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CONTENTS UPFRONT Opinion

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The guys over at X Club tell us about China’s active gaming trend. Warning: It involves lasers and liquor!

The weird and wonderful happenings around Shanghai over the last month Take a tour of Jinxian Lu

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We look West to the forgotten paradise that is Shangrila

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We spoke to photographer and cultural anthropologist, Jo Farrell, about her work finding and documenting the last remaining Chinese women with bound feet

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What’s Hot What’s Cool

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HEALTH TALK

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BEAUTY TALK

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MONEY TALK

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“Present-ing Recital Louder Than Paint” and the latest Art News

We talk to Xiamen-based designer, Liu Min, about her own label, Ms Min This month’s must-buys

We get introduced to Shanghai’s Reiki community We find out how to get a golden glow for summer Mark Andrews test-drives BYD’s alternative energy vehicle

Bill Longstreet tells us how we should invest for retirement The latest gadgets and gizmos

We uncover a myriad of beautiful sights in Myanmar

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We review new restaurants, Porcellino Salumeria Italiana and Miss Ali, whilst our dining columnist gives you all the news that’s fit to dish. We also visit Izakaya Bar 36, take second helpings at Morton’s The Steakhouse and learn about mooncakes

We get happy at Logan’s Punch, go for early hour at el CÓCTEL and wine taste at Glamour Bar See who went where and who wore what

Your essential monthly calendar guide to Shanghai

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Hotel news from around China 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

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EDITOR’S LETTER

This month, we explore one of the most secluded hideaways in China, Shangrila County in Yunnan Province. Overlooked by many, this mainly Tibetan area is surrounded by snow-capped mountains and is brimming with ancient Tibetan buildings, cultures and traditions (pages 8 and 9).

To kick off our photography inspired theme this month, we look at the work of Jo Farrell, a lady who has dedicated the past eight years to finding and documenting the last remaining Chinese women with bound feet. This “old China” practice of binding feet has always intrigued people in the West, and Farrell has managed to beautifully capture the tradition before it fades away (pages 10 and 11).

From one talented and artistic lady to another. Our Style Talk feature this month centres around an interview with Liu Min, a Xiamen-based designer who has impressed the fashion world since graduating from London College of Fashion in 2007 and launching her own label, Ms Min, in 2010. We find out about her current collection, the direction of luxury consumption in China and her future ambitions (page 13).

Over on our Travel Talk pages, we venture to the mysterious country that is Myanmar. Although a slightly less popular tourism destination compared to other countries in Southeast Asia for numerous political and geographical reasons, we learn why it is now time to discover the country while it is in its relative infancy (pages 20 and 21).

Finally, this month we pay a loving tribute to our home, Shanghai.

The “Shanghai Photography Supplement” is our ode to both traditional and modern aspects of the city, and how they are able to co-exist in a tense equilibrium, for the time being at least.

As always, we have the latest hotel news, food and drink deals as well as our essential listings at the back (pages 40 onwards). Now, let’s Talk!

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OPINION: GUEST COLUMN

China’s Active Gaming Trend: Lasers And Laughter At X Club Chase Larson

What’s the number one recreational activity in China?

The answer might surprise you... badminton. Anyway, let’s talk about Light Amplification by Stimulated Emission of Radiation tag (laser tag)…

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aser tag is an activity for Shanghai residents who have a lot of getup-and-go, the type who don’t spend all day in an Internet café, those who like to do their gaming actively and aggressively – that’s where X Club comes in.

It’s no secret that drinking is a popular weekend activity in Shanghai. But here, in China, we have an opportunity to pair nightlife with games in a way that isn’t possible in the United States. As X Club partner, Gideon Clark, states, “We immediately saw potential. Potential to use all the hours in the day, potential to cater to different audiences, potential for a nine year old's birthday party, a team building retreat and a bachelor party to all enjoy X Club equally.” Owner, Yufei, adds, “At X Club, every day is Friday.”

X Club is part of a new wave of venues that capture the essence of gaming and nightlife. Here, patrons can play pool, darts, beer pong, foosball and, of course, laser tag. Places like Stampede (go-karting) and Cages (batting cages) are following a similar formula: multi-function spaces that have activities and are good for people of all ages. And we are all banking on Shanghai’s go-getters.

The first time you walk through the sliding, “metal,” “air-lock” doors at X Club and stand face-to-face with Megatron, you know this is a uniquely Chinese joint. It is an experience built to quench China’s insatiable thirst for games infused with drinking – a road paved first by the KTV phenomenon.

When Gideon, and fellow partners Jacob and I, began working on X Club this past

May, we knew the bones were in place, and it had a certain charm, but it clearly needed a makeover. After reminiscing about playing laser tag as kids with three fundamental elements – pizza party, bright colours and futuristic stuff – the goal became to emphasise all of these aspects while creating an environment that was fun for adults as well as children. Enlisting some of Shanghai’s best artists, Basement 6, along with some hired help from the US, the venue is now covered with reactive murals and classic sci-fi movie posters. We replaced the floors, rearranged the layout and redid the menus…. Now X Club is part arcade, part nightclub, part dive bar, part restaurant, part laser tag arena and 100% covered in glowing, blacklight, neon awesomeness.

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and one things to do in this city. And the most boring of them all would be to just sit in a room and drink with the sole purpose of getting drunk (It’s just our opinion.

Some people are into that and we won’t judge). Both Chinese and Westerners agree, drinking socially is always more fun when you have something to do. There is certainly no dearth of entertainment options in Shanghai. But, in our eyes, they are all missing one key gaming ingredient – a 500sqm laser tag arena.

X Club. 366 Zhaojiabang Lu, near Xiangyang Lu. Tel: 400 666 8023. Email: info@xclubshanghai.com. Instagram: xclubshanghai (the first person to correctly spell out the acronym for “LASER” on the X Club Instagram will win a RMB 400 voucher).

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AROUND TOWN

AROUNDTOWN Your news round-up for the month of August

Hongqiao Capacity Up

Digital Driving Test To Make Roads Safer

Looking to fly to or from Shanghai? Book your flights at Hongqiao International Airport!

Hongqiao has been steadily growing since is opened once again to international flights in 2007. Last year alone, it handled close to 1.5 million passengers, a remarkable 10% increase from last year. The airport has attributed three factors to this growth— holidays and festivals, new visa policies and popular tourism destinations. What does this mean? Easier, more convenient and more frequent flights to and from Shanghai.

Many Foreign Investment Restrictions Lifted In The Free Trade Zone

Digital sensors are being introduced in Shanghai driving tests. This change is likely to lead to higher failure rates. Currently, the driving test consists of three parts; a theory test, a field test and a road test. Since the beginning of July, half of the requirements applicants must meet during the road test will be measured digitally. The new system is meant to eliminate human error in deciding whether people have passed or failed.

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Better drivers in Shanghai — hopefully.

Battle Of Shanghai Theme Park

Shanghai’s first pilot free trade zone (FTZ) has been opened up to more investment from overseas after it released a revised list of restrictions on foreign direct investment. Previously at 190, the list was cut down to 139. Most notable, foreign investors are no longer barred from finance and trust companies or currency brokers. They are also allowed to invest in more agriculture projects and real-estate agencies amongst other sectors. Due to China’s opening up strategy, foreign investors are allowed to invest freely in fields not on the list.

The Chinese are always finding new ways to honour their ancestors – this time it’s with a museum turned theme park. A museum in Baoshan District that commemorates the Battle of Shanghai, a 1937 conflict in the War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression, is to be redeveloped as a memorial theme park. Scheduled to open next year, the new facility will include a modern museum and an outdoor area featuring models and sculptures relating to the battle. The battle of Shanghai lasted four months, and is regarded as one of the major conflicts in the war.

city’super And Life By city’super Opens At IAPM Mall

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The grand opening of the two new flagship stores heralds the arrival of Shanghai’s largest city’super and Life by city’super stores to date. city’super has been dedicated to bringing people an extraordinary, ‘super life’ experience that is delivered through the best merchandise, most comfortable environment and most professional services. The high quality environment, international produce and friendly service are its main differentiating features.

On 20 June, 2014, specialty store city’super and its life concept outlet, Life by city’super, opened in the IAPM Mall, bringing a brand new shopping experience to people who look for the finer things in life. city’super, inspired by the fashionable urban way of living in Shanghai, provides high quality, internationally sourced merchandise, as well as a large selection of exciting lifestyle products. Around 60% to 70% of its products are international with the rest being sourced from the best local suppliers by the experienced buying team.

As the largest outlet in Shanghai, city’super IAPM Store is equipped with a brand new superlife culture club. This ultramodern open-concept kitchen, is the second of its kind to open in Shanghai.

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Customers can register to participate in a series of professional, innovative and interactive cooking courses, learning cookery skills from experienced chefs in a fun and hands-on setting. Super life culture club helps customers to cook foreign foods that they may not be familiar with in a beautiful test kitchen. The culture club also provides a platform for like-minded people to gather and interact over wine tastings, flower arranging workshops and many other courses. city’super has also upgraded its Seafood Bar, offering customers a completely new experience. The completely redesigned Seafood Bar offers carefully sourced French oysters imported by air and a wide range of premium imported seafood. It also features a kitchen area where customers can ask the chef to prepare seafood according to the recipe of their choosing, providing customers with authentic gourmet cuisine made from the freshest ingredients that they are able to eat immediately at the tables in store.

Life by city’super, adjacent to city’super, features products such as stationery,

fashion items, cosmetics, travel and photography accessories, gadgets, household items and wellness products.

At city’super you can find whatever you want in the store, from fine wines to seasonal offerings, from Italian pasta to European cold cuts. Moreover, the experienced service staff will definitely indulge you with creative recipes, video demonstrations, food tasting as well as

packaging or delivery services. city’super offers premium products from all over the world, which helps makes life that little bit more delightful. city’super IAPM Store: LG1, 999 Huaihai Zhong Lu, near Xiangyang Lu.

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With a simple, comfortable atmosphere, House 198 is the perfect getaway for a quiet afternoon amidst the constant bustle in Shanghai. The vintage wall decorations and lighting, paired with relaxing music, make it seem as though you are entering a different time period. House 198’s menu is filled with a variety of food including salads, pastas, seafood and desserts. Be sure to request upstairs seating for a view of Jinxian Lu from the balcony.

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A woman can never have too many pairs of shoes. Shoes Life has shelves filled with high heels and fashionable shoes for every special occasion.

Whether you are searching for a glittering pair of heels or sophisticated leather flats, this shop is definitely worth a visit.

Shoes Life. 188 Jinxian Lu, near Shanxi Lu. Tel: 6111 4685.

House 198. 198 Jinxian Lu, near Shanxi Lu. Tel: 186 0373 2656.

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The amount of sparkling jewels is almost overwhelming as you step into this jewellery heaven. For lovers of eye-catching accessories, Creative Jewellery is the place to visit. The bright atmosphere makes an afternoon of browsing an exciting and enjoyable experience. With affordable prices (starting at RMB 60), your jewellery box will be filled with treasures in no time – with anything from handmade, dainty earrings to bold statement necklaces.

Creative Jewellery. 236 Jinxian Lu, near Shanxi Lu. Tel: 135 0197 9311. Web: cjshipinsh.taobao.com.

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Retro. That is the first word that comes to mind when you walk into Lomography. A Polaroid lover’s heaven, this small photography shop sells nearly every Polaroid camera on the market. Visitors can flip through the photo albums next to the camera display to get a feel for the film produced by each lens.

Limitless film options seem to be available, giving the photographer the ability to give every shot a unique touch.

Lomography. 126 Jinxian Lu, near Shanxi Lu. Tel: 6256 1054. Web: www.lomography.cn.

3 Pier 39

Modelled after the famous pier in San Francisco, Pier 39 aims to bring a little bit of California to Shanghai. From the fresh California garden salad, to their house-famous Pier 39 clam chowder in a bread bowl, this upscale restaurant has a wide variety of dishes that will satisfy your hunger. This West Coast restaurant, set amidst normal Chinese food offerings, is definitely worth a visit.

7 Super Sense Spa

Pure white walls and deep hardwood floors set the calming mood of Super Sense Spa. While you should expect to pay a little extra for the quality service, rest assured, it is well worth the investment.

Massage and facial prices begin at RMB 180; and although staff only speak Chinese, there are English-friendly texts and photos that make for easy communication. Treat yourself to a well deserved, relaxing massage or facial – you won’t regret it.

Super Sense Spa. 218 Jinxian Lu, near Shanxi Lu. Tel: 5228 6853. Web: www.supersense.cn.

Pier 39. 172 Jinxian Lu, near Shanxi Lu. Tel: 6258 1939. Web: www.pier39.net.cn.

4 Antique

The name says it all. Antique is a small shop on Jinxian Lu that sells a wide variety of antique and vintage pieces. Lampshades, fans, clocks and leather briefcases line the store walls, and the calming atmosphere is perfect for browsing through the collections. If antiques are something that you enjoy, be sure to stop by for a visit – you may just find the perfect item to add to your collection.

Antique. 210 Jinxian Lu, near Shanxi Lu. Tel: 6253 4915.

8 Citizen Café

Frequented by foreigners and locals alike, Citizen Café has definitely established itself as a favourite. Though small, this café is very expat-friendly with excellent Western food, infamous martinis and a welcoming setting.

With so many large, formal restaurants in Shanghai, escape here for an early dinner with a glass of wine. The food and experience is guaranteed to make you come back again.

Citizen Café. 222 Jinxian Lu, near Shanxi Lu. Tel: 6258 1620.

Web: www.citizenshanghai.com.

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Lost Horizon Found

Utopia In Nyima Pratten

Shangrila County

Originally called Zhongdian County, or Gyalthang in Tibetan, Shangrila County, situated in Yunnan Province and part of Greater Tibet, was given its current name in 2001. They hoped to boost tourism in the area due to its association with the fictional, isolated paradise written about in James Hilton’s Lost Horizon. However, even before the fire at the beginning of 2014, which burned down the majority of Shangrila Old Town, the county had not managed to compete with the level of tourism seen in neighbouring Lijiang, and since the devastating fire, tourism numbers have dwindled. We went to discover what makes Shangrila County a true utopia, and why the area inspired such a timeless piece of literature.

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n the early 1930s, Hilton relied heavily on the imagery of connotations of Tibetan culture and the Buddhist religion to transport his readers into a utopian, mythical world, even though he had never visited this region. There is a lot of discussion surrounding the true location of Hilton’s Shangrila. Many believe that he drew inspiration from National Geographic articles about Eastern Tibet, written by Joseph Rock, an Austrian-American explorer. Others say that the book is based on Shambhala; a mythical kingdom written about in ancient Buddhist scripts. Nevertheless, Zhongdian claimed the name due to its location, nestled in a valley between soaring mountain peaks, its Tibetan culture and its Buddhist traditions.

The concept of Shangrila has become synonymous with true paradise on earth in many countries and cultures around the world. And as such, hardcore fans of the novel may initially be disappointed when arriving in the capital town of the county, also confusingly named Shangrila, because it looks pretty similar to many other backwater towns in China, except the Tibetan Sanskrit translations on multinational corporations’ signage. The town is separated into various ethnic groups including Han, Naxi and Bai residents, however, the surrounding countryside is made up of traditional Tibetan farmhouses housing an entirely Tibetan population. It is only when you journey out of the main town and into the countryside

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that you start to appreciate what the first Western explorers must have felt upon arriving in this magical land.

Blue skies and white clouds add to the beautiful Tibetan countryside scenery of rolling green hills, distant snow capped mountains and wandering yaks. Thanks to crystal clear visibility and fantastic light, your eyes are able to pick up the colour of far-flung prayer flags raging in the wind. Bright, enticing traditional patterns of turquoise, magenta, jade, gold, cobalt and coral can be found on everything from clothes to house decorations, monasteries to horses. The air is thin, due to the high altitude, and can leave you feeling a little lightheaded, adding to the otherworldly experience. The sounds of grazing cattle, grunting yak and flapping, auspicious flags are a constant, and often accompanied by the sound of a local person, clad in bright, traditional Tibetan robes, quite happily, and unashamedly, singing, punctuating the serene peace with their songs, but without disturbing the tranquillity. The Tibetan people’s unique and high-pitched throat Traditional Tibetan Farmhouse in Ringha

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singing, we were told by our guide, was one born out of necessity, as goat herders needed to effectively communicate with their peers on neighbouring hills. But is now a skill that Tibetan people take great pride in, it seems to be embedded in their DNA in these parts, along with dancing, and it is said that a Tibetan child learns how to sing and dance before they can walk and talk. As well as long treks in the countryside, and becoming acquainted with the local people, visitors must make a trip to Sungtseling Monastery.

