T: 010 6507 1517

Guanghua Lu. 400 810 0988 T: 010 6587 1288

F Spa •Chaowai SOHO, B115-121, Zone C

Vita Hair Styling & •DayDolce Spa

T: 010 5900 1868

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Oriental Taipan Massage and Spa 2/F, Block 9, Lido Place, A2 Fangyuan Xilu. T: 010 6437 6299 Essence Vale Spa •4 Yuyang Lu, Houshayu T: 010 8041 7588

Bldg. 5, Baijiazhuang. T: 010 6501 7256

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Fushi Ladies Hair Reviviscence & Maintenance Salon Rm.705, Bldg 5, Jianwai SOHO T: 010 5869 7620 Feng Chao Liang Yan Beauty •Salon

Spa by Westin •5/F,Heavenly Westin Beijing Chaoyang, 7 North

2A2, Bldg 15, Oulujingdian Building, Yayuncun. T: 010 8485 2874

Aixin Massage Keep-fit Center •Rm.202, 2/F, Bldg 1, Fulihuayuan, 40

1/F, Bldg 7, Julong Huayuan, 68 Xinzhongjie. T: 010 6551 8091/9596

East Third Ring Road. T: 010 5922 8531

Maizidianjie. T: 010 6504 6490

Oasis Resort & Spa •2/F,Yan Novotel Oasis Hotel, Yanjiao

Rejuva Institute of Age •Management

Focus Beauty Salon •B1,50 Liangmaqiao Lu, Kempinski Hotel Beijing Lufthsansa Center T: 010 6465 3388

Canadian International •School of Beijing

Economic & Technological Development Zone. T: 010 6159 2299

Learning Center •of Children's Beijing

Bldg. 5, Baijiazhuang. T: 010 6501 7256

Dongsihuan Beilu. T: 010 5130 7068

de Feng for Men only •Rm.Spa 204 Binduyuan, 15 Zaoying Beili,

See Yu •Rm.Chuk 11-102, Baihuan Jiayuan,

38 Liangmaqiao Lu. T: 010 6465 7788

3052 & 3056 Gahood Villa’s, Baixinzhuang, Houshayu T: 010 8046 7082

Vita Hair Styling & •DayDolce Spa

Nongzhanguan Beilu. T: 010 6501 2881

La Feuille •C1-4-1-0103, Upper East Side, 6

Shuangjing Qiao. T: 010 6772 6847

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SOUTH CHINA DINING Café/Afternoon Tea

•1/F,Alfresco Hilton Guangzhou Tianhe, 215

Linhe Xi Heng Lu, Tianhe District. T: 020 6683 3610

林下轩：广州天河区林和西横路 215号广州天河新天希尔顿酒店首层

Italian Café •TianAurora Lun Garden, Jianshe Si Ma Lu. T: 020 8356 0733

奥罗拉意式咖啡馆：广州建设四马路天伦花园首层

Veranda •2/FCafé China Hotel, A Marriott Hotel, 122 Liuhua Lu. T: 020 8666 6888 x 3248 丽廊咖啡厅：广州流花路122号中国大酒店2楼

Coffee •VokaMaan Street, 460 Tianhe Bei Lu,

Tianhe District. T: 020 8751 7080 漫咖啡：广州天河区天河北路460号沃凯街

Atrium •70/F,The5 Zhujiang West Road, Pearl

River New City, Tianhe District. T: 020 8883 3370

中庭酒吧：广州天河区珠江新城珠江西路5号广州四季酒店70楼

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The Cascade Café 1/F Garden Hotel, 368 Huanshi Dong Lu. T: 020 8333 8989 x 3909 观瀑廊咖啡厅：广州观市东路368号花园酒店1楼

Espression •14,Lavazza 1/F, Onelink Walk, 230-232

Tianhe Road, Tianhe District. T: 020 3899 2863 广州天河区万菱汇1楼14铺

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Sky Café 45/F, Asian Hotel, 326 Huanshi Dong Lu. T: 020 6128 8888 x 4583 云顶阁：广州环市东路326号之一亚洲国际大酒店45楼