A very important monastery in Tibetan Buddhism, it was built in 1679, is the largest of its kind in Yunnan province and currently houses around 700 monks. You can see the golden roofs of the monastery, sitting on a hill looking out towards the main town, glinting in the sunlight. Locals and tourists freely intermingle with monks at the working-monastery, with many leaving offerings and lighting incense. Each village in the county has its own separate shrine, and it is possible to tour the villages’ temples.

You might also be surprised to find pictures of a famous Tibetan face.

Shangrila County, and more specifically the outlying villages, is not a place that should become lost amongst the many other tourist

Local Tibetan women in Ringha

destinations in Yunnan. It has a unique cultural heritage and a strong, traditional community. Therefore, it's an ideal place to visit and appreciate many aspects of Tibetan culture and customs without the restrictions that come with journeying into Tibet.

This county is a deeply spiritual and sacred place, where you will find hard working and high-spirited Tibetans enjoying the same type of lifestyle that their ancestors would have benefitted from generations before.

Quality of life is also on the rise for locals due to improvements in health and education for the Tibetans in the villages, at a grassroots level. You would be wrong to heed the advice of those who say it is not worth visiting since the Old Town burnt down. In actual fact, the Old Town was not truly authentic and packed to the rafters with Tibetan trinkets, which although exciting to visit, is not the Shangrila that the world first fell in love with way back in the 1930s, or even before.

Immerse Yourself In Ringha Banyan Tree Ringha is located in Ringha Village, in a mountainous area of Shangrila County. In this setting, 3200 metres above sea level, you can experience the magic and beauty first conjured in Lost Horizon and immerse yourself in the history and culture of the region.

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ingha was the first Banyan Tree property in China, as they felt that the unexplored location epitomised the spirit of travel, adventure and romance that has come to be expected from the brand. Ringha is about a 30 to 45 minute taxi journey away from Shangrila town and is named after the ancient Ringha Monastery, or Temple of the Five Wisdom Buddhas; a sacred and prominent temple where visitors from nearby villages still come to pray for good karma. There is a famous fable in the village that the monastery was placed here after an esteemed Buddhist monk, who was on a pilgrimage to Tibet 800 years ago, accompanied by his goat,

travelled here. When he reached the hill where the monastery is now located, the goat stopped and would not move one step further.

The monk then realised that it was an auspicious place and built a monastery on the site. Ringha village is made up of a handful of extended families that have been working the land for generations and who live in beautiful, oldfashioned Tibetan farmhouses.

Every few decades, or as the needs of the household evolve, families start work on building a new farmhouse. The Banyan Tree realised this trend, and began buying the discarded rustic farmhouses and painstakingly reconstructed them on the outskirts of Ringha, before repurposing them as accommodation. This had a positive impact on the environment because it ensured no newly cut timber would be required for the site, while keeping the original character of the dwellings intact. These authentic buildings form the heart and soul of the resort.

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Banyan Tree Ringha features three Ringha Lodges, six Tibetan Spa Suites, eight Tibetan Lodges and 15 Tibetan Suites. Each spacious twostorey Suite and Lodge comes with a luxuriously designed bathroom fitted with a handcrafted wooden bathtub, while the spacious dining and living areas are warmed, during the winter, by a blazing fireplace.

Thick Tibetan robes are also provided for guests who want to venture out in the evenings after the sun has set and the temperature has dropped.

Banyan Tree Ringha is a place to relax and slowly unravel the myriad of adventures and unknown delights available when you disconnect from the modern world and adapt to a slower pace of life. It is amazing how enjoyable a trek can be when there are no modern-day distractions surrounding you and pulling your attention away from the real-time moments you are living. It is a chance to patiently discover Tibet’s storied past.

The highlight of your stay will certainly be an adventure with a member of the Tours And Treks team. Take it easy with a Shangrila Cultural Tour and see the true Tibetan countryside, littered with stupas and auspicious symbols. You get to visit

a working, intricately designed Tibetan farmhouse to sample local dishes, such as homemade yak butter tea, cheese and tsampa, and chat with the open and friendly villagers. If you are feeling adventurous, and have acclimatised to the high altitude, more challenging routes are offered such as the Nomad Alpine Trek. Horses are also provided in case the journey proves too tiring.

In the hotel, it is possible to book an authentic Tibetan hotpot meal. Slightly healthier than the neighbouring Sichuan variety; the yak meat, fish and vegetables are boiled in a broth inside the charcoal powered stone hotpot.

The most striking experience about any stay at Banyan Tree Ringha is the kind-hearted, welcoming and spiritual nature of the staff, many of whom are local people from the adjacent villages.

It is easy to speak to any of the wait staff or guides to find out about their personal story, and many of them have studied in India, making conversing in English easier. The popularity of the property seems to have brought great fortune to the village, with the farmland also producing ample harvests to provide the community with food and profit.

A stay in the Banyan Tree Ringha is guaranteed to move you, and help you get to grips with an entirely different culture, in the comfort of five star surroundings.

Web: www.banyantree.com

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Photographer and cultural anthropologist, Jo Farrell, has spent the past eight years finding and documenting the last remaining Chinese women with bound feet. As her odyssey draws to a close, she spoke with Talk about culture, beauty and shining a spotlight on “old China”.

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oot binding was officially banned in China in 1911, but this is a country when history and traditions run deep, and it wasn’t until the all-conquering Red Army travelled the country, forcibly removing the bandages from young girls’ feet, that the practice was finally eradicated, almost four decades later.

been on “new China” for some decades now,” Farrell said of the women who have become part of her “Living History” series.

The practice has long fascinated Western onlookers, for whom the idea of three-inch long “lotus feet” seems a bizarre standard of beauty, though for centuries, it remained in fashion, and probably would have continued to do so, without government intervention.

Eight years after beginning the project, this intrepid anthropologist has photographed more than 50 women with bound feet – all of whom are in their 80s and 90s, and some of whom have passed away since Farrell was able to photograph them, making her mission all the more urgent.

Jo Farrell, a Brit who had been in and out of Asia for two decades, was working on a photographic series documenting cultural traditions that were dying out, when she decided to start searching for women with bound feet in China to include in the project.

“I had to explain to them that the project was more about a record of these women, more of an anthropological study, showing their feet and their lives, so future generations could learn about what these women had endured and could understand the human side behind this cultural tradition,” Farrell explained.

Not even sure if there were any left at the time, back in 2006, Farrell searched online and off in vain before stumbling across her first subject – the grandmother of a Shanghai-based friend’s driver.

And so a new passion project was born, as Farrell was tipped off to more elderly women with tiny feet. Her work evolved from the dying cultural traditions series, to a specialisation in foot binding and the “Living History: Bound Feet Women of China” project.

“These women were surprised I wanted to document their feet because it’s considered a part of “old China” and the focus has

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“During the Cultural Revolution you had the dreaded “four olds”, and old culture and traditions were strongly denounced. So now it’s hard for people to understand putting these old practices at the forefront.”

For many of the women who have become part of Farrell’s “Living History” project, the stories of their bound feet have a familiar refrain. As young, pre-teen girls, tightly wound bandages broke the bones of their toes beneath the soles of their feet, obviously causing immense amounts of pain.

Despite the agony, a majority of the women Farrell has spoken to still look upon their bound feet as a point of pride.

“Quite a few of the women have told me stories about how they were considered the most beautiful women in the village, because of their bound feet, giving them better marriage prospects,” Farrell said.

Because of their own positive experience with bound feet, Farrell has little doubt that these women would have continued the tradition with their own daughters, had they been given the chance.

“It would have continued because they knew it would give their daughters a chance of a better life, just as their mothers had done for them and their grandmothers had done for their mothers,” she added.

In their twilight years, bound feet are once again bringing these simple village women (the practice was eradicated earlier in metropolitan areas where enforcement was easier than in remote agricultural communities) some positive attention, in a world that seems relentlessly obsessed with the new and the young.

“Over the past thirty years, they have become the grandmothers of the village and village life revolves around the younger generations, not the old ladies.

So me coming into the village suddenly put the spotlight on them and made them feel special, people are noticing them and it gives them a recharge,” Farrell said.

surpassing her $8,000 goal.

“I have been documenting these women for the past eight years and the majority of it has been self-funded, which is very expensive, especially when you are a film photographer, rather than a digital photographer. It’s been consuming my own finances,” Farrell explained, adding that she was “completely overwhelmed” by the response from the Kickstarter community and international media outlets, who picked up the story and spurred even more donations (which are still coming in via Farrell’s own website).

accustomed to her popping in, and she likes to keep up-to-date on the happenings in their lives.

“I typically visit them once a year, to catch up with them, take more photographs and find out how their families are, whether their granddaughters have been married, but I’m hoping that at the end of this next trip, I will have completed my work in Shandong,” Farrell said.

“I would still like to go back to Yunnan province and I was told of a woman in

Nanjing I would like to go visit, but then I would like to start another project.”

Before she decides what her next move is, however, there is still work to be done on “Living History”, with a coffee table book of photographs and interviews with China’s last remaining women with bound feet planned for release before the end of the year.

For more information on Jo Farrell’s “Living History: Bound Feet Women of China”, or to make a donation, please visit her website, www.jo4507.wix.com/jofarrell

This month, the Hong Kong-based photographer will use the funds to travel to rural China once again, searching out the last remaining women with bound feet in Shandong province, an area that has proved a rich hunting ground in previous trips.

Even though Farrell believes this to be her last “work” trip to Shandong, she hopes to continue visiting regularly, as the women included in her project have become

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ART TALK

Art Of The Process Casey Hall

Shanghai Gallery of Art’s new exhibition, “Present-ing Recital Louder Than Paint” is not actually an exhibition of paintings. Instead, it’s a commentary on the ways in which different artists approach the creative process.

Often in this exhibit, as with Chen Shaoxiang’s aforementioned “Collective Memory”, a straightforward figurative artwork, depicting one of Shanghai’s most famous vistas, is rendered abstract from a different angle. Other pieces initially look abstract, but up close reveal themselves to be detailed, figurative works dealing in distance, aspect and the fragmented nature of memory.

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here are a number of paintings included in Shanghai Gallery of Art’s group show, “Present-ing Recital Louder Than Paint”, which features 25 Chinese and international artists, though the paintings themselves aren’t really the point.

“I must say this is not a painting show; it’s more about how artists approach the surfaces on which they work,” Josef Ng, director of Three on the Bund’s Shanghai Gallery of Art, explained.

“It is getting back to the basic essence of how a painting, or a work of art, is created.”

One of the first works visitors will see on their way into the exhibit is Yang Xinguang’s “Whipped on Canvas”, which plays on the homonymic nature of the Chinese language. The word commonly used to mean “abstract” (chou xiang), when spoken aloud also sounds like “whipped image”, with the artist physically using a whip to create an abstract action painting.

Li Bo’s “Belief Towards a Certain Method 1” saw the artist take a Chinese paint brush, remove all of the hairs except

for one, then use 24 carat gold to paint the exquisitely detailed background of the piece.

“This piece might look small, but it took more than two months to complete,” Ng said. “It’s a long process and an expensive one, because of using the real gold rather than gold pigment.”

Throughout the exhibition, via different mediums, styles and themes, a common thread of interesting textures crops up again and again, as does the importance of surface, with felt, canvas, wallpapers, cheesecloth and an abandoned wooden bed base used as beginning points to be painted over.

“The show has a lot to do with surface, whether as a medium, or language, or expression,” Ng explained.

Though a canvas surface and ink as material might seem like a conventional choice for artist Chen Shaoxiong, what looks like a painted grey-scale of dots forming an image of Shanghai’s Lujiazui District from afar, close up clearly reveals those dots as fingerprints.

Ji Lei’s seemingly abstract “Introverted Image” is accompanied by watercolours from the artist’s visual diary, depicting scenes from a summer holiday. After seeing the source, it’s easy to see that these images have been mashed together in the larger work.

“This isn’t actually an abstract painting, it’s a visual imprint of his memories,” Ng said.

Shanghai’s Bund makes a number of appearances in the thematically disparate exhibition, as do layered images of old and new China – a collage from Li Qing with an iconic portrait of Mao Zedong layered with images from fashion magazines, is one particularly illustrative example.

“I think as China progresses, as does not just the economy but the increasingly materialised condition, the artists pick up on this and it becomes part of the language of how they express themselves and their environment,” Ng said.

“Present-ing Recital Louder Than Paint” runs until 26 August at Shanghai Gallery of Art, Three on the Bund, 3/F, 3 Zhongshan Dong Yi Lu, near Guangdong Lu. Web: www.shanghaigalleryofart.com

ART NEWS “In Between Days IV” @ Art + Shanghai Gallery

This long-time Shanghai favourite gallery has a new location, and the first exhibit in their new space is this group show from gallery artists, including Chen Linggang, Huang Zhiyang, Li Wei, Liu Ren and Tamen. Featuring paintings, sculptures and photography from the gallery’s collection, this is the perfect introduction to the new Art + Shanghai.

“In Between Days IV” runs until 31 August (except Mondays) @ Art + Shanghai Gallery, 191 Suzhou Nan Lu, near Sichuan Zhong Lu. Tel: 6333 7223. Web: www.artplusshanghai. com

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“The Meaning is Beyond the Words” @ OFOTO Gallery

“Impression Indonesia 2” @ LWH Gallery

This solo exhibition from photography Hang Mingzhi features black and white photographs of culturally significant places and things, now discarded, distorted or destroyed. The attachment to these forgotten places is palpable, and encourages viewers to ponder the concept of our cultural inheritance.

“The Meaning is Beyond the Words” runs until 29 August @ OFOTO Gallery, 2/F, Building 13, 50 Moganshan Lu, near Xi Suzhou Lu. Tel: 6298 5416. Web: www.ofotogallery.com

Hot on the heels of the too-closeto-call Indonesian Presidential election, as the country wrestles with its past and future, LWH Gallery present the second part of “Impression Indonesia”, featuring works from Harun and Wahyu Gunawan. The former is pre-occupied with urban life on the fringes, while the later paints the conflict between humans and their natural environment.

“Impression Indonesia” runs until 31 August @ LWH Gallery, Room 102, Building 14, 50 Moganshan Lu, near Xi Suzhou Lu. Web: www.lwhgallery.com

“The World of Abstract” @ Noeli Gallery

This group exhibition features female artists, Christina Julsgaard, Janine van Herwaarden and Maud Boesen, from Denmark and Holland. Their colourful, abstract artworks are a reflection of their time living and travelling in Shanghai. It’s a vivid interpretation of the city we live in.

“The World of Abstract” runs until 24 August (except Mondays) @ Noeli Gallery, 150B Yueyang Lu, near Yongjia Lu. Tel: 6431 9442.

Web: www.noeligallery.com

CITY LIVING

STYLE TALK

Casey Hall

Meet

Ms Min Xiamen-based designer, Liu Min, graduated from London’s College of Fashion in 2007 and, since launching her own label, Ms Min, in 2010, has impressed the fashion world with her modern aesthetic.

Her latest collection, entitled “Nature”, has less of an urban warrior woman feel than previous efforts. Its softer lines and cool, effortless fabrics are just another bow in this impressive young designer’s quiver.

Ms Min herself spoke to Talk about the new direction, her relationship with Lane Crawford, and what’s in store for the future.

Talk: Your current "Nature" collection seems less structured and, if this is the right description, overtly urban than previous collections. What were the main influences for this collection?

Liu Min: The inspiration of this collection started with the fabrics – lightweight Swiss cotton, linen, silks, fine gauge cashmere – fabrics in their natural state and in neutral tones, such as white and cream on the lighter side, and navy and black on the dark side. This collection for me was really about the nature of woman. Clothes that feel good and allow the wearer to be the focus, featuring fabric and drape with intimate, gentle details.

Talk: How much do your surroundings impact on your designs?

LM: I'm not sure that it's immediate surroundings that inspire my design as much as current mood or even recent reading or travel. It’s usually a feeling that comes just before design time and it can be inspired by so many different factors.

Talk: You are currently one of only three local Chinese designers stocked at Lane Crawford. The multi-brand retail model, though growing, is still quite underdeveloped in China. How big a difference has it made for you to be able to have your designs in a major multi-brand retailer?

LM: I think Lane Crawford has been a blessing and I'm very happy to be there. Designers need a platform for their works to be shown and sold. The expansion of this sector is a must for Chinese brands; otherwise designers need to open their own retail, which is a very costly venture. Shops like Dong Liang have also been a very good platform for Chinese design. They house their designers with care and respect.

Talk: A number of people I speak with these days believe the next evolution in luxury consumption in China will be a turn towards local luxury brands. Is Chinese design the "next big thing" in China?

LM: With so much attention being paid to the luxury sector by Chinese consumers in and out of China, it is refreshing to see that Chinese luxury consumers are starting to support Chinese designer brands.