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T Lounge & Bar 1/F, Hilton Guangzhou, Tianhe, 215 Linhe Xi Heng Lu, Tianhe District T: 020 6683 3610 广州天河区林和西横路215号广州天河新天希尔顿酒店首层

Chinese/Cantonese Sheng Restaurant •33Bing Dongxiao Lu. T: 020 3428 6910

168 Tianhe Dong lu. T: 020 8751 8683 1-4/F Wefeng Hotel, 438 Jiangnan Dadao Nan. T: 020 8447 2844 炳胜：东晓路33号；天河东路 168号；江南大道南438号五凤酒店1-4楼

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Five Zen5es 2F, The Westin Pazhou, 681 Fengpu Zhong Road, Haizhu District. T: 020 8918 1226 中国元素中餐厅：广州海珠区凤浦中路681号广州广交会威斯汀酒店2楼

Hongmian Chinese •Restaurant

4/F, The Westin Guangzhou,6, Linhe Zhong Lu, Tianhe District. T: 020 2886 6868 红棉中餐厅：广州天河区林和中路 6号广州海航威斯汀酒店4楼

•3/F,LaiTheHeen Ritz-Carlton, Guangzhou,

Xing’an Lu, Zhujiang New Town, Tianhe District. T: 020 3813 6688 丽轩中餐厅：广州天河区珠江新城兴安路3号广州富力丽思卡尔顿酒店3楼

Wan Market •2/F,LaiGarden Hotel, 368 Huanshi Dong Lu. T: 020 8333 8989 x 3922

荔湾亭：广州环市东路368号花园酒店2楼

Chinois •6/F,LeSofitel Guangzhou Sunrich, 988 Guangzhou Dadao Zhong, Tianhe District. T: 020 3883 8888 x 3342

南粤宫：广州大道中988号广州圣丰索菲特大酒店6楼

Xuan •5/F,SuiHilton Guangzhou Tianhe, 215

Linhe Xi Heng Lu, Tianhe District. T: 020 6683 3666/3668

广州天河区林和西横路215号广州天河新天希尔顿酒店5层

Penthouse •22/F,TheGrand Hyatt Guangzhou,

12Zhujiang Xi Lu, Zhujiang New Town, Tianhe District. T: 020 8396 1234 s 3398 空中花园：天河区珠江新城珠江西路 12号富力君悦酒店22楼

Heen •71/F,Yu5Yue Zhujiang West Road, Pearl

River New City, Tianhe District. T: 020 8883 3371

愉粤轩：广州天河区珠江新城珠江西路5号广州四季酒店71楼

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Italian Mondo •72/F,Caffe 5 Zhujiang West Road, Pearl

River New City, Tianhe District. T: 020 8883 3373

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意珍：广州天河区珠江新城珠江西路 5号广州四季酒店72楼

采悦轩：广州天河区天河路粤海喜来登酒店

Dong lu. T: 020 8917 8888 x 6418

Yue Sheraton Guangzhou Hotel, 208 Tianhe Lu, Tianhe District. T: 020 6668 8888

Southeast Asian Basil French Vietnamese •Restaurant

No.20 Haiming Lu, Up Zone Residence Bldg. Zhujiang New Town, Tianhe District. T: 020 3831 2567 金不换法越风味餐厅：广州天河区珠江新城海明路20号力迅上筑西区 A005铺

CoolThai •Shangri-La Hotel, 1 Huizhan Dong

Lu, Haizhu District. T: 020 8917 8888 ext 6450 香泰：广州海珠区会展东路1号香格里拉酒店

Malaysia mania •ShopPenang 49-51, 475 Huanshi Dong Lu, Yuexiu District. T: 020 8760 8599 Hours: 11am - 10.30pm

槟城马来西亚餐厅：广州越秀区环市东路475号之三东都大世界1楼 49-51号

5 •G/F,Soi1 Jianshe Liu Ma Lu, Yuexiu District. T: 020 8388 3821

广州越秀区建设六马路1号誉海食街1楼

Japanese

•2/FFurusato Garden Hotel, 368 Huanshi Dong Lu. T: 020 8333 8989 x 3925/3926

故乡日本料理：广州环市东路368号花园酒店2楼

•4/F,Kaiseki Lobby No.2, Chimelong Hotel, Panyu Dadao, Panyu District. T: 020 8378 6838 x 61488

怀石料理日本餐厅：广州番禺区迎宾路长隆酒店2楼大堂4层

Long Ye Cheng •Shop 213, Office Tower, China Hotel.

T: 020 8666 6888 x 2256.2257 33 Miaoqian Zhi Jie. T: 020 8767 5603 龙野城：广州中国大酒店商务楼 213铺；广州庙前直街33号

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Kumoi 72/F, 5 Zhujiang West Road, Pearl River New City, Tianhe District. T: 020 8883 3372 云居：广州天河区珠江新城珠江西路 5号广州四季酒店72楼

•42F,Mai The Westin Pazhou, 681 Fengpu

Zhong Road, Haizhu District. T: 020 8918 1246

舞日本料理：广州海珠区凤浦中路 681号广州广交会威斯汀酒店42楼

•3/F,Nadaman Shangri-La Hotel, Guangzhou, 1 Huizhan Dong Lu, Haizhu District. T: 8917 6498

滩万日本料理：广州海珠区会展东路 1号广州香格里拉大酒店3楼

Fusion

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2 on 988 2/F, Sofitel Guangzhou Sunrich, 988Guangzhou Dadao Zhong, Tianhe District. T: 020 3883 8888 x 3304 全日制餐厅：广州大道中988号广州圣丰索菲特大酒店2楼

Catch •100/F, 5 Zhujiang West Road, Pearl

River New City, Tianhe District. T: 020 8883 3300

佰汇鲜：广州天河区珠江新城珠江西路5号广州四季酒店100楼

•4/FEbony Mandarin Oriental, Guangzhou,

389 Tianhe Lu, Tianhe District. T: 020 3808 8884

广州天河区天河路389号广州文华东方酒店4楼

•1/F,Foods The Ritz-Carlton, Guangzhou,

Xing’an Lu, Zhujiang New Town, Tianhe District. T: 020 3813 6688 广州天河区珠江新城兴安路3号广州富力丽思卡尔顿酒店1楼

Seasonal Tastes •2/F, The Westin Guangzhou, 6 Linhe

Zhong Lu, Tianhe District. T: 020 2826 6967 1/F, The Westin Pazhou, 681 Fengpu Zhong Road, Haizhu District. T: 020 8918 1206

知味：广州天河区林和中路6号广州海航威斯汀酒店2楼；广州海珠区凤浦中路681号广州广交会威斯汀酒店1楼

Twist Mediterranean •Restaurant

106/F, The Canton Tower, 222 Yuejiang Zi Lu, Haizhu District. T: 020 8933 8092 璇玑自助餐厅：广州海珠区阅江西路 222号广州塔106层

T: 020 8423 8985 广州市海珠区江南东路晓港花园 19号4楼

•16 McCawley’s Huacheng Dadao, Zhujiang New

Town, Tianhe District. T: 020 3801 7000 / 186 2011 2924

3 Xing’an Lu, Zhujiang New Town, TIanhe District. T: 020 3813 6688

广州圣丰索菲特酒店：天河区广州大道中988号

丽思卡尔顿水疗中心：广州天河区珠江新城兴安路3号广州富力丽思卡尔顿酒店4楼

The Ritz-Carlton Guangzhou •3, Xing’an Lu, Zhujiang New Town,

Heavenly Spa •6/F, The Westin Guangzhou, 6 Linhe

www.ritzcarlton.com

TIanhe District. T: 020 3813 6688

广州富力丽思卡尔顿酒店：天河区珠江新城兴安路3号

II Forno Paddy Field •Shangri-La •4thNew Hotel Guangzhou, 1 Huizhan floor, Fineland Tower, 28 Tiyu