Talk: You've now shown at London Fashion Week and had your Met Gala debut with Sarah Rutson (Lane Crawford’s fashion director) wearing one of your designs, what are your ambitions for the brand?

LM: Organic Growth is one goal. I haven't set too many.

It's been hard to keep up with the pace of growth over the last two years. I have been very blessed.

My intention is to keep reinvesting in the product, constantly improving. As a designer I feel fortunate to have the platform and the audience to do what I love.

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HOT & COOL

what’sHOT what’sCOOL Elissa Huang

It takes two to tango. The classic black and white combo is back, but with a modern makeover. From playful patterns, to geometric prints, monochrome is the trend of the season.

ZIP ME UP Hop onto a motorbike in this fitted yet light jacket. With its bold black zippers, be ready to find the bad boy of your dreams.

RMB 5,050. Helmut Lang. Web: www. farfetch.com

TOTAL DIVA Back off paparazzi! Wear this faux leather fedora to find shade from the sun or to go incognito.

RMB 149. Bershka. 155 Changshou Lu, near Shanxi Bei Lu. Tel: 3131 5011. Web: www.bershka.com

ALL PURPOSE BAG Take it to work or take it travelling, this limited-edition messenger bag will hold all your essentials. The mirror under the front flap will also ensure that you look fabulous all day long.

RMB 179. Stradivarius. Hongkou Plaza, 388 Jiangwan Xi Lu, near Tonghuang Lu. Tel: 5638 9260. Web: www.stradivarius.com

GRAPHIC DESIGN Kenzo takes a modernist approach to monochrome using angular stripes.

With its matching bottoms, this look is both boyish and glamorous.

RMB 3,141. Kenzo. Shanghai Grand Gateway, Hongqiao Lu, near Shuicheng Lu. Tel: 6447 1885. Web: www.kenzo. com X MARKS THE SPOT Be a fashion target in this eye catching jumper. With a bold X on the front and back, be the most wanted woman in the city.

Sale price RMB 3,300. Alexander Wang.

IAPM Mall, 999 Huaihai Zhong Lu, near Shanxi Nan Lu. Tel: 5466 9050.

Web: www.alexanderwang.cn

WALK ON THE WILD SIDE It is all about abstract this month.

These scribbled-on skinnies are perfect for a wild night.

RMB 1,917. Rag & Bone. Web: www.intermixonline.co WALK PROUD Who said beauty is pain? Walk through the pebbly streets of Shanghai and discover comfort and style in a pair of wedges.

Sale price RMB 199. Pull and Bear. 168 Fangbang Lu, near Danfeng Lu. Tel: 6136 3918. Web: www.pullandbear.com

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BEAUTIFUL BLOCKS The Carolina Herrera Japan Collection is all about colour blocking. With its sides contrasting its front, this bag is Talk’s new obsession.

FUTURAMA

RMB TBC. Carolina Herrera. Jing’an Kerry Centre. 1515 Nanjing Xi Lu, near Changde Lu. Web: www.carolinaherrera. com

A clash of shoelaces, zippers and Velcro straps comes as standard in a Giuseppe Zannotti design. These high contrast sneakers are the ultimate attention grabbers.

RMB 5,594. Giuseppe Zanotti. Plaza 66, 1255 Nanjing Xi Lu, near Shanxi Bei Lu. Tel: 6288 9311. Web: www. giuseppezanottidesign.com

ESSENCE DE FEMME Nothing exudes sophistication better than black and white. This striped Moschino blouse adds boldness to any workingwoman’s collection.

RMB 3,176. Moschino. Plaza 66, 1266 Nanjing Lu, near Shanxi Bei Lu. Tel: 6288 1559. Web: www.moschino.com

BEJEWELLED The bigger the better! This black rhinestone ring will definitely add some bold sparkle to your outfit.

RMB 124. Josie Chen. 382 Jianguo Xi Lu, near Taiyuan Lu. Tel: 6236 0366. Web: www.josiechenrange.com

CURVYLICIOUS Look stunning in this DVF jumpsuit. With a dramatic keyhole neckline and revealing back, become the centre of attention at any cocktail party.

RMB 2,960. Diane von Furstenberg. Plaza 66, 1266 Nanjing Xi Lu, near Shanxi Bei Lu. Tel: 6226 3101. Web: world. dvf.com

WARDOBE STAPLE It seems like we just can’t get enough of pleather. Give a tough edge to a sophisticated silhouette. Combine this skirt with a white shirt to create an outfit suitable for day or night.

RMB 299. Mango. 918 Huaihai Zhong Lu, near Shanxi Nan Lu. Tel: 6472 0558.

Web: www.mango.com

OPPOSITES ATTRACT This minimalist men’s t-shirt plays on juxtaposing materials, black leather and white cotton, to great effect.

RMB 1,313. Neil Barrett.

Web: www.farfetch.com

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HEALTH & BEAUTY

Reiki 101 Casey Hall

An energy healing practice that originated in Japan almost a century ago, Reiki claims to be able to improve stress levels, heal emotional issues, as well as help with physical pain and more.

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was introduced to Shanghai’s Reiki community on a rainy Saturday afternoon in July, and genuinely wasn’t sure what to expect from a group of energy healers.

The first thing that these women (coincidentally, the trio I met with were all female) will tell those interested in Reiki is that it has changed their lives.

“I had been searching for a tool to help go through emotional problems, because everyone stores negative stuff and you want to heal that to make your life better,” Margherita Fracchia, an Italian expat and second degree Reiki practitioner (Reiki ranks its healers into first degree, second degree and master levels).

She went on to describe her first treatment as relaxing and her second Reiki experience as the catalyst for her deepening interest.

“The physical feeling was quite strong and I was shaking without being able to control it.

From that point, I was able to trust that Reiki was an existent energy. So I started to get into it, going to Reiki shares, reading more and eventually I decided this is what I wanted to

Get A Golden Glow For Summer Casey Hall

In a city where lily-white skin is the ultimate beauty statement and umbrellas are utilised as much to fend off UV rays as raindrops, getting a UV-free bronzed glow for summer isn’t the easiest of tasks.

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lthough our Chinese friends may never understand the inclination, it’s not unusual for Westerners to lust after a perfect tan in the warmer months, as the layers come off and sunlight on pasty skin reaches blinding proportions.

The Asian desire for pale skin and the European desire for tanned skin come from very similar places. In China, white skin was traditionally limited to the aristocratic classes, who were able to spend all of their times indoors leisurely whiling away the hours, while those who laboured in the fields naturally acquired a darker hue to their skin. In the West, it’s tanned skin that signifies a healthy lifestyle with plenty of time away from the office, enjoying traditionally white-collar leisure activities such as golf or tennis, and holidaying in glamorous beachside destinations.

In many Western countries, the bronzed ideal led to a craze for sunbeds and solariums, starting in the 1990s, but petering out in recent years as the risks of even limited exposure to UV hit the headlines.

Countries, including Australia and Brazil, have taken steps to totally outlaw commercial tanning beds, citing solariums as breeding grounds for deadly malignant melanomas.

Given Shanghai’s antipathy to tanned skin, there are a surprising number of tanning salons now operating around the city, many of them boasting top-of-the-line machines imported from Europe.

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Prices vary according to packages purchased and the model of tanning bed selected, but single session prices across the board seem to start at RMB 80 per ten-minute session. All of Shanghai’s solariums offer packages, either of sessions or total minutes, which bring the price down significantly for regular visitors.

Disregarding potential health risks for a moment, from a pure vanity point of view, tanned skin tends to make people look thinner (major plus), but exposure to UV hastens the appearance of aging like nothing else, other than smoking (major minus).

The perfect solution would seem to be sun-free tanning, though for those looking for professional spray tans in Shanghai, options are now pretty much non-existent, with the few salons that previously offered the service, discontinuing their spray tanning options.

However, many solariums, including those listed below, offer specialised bronzing lotions, mousses, creams and other concoctions, as well as sunbeds, if you are willing to take the DIY sun-free tanning approach.

The Tanning Island, Gateway International Plaza, Room 1921, 325 Tianyaoqiao Lu, near Nandang Dong Lu. Tel: 6426 1882. Web: www.thetanningisland.com; Body Blush & Bronze Bodies are chains owned by the same company, with outlets around Shanghai, including 138 Huaihai Zhong Lu, near Pu'an Lu. Tel: 6335 3091. Web: www.bbtanning.com.cn; Perfect Tan, Bldg 2, Lane 19, Ronghua Xi Lu, near Shuicheng Nan Lu. Tel: 6219 2225.

Web: www.perfecttan.com.cn

Self-Tanning Tips Exfoliate, exfoliate, exfoliate – In case you haven’t worked this one out already, it’s really important to exfoliate any place on your body you intend to apply self-tanning lotion to.

Steer clear of sensitive skin – Leave the self-tanner until at least 24 hours after waxing and 12 hours after shaving so skin doesn’t become irritated. First time self-tanners should also try a test patch of any new

Body Fitness do, not just to receive Reiki, but also to be a practitioner.”

Master level practitioner, Tafadzwa “Fadzi” Mandiringa, is originally from Zimbabwe, but comes to Shanghai via Changzhou, in Jiangsu Province.

She explained that Reiki works with the chakra and meridian systems of the body, similar to acupuncture, or acupressure, and that practitioners can read the health of different parts of the body by laying their hands lightly on, or slightly above, a patient, in order to pick up any issues.

“Reiki is vast, with the issues that it solves, because it’s working on all levels – spiritual, physical, mental – it could be something like stress, it can boost your energy levels. It can be for emotional problems. You might have issues expressing yourself, or have issues with family or friends. The energy is very intelligent, so it goes to the source of the problem,” she said.

Both Mandiringa and Fracchia agree that Reiki can be useful for physical pain, in that it can direct the body’s energy to heal an injury more quickly, though they are quick to add that Reiki’s greatest benefit can be for those with chronic or unexplained conditions that haven’t been helped by Western medicine.

“We are used to seeing healing as something that comes from outside, but real healing comes from the inside,” Fracchia said.

“I can give you something, but you also have to want to heal yourself and do what is suggested you do, you are responsible

product before slathering it from headto-toe, in case of adverse reactions with your skin.

Moisturise – Smooth out trouble spots, including knees and elbows, which tend to absorb too much tanning lotion in their cracks, by applying moisturiser pre-tan.

This will help the lotion glide on for a smoother appearance.

Step-by-step – If your natural skin

Try Reiki for Yourself

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argherita Fracchia hosts Reiki shares every second Wednesday from 7pm9pm at her home or a rented space, the cost of participating depends on the location of the share, with those who sign up asked to contribute towards the cost of renting a space, if the space isn’t provided free of charge.

Fadzi Mandiringa’s Reiki practice charges RMB 450 per treatment. To get on the mailing list for Reiki shares, or to book a treatment appointment, you can get in contact with Shanghai’s Reiki community via Mandiringa’s website, www.fadzi.com

for your own healing.”

It’s an immediately welcoming community, very conscious of being open to newcomers, while at the same time careful not to come on too strong.

These practitioners suggest those interested in giving Reiki a try initially come along to one of Shanghai’s regular Reiki shares, in order to receive Reiki, before perhaps committing to a course of treatment with a practitioner.

tone resembles that of a Twilight character, let’s call it crypt-dweller chic, build up your tan little by little with a lotion promising more subtle results. Going straight for the hard-core self-tanners, promising 21x or even 50x tanning, is a recipe for disaster of Oompa Loompa proportions.

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AUTO TALK

E-Day Mark Andrews

For many, electric vehicles evoke memories of milk floats, mobility scooters or even the ill-fated Sinclair C5.

However, this is now changing.

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lthough mainstream manufacturers have had test eclectic vehicles for a number of years, they have remained a niche product and are only just being launched on the regular market.

Take a taxi in Shenzhen, however, and you may get to ride in one of the first. Since 2010, ever-increasing numbers of BYD e6 cars have been operating as red and white coloured taxis.

BYD aims to be at the forefront of alternative energy vehicles in China, if not the world. It may well be for this reason that Warren Buffett owns 10% of the company.

We drove an early production model, similar to the Shenzhen taxis rather than the more consumer orientated version now on sale. It looks pretty unique, apart from a rear end that is reminiscent of a Range Rover, and when you get up close, the car is almost SUV sized. The body sits high above the wheels and the vehicle is tall. A glance at the chassis shows the reason for this to be the bulging battery pack. Hopefully, newer versions have a better quality finish than our car, which had uneven and often large gaps between panels.

Interiors of early models were Spartan, but now the car features steering wheel mounted controls and a touch screen infotainment system, which includes a navigation system and a camera for

reversing.

Centrally located at the top of the dashboard are the digital instruments that also offer an estimation of the available range from the battery power.

The dash is split into a black upper and beige lower. Sprouting between the power button and the climate controls is a selector for the automatic gearbox. Plastics on newer versions are much better than on our test car - which were especially bad for storage compartment covers.

In the back, there is good legroom and headspace. However, with your legs relatively high, the position might become uncomfortable on long drives. The middle passenger has to make do with a lap restraint. For a car of its size, the boot space is tiny thanks to the batteries. There are, however, two small compartments that help alleviate the problem and the seats fold down.

When you sit in the beige coloured leather driving seat, one of the first things you’ll notice is that there are three pedals, the third being the parking brake. When driving, there is a slight perceptible whir

from the engine. Acceleration was on the sluggish side, with the need to really floor the accelerator to build up speed. This though, was due to only being able to drive in the eco mode.

Handling on a limited test around BYD’s Shenzhen headquarters seemed adequate. However, due to the largely straight nature of the roads, cornering was not very hard. Similarly, the car gave a smooth enough ride over speed control lines and humps.

I think we can all agree that taxi drivers in China are pretty demanding customers, due to the nature of their business. It is commendable then that BYD chose this group to test the car before putting it on sale. From our ride, it would appear that the engineering side of the car obviously works and an advertised range of up to 300km is impressive. Full price is RMB 369800, but it qualifies for government subsidies and a free Shanghai number plate.

MONEY TALK

How Should I Invest For Retirement?

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Bill Longstreet

irst of all, I would recommend looking into what tax efficient retirement vehicles your home country offers, and determine if you are eligible to contribute to them. For example, a Roth IRA in the US. If this is not an option, it may be advantageous to look at international options.

Bill Longstreet If you read last month’s column, you may have decided you finally need to put something aside for your retirement. The next question is, how do you invest, and through which investment vehicle?

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Choosing the right investment vehicle can have a significant impact on future returns. One of the most important aspects of choosing the correct account is its cost to invest. Be careful of the annual account fees, advisor management fees and fund administration costs. If you add these fees up, and they are greater than 1 – 1.5% per annum, you are probably paying too much. A 1% annual increase in your retirement account returns will have a significant impact over a 20 to 25 year period. Some warning signs of an expensive investment account are; (1) that it is difficult to understand or an extensive charging structure, (2) the account contains some kind of insurance wrapper and (3) a portion of your money is locked up for any period of time. TD Direct, Schwab and Interactive Brokers are good examples of inexpensive “do it yourself ” investment accounts.

How you invest is also equally important in having a successful retirement account. Unless you are the next Warren Buffett, I would recommend a passive portfolio of index funds (ETF). Over the long term, few if any actively managed mutual funds beat the index, mostly due to costs to run the fund. As index funds are extremely inexpensive to manage, they will virtually guarantee you a better return than actively managed funds over the long term.

Diversify your holdings. I wouldn’t recommend trying to be too cute in the make up of your portfolio - boring is good. Look for broad based Index Funds (ETF) that provide you access to various asset classes, such as equities (developed and emerging), bonds, real estate (REITS) and natural resources. Equities will always be the largest portion of your overall portfolio. There are a number of online tools that can assist you in creating the optimum portfolio. Vanguard, one of the pioneers in index funds, is a great place to start.

Stick with your portfolio over the long term, it is very difficult to time the market, and when you let fear and greed take over,

you will find yourself jumping in and out at the wrong times. As long as you are properly diversified, your portfolio should do well over the long term. At the same time, you may look at rebalancing your portfolio from time to time in order to maintain balance.

Seek advice. An advisor should be able to guide you to low cost investment options, but before you employ their service, enquire how they get paid. Or, if you would like to educate yourself on good investment habits, there are a number of great books available such as, “A Random Walk Down Wall Street” by Burton G. Malkiel and “Unconventional Success: A fundamental Approach to Personal Investment” by David F. Swenson, to name a few.

In summary, if you are looking at saving for your retirement, remember to keep your costs to a minimum and invest passively.

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& Elissa Huang

Samsung Galaxy S5 A smartphone that does it all, the new Galaxy S5 has endless features.

Photography wise, it boasts an HDR option to counter light any shaded subject, a fast auto focus that won’t let you miss out on anything and selective focus to blur any background.