Zhong lu, Tianhe District. T: 020 2886 6868 4F, The Westin Pazhou, 681 Fengpu Zhong Road, Haizhu District. T: 020 8918 1928

T: 020 2886 6868

爱弗罗：广州香格里拉大酒店会展东路1号

天梦水疗中心：广州天河区林和中路威斯汀酒店6楼; 广州海珠区凤浦中路 681号广州广交会威斯汀酒店1楼

HOTELS

Pazhou •AreaTheC, Westin Canton Fair Complex, 681

Ponte •2/FIIHilton Guangzhou Tianhe, 215 Linhe Xi Heng Lu, Tianhe District. T: 020 6683 3636

广州天河区林和西横路215号广州天河新天希尔顿酒店2层

•3/F,Limoni The Ritz-Carlton, Guangzhou,

Xing’an Lu, Zhujiang New Town, Tianhe District. T: 020 3813 6688

Celebrate the famously brief black truffle season at LIMONI with masterful set menus and unforgettable à la carte creations featuring the prized ingredients Dates: July to September Price: Starting from RMB 158 意轩：广州天河区珠江新城兴安路 3号广州富力丽思卡尔顿酒店3楼

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Prego 40/F, The Westin Guangzhou, 6 Lin He Zhong Road, Tianhe District. T: 020 2826 6968 帕戈意大利餐厅：广州市天河区林和中路6号广州海航威斯汀酒店40楼

Other Western

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1920 4th floor, 1 Jianshe Liu Ma Road, Taojin, Yuexiu District. T: 020 8388 1142 183 Yan Jiang Zhong Road, Haizhu Square. T: 020 8333 6156 Shop67,69,72&76, The Canton Place, Qingfeng Jie, Zhujiang New Town. T: 020 8388 1142

The first and the finest German eatery in Guangzhou 广州越秀区建设六马路1号4楼；广州越秀区沿江中路183号；广州天河区珠江新城清风街48号广粤天地 67,69,72,78号铺

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9 Garden No.9 Jiansheliu Ma lu, Yue Xiu District. T: 020 8376 6197

Mediterranean healthy dinning with a nice environment. Hours: 12am – 2am 广州市越秀区建设六马路9号

Dream Garden •Ground floor Guangdong Museum of Art by the Pearl river, 38 Yanyu road, Ersha Island. T: 020 8732 0368 广州市二沙岛烟雨路38号

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G 22/F, Grand Hyatt Guangzhou, 12, ZhuJiang Xi Lu, Zhujiang New Town, Tianhe District. T: 020 8396 1234 x 3423 广州天河区珠江新城珠江西路12号富力君悦酒店22楼

Grill •6/F,LeSofitel Guangzhou Sunrich, 988 Guangzhou Dadao Zhong, Tianhe District. T: 020 3883 8888 x 3344

香榭丽舍扒房：广州大道中988号广州圣丰索菲特大酒店6楼

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广州天河区珠江新城花城大道16号

Dong Road, Tianhe District. T: 020 8398 6181

Food for the hungry, Drink for the thirsty, Home for the homeless. 广州市天河区体育东路28号方圆大厦4楼

Lounge •1/F,Pearl The Ritz-Carlton, Guangzhou

, Xing’an Lu, Zhujiang New Town, Tianhe District. T: 020 3813 6688

Guangzhou

珍珠吧：广州天河区珠江新城兴安路 3号广州富力丽思卡尔顿酒店1楼

Chateau Star River Hotel •YingBin Lu, Panyu District.

One •AreaTheA, Zhujiang Party Pier Beer

www.chateaustarriver.com

Culture & Art Zone, Modiesha Tunnel, Yue Jiang Xi Lu, Haizhu District. T: 186 8021 3380 Biggest nightclub with great sounds, light systems and captivating programs.

广州海珠区阅江西路磨碟沙隧道珠江琶醍啤酒文化创意艺术区A号

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The Soul 12 Jiang She Liu Ma Road, Taojin, Yuexiu District. T: 020 8386 6939 Best Cocktails in Town

广州越秀区建设六马路12号

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Tian Bar 99/F, 5 Zhujiang West Road, Pearl River New City, Tianhe District T: 020 8883 3399 天吧：广州天河区珠江新城珠江西路 5号广州四季酒店99楼

Rebel •42 Rebel Tiyu Dong Road, Tianhe District T: 020 8520 1579

广州天河区体育东路42号

EDUCATION Schools

T: 020 3993 6688

广州星河湾酒店：番禺区迎宾路

www.starwoodhotels.com/whotels

Hotel, A Marriott Hotel •122China Liuhua Lu. T: 020 8666 6888 www.marriottchinahotel.com

广州中国大酒店：流花路122号

www.crowneplaza.com

www.shenzhen.grand.hyatt.com

广州中心皇冠假日酒店：环市东路 339号

Crowne Plaza Guangzhou •Huadu

28 Ningcai Lu, Central District, Science City. T: 020 8880 0999 www.crowneplaza.com

广州四季酒店：天河区珠江新城珠江西路5号（IFC）

Hyatt Guangzhou •12,Grand Zhujiang Xi Lu, Zhujiang New

Guangzhou Nanhu •International School

www.guangzhou.grand.hyatt.com

55 Huayang Jie, Tiyu Dong Lu, Tianhe District. T: 020 3886 6952

Hilton Guangzhou Baiyun 515-517 Yuncheng Dong Lu, Baiyun District. T: 020 6660 0666

Town, Tianhe District. T: 020 8396 1234

广州富力君悦酒店：天河区珠江新城珠江西路12号

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www.hilton.com.cn/guangzhoubaiyun

广州万达希尔顿酒店：白云区云城东路515-517号

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Hilton Guangzhou Tianhe 215 Linhe Xi Heng Lu, Tianhe District. T: 020 6683 9999

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www.utahloy.com

Mandarin Oriental •Guangzhou

Petal Place •ShopTheF13/B, Redtory, 685 Linjiang

Dadao, Tianhe District. T: 020 3703 9106 花半间景观概念餐厅：天河区临江大道685号红专厂创意园区F13/B铺

Tandoor •2/F,The Asia International Hotel, 326,

Hair Corner •L225, 2/F, Taikoo Hui Shopping Mall,

花水疗中心：广州天河区珠江新城珠江西路5号广州四季酒店69楼

Hours: 10am - 10pm

广州天河区珠江新城花城大道16号

Magic Hair Salon •6/F, The Westin Guangzhou, 6 Linhe

Zhong Lu, Tianhe District. T: 020 2826 6769 7/F, Sofitel Guangzhou Sunrich, 988 Guangzhou Dadao Zhong. T: 020 3734 5022

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明镜台：广州天河区林和中路6号广州海航威斯汀酒店6楼；广州大道中 988号圣丰索菲特大酒店7楼

District. T: 020 2829 6258

Xi Lu, Pearl River New City, Tianhe District. T: 020 8396 1234

•60,A1Xianlie Dong Henglu, Tianhe 广州天河区先烈东横路60号星坊创意工作园

One •1/FBar Hilton Guangzhou Tianhe, 215 Linhe Xi Heng Lu, Tianhe District. T: 020 6683 3619/3620

独壹酒吧，广州天河区林和西横路 215号广州天河新天希尔顿酒店首层

345 •4thLoft Floor, 19 Xiao Gang Garden, Jiang Nan Dong Road, Haizhu District.