Both dust and water resistant, you can use your phone continuously thanks to an ultra power saving mode, no need to worry about battery life. This phone even has a finger scanner and heart rate sensor to make sure you stay healthy.

Price: From RMB 5000. Web: www.store.samsung.com

LG OLED TV LG’s new OLED TV uses breakthrough technology to deliver a picture unlike any other. OLED consists of an organic substance that glows when an electric current is introduced. As the light passes through a combination of filters, it reproduces a spectacular high-definition image. As a result, LG has created a new design that drastically reduces the thickness and weight of the TV. Additionally, this Smart TV has built-in Wi-Fi for endless premium content and a user interface with the LG Magic remote. You can also control your TV from any part of the room with the command of your voice.

Bose SoundTrue Headphones Lose yourself in music. The lightweight SoundTrue headphones have been designed to deliver deep, clear audio. With a soft padded headband and memory foam cushion, stay comfortable no matter how long your playlist. The audio cable attaches to a single ear cup for greater freedom of movement and less tangling. The headphones can also be conveniently folded into its matching carrying case. With an integrated inline remote, you can control basic music functions, change playlists and even switch between calls and music with the ease of one touch. Available in around-ear or on-ear styles and an array of fresh designs. Chose your headset to match your style.

Price: RMB. 1390. Web: www.bose.cn

Price: TBC. Web: www.lg.com

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Sony Xperia Z2 Tablet Mind-blowing entertainment meets premium design. The new Xperia Z2 Tablet is waterproof, dust resistant and has a scratchresistant glass. At only 6.4mm thick, and less than 430g, it has the latest Quad-core processor, giving you an unbeatably fast and smooth experience. Sony’s new S-Force Front surround audio technology lets you enjoy dynamic experience without the worry of background sound as it supports digital noise cancelling technology – reducing ambient noise by up to 98%. Also integrated in its design is the best of Sony camera technology. With an 8MP back camera and 2MP front camera, it is perfect for video calling and taking stunning, HD pictures.

Price: From RMB 4588. Web: www.sonystyle.com.cn

Toshiba FlashAir Thanks to FlashAir, you no longer need to pull your SD card out of your camera, as the Toshiba Wireless SD Card can wirelessly transfer your photos from your digital camera directly to a PC, smartphone or tablet.

Optimised for battery powered devices, the wireless function is switched on only when necessary, keeping the power consumption low. Share your pictures to any social media platform immediately after you have taken them!

Price: RMB 249. Web: www.jd.com

iGrill mini Take the stress out of grilling. The new, mini iGrill is back. This device keeps an eye on your meat with a 150ft Bluetooth smart range, proximity sensor, extended battery life of 150 hours and magnetic mounting. With a Smart LED that changes colour, it will tell you the progression of your meat without having to open the lid. Grill at your convenience.

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TRAVEL TALK

Magnificent Myanmar Nyima Pratten

Monks at the Shwedagon Pagoda

Myanmar, formally known as Burma, the once isolated state, is slowly working to expand its tourism industry. Although this might be a hard task, after long being associated with oppression and a military junta, over the past few years, great strides have been taken towards building a brighter future for the country. We visited Myanmar to see if it really was a viable tourism destination.

Temples in Bagan

Wine tasting at Red Mountain Estate Vineyard and Winery

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he release of Burmese opposition leader, Aung San Suu Kyi in 2010, was heralded around the world as a positive step towards a postjunta phase, with the US and the EU lifting all non-military sanctions by 2012. However, before planning any trip, it is worth researching, for your own knowledge, about the simmering ethnic tensions in the country and deciding accordingly. With the country’s newfound openness, it seems that the floodgates have been opened for a glut of wealthy westerners looking for a spiritual experience, or at least one they can brag about across dinner tables for months to come. Myanmar differs to its Southeast Asian neighbours in that you won’t see young, sunburnt Europeans wandering around the streets lugging backpacks and in desperate need of showers.

Myanmar is still a very elite flashpacking experience for the older and more mature travellers, who believe they can really get to grips with the intricacies of the country's vast history. Having said this, there seems to be an abundance of young expats here, buzzing around Yangon’s handful of new foreign restaurants and nightspots, which are popping up in the city to meet demand. This educated group seem to break down into two main categories, the foreigners who are working for NGOs or those who have identified Myanmar as the next Asian Tiger economy, and have come to throw their hat into the ring and make their name and fortune. Either way, the excitement in Yangon is electric and inspiring.

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their colonial capital, recently Yangon has undergone much renovation, including the construction of many world-class hotels; the Shangri-La opened its doors a few months ago (www.shangri-la.com).

When in Yangon, you cannot miss visiting the Shwedagon Pagoda. At 110 metres, gold plated and encrusted with 4531 diamonds, the sunlight reflects off its surfaces and creates the most spectacular sight on its hill slightly above the city. We suggest going for sunset, when it is cooler, to get the obligatory sunset shot. It is fantastic to go to this Buddhist, working temple and see how enshrined Buddhism is in the daily lives of the local community. Far too many times in Asia, you feel like the local Buddhist temple is a tourist trap, however, as you watch the Burmese

people chant and mingle with the monks, you realise how truly sacred and special this ancient temple of 2500 years is. During the day, we spent time at Scott’s Market. Built by the British, the market is housed inside the walls of an old colonial building. Myanmar produces much of the world’s jade, pearls, rubies and sapphires and they are all available at Scott’s Market. A trip to the market is not complete without stocking up on some souvenirs, whether they are of the precious gem variety or not.

We next made our way, by air, to Bagan. Bagan is a lush green plain beside the Irrawaddy. There are over 2000 brick temples in this area that are the remnants of an ancient medieval kingdom, which grew from a ninth century village and became the birthplace of Burmese language, culture and ethnicity. The Democratic Voice of Burma is hoping to achieve World Heritage status for the site from UNESCO, however, it was previously declined due to the site boundary not being defined properly as well as having potentially damaging hotels in the heart of the complex.

Rent a bicycle, e-bike or horse drawn cart to explore the area at your convenience. You are able to enter many of the renovated and unrenovated temples and pagodas freely, but be aware that there will be locals looking to sell their wares at every stop. Just before sunset, most tourists climb

Traditional Intha fabric weaving

Mr. Min's cooking class Traditional stilted houses on Inle Lake

to the top of the sunset temple to take in the views, however, if you want to escape from the crowds, it is also possible to get great views from many of the other larger and less populated temples, just be sure to take a torch.

After a hot and sweaty day of riding down dirt tracks, you will want to jump into a nice cool pool. We stayed at low-budget Zfreeti Hotel, at $50 for a twin room per night, and were blown away by their service standards, cleanliness, amenities and the cute little outdoor pool (www.zfreeti.com).

Our final destination was Inle Lake, in Shan State, populated by the Intha ethnic group and It is also possible to stay in a stilt hotel on the lake famous for its leg-rowing fishermen who manage to balance itself. Amazing Hotel is a low-budget, high-quality hotel on one leg at the very end of their longboats whilst casting brand in Myanmar, which has a hotel in Nyaung Shwe as their fishing nets. We flew into Heho before taking a onewell as Inle Lake (www.amazing-hotel.com). We spent hour taxi to the lake. The lake is a place of unimaginable the final days of our trip to Myanmar in a stilted room on beauty, with bright blue skies reflecting onto the calm water the lake, taking longboat tours to different villages on the and making it almost impossible, at times, to tell where one lake. Highlights of the standard tours that are available finished and the other began. There are so many fantastic were watching the local Intha ladies weave fabric from activities to take part in on and around the lake. We suggest the fibres of lotus stems, Jumping Cat Monastery and you plan to spend the majority of your time here. We spent Shwe In Dein Temple. a few nights in Nyaung Shwe, a town that lies on the north The smiling, welcoming and deeply spiritual people of the lake. Shan is known as the garden state and produces in Myanmar along with the beautifully stunning and most of the fruit and vegetables in the country. We found unspoilt scenery make the country, in our eyes, a mustthat the best way to get to grips with the famous five-day visit destination. Although, there is of course a long market, Intha food and the local way of life for people way to go for the country, tourism is the most viable living on and around the lake was a Intha cooking class option to improve the lives of the local people, ensuring with Mr. Min (myomintun2008@gmail.com). Eager, Mr. that some of the economic benefits stay within the local Min picked us up in the morning for an early rummage communities. around the market for essential ingredients before taking us to his family’s stilt house on the lake, by longboat. We were given an introduction Intha food at Mr. Min's family home to each dish and the local ingredients used; make sure you request the tealeaf salad. It is extremely interesting to note the Southeast Asian, India and Chinese cooking influences as the class continues.

When we got back to dry land, we ventured to Red Mountain Estate Vineyards and Winery. This is one of the only two wineries in Myanmar, perched on a sloping hill. Go for a wine tasting and stay for the splendid view out over the lake.

Longboat on Inle Lake

GETTING THERE Currently, there are no direct flights between Shanghai and Yangon. There are, however, direct flights between Beijing and Yangon as well as Kunming and Yangon. It is also possible to get lowcost flights between Shanghai and Singapore and then Singapore to Yangon; although this might be cheaper, it is not a time-efficient route.

GETTING AROUND There are multiple airline carriers in Myanmar that fly between the main cities everyday, however, the tickets cost on average $100 per flight for a 45 minute to one-hour journey, which is quite steep compared to other Southeast Asian airliners. It is best to use a tour agent in Myanmar to book ahead of your departure (we used www.sunfartravels. com). There are also bus routes between the major cities that are a lot cheaper, but take a considerably longer amount of time. Some journeys can be quite dangerous due to poor road conditions.

CURRENCY US dollar is king in Myanmar, but make sure that you also exchange a little Myanmar Kyat for when you are making small purchases or in remote villages. Also ensure that you have clean, crisp dollar bills, as even slightly damaged notes will not be accepted in the country.

VISA Contact your local embassy. Visas on arrival are available for some nationalities.

Fisherman on Inle Lake

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Making Music And Friends In Nepal Jack Low

Dulwich College class of 2014 student, Jack Low, travelled to Nepal, along with fellow Singchronised members, to teach music to underprivileged children.

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n the summer of 2013, we received a suggestion from Mr Peter Dalglish that we should teach music to underprivileged children in Nepal. Less than a year later, eight Singchronised members (from Singapore, China and Poland) gathered in Bandipur, Nepal to carry out a musical programme with the local community. It was a truly amazing week, one that the students, volunteers, guides and we will all remember.

When we arrived at the first school, many of the Nepalese students had curious and puzzled looks on their faces as they did not know who we were. Although they were a bit shy at first, everyone warmed up to each other in no time.

Every single time we went back up to where we stayed for the night, there were so many children accompanying us, and they wouldn’t let go of our hands! In total, there were about 30 students in that primary school as well as ten older volunteers coming from other secondary schools. We

decided to split them into different groups so that each one of us could do our own songs with them. Besides teaching them pop songs such as Stand By Me or Hallelujah, several groups also taught them nursery rhymes as the main purpose of the programme was to find a way to inspire the community by teaching the children English and other skills through music and games. In fact, many of the children enjoyed running around outside to the tune of London Bridge as they tried to avoid the arm bridge formed by our members!

In return, each of us learnt something of our own. I remember that during the second day of our programme, a group of girls were in a circle playing a game. It looked interesting, so two of us decided to join in. One by one, all of us joined, and some boys got dragged into it as well.

By the end of the day, each one of us was in that circle watching the person in the middle hip dancing along with 40 other people. We also sang a Nepalese folk song, Resham

Ferere, while dancing like crazy to the traditional drums, guitars and ukuleles in the background.

As the end of the week came, it was time to say goodbye.

We donated necessities such as toiletries, snacks and stationery as parting gifts. Seeing how happy they were, even though they had so little, reminded us how important the smallest things are. We also raised USD 734 from sales of our first album in 2013, and this was donated to the school to help their efforts to expand up to grade 8. It was indeed a life-changing experience to be part of such a warm community. Thinking back to the very start, all this wouldn’t even have happened if we hadn’t meet Peter and worked with Prabin, Bikram and Candy, so a big shout-out to them for making this trip possible. It’s not just about being there and teaching, but understanding and discovering the connections we made that really keeps the experience real and worth remembering.

Grace Of Monaco

RECORDS

MOVIES

Neighbours

BOOKS

A couple with a new-born baby is faced with having to deal with their new neighbours, the party animals of Delta Psi Beta, a popular fraternity from the local university. Thinking they are still young enough to be “cool”, Mac Radner (Seth Rogen), and his wife, Kelly Radner (Rose Byrne), welcome the chapter president, Teddy Sanders (Zac Efron), hoping to get, in exchange, a mutual agreement about their living conditions. As long as the fraternity keeps it down, they will not call the cops and if things become too hectic, they will call first. However, after a few wild nights, the Radners are forced to break the agreement and a war is unleashed.

Although funny and ridiculous during parts, the movie is in need of a real storyline. There are some very imaginative gags, however, there is only so much that humour can do. Despite the well-chosen cast, the roles aren’t developed enough, and the characters are very superficial. Nevertheless, the frat jokes (read: toilet humour) are still there.

Who will win the battle is anyone’s guess, but one thing is for sure, somebody has to leave the neighbourhood, eventually. Elissa Huang

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In theory, a biopic documenting the illustrious Hollywood queen, Grace Kelly, and her scandalous marriage to a European Prince should be box office gold. Alongside the noxious implications of royalty marrying out of the confines of their social strata, the political feud between Monaco's Prince Rainier III and France's Charles de Gaulle in 1962 should have provide the film with ample tension; enough to distract viewers from the glaring inaccuracies and liberties of the production. However, despite this bounty of cinematic treasure, director Olivier Dahan manages to create a painstakingly banal film out of intriguing content, with writer Arash Amel's groaningly clunky and contrite script adding little to improve the situation.

Nicole Kidman's performance in the titular role was commendable, projecting glamour and suffering in equal measure, with the breathless, wispy style she conveys so well. Nonetheless, juxtaposed to her chain-smoking, constipatedlooking husband portrayed by Tim Roth, even Kidman's ethereal beauty and dazzling wardrobe, which sees her in a new outfit in every scene, cannot salvage what little merit this film embodies.

Damned by the royal family in Monaco and virtually disowned by its U.S. distributor The Weinstein Co., the main reason one should watch Grace Of Monaco is to determine for oneself how poorly this film is exercised; a film of lifeless celebrity waxworks, croaking out insipid dialogue throughout poorly staged scenes. Stephanie Gay

In the Lonely Hour

Sam Smith Just as Sam Smith had promised, his album debut expresses his true feelings that permeated his soul throughout his loneliest period. Barely 21 years old, it seems like unrequited love is all that this British singer has experienced. With a signature, unforgettable voice, Sam Smith captures listeners’ attention immediately with his soulful vocals.

He first gained attention as a guest vocalist in songs Latch by Disclosure and La La La with Naughty Boy, where his nostalgic songs were intertwined with pop and dance beats. Now, with the release of In the Lonely Hour, he is permanently on our radar as the album takes his emotional songs to a new level.

In his tracks he yearns for intimacy, constantly reaching for someone and hopelessly seeking a loving embrace.

The combination of acoustics, piano riffs and vocals give every song a different vibe, but in the end they all tell a sad story. His style has been compared to Adele, but his songs aren’t as climatic. Instead, Sam Smith is much calmer, although, he does add a few upbeat tunes into the mix. Songs such as Stay With Me, Leave Your Lover and Good Thing are the standout tracks from this album. Elissa Huang

China Dolls

Lisa See Random House China Dolls is set in 1938, San Francisco, and follows the lives of three American born Chinese girls and the differing societal issues they face.

With the war overseas and depression in America, the girls have a chance meeting at the new Forbidden City nightclub, an exclusive venue on the outskirts of Chinatown, a club looking for a more upmarket clientele and offering beautiful and exotic Chinese girls as entertainment.

Each girl brings her own emotional baggage to the nightclub. Grace Lee is a Midwestern Chinese girl who grew up in a small town of 2000 people and who had never met anyone else Chinese, apart from her mother and father, let alone knew how to use chopsticks. A talented dancer, she escaped her father’s fists and made a bolt to the big city looking for a new life. Helen Fong, a wealthy girl from a well-respected family in Chinatown who lived under the same roof as her traditional parents after suffering great loss during a brief stint living in Shanghai. Finally, Ruby Tom, who posed somewhat of an enigma to the other girls and who guarded her identity with her life, until the truth came out.

The girls become firm friends and the book follows their trials and tribulations as American born Chinese women in this period of time and their roles in society. Enjoy the book for what it is; an interesting, fictional read. Isabel Rose

THE SHANGHAI PHOTOGRAPHY Photographic essays dedicated to the city we love.

24 Shanghai Street Stories With Sue Anne Tay 28 Observation, Perception And Recognition With @donotsettle 31 Urban Decay Abstract

By Tom Carter

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Shanghai Street Stories With Sue Anne Tay Sue Anne Tay is a story collector. She uses photography to capture the everyday lives of ordinary Shanghainese people as the city rapidly urbanises. She publishes her photographs on her blog, www.shanghaistreetstories.com. Alongside her images, she adds stories, which gracefully meld anecdotes and history.

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un a Google search for “Street Photography Shanghai” and Sue Anne Tay is likely to be one of the first photographers to appear. Originally from Singapore, Sue Anne has lived in Shanghai for over five years and has been documenting the city, both its modernisation and its vanishing neighbourhoods on her site ever since. We were lucky enough to meet with Sue Anne and she spoke about the workings behind her blog.

Talk: Why do you love Shanghai so much?

Sue Anne Tay: I think simply it’s just the draw of China. I really enjoy the pace of living here. Being from Singapore and speaking Chinese, you’re supposed to get the city, but most of the time you don’t so there’s always this slight chaos and energy, this constant state of change and action, which is very exciting; frustrating and exciting at the same time.

Talk: Whom do you look to for inspiration?

SAT: In terms of style, many people like to cite Henri Cartier-Bresson, the father of street photography, but I would say Elliot Erwitt and Matt Stuart. I think they

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both shoot with incredible wit and humour.

In terms of content, such as what kind of buildings to photograph in Shanghai, I turn to a small circle of photographers who also document heritage architecture in Shanghai.

Talk: What is the importance of having text to supplement your images?

SAT: I do it to connect better with the audience. Because I write in English, the blog attracts more of a non-Chinese audience, so it becomes important to provide context. Perhaps I could get away with just a caption, but most of the time I think the text nicely fills the gaps. It’s a great way for me to describe everything happening at the moment.

Talk: Do you always research before you go shooting?

SAT: Yes and no. Sometimes I have a specific place to visit after receiving tips from photographer friends or having seen it online. But everything else is unplanned,

and that’s usually more interesting. Most of the time I get lost, and that’s how I discover new places. So even if there’s no beautiful architecture to document, there are always stories, and sometimes I will run into people who will take me to other places or point me in different directions. You just have to put yourself out there, and as long as you’re talking to people, the stories just fall into place. Sometimes the stories don’t have to be interesting. You can write an entire post on what you think is a very mundane thing, and that can be a story in itself.

Talk: Why do you shoot a lot of black and white images?

SAT: I do both colour and B&W, though I think B&W resonates better with readers. It has something to do with people’s preconceptions, because they feel it’s more timeless, you know? B&W can also really focus the details and context. It’s not easy to perfectly capture action and context together in a really good photograph. That’s why I admire people who can stir you in a single photograph.

Talk: You focus on the urban development of the city, but do you have any strong feelings against it?

SAT: I don’t have a strong opposition to urbanisation per se. We can’t deny enjoying the benefits of good transportation and modern facilities. But I do have a problem with blind urbanisation that plagues many cities across China. Shanghai has an incredible array of heritage architecture and it will be a giant shame if the government allows them all to be wiped out, and be left with a homogenous feel that is indistinguishable from another city. I don’t believe that preservation has to be conducted at the cost of urban development, and vice versa.

The good news is that the Shanghai government is more aware of the importance of preservation, but the results are often mixed. The biggest tragedy is the loss of the beautiful shikumen architecture, which has fallen to such a state of disarray due to overcrowding and neglect. I personally wouldn’t want to live in some of these places. I realise, as outsiders, we have a tendency to over romanticise them, so I’m not suggesting to preserve all shikumen, but to listen to the growing voices of local academics and grassroots organisations that have been campaigning to keep the most significant ones.

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Journey With KEMPINSKI Hotels

Enjoy the finer things in life with this luxury brand

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hat was the hottest topic this summer?

Undoubtedly, it was the 2014 Brazil World Cup. It was filled with exciting moments that fans all over the world went crazy for. Traditional giants lost games one after another, which was unexpected and brought indelible pain to the fans who had been looking forward to the tournament for four years.

think of? Paulaner Beer, with its pure and refreshing taste, Mercedes Benz, known internationally or world famous Frankfurt University? German products are always made with care and efficiency. Therefore, people are satisfied with "Made In Germany" labels. Now we show you another product that is "Made In Germany", the luxurious KEMPINSKI HOTELS.

The passion of a nation routing for their football team shows a country’s attitude, where a rigorous work ethic, solidarity and strength of mind was necessary. Germany, with their positive attitude and faith, were well equipped to win the world cup and their spirit is worth emulating.

Speaking of Germany, apart from football, what do you

As a historical luxury hotelier since 1897, Kempinski devotes itself on developing an unforgettable travel experience for the guests with its finest European service standards. It insists on taste and style. The group not only emphasises the hotels’ popularity, but also develops individuality in different regions, highlighting unique styles.

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hanghai, the most prosperous and fashionable city in China.

Grand Kempinski Hotel Shanghai stands at the heart of Asia’s financial centre, overlooking the Huangpu River and rising close to the Oriental Pearl Tower (the symbol of Shanghai, no less).The financial centre becomes silent when night falls, however, at the gateway of Grand Kempinski Hotel Shanghai, the concierge are busy welcoming guests from around the world. "In order to allow each guest to enjoy their perfect stay, we pay attention to every detail. The smiles on their faces are the best gifts we get", said Vivian Bai, the PR of Grand Kempinski Hotel Shanghai. It is certainly the prime experience to a successful stay. A satisfying concierge service is also extraordinary important and the Grand Kempinski Hotel Shanghai does a wonderful job. Leading by almost the tallest Front Office Manager Eike Clausen in Shanghai, the team is surely not only remarked by the height, but the prompt reaction when the very moment you step in the lobby, the Lady in Red staff for special requests and all the well tailor made local activities to explore the best of the city.

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t was already midday when we arrived in Yixing.

Clean streets and orderly traffic make us fall in love with the city known for its red pottery. The driver reminded us that Kempinski Hotel Yixing is the highest building in the city, decorated with a 50000m2 LED curtain wall. When night falls, colourful lights illuminate the whole area. The skyscraper seems to be exceptionally ambitious and domineering. Entering

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uzhou, an old city known as "heaven on earth", where traditional culture and modern art collides, forming the distinctive foundation of Chinese civilisation. People are always longing for the the city. Especially during these modern times, as the pace of life in today's world grows ever faster. Therefore, it is the perfect excuse to take the family to travel in Suzhou and experience the leisure and quietness, enjoying important family time. Kempinski Hotel Suzhou, another piece of work from Kempinski Hoteliers, has appropriately integrated the brand into the city. On the way to the hotel, driving on Guobin Road, you will slow down unconsciously because the picturesque views outside the window are absolutely breathtaking. Kempinski Hotel Suzhou is surrounded by the stunning natural scenery of Jinji Lake and Dushu Lake and looks as if people rest in the water while houses stand in the lake. The hotel provides children's bathrobes, slippers, tooth kits for kids and holds wonderful activities to help them form good habits of using their hands and independent thinking. Meanwhile,

the lobby, we were shocked by the luxurious decorations. So do the rooms. Deluxe interior designs and bright lights make people feel comfortable. The funniest thing is the toilet, automatic design, which adds much fun to the stay. Yixing is an ancient cultural city, the government enhances its promotion of ecological tourism. Now, more people know about Yixing and travel to Yixing. Therefore, for Kempinski Hotel Yixing, was a prospective choice.

The journey finally comes to an end. Fashionable Shanghai, cultural Suzhou, charming Wuxi and livable Yixing, each one leaves a deep impression. More words, less imagination. Each city has its own characteristics, just needs you to experience them.

parents can lie down and feel embraced by nature, forgetting all the chaos, and just enjoying the pleasure.

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hree miles away, on West Nanjing Road, the most fashionable and luxury commercial street, a busy, new day also begins. Bringing people who know how to enjoy their lives together, The ONE-Executive Suites Shanghai is a place full of family atmosphere. Compared with Grand Kempinski Hotel Shanghai, the suites maintain a lower profile. When you first glimpse the humble gates, you may feel a bit disappointed. Luckily, check in is very simple, which will console you. The suites are the only way to understand that you have reached The ONE-Executive Suites Shanghai, which will certainly surpass your expectations. Entering your suite, you will be surprised by the fantastic room layout, perfect facilities and a well-appointed kitchen.

During your spare time, you can choose to visit shopping heaven, West Nanjing Road, to appreciate the latest designer items or walk along the pedestrian street and marvel at the Bund. When you become tired, you can go back "home", and make a big meal for the family in the kitchen. Then enjoy it together, so fantastic!

eaving Suzhou, the journey should have come to the end. However, I received invitations from Kempinski Hotel Wuxi and Kempinski Hotel Yixing. Suddenly, the natural beauty of Taihu Lake came to mind, and also the line from Guo Moruo "the best view of Taihu Lake must be at YUANTOU", which made it impossible to refuse the invitation. Thus, we deceided to go further, driving 100km to Wuxi, a city we had been longing for.

The first stop is certainly Kempinski Hotel Wuxi.

You will forget about the weary journey because of the enthusiasm of the concierge service. Laughter spreads in the lobby, as the hotel has paid a lot of attention to attracting families. Wuxi has a natural advantage with the mountains and waters. Taihu Lake, one of China's five largest freshwater lakes, is not far away from the hotel. And Yuantou, part of Tailu Lake, is scenic and natural, from where people will open their heart and loose themselves in the picturesque landscape.

Lingshan Buddha is further away, which is a good place for you to purify your soul. Standing on top of the rocks, Lingshan buddha is so magnificent that all visitors gaze it with an awe reverence. The next morning, the hotel arranged a car to send us to Kempinski Hotel Yixing.

For we didn’t want to miss the beauty of Taihu Lake, we decided to drive Southwest along Taihu Lake.

This summer, you can start a journey with your family at Kempinski Hotels.

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Do Not Settle Do Not Settle is a Shanghai-based photography project created by Kris Provoost and Wahyu Pratomo. By day, they are architects, but by night, they are urban explorers with a mission to capture and document the change in our sprawling city. They aim to inspire Shanghai residents to go out, explore and share their experiences in the city. Go to www.donotsettle.co for more information.

Talk to them through Instagram @donotsettle, tag your explorations with #donotsettle or simple email them to say "hi!" on info@donotsettle.co

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Architects don’t sit, architects walk.

During our weekly urban explorations, we observe and learn about the city we live in. We are both are architects/designers but prefer to be called urban enthusiasts. This project, Do Not Settle, is an attempt to change the way we see the city.

Both originating from totally different backgrounds, Indonesia and Belgium, our unique multicultural ensemble results in an original fresh set of eyes in which the city and its architecture are seen. The outcome is a visual archive capturing the moment before the change, because change is inevitable.

The observations show the rich history of Shanghai’s urbanism and reveal the unfair fight currently happening where Shanghai’s heritage is losing against the overpowering pressure of the skyscrapers.

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Perception "

Up or down, we are all going forward.

Living in a megacity pushes you forwards.

You are forced to go with the flow and allowed little space to stand still. Rooftops are a place where you can escape. A place where you can come to your senses, find tranquillity and look closely without disruption. Embrace the city, its chaos, its beauty and its opportunities. Go out and explore, learn, perceive, but above all, claim your public space. It is there for you to grab.

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Recognition “The city is not a concrete jungle, it is a human zoo.�

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Blink of an eye.

Each district in Shanghai struggles to differentiate itself from another. Due to the size of Shanghai, districts are forced to coexist and find ways to stand out. The age of icons is upon us. Designers draw on the power of familiarity. A distinct shape, a specific colour or extraordinary heights are tools planners play with. These form the image of the city and the way the city is seen from the outside world.

This is in big contrast with the generic residential towers where the majority of the population lives.

We become just a number, a character in an oversized puppet show.

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Hailing from San Francisco, Tom Carter has lived in China since 2004. He is the author of CHINA: Portrait Of a People and editor of Unsavory Elements.

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barrage of time lapse videos featuring Shanghai have recently inundated the Interweb, and while hyper-saturated scenes of city lights and traffic on fast forward have technical appeal, they underscore a misconception outsiders have of Shanghai as a “futuristic” megalopolis.

Lest we forget, in the shadows of this city’s rising skyline, there still remain crumbling wood-and-stone vestiges – laofangzi – rich with hidden layers of history found beneath its newspapered walls, and inhabited by a working class who are the true heart and soul of China. For this abstract photographer, Shanghai’s true colours are not in its development, but its decay.

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New & Noted Jamie Barys

Porcellino Salumeria Italiana What: Eduardo Vargas is back with his nonna’s recipes Where: 753 Yuyuan Lu, near Jiangsu Lu. Tel: 6155 0636 Why: Home-style Italian dining with a great patio

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duardo Vargas will not go down without a fight.

He’s been through the gauntlet of Shanghai’s F&B industry, opening - then closing - more restaurants than any other chef in the city. Just months after shuttering Ceviche, his Peruvian-themed restaurant that was a reincarnation of also-closed ChiCha, Vargas headed to a new, tucked-away, enclave in Jing’an with Porcellino.

This isn’t new material for the serial restaurateur. The environment slots right into familiar contemporary interior design trends with blonde wood, chalkboard specials and exposed pipes hanging from the lofted ceiling. There’s even a partially open kitchen to keep diners entertained while they wait for the food, but they won’t need distractions for long. All of our dishes came flying out of the kitchen within five minutes of ordering, giving us not nearly enough time to enjoy the fresh breadsticks, served warm out of the oven.

(The first basket is complimentary, but after you’ve dipped them in the zesty marinara served on the side, you’ll be tempted to spend the RMB 10 for seconds).

Occasionally, this breakneck efficiency wins out over precision, and the otherwise well-balanced dishes suffer.

Fennel-laced sausage and wilted kale were the perfect foil for marinated peppers, but the bite-sized orecchiette (RMB 88) was boiled well past al dente. The flavour of the rosemary lentils (RMB 68) was excellent, but in execution, the legumes also got away from the kitchen. Served as a

bed for lardo-wrapped prawns, the overcooked lentils were mushy.

Ingredients are where Vargas has made the biggest investment, importing San Marzano tomatoes, Acquerello rice for risotto, cold cut platters and organic vegetables where possible. The deliciously fatty porchetta was perfect.

Piled high with arugula, basil and parsley on ciabatta slathered in aioli, it’s a serious sandwich (RMB 68) that we look forward to ordering again.

In a city where Neapolitan pizza chefs are outdoing each other with paper-thin crusts singed in ovens imported brickby-brick from the motherland, Porcellino’s floppy-crusted

pies (RMB 78 – RMB 118) need work. But most of the food is on the right track, and some of it is just downright good.

All the small slip-ups aren’t symptoms of insurmountable problems, and if they can iron out the kinks in the kitchen, Vargas could have a winner on his hands. It helps that house wines and prosecco start at just RMB 40 by the glass, as do Italian-inspired cocktails like Aperol Spritz and Cin-Cin. With a gorgeous patio in the dining wasteland that is the Jiangsu Lu metro stop, it’s a nice addition to the neighbourhood.

Miss Ali What: Xinjiang favourites in an upscale environment Where: 380-1 Dagu Lu, near Chengdu Bei Lu. Tel: 6335 5016 Why: You like your cumin-spiced lamb served al fresco - with an imported beer

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iss Ali isn’t your typical Xinjiang restaurant.

Exposed bricks meet Central Asian tiles on the walls, and, behind the bar, bottles of Stella and Delirium serve as drinkable decor above a tap of Xinjiang black beer. A well-curated wine list hops around the globe to at least four different continents for grapes worthy of pairing with the dark, dusky Central Asian flavours.

Like Xibo and Spice Bazaar before it, Miss Ali combines the best of Chinese Muslim cuisine with a full bar, Western service and a stylish environment. If three makes a trend, upscale Uighur dining is now a thing, and we are on board.

When you dine here, you’ll probably make the acquaintance of the restaurant’s owner and namesake. More social butterfly than member of the staff, Miss Ali, the friendly first-time restaurateur (and

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former art student), hired as well as she decorated. Despite the fact that you’ll be hard-pressed to spend more than RMB 150 per head, the English-speaking wait staff is happily on the ball, ready to refill your water glass, bring your check and offer helpful suggestions without blinking an eye.

One such recommendation was the excellent lamb wontons (RMB 38). After our waitress enthusiastically endorsed the dish, we tucked into one of the best bites of the evening. No meal here is complete without these pillowy ravioli, served in a tomato soup gamed up by lamb broth.