广州文华东方酒店：天河区天河路 389号

Hotel Tianhe •228Marriott Tianhe Lu, Tianhe District. 广州正佳广场万豪酒店：天河区天河路228号

天都里印度餐厅：广州市环市东路 326号亚洲国际大酒店2层。

Town, Tianhe District. T: 020 3726 6363

www.mandarinoriental.com/guangzhou

T: 020 6108 8888

River New City, Tianhe District. T: 020 8883 3000

•16 Vlife Huacheng Dadao, Zhu Jiang New

389 Tianhe Lu, Tianhe District. T: 020 3808 8888

广州天河路383号太古汇商城裙楼第二层L225商铺

Huanshi Dong Lu. T: 020 6260 8999 www.tandoorchina.com

广州天河新天希尔顿酒店：天河区林和西横路215号

383 Tianhe Lu, Tianhe District. T: 020 3808 8338

Spa •69/F,Hua5 Zhujiang West Road, Pearl

O Spa •Grand Hyatt Guangzhou, 12 Zhujiang 广州天河区珠江新城珠江西路12号广州富力君悦酒店内

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So Spa 7/F, Sofitel Guangzhou Sunrich, 988 Guangzhou Dadao Zhong, Tianhe District T: 020 3883 8888 x 2303

So Spa水疗中心：广州大道中988号广州圣丰索菲特大酒店7楼

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The Ritz-Carlton Spa 4/F, The Ritz-Carlton Guangzhou,

Nanshan District. T: 0755 2162 8888

Shenzhen •9009InterContinental Shennan Road, Overseas

Crowne Plaza Guangzhou •Science City

Favorview Palace, Huijing new town, Wushan, Tianhe District. T: 020 3879 7324

BEAUTY

HILTON SHENZHEN SHEKOU NANHAI •No. 1177, Wanghai Road,

广州花都皇冠假日酒店：花都区迎宾大道189号

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800 Sha Tai Bei Road, Baiyun District. T: 020 8720 2019

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深圳君悦酒店：罗湖区宝安南路1881号

深圳蛇口希尔顿南海酒店：南山区望海路1177号

Utahloy International •School Guangzhou

www.sultanrestaurant.com.cn

District. T: 0755 8266 1234

189 Yingbin Dadao, Huadu District. T: 020 3690 0888

www.guangzhoutianhe.hilton.com

Sultan Restaurant Turkish BBQ 1/F-3/F. 367 Huanshi Dong Lu. T: 020 8349 4170/4171

Shenzhen Hyatt Shenzhen •1881Grand Baoan Nan Road, Luohu

339 Huanshi Dong Lu. T: 020 8363 8888

Poolside Bar and Grill Shangri-La Hotel, 1 Huizhan Dong Lu, Haizhu District. T: 020 8917 8888 x 6422 广州会展东路1号香格里拉大酒店

广州W酒店：天河区珠江新城冼村路26号

Plaza Guangzhou •CityCrowne Centre

www.fourseasons.com/guangzhou

广州誉德莱国际学校

www.thegardenhotel.com.cn

Tianhe District. T: 020 2213 1000

www.cisgz.com

www.micschina.com

Garden Hotel •368,The Huanshi Dong Lu. T: 020 8333 8989

广州长隆酒店：番禺区番禺大道

5 Zhujiang Xi Lu, Zhujiang New Town, Tianhe District. T: 020 8883 3888

Mayland International Resort, No.168 West Shanqian Ave, Huadu District. T: 020 3672 8212

广州广交会威斯汀酒店：海珠区凤浦中路681号广州国际会议展览中心C区

www.chiimelonghotel.com.cn

Four Seasons Hotel •Guangzhou

Mayland International •School 美林湖国际学校

www.westin.com/pazhou

Hotel •26 WXiancun Lu, Zhujiang New Town,

32 Shiguang Road, Shiqiao, Panyu District. T: 020 3925 5321

www.gnis-china.com

Fengpu Zhong Road, Haizhu District. T: 020 8918 1818

T: 020 8478 6838

广州加拿大人国际学校

广州南湖国际学校

广州海航威斯汀酒店：天河区林和中路6号

广州花园酒店：环市东路368号

广州科学城中心区凝彩路28号

www.efcanton.com

www.westin.com/guangzhou

Chimelong Hotel •Panyu Dadao, Payu District.