Everything to do with lamb was a crowd-pleaser. Pilaf - made from a recipe passed down by Ali’s grandmother – glistens, its grains and fattened raisins slicked by fat from the haunches of the animal. Fatty lamb kebabs (RMB 20), a must-order at any Xibei restaurant, are skewered on sharpened sticks of tamarisk, a native shrub of Xinjiang that imparts its delicious woody essence to the meat.

Miss Ali flies the ingredients in from her home region, rendering typical Xinjiang restaurant orders, like beef fried with nan (RMB 58), better here than any other place we’ve tried it (except for perhaps a night market in Turpan that still haunts our dreams). Big plate of chicken (RMB 58/98) is as generous as its plus-sized name, stewed in tomato sauce with three types of mild peppers and thick slices of hearty potatoes. (You can also get your da pan ji all-organic, but you need to order a day in advance and pay up RMB 168.)

Not all the dishes had us planning a trip to Kashgar’s Sunday market. Hand-sliced dingding fried noodles (RMB 18/48) were gummy, diced in a bland tomato sauce, and a marinated grilled eggplant (RMB 28), scattered with sesame seeds, was fiery on one visit and bland the next. But we’ll be back for the wontons - and to try the lamb waist, which was sadly sold out on both our visits.

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Food For Thought Jamie Barys

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 August.

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ust when you think the speakeasy trend is starting to die out, Shanghai welcomes two new bars secreted behind bookcase doors. The entrance to two-story Speak Low (579 Fuxing Zhong Lu, near Ruijin Er Lu) is hidden behind a store selling bar paraphernalia (so meta…) and serves Japaneseinfluenced cocktails. The Book Room (393 Weihai Lu, near Shimen Yi Lu. Tel: 5566 6778) is fronted by a high-end cafe, but step behind the faux bookshelf and you’ll find peach-infused gin gimlets and apple daiquiris.

Italian Fabrizio Pizzioli used to be a scientist who loved to throw a good dinner party. At his former French Concession home, he hosted strangers in his dining room for a Venetian-influenced supper club known as Il Nascondiglio.

Now Pizzioli has turned pro restaurateur with newly-opened Dr Fab (48 Sinan Lu, near Fuxing Lu. Tel: 131 6601 4282). He and his Triestian chef are keeping the concept similar with a small, cosy space and homemade, authentic dishes, like smoked fish or bread and pasta, all made in house at prices you can afford. The emphasis here is on seafood and wine from the Colio region.

We hope they fare better than their neighbours, Samfaina (532 Fuxing Zhong Lu, near Sinan Lu). Despite being one of the best Spanish restaurants to open in Shanghai in years, the gastro-bar couldn’t find an audience and closed last month.

If you’re near the Shanxi Lu metro stop and looking for Taiwanese beef noodles, you’re out of luck. Noodle Bull (291 Fumin Lu, near Changle Lu) has closed thanks to rent hikes, hot on the heels of Kungfu Noodle (now a Lanzhou Lamian at Xiangyang Lu, near Xinle Lu). Fingers crossed that Chef

Austin Hu at Madison sees the local gap in the market and turns his occasional beef noodle pop-up into a regular event, but you can also travel further afield to Noodle Bull’s Taixing Terrace location (99 Taixing Lu, near Wujiang Lu. Tel: 5999 8758).

Speaking of Hu, he’s launched a new menu at Madi’s (3 Fenyang Lu, near Huaihai Lu. Tel: 6437 0136. Web: www. madisonshanghai.com) that includes two new crostinis - roasted tomato topped with stracciatella (perhaps a preview of a dish at his soon-to-launch mozzarella bar Bottegon in Xintiandi) and truffled egg with paper-thin house bacon and pickled green tomatoes.

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(82 Ronghua Dadao, near Gubei Lu) after the chef. Like its sister restaurant, Nico’s serves delicious thin-crust pizzas, or try their four cheese gnocchi for some gooey potato pasta action.

Looking for a nice breeze during the dog

days of summer? Capo (Yifeng Galleria, 5/F, 99 Beijing Dong Lu, near Yuanmingyuan Lu. Tel: 5308 8332) has officially opened its formerly private hidden terrace to the public. The cocktail menu is just right for al fresco drinking, with drinks like the Bloody Summer. A twist on the Bloody Mary, this cocktail can be made punchbowl style for four and is served with an oyster or piece of sashimi from the crudo bar. Also on offer is a terrace-exclusive champagne & oyster special. RMB 1,088 will net you one bottle of Perrier Jouet Grand Brut and a half-dozen oysters on the half shell.

Mercato (6F, 3 Zhongshan Dong Yi Lu, near Guangdong Lu. Tel: 6321 9922) has prepared a new seasonal dessert menu, heavy on the summer fruit. Try the lemon tart and basil sorbet for a cool taste on a scorching night.

Strictly Cookies (www.strictlycookies. com) has joined forces with Green & Safe (6 Dongping Lu, near Hengshan Lu. Tel: 5465 1288) to create a line of cookies using the specialty grocery store’s wholesome products, like antioxidant-packed Valronha chocolate and organic peanut butter. You can get most of the usual SC suspects - from skinny chocolate chip to banana walnut - and they’ve also launched a Green & Safe exclusive flavour: Hearty Oatz & Berries.

Bros Kebab has found a market for their doners, and have opened a second location just north of Nanjing Xi Lu metro stop (310 Fengxian Lu, near Shanxi Lu).

The fantastic neighbourhood Italian bistro and pizzeria Seve (600 Huashan Lu, near Zhenning Lu. Tel: 6249 3638) also has a second location, this time called Nico’s August14 TalkMagazine

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Alternative Eats: Izakaya Bar 36 Nyima Pratten

We delve deep into Shanghai’s food underbelly to give you an alternative view of the city’s dining scene. a large meal at the restaurant, just call one day in advance to pick the type of sashimi you would like and the staff will buy it directly from the seafood market on the morning of your meal before preparing it for you.

You can’t say fresher or fairer than that!

The signature snack here is kushi, (skewers) and they happen to go fantastically well with a cold beer. Osaka-style kushi is known as kushiage and these pankocovered, deep fried skewers are a staple on the menu. Kushiage differs from yakitori as they are fried in oil rather than being grilled, making them all the tastier (read: unhealthy).

All the dishes on the menu are reasonably priced and extremely cost effective when paired with happy hour, which takes place every evening, except for Sunday when restaurant is closed, and offers Kirin draught beer for RMB 10 between 5pm and 9pm. There is also ladies night on Mondays offering free Sangria to ladies between the hours of 5pm and 9pm. We recommend heading over for a signature sake cocktail, kushiage, Nagoya chicken wings, cod fish roe omelette and deep fried camembert with wasabi sauce for an indulgent evening of fun.

The restaurant also offers fresh, seasonal sashimi. If you are planning on having

Izakaya Bar 36. 21 Yongjia Lu, near Ruijin Lu. Tel: 6471 0260

more intimate dining. The authenticity and attention to detail is a testament to owner's, Norman Awaya, love of Japan; his second home.

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his quaint little hole-in-the-wall restaurant might not catch your attention when you first walk past on Yongjia Lu, however, if you enter the brightly lit den, you will be transported straight into the heart of Japan.

Originally a sake bar for six years, the venue was recently given a Japanese-style facelift and a selection of Japanese snacks and dishes was added to accompany the

Kirin, sake and cocktails already on offer.

The restaurant is crammed full of anime figurines and kitsch Japanese ornaments giving a cute, homely and unpretentious vibe to the place. On the one exposed wall is a large Japanese mural of a dragon in bright, bold colours and a bar stretches all the way down the opposite side, groaning with spirits and mixers. There is also a small second storey with tatami mats for

Second Helpings: Morton’s The Steakhouse

Make Room For Mooncakes Heidi Cao

Even before the first breeze of autumn comes our way, shops, markets and hotels in Shanghai are already busy preparing these seasonal goodies. Slick, rounded cakes in exquisite packaging can be found everywhere. Many foreigners may be curious about this invasion of Chinese pastries, known as Yuebing to the locals, so we will guide you through the equally loved and loathed Chinese dessert.

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ooncakes date back to the Tang Dynasty (618 – 907), when MidAutumn Festival (Zhongqiu) first became widely celebrated. There are many myths surrounding the origins of the festival, yet Zhongqiu remains a time for family reunions, giving thanks and praying.

A public holiday in China since 2008, the celebration usually takes place on the fifteenth day in the eighth month according to the Chinese lunar calendar and during a full moon. This year the celebrations will be held on 8 September.

Eating mooncakes during the MidAutumn Festival is as important as fireworks are to New Years or roses to Valentine's Day. Its rounded shape symbolises harmony and togetherness and the sentiment it carries is essential to Chinese people around the world.

Having family and friends gathered around a dinner table creates a perfect circle and,

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maybe not so coincidentally, resembles the shape of a full moon.

If you have never tried a mooncake before, we suggest sampling a broad range of brands and styles. There are many regional variations in terms of filling, crust and preparation. The most popular kind in Shanghai is usually Cantonese or Suzhou style. A rule of thumb for beginners: traditional tastes range from five nuts, red lotus with egg yolk, red bean, purple sweet potato and osmanthus, where as modern-day creations can feature anything from coffee latte to cranberry with red wine.

If you can’t pick a flavour, why not get a gift set from a hotel where you can guarantee that the taste, quality and presentation will be of the utmost standards? You can find a selection of offerings on our Hotel Talk and It's A Date pages from page 40 onwards.

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orton’s, our favourite Shanghai steakhouse, has pushed out a new menu this summer. Regulars at Morton’s will know that the restaurant values their consistency, and therefore to find deviations from the classic dishes, or even chalkboard specials, is a rare thing. In actual fact, this is the first time that the menu has been added to in over 20 years, and as you can imagine, it’s a pretty big deal for Morton’s.

The new menu at the brand’s IFC location is different from Morton’s Steak and Seafood Grille in the IAPM Mall, but otherwise it is the same as every other Morton’s The Steakhouse in the world. While the traditional menu remains, 16 new items now grace the selection, bringing things to the table that have never before been served at Morton’s.

In an enlightened attempt to develop the menu and broaden the restaurant’s appeal, the chefs have put a creative spin on their core dishes. For example, alongside the traditional favourites, you can

now find steak served in a new fashion in the form of short rib steak tacos (RMB 120). There is also the choice of three mixed grills (RMB 638). There is a beef-seafood combo of 6oz filet mignon with grilled shrimp & baconwrapped scallops, or you can choose between two seafood-focused grills, containing treats like grilled shrimps and crab cakes.

Luckily, their new menu coincides with the start of Shanghai summertime, so book a table on the terrace and enjoy some of the first blue skies of the season whilst looking over Lujiazui.

Morton's The Steakhouse. IFC Pudong, 4/F. 8 Shiji Da Dao, near Lujiazui Huan Lu. Tel: 6075 8888. Web: www.mortons.com

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What: A cocktail bar with a difference Why: to hide away in cosy booths whilst enjoying the experimental drinks menu

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ou’ll find Logan’s Punch in that fresh F&B plot where Taixing Lu cordons off into a pedestrianised back alley. Logan’s Punch shares its neighbours with Spanish tapas bar Tomatito on the top floor, and is positioned above a florist, which you must pass through to enter. The entire complex has a distinct intimate and classy feel; a grown-up Yongkang Lu if you will. Expect Logan’s Punch to get busy later on in the evenings as an influx of people come swarming in after dinner.

Upon entry, Logan’s Punch feels instantaneously like home, even if home does initially seem to be a derelict house. In fact, the welcoming host Logan Brouse (former lounge bar manager at Muse on the Bund) described to us how each booth is designed to resemble an old Chinese home, with cosy enclaves and intimate seating. And the coolest thing? Each room has its own retro telephone so that you can call straight through to the bar.

Wooden walls glow from within, with suspended

Where: 2/F, 99 Taixing Lu, near Wujiang Lu. Tel: 6246 5928. Web: www.loganspunch.com

light bulbs imbuing the place with a gas-lit atmosphere.

To us, this conjured images of an old-fashioned sleeper train hurtling through the night where nobody sleeps, and instead stay-up sipping elegantly on cocktails. Some booths even come with their own “make-out nook”, which are by name, pretty self-explanatory. The main bar, at the beginning of the long corridor branching off into the cosy rooms, is at the centre of the action in Logan’s Punch. Pleasure your ears and airways with the sounds of rattling cocktail shakers and the smell of singed rosemary, which niftily disguises the smell of people dragging on the free cigarettes at the bar. The bar also projects cult classic movies onto one of the exposed brick walls. Fear and Loathing was playing when we visited, fitting the atmosphere perfectly as everything turned slightly blurry at the edges.

Along with the imaginative layout, drinks themselves aim to tease traditional cocktails out of their dull formulas by “Logan-ing” them up. Heralding the bar are five words:

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liqueur, citrus, spice, sugar and water (they’re not keeping any secrets here), which when combined, form the requisite elements of any winning cocktail. At present, there is just a handful of cocktails on the menu, but once Logan tracks down the perfect punch bowl for his customers, punch will be in full-throttle action.

Drinks (all currently priced at RMB 50) come in the form of the rosemary gin and tonic, the Magnus Cup (vodka, Primet red grapefruit liquor, fresh made grapefruit juice, tonic water and grapefruit bitters), and the Cocalero Sour – now renamed as the Rob Ford (Cocalero, egg white, fresh lemon juice, simple syrup and celery shrub). Finally, for hard-drinkers, you will want their signature drink, the “F**king Awall”, straight-up smooth bourbon served in a hip flask, a drink that must be drunk on the rocks Bond-style. Although the menu is in its nascent stages, the bar team continues to experiment and see what their customers like best. We are fairly confident that all of these drinks will all be a hit. And, of course, we still have the punch to look forward to!

Wine Talk: Wine Tasting At Glamour Bar

A new deal is shaking at this stalwart spot for sipping cocktails. Savour the refreshing taste of summer with a seasonal cocktail and enjoy your second selected cocktail for free from 5:30pm to 7:30pm everyday.

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ohan Holmberg, the bar’s award-winning mixologist, designed the extensive list of exclusive, new cocktails for el CÓCTEL and takes his inspiration from places such as the El Willy Group’s multiple kitchens. Holmberg, the sociable one-time chef turned bar manager, decided to hang up his apron and step into his “liquid kitchen” because he believes that it takes just as much time, dedication and attention to detail to run a bar as it does to run a kitchen. In fact, he insists that it takes his team at least three hours of preparation time each day to prepare for the night’s service. Holmberg says, “If you are paying RMB 88 for a drink, it has to be perfect, otherwise you could have made it at home or gone to Yongkang Lu.” Holmberg has been at the bar for a year now and has injected a good dose of fun into the old-favourite watering hole. The

interior has been freshened up, cheerful music is pumped throughout and customer interaction is key. Holmberg says that he doesn’t have a signature drink, as everyone’s palates are different. Instead, he has 45 cocktails as recommendations. We suggest the Grapefruit Negroni (RMB 92), served with a spoon so that as the ice melts you can mix to achieve the perfect, syrupy-smooth consistency, and El Aviation (RMB 88) made with gin, fresh lemon and violet liquor with a sweet maraschino cherry lurking at the bottom. el COCTEL. 2/F, 47 Yongfu Lu, near Fuxing Xi Lu. Tel: 6433 6511

As the mercury rises, escape to the cool, calm and sophisticated environment at Glamour Bar on the Bund. Go for a tasting of their new wine menu and stay for the whole night to enjoy a range and selection of wines unlike anywhere else in Shanghai.

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lamour Bar’s updated wine list offers 37 carefully selected wines by the glass and 30 types of Champagne. In terms of white wine, there is of course Chardonnay, as well as many other varieties made from different types of grape from both the Old World and New World. There is also a range of 24 red wines to choose from by the glass.

Our favourite distinguishing feature of Glamour Bar, which we really feel sets it head and shoulders above other wine bars in the city, is their Enomatic wine dispenser. The wine dispensing machine preserves and serves wine in different measures, allowing customers the chance to sample premium wines.

As a result, wine tasting at Glamour Bar can turn into quite a social occasion.

Go with friends or a loved one and purchase a pre-paid Glamour Bar card for use in the Emomatic machine. As you walk backwards and forwards, eyeing up the bottles of wine in the cabinets, you may wish to stop and try a sip, half glass or full glass by placing your card in the machine to deduct the necessary amount, and selecting a wine glass hanging overhead to capture that splash of something special.

Try sips of premium, expensive wines that you might not have considered trying before, or simply educate yourself about the vast range of wines on offer at Glamour Bar by talking to their knowledgeable staff.

Glamour Bar. 5 On The Bund, 6/F, 20 Guangdong Lu, near Zhongshan Dong Yi Lu. Tel: 6329 3751.

Web: www.m-theglamourbar.com

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PEOPLE Cirque Loves 4th of July @ Cirque Le Soir

Be Red Party @ M1NT

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Opening Party @ Salmos Lounge

Omnivorous By Badoit @ New Heights

World Cup Night @ Shanghai Beer Factory

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WHAT'S ON

what'sON 5 August

1 August

One Month No Sugar Challenge Did you know that sugar affects all the cells in your body, causes havoc to your liver and metabolism and is addictive as cocaine? Sugar is hidden in more places that you think, it’s in sauces, jars, cans, processed food, savoury junk foods, beverages and in all your favourite snack food. It contributes to weight gain, moodiness, chronic illness, toxin accumulation and acidity in the body. To help support you with the healthy habit of kicking sugar, eradicating sugar cravings and get on a healthful eating path, Sprout Lifestyle are organising a one month NO SUGAR CHALLENGE! Week one is about eliminating the “white stuff,” week two addressing cravings and introducing healthy substitutes, in week three you even limit honey, cover nutrient deficiencies and in week four you take out fruit and dried fruit!

RMB 400. To sign up for the challenge, email: events@ sprountlifestyle.com

Richard Marx 2014 China Tour As a performer, songwriter, and producer, Marx has enjoyed a nearly three-decadelong career that has had plenty of highlights. The Chicago native has sold more than 30 million albums, starting with his self-titled debut, which went to No. 8 and spawned four Top 5 singles, including the chart-topping "Hold On to the Nights," with "Don't Mean Nothing" earning him a Grammy nomination for Best Rock Vocal Performance-Male. The follow-up, 1989's "Repeat Offender", was even more successful, hitting No. 1 and going quadruple-Platinum with two No. 1 singles in "Satisfied" and "Right Here Waiting."

8pm – 10pm. RMB 280 – RMB 880. Shanghai Grand Stage Theatre. 1111 Caoxi Bei Lu, Tianyaoqiao Lu. Tel: 8890 2052

16 August

Organic Farm Family Visit During the day, friendly and happy farmers will show children around their greenhouses and fields to teach them about seasonal, organic vegetables. Learn about organic farming, gardening and the benefits and use of livestock on organic farms, as well as why the farm chooses not to use chemical fertilizers or pesticides. Learn how to make adorable rabbit-shaped dumplings during the cooking workshop at the farm and have a delicious organic lunch.

This event is in cooperation with the Shanghai International Ladies’ Club (SILC).

2-8 years old: 240 RMB per child, 8 years old and above: 200 RMB per persons (Transportation fee not included).

Trip must be booked in advance. Email: karen.wang@ cookinshanghai.com

2 August

Be my valentine singles party @ CHAR Don't have a valentine on this coming Chinese Valentine's Day? Head over to CHAR bar for the BE MY VALENTINE SINGLES PARTY! Drink specials, food specials and music all night long. Dress to impress in sexy red!

7pm – midnight. RMB 100. CHAR Bar Sky Terrace. Hotel Indigo. 30/F, 585 Zhongshan Dong Er Lu, near Dongmen Lu. Tel: 3302 9995. Web: www.char-thebund.com (book in advance)

2 August

The Indoor Shanghai Kung Fu Tour Learn the legends of China’s martial arts progenitors and discover why kung fu is so closely intertwined with religion, superstition and literature. Then use state of the art equipment to assess your own speed, balance, reflexes and power. And last but not least, learn how to use Chinese martial arts to really protect your self.

Every Saturday afternoon. 1:30pm – 3:30pm. RMB 270 (adults). RMB 190 (kids under 14). Tours must be booked in advance. Tel: 138 1777 0229. Web: www.newmantours. com. Email: info@newmantours.com

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8 August

The Neighbourhood American indie rock band, The Neighbourhood (The NBHD), will perform for the first time in China. The NBHD appeared on the scene in early 2012 in a very mysterious manner.

The group revealed no biographical information, no photos and no back-story online, and only offered its new audience one brooding and atmospheric track entitled, “Female Robbery.” Slowly, pieces of the puzzle began to emerge.

The NBHD were a quintet, and were from California despite the British spelling of their name. It is the mystery that surrounded the band in its beginnings that brought The NBHD to people’s attention. The uncertainty of the band’s identity encouraged audiences to focus more on the quality of the music and its innovative style.

8pm – 11pm. RMB 280. The Mixing Room. 1200 Expo Da Dao, near Gaoke Xi Lu. Web: www.228.com.cn

9 August

Work It Out After a year-long hiatus, Shanghai's UK Garage night Work It Out is back and at it's original location Lune! Jon Jalelo, perhaps now best know for his role in the band Parts and Labour, initially made his mark on the Shanghai scene with some sweet all-vinyl UK Garage sets, and he'll be once again gracing the decks. On top of that there will be the usual mix of past and future classics - Tuff Jam to Groove Chronicles, Zed Bias to Disclosure, Flava D to Dem2, and more...

10pm – late. Free entry. Lune 218 Xinle Lu, near Donghu Lu. Tel: 139 0197 4330

16 August

Care For Orphans With Cleft Palates Help take care of orphaned infants preparing to undergo cleft palate surgery. Volunteers will assist with light cleaning and other home maintenance jobs. After the cleaning is done, you will engage in direct, one-on-one playtime with the orphaned infants at Shanghai Healing Home, a preand post-surgical care orphanage for abandoned infants with correctable deformities. Shanghai Healing Home's mission is to assist the Chinese Children's Welfare Institute by providing pre and post-surgical care to abandoned babies suffering from surgically correctible deformities.

SHH provides a family focused, home-like environment that meets not only the babies' physical needs, but also their emotional and social needs.

12:45pm – 3pm. Shanghai Healing Home. RSVP at beanshanghai@gmail.com with “Care for Orphans August 16” to reserve your spot for the event and find out more information. Web: www.shanghaihealinghome.com; shanghai.beanonline.org

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Storm x Electric East | Killa Kela & Conrank Electric East and Budweiser Storm Festival present Conranks Birthday Bonanza featuring one of the greatest beatboxers in the world, KILLA KELA, performing live with the birthday boy (Conrank) to bring you one of the liveliest beatboxing DJ shows you will ever see. This is set to be one of the most happening events of the year, at Shanghai’s only warehouse club Arkham, a huge birthday bash with an eclectic soundtrack bringing you hip-hop, drum & bass, trap, jungle and more.

Arkham. 1 Wulumuqi Lu, near Hengshan Lu. Tel: 6211-6317

18 August

Drums United China Tour Drums United is an explosive and exciting world-percussion group led by drummer Lucas van Merwijk, that brings together rhythms and percussionists from all directions.

Drums United is made up of nine percussionists, from seven different countries, Bangladesh, Senegal, Spain, Germany, the Netherlands, Surinam and Venezuela, and is much more than just a drum group. It’s a smoking live band that not only gives the audience an opportunity of listening and watching top players, but also imparts the underlying message that people from widely varying nationalities can work well together. An amazing and fascinating international percussion show, it is a unique insight into the world's trickiest drum rhythms.

8:30pm – 11:30pm. RMB 100 (presale) RMB 120 (on the door). On Stage. A2-101, Red Town. 570 Huaihai Xi Lu, near Shigang Yi Hao Lu. Tel: 6531 1075

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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 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 – August 23” to reserve your spot for the event and find out more information. Web: shanghai. beanonline.org

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Ayi Cooking Course Sprout Lifestyle is launching a new, Chinese-language Ayi cooking course. In the new four part series, your Ayi will not only attend live cooking demos and receive the basics of nutrition and healthy cooking, but receive new bilingual course manual including nutrition, kitchen appliances tips, shopping list and recipes! The course seeks to introduce your Ayi to a variety of new methods of preparing food, how and where to procure the proper ingredients, how to operate and prepare snacks and meals with common kitchen appliances, how to clean fresh vegetables properly and much more!

Tuesdays. 19 August to 9 September. 10:30am - 12pm.

RMB: 1400 (includes course manual and a Sprout apron).

Sprout Lifestyle. Unit 412, Surpass Court, 570 Yongjia Lu, near Yueyang Lu. Email: events@sproutlifestyle.com (RSVP essential)

Matt Duke 2014 China Tour Philadelphia-based singer and songwriter Matt Duke was born and spent his childhood in South Jersey, where he began playing piano at the age of seven and taught himself guitar a couple of years later. Moving to Philadelphia for his high-school years, Duke began playing coffeehouses in the area and eventually recorded a handful of song demos that ended up on a compilation released by Drexel University's student-run Mad Dragon Records. Response to Duke's contributions to the project led to him recording a full-length album, Winter Child, tracked at Shinebox Studios in N.Y.C. and produced by Stewart Lerman, Stewart Smith, and Jim Klein, which was released by Mad Dragon in 2006 and distributed by Ryko. A sophomore album, Kingdom Underground, also distributed by Ryko, appeared in 2008.

8:30pm – 11pm. RMB 100 (early bird) RMB 120 (pre sale) RMB 150 (on the door). MAO Livehouse. 3/F, 308 Chongqing Nan Lu, near Jianguo Zhong Lu. Tel: 6445 0086. Web: www.mao-music.com

23 August

Dada’s Five Year Anniversary Dada turns five years old. Special guest and veteran DJ Carl Lorimer, who was Dada’s resident DJ from way back when, will be spinning the decks. Carl was part of the Union DJ group who played the old DKD and toured extensively around China. Five other great DJs are set to play, lots of booze specials and a little bit of remodelling to reveal. Dress like your favourite animal!

10pm – 4am. Free entry. Dada. 115 Xingfu Lu, near Fahuazhen Lu. Tel: 150 0018 2212

LA PARISIENNE Mark the day in your diary, as Sir Elly’s Terrace is hosting LA PARISIENNE. As the sun sets over Shanghai, the terrace will be converted into a sophisticated nightclub to celebrate in style the opening of The Peninsula Hotel in the city of lights. DJ Jasmine Li followed by Dj CHARP and live performers will bring you a night of hits and swings with robust rhythmic tunes. Guests will be entered into a lucky draw, in which you may win a weekend for two at The Peninsula Shanghai or a Champagne candle lit dinner at Sir Elly's, amongst other surprises. A special table package, which features three bottles of Veuve Clicquot Yellow Label and one bottle of Vodka Belvedere, is priced at RMB 3988.

Dress code: Summer Chic and Elegant 10pm – 4am. Free entry (before midnight if you RSVP to events@mvpshanghai.com) RMB 100 (after midnight including one drink). The Peninsula. 32 Zhongshan Dong Yi Lu, near near Beijing Dong Lu. Tel: 139 1648 9071

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HOTELTALK Shanghai News

Ms. Tang Xiaoling, Vice General Manager of Shanghai Land Group, signed the school-enterprise strategic cooperation agreement with Shanghai Qunxing Vocational-technical School at the InterContinental Shanghai Expo. The goal of the agreement is to create more working opportunities for the students in its subordinate hotels. Mr Christophe Lajus, General Manager of InterContinental Shanghai Expo, Mr Johnny Mathiswere, General Manager of Twelve at Hengshan, Shanghai and a number of Shanghai government leaders were invited to witness this exciting moment.

The Mid-Autumn Festival and the full moon are fast approaching. The full moon, a traditional symbol for family reunion, is emulated in the mooncakes from the Grand Mercure Shanghai Hongqiao. Presented elegantly in box featuring traditional Chinese art, a Peking Opera Mask, Grand Mercure Shanghai Hongqiao mooncakes are available in three classic flavours - rose red bean, green tea and lotus paste. Don’t forget to bring traditional mooncakes home to celebrate the festival with family and friends. Tel: 5153 3300 ext. 3711.

Mid-Autumn Festival is upon us, and Park Hyatt Shanghai’s annual mooncakes are available once again. Mooncakes have been consumed during the Mid-Autumn Festival for centuries, and Park Hyatt Shanghai is keeping the tradition alive. Each box of their high quality mooncakes contains four traditional flavours: white lotus seed paste with salted egg yolk, red bean paste, creamy coconut paste and egg custard. Taste Chinese history and culture all in one delicious bite. Boxes are priced at RMB 328, but those who order before 17 August receive a special early bird rate of only RMB 288!

Celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival with an exclusive mooncake gift box, perfectly packaged by The Portman Ritz-Carlton, Shanghai. These are perfect for sharing with family, giving as an impressive gift or a special treat. Indulge in two exciting flavours— pureed white lotus with egg yolk and pureed coconut.

Priced at RMB 268 per box for eight pieces, and discounts are available for bulk orders.

Orders can be placed between 18 June and 8 September with pick up dates between 1 August and 14 September.

In Chinese philosophy, everything has “yin” and “yang”— opposite forces that are interconnected and balanced leads to harmony and good health. Foods born with different “yin” or “yang” energies act differently on the human body, and the Hyatt on the Bund is pleased to present a variety of lowsugar recipe mooncakes infused with four floral and tea flavours – Lily Bulb, Jasmine Tea, Jinjunmei Tea and Oolong Tea. A stylish box of moon cakes is available for RMB 288, and an early bird price of RMB 268 for purchases between 10 July and 9 August.

Tel: 6393 1234 ext. 6398.

Swissôtel Grand Shanghai is pleased to

announce the appointment of Hoon Namgoong as Director of Food & Beverage. Prior to joining Swissôtel Grand Shanghai, Hoon was Director of Food & Beverage at Fairmont Yangcheng Lake, Kunshan. Regarding his new role, Hoon remarked, “As a newly joined team member here at Swissôtel Grand Shanghai, I am thrilled to work with our team and to offer cuisines, products and services that will delight our guests staying with us and our patrons from the local community.”

The moon shines bright during Mid-Autumn; send your wishes through the Grand Imperial Gift Box from the Grand Kempinski Hotel Shanghai. The elegant gift box is the perfect choice for sharing the joy of the festive occasion with family and friends. Each Grand Imperial Mooncake Gift Box contains eight mooncakes and is available at RMB 308 per box. Mooncake vouchers are also available for those who wish to send their regards to loved ones. Tel: 3867 9031.

Central China News

Enjoy a sweet family reunion under the Mid-Autumn splendour with JW Marriott Hotel Tomorrow Square’s full moon mooncakes. Packaged in a set of six with three flavours, each box is priced at RMB 248. The different flavours include red lotus puree with egg yolk, red bean puree with egg yolk and ham with mixed grain. These festive treats will be available at the 360 Gourmet until 15 September. There are special discount for early birds and bulk orders.

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The Jumeriah Himalayas Hotel’s Sky Stage

is one of Shanghai’s most unique and atmospheric performance venues, where traditional Chinese culture is offset by glittering modernity. The second Thursday of every month, the newly launched Sky Stage hosts an eclectic array of live music, from contemporary jazz and Chinese folk to indie rock and more. Between 7pm and 9pm, everyone is invited to the Lobby Lounge to enjoy the live concerts, along with special drink discounts and gourmet bar snacks.

On Thursday 14 August, international rock artist Tim Hassall will take to the Sky Stage.

Kempinski Hotel Chengdu opened on

27 July, which marks ten years of operation!

Today, the hotel has 570 employees, including more than 80 employees who started with Kempinski Hotel Chengdu since its opening ten years ago. In order to express deep appreciation to these employees, the hotel made an anniversary video and photos to share their happy smiles, spirit and vitality.

Kempinski The Spa Chongqing is a

2,100-square-metre spa and fitness centre created to reflect a contemporary European style, while catering to its hotel guests and local spa members. The spa enjoys plenty of natural light and radiates a warm, calming ambience. The spa’s nine treatment rooms include a double spa suite, allowing couples or friends to enjoy a massage at the same time. From 1 August until 31 October, enjoy a “buy one get one free” offer.

Tel: (023) 8688 8888 ext. 6225.

HOTELTALK Hotel Of The Month:

St. Regis Sanya Yalong Bay Resort

Talk: Why did you decide to relocate to Sanya?

Anne Scott: Edinburgh is my home. I was in London for over 20 years, and I had a big birthday, you know what I mean? A really significant birthday with a zero in it – the big one – and I thought, I’m either going to live 20 more years in London or I’m going to have an awfully big adventure. So this is me having an awfully big adventure.

I did Thailand for two years, Malaysia for four years and I thought, this is still not quite adventurous enough, I need to do China, but I wasn’t ready to forgo my tropical life.

Talk: What differentiates you from the rest of your competitors on that long sandy strip?

The St. Regis Sanya Yalong Bay Resort recently appointed Anne Scott as new General Manager. A veteran hotelier with more than 27 years’ experience and winner of “Asia’s Leading Women in Hospitality” in 2011, we took the opportunity to sit down with Scott and ask her why she chose Yalong Bay as her new home.

AS: We’re the very last piece of land on that sandy strip.