Canadian International •School of Guangzhou

International School •of French Guangzhou 广州法国国际学校

The Westin Guangzhou •6, Linhe Zhong Lu, Tianhe District.

www.guangzhoumarriott.com

Pullman Guangzhou Baiyun •Airport

Chinese Town. T: 0755 3399 3388 www.intercontinental.com

深圳华侨城洲际酒店：华侨城深南大道9009号

Marriott Shenzhen •6005JWShennan Boulevard, Futian District. T: 0755 2269 8888

www.JWmarriottshenzhen.com 金茂深圳JW万豪酒店：福田区深南大道6005号

Hotel Shenzhen •HaiKempinski De San Dao, Hou Hai Bin Road,

Nanshan District. T: 0755 8888 8888 www.kempinski.com

深圳凯宾斯基酒店：南山区后海滨路海德三道

Polo Shenzhen •28 Marco Fuhua 1st Road, Futian CBD, Shenzhen. T: 0755 8298 9888 www.marcopolohotels.com/

深圳马哥孛罗好日子酒店：福田中心区福华一路28号

Shangri-La Hotel Shenzhen •Futian

4088 Yi Tian Road, Futian District. T: 0755 8828 4088 www.shangri-la.com

深圳福田香格里拉酒店：福田区益田路4088号

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Sheraton Dameisha Resort, Shenzhen 9 Yankui Road, Dameisha Yantian District. T: 0755 8888 6688 www.starwoodhotels.com/sheraton

深圳大梅沙京基喜来登度假酒店：盐田区大梅沙盐葵路（大梅沙段）9号

Sheraton Hotel Shenzhen •Futian

Great China International Exchange Square, Fuhua Road, Futian District. T: 0755 8383 8888 www.sheraton.com/shenzhen

深圳福田喜来登酒店，福田区福华路大中华国际交易广场

Langham Shenzhen •7888TheShennan Boulevard, Futian District. T: 0755 8828 9888

Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport. T: 020 3606 8866

www.shenzhen.langhamhotels.com

铂尔曼酒店：广州白云国际机场

Ritz-Carlton Shenzhen •116The Fuhua San Road, Futian District.

www.pullmanhotels.com

Guangzhou Hotel •208Sheraton Tianhe Lu, Tianhe District.

T: 020 6668 8888

www.starwoodhotels.com/sheraton 广州粤海喜来登酒店：天河区天河路208号

Sheraton Guangzhou Huadu •Resort

深圳东海朗庭酒店，福田区深南大道7888号

T: 0755 2222 2222 www.ritzcarlton.com

深圳星河丽思卡尔顿酒店，福田区福华三路116号

St. Regis Shenzhen •5016TheShennan Road East, Luohu District. T: 0755 8308 8888

Northeast of Shanqian Dadao, Huadu District. T: 020 3695 3888

www.starwoodhotels.com/stregis

广州花都合景喜来登度假酒店：花都区山前大道东北侧

Venice Hotel Shenzhen •9026TheShennan Boulevard, Nanshan

www.starwoodhotels.com/sheraton

Shangri-La Hotel Guangzhou •1, Huizhan Dong Lu, Haizhu District.

深圳瑞吉酒店，罗湖区深南东路 5016号京基100大厦73-100楼

District. T: 0755 2693 6888 www.szvenicehotel.com

T: 020 8917 8888

深圳威尼斯酒店：南山区深南大道 9026号

广州香格里拉酒店：海珠区会展东路1号

The Westin Shenzhen Nanshan •9028-2 Shennan Road, Nanshan

www.shangri-la.com

Guangzhou Sunrich •988Sofitel Guangzhou Dadao Zhong, Tianhe District. T: 020 3883 8888 www.sofitel.com

District. T: 0755 2698 8888

www.starwoodhotels.com/westin 深圳益田威斯汀酒店：南山区深南大道9028-2号

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