Now nobody else can build on it. The first thing is actually very practical - our rooms are 73sqm, and that’s simply the largest room on the island. I think size matters. We also have some of the greatest experiences. There once was a time when luxury travel was about how big the chandelier was, or what kind of crystal they had in the bar to serve the vintage champagne in. But actually, now we believe that luxury travel is about experiences – people want to share things. People have their WeChat or their Facebook accounts and they want to be able to publish photographs and say, ‘look where I am’, or ‘look what I’m doing.’

Therefore, when we created our How To Sail Package, it’s absolutely designed for people who want to say, ‘I did something that you didn’t do’ and therefore luxury travel is about designing experiences like that.

Talk: Can China really compete with Southeast Asia when it comes to a beach holiday experience?

AS: Everybody has a social media account that they’re looking to tell stories on and what we have found is that people come to Sanya and they have an idea about what a Chinese beach resort will be like. I think that Yalong Bay blows some of those preconceptions out of the water. We recently had VIP guests who were taking photographs of the marina, the cinema, the rooms, the villas, the butler services and they kept saying. ‘I can’t believe I’m in China.’

They said, ‘I’m looking at the spa and the marina and I cannot believe that this isn’t the South of France’, or ‘I’m looking at this villa and I cannot believe I’m not just on Miami South beach, because this is not what I thought China was like.’ So I don’t think it needs to be the same as the Southeast Asia beaches. It doesn’t have to pretend that.

It just needs to say it’s a different kind of resort experience, and maybe not what you expected you’d get in China.

Talk: What is there for families at your resort?

AS: There is some super stuff for families. One of the things we’ve just launched is the family-fun package for little people and mummies and daddies. Again, it’s about children having experiences that can be photographed because we’ve got five-year-olds with WeChat accounts!

They also have friends they want to impress with the things that they do. So whether they’re learning to play golf, at a cooking class or painting their own t-shirt and wearing it, it’s all about creating fantastic memories and giving people those magical photographs to keep.

St. Regis Sanya Yalong Bay. Hainan. Tel: (898) 8855 5555.

Web: www.starwoodhotels.com/stregis

East China News

Helena Jiang joined Crown

Plaza Nanjing Jiangning

as General Manager on 23 June.

Helena brings with her over 20 years experience in the service industry. She has worked across different cities and countries including: Urumqi, Wuhan, Muscat, Kunshan, Chengdu and Ningbo.

Prior to her current appointment, Helena was Hotel Resident Manager at Traders Fudu Hotel Changzhou, a location she worked at since 2010.

Mr. Graham Hewitt has been announced as General Manager of Fairmont Nanjing. A seasoned hotelier, Mr. Graham Hewitt received his MBA from Bond University and brings with him a wealth of hotel management experience. His hotel career started in 1988 and he first moved to China in 2010. Prior to this new appointment, he was the General Manager of Sheraton Nanjing. Mr. Graham Hewitt’s experience and knowledge of the city will certainly bring Fairmont Nanjing to a higher level.

With the higher purpose of helping children in the local community, Hyatt Regency Hangzhou once again worked with a local charity and a medical federation to present the Ninth Hyatt Summer Charity Ball on 28 June. Their platform to raise funds for the community through charitable giving is called “Hyatt Thrive”, the Hyatt Group’s global corporate responsibility programme. It is their hope that by raising awareness of “Hyatt Thrive”, they will be able to attract further generosity to provide much needed support to underprivileged children.

The hot summer days are upon us, cool down and chill out with the Summer Holiday Room Package at the Landison Plaza Hotel Hangzhou. The package, starting at RMB 788, includes one night in a superior room with breakfast for two, complementary mini bar food and beverages, with a RMB 100 food and beverage coupon for all hotel outlets during your stay. For RMB 200, upgrade to a deluxe room, which allows free access to the splash club facilities. Valid until 31 August. Tel: (571) 85158888 ext. 66623

Enjoy the picturesque Dong Qian Lake and the elegant Chinese water village-inspired resort style guestrooms at the Park Hyatt Ningbo Resort and Spa. Every Thursday through Sunday, enjoy one of two golf packages starting at RMB 1400. Tel: (574) 2888 1234 ext. 1982 or 1983.

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Following their proactive work in environmental protection, The Venice Hotel Shenzhen has been certified Gold with EarthCheck, an international benchmarking and certification program for the travel and tourism industry. The Venice Hotel Shenzhen is the third hotel in China to certify Gold, and the first hotel in Guangdong Province. To certify with EarthCheck, the hotel is assessed in eight areas against global benchmarking standards, which include sustainable development policy, water resource utilisation, energy utilisation, waste management, paper usage, chemical usage and commitment to the local community.

Sheraton Dongguan Hotel has prepared

the surprising “Autumn Prosperity” mooncake with variety flavours including white lotus paste with twin egg yolk, white lotus paste with single egg yolk, white lotus paste with black sesame, purple potato paste and pineapple fruit flavour to tickle your taste buds.

RMB 236 per box, but early birds can enjoy a lower discount - 20% off in August and 10% off from 1 to 8 September. In addition, the Golden Autumn Hampers, including autumn prosperity mooncakes, wines, tea, Sheraton specialty chocolate and cookies along with seasonal fruits are from RMB 888 to RMB 1288. Tel: (769) 8598 8888.

If you can’t decide between a meaty dinner and seafood spread, enjoy both at FOO Restaurant buffet at Four Seasons Hotel Shenzhen. Situated among lush greenery in tranquil alfresco surroundings, all-day dining FOO restaurant presents homely BBQ brunch and dinner buffets. Guests can also enjoy a complimentary mouth-watering baked Boston Lobster with Cheese for buffet dinner every day during July, sit back and relax as the lobster is plated and served direct to the table. Buffet brunch and dinner on Saturdays and Sundays costs RMB 488 (+15% per person). Buffet dinner from Monday to Friday costs RMB 388 (+15% per person). Tel: (755) 8826 8700.

Conrad Macao’s signature Chinese

restaurant, Dynasty 8, has been awarded ‘Two Wine Glasses’ at the 2014 China Wine List Awards. Receiving Two Glasses means that the restaurant’s wine list is recognised as ‘excellent’ based upon a number of criteria.

Guests can enjoy more than 520 international wines, including many from China, on Dynasty 8’s award-winning wine list. Tel: (853) 8113 8920.

This summer, take advantage of the relaxing days of summer vacation at The Ritz-Carlton, Guangzhou and enjoy the Summer Family Suite Package.

Starting at RMB 2,580, this package includes a stay in an Executive City View Suite, exclusive Ritz-Carlton Club benefits, complimentary access to Guangdong Museum, RMB 200 spa credit per stay and other luxurious benefits. This package is available for arrivals on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays until 31 August.

Celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival with a Sheraton Guangzhou Hotel mooncake gift box. The mooncake gift boxes are available with exquisite packaging, made from traditional recipes and use only the finest ingredients. These mooncakes make the perfect gift for family and friends. Tel: (020) 6682 2566.

China its first W hotel, W Guangzhou, celebrates the MidAutumn Festival in an extraordinary way. W Guangzhou has taken a modern approach to the traditional mooncake by transforming the delectable treat while upholding the inventive gastronomic scene in China. The luscious flavors of raki and mashed cranberry and the daring tastes of rum with grapefruit are only a few of the flavours melted into the traditional holiday confectionery.

These mooncakes make a unique gift for loved ones.

Enjoy your perfect MICE event venue by choosing integrated meeting solutions. Starting from now until 31 August, the more meetings you book at InterContinental Huizhou Resort, the bigger benefits you will receive. During the promotional period, you can get 5% off the master bill, one complimentary room and you will receive double categories upgrade with club floor at the same event for every ten paying guest rooms (maximum of five free rooms per night). Subject to terms and conditions of IHG Meeting Rewards. Tel: (075) 2320 8888 ext. 8612.

This year, Shangri-La Hotel, Guangzhou joins forces with Walt Disney to present the Disney Mooncake Collection for festive delights. The mooncakes are packed in sophisticated boxes and printed with classic Disney cartoon figures, including Mickey Mouse, Snow White, Winnie the Pooh and Mickey’s girlfriend, Minnie. The mooncake collection is available now in various gift boxes at the Mooncake Boutique on the lobby level from RMB 208 to RMN 1,688. Tel: (20) 8917 6813.

Mezzo Italian Restaurant at

Experience both grand accommodation and delectable delicacies with your family members at the Grand Hyatt Guangzhou. Starting from RMB 1488 (+15 %), enjoy daily buffet breakfast at the Market Café for up to two adults and one child (up to 12 years old), one complimentary rollaway bed for children up to 12 years old, welcome fruit amenity, two welcome cocktails at G Bar and one awardwinning signature dish per room per night at G Restaurant (lunch only). Tel: (20) 8396 1234 ext. 3051.

This summer, Belle-Vue at Grand Hyatt Shenzhen presents a lavish spread of steaks and seafood at unbeatable value.

The “Summer by Belle-Vue” promotion features all-you-can-eat appetisers which include freshly-shucked oysters and other classic steakhouse starters, a choice of a soup and main course featuring premium steaks or seafood and unlimited desserts from the presentation counter for just RMB 388 (+15%) per person. Additionally, each guest will receive a serving of half a grilled Boston lobster. Available from Tuesday to Sunday for dinners. Tel: (755) 2218 7338

Sofitel Guangzhou Sunrich

A selection of mooncakes have been prepared for you to celebrate the 2014 Mid-Autumn Festival with your family and friends! With a traditional and healthy concept,

Sheraton Shenzhen Futian Hotel will serve excellent value,

business lunch sets from 21 July.

Starting from RMB 98 (net), guests are able to freely select their favourite appetizer, main course and dessert.

Various choices such as pizzas, pastas, grill, seafood and classic desserts are available on the daily menu. A relaxing lunch getaway from the busy daily schedule is guaranteed at the comfortable and elegant restaurant.

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presents the ultimate seafood dining experience with a remarkable array of seafood on offer each night including: Live fish tank 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. Fridays and Saturdays from 6pm to 10pm until 31 July.

RMB 498 (+15%).

Crowne Plaza Zhongshan Xiaolan offer lotus seed paste

with yolk, assorted nuts with ham and red bean paste with rose flavours. Available in four-piece and six-piece combinations. Place your order in advance to enjoy a special discount! Tel: (760) 2255 6888 ext.6201.

IT’SADATE

To celebrate Chinese Valentine’s Day this month, Pudong ShangriLa, East Shanghai will introduce love in the air with their “Chinese Valentine’s Day Package” priced at RMB 2500 from 1 to 31 August.

The “Chinese Valentine’s Day Package” features a romantic sunset dinner for two at Jade on 36 Restaurant including happy hour drinks and two glasses of champagne. The exquisite dishes are accompanied by the mesmerising sunset and amazing view, guaranteed to be an unforgettable experience with a loved one. Tel: 6882 8888.

A two-month IS Seafood event adds zest and life to Hilton Shanghai from August through September. Specially brought

by IS Seafood from Iceland, a selection of wild, sustainable and traceable seafood make for perfect gourmet delicacies. Dishes feature meaty mackerel and cod of the highest quality captured from pure Icelandic waters close to the North Pole. For Atrium Café reservations – Tel: 6248 7777 ext. 1860. For Leonardo’s Italian restaurant reservations – Tel: 6248 7777 ext. 1850.

With the Mid-Autumn Festival just around the corner, celebrate in style with Jing An Shangri-La, West Shanghai’s mooncake gift box. This summer, they have prepared five delicious mooncakes in sleek gift boxes – Di Yue, Jing Yue, Li Yue, Zun Yue and Ya Yue with 20 delicious flavour line-ups. Apart from all-time favourites such as lotus seed paste with egg yoke, refreshing additions such as mango and yogurt along with rich chocolate and yogurt are sure to surprise your taste buds. Tel: 2203 8888.

From 1 July until 31 August, the chefs at YUE 1525 in the New World Shanghai Hotel present a Cantonese menu featuring wild Yunnan mushrooms. Renowned for being both delicious and nutritious, diners can enjoy a menu that features morels, chanterelles and truffles. The mushroom menu offers diners specialities such as double-boiled fish maw soup with morels and black mushrooms, wok-fried scallops with asparagus and matsutake, sautéed sea whelk with chanterelles, and much more.

Dragon Phoenix, the Fairmont Peace Hotel's prestigious Chinese restaurant, has long been an icon of Shanghai. For decades it has been famous for serving superbly cooked regional Chinese cuisine in a stunningly appointed dining room auspiciously located on the Fairmont Peace Hotel's eighth floor. Now guests can enjoy a timeless classic, such as roast duck, by Dragon Phoenix's very own Chef Sanji. Tel: 6138 6880.

Treat yourself at Sheng Hui Tang’s all you can eat Cantonese dim sum featuring delicacies handmade by Hong Kong Master Chef Poon Yin Man at the InterContinental Shanghai Expo. Sheng Hui Tang features authentic Cantonese dishes served in six private rooms in inspiring décor, each with spectacular views of the Huangpu River and Nanpu Bridge.

Dim Sum service is from 11:30 am to 2pm on Saturdays and Sundays. Tel: 3858 1218

Park Hyatt’s Wine Club is back! With more than 120 wines

Experience the joy of sharing as you celebrate Mid-Autumn Festival by presenting your family and friends with a uniquely elegant gift. Stock up on delightful mooncake gifts that express love and hope for a happy life. Each delicious Banyan Tree mooncake gift box set you give is a show of affection and a symbol of the wonderment of the Mid-Autumn Festival.

The clean, perfectly balanced flavours of raw salmon, tuna and yellow tail make up Aroma’s special sashimi menu at Hyatt on the Bund this month. Guests are invited to try delicate morsels of sake salmon, plump Meguro and silky Hamachi yellow tail, sliced to perfection by the skilled hands of our “itamae” — the term reserved for masters of Japanese cuisine. Tel: 6393 1234 ext. 6325.

available, Park Hyatt can take you from one hemisphere to another. Whether sparkling, dry, or sweet, Park Hyatt can introduce you to the wines of the world, all without leaving the world’s highest wine-tasting room. Join them every other month and allow the Wine Club to sweep you off your feet and into the clouds. Next event is Monday 15 September.

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IN THE KNOW LISTINGS

Listings If you think you've got something we should know about, e-mail Talk Magazine at stlisting@ismaychina.com or send a fax to 6237 5827.

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

(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

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

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

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

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

Chinese - Cantonese

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

•Chevalier Shop: 82 Wulumuqi Zhong Jamaica Blue

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

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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

One •559Baker Nanchang Lu (near Shaanxi Nan

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Costa cafés are springing up all over town. www.costa.net.cn

Shanghai. T: 3211 9999

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

Crazy villa with nooks and crannies everywhere.

No. 1288 Lujiazui Ring Lu. T: 3867 8888*6199

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. 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

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

唐阁：汉口路740号2楼

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龙凤厅和平饭店：南京东路20号

Suntime Century •2F Grand Kempinski Hotel Shanghai.

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

Fook Lam Moon 2F, River Wing, Pudong Shangri-La, 33 Fucheng Lu (near Yincheng Dong

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

1039 •1039FuYuyuan Lu (near Jiangsu 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

南京西路1376号上海商城波特曼 酒店

• 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: 5237 1878

愚园路1039号，近江苏路

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

T: 6209 1686

Yum... hongshao rou!

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

(near Yincheng Dong Lu). T: 5047 7773 Hours: 11.30am-3pm, 5.30-11pm

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

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

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 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

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

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Whampoa Club 5F, 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.

Half portion is available for order.

Hours: 11.30am-2.30pm, 5.30-10.30pm 夜上海: 黄陂南路338号新天地

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

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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

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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, 6:00pm-10:00pm 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

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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).

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.

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

Spice •3F,Sichuan 500 Hengfeng Lu (near Tianmu

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

•378Farine Wukang Lu (near Tai’an Lu)

天蜀阁四川餐厅：恒丰路500号3楼

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.

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

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

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

T: 5404 1235

Nanjing Dong Lu). T: 6323 9898 Classy, but not stuffy. Relaxed, without sacrificing the chic factor.

Hours: Dinner: Mon-Sun 5.30pm10.30pm (Last order), Late Night: Thu-Sat 11pm-2am (last order) www.mmbund.com

by Jean Georges •4F,Nougatine No.3 The Bund, Zhong Shan Dong Yi Lu (near Guang Dong Lu).

T: 6321 7733

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 MonSun 6pm-11pm. www.threeonthebund.com 中山东一路3号，外滩三号4楼，近 广东路

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Pelham’s

1F, Waldorf Astoria Shanghai on the 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, 11:30am-2pm, 6pm-10:30pm 中山东一路2号，上海外滩华尔道 夫酒店1楼

German

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Paulaner Brauhaus 150 Fenyang Lu (near Fuxing Lu).

T: 6474 5700. Xintiandi North Block, Lane 181 Taicang Lu (near Madang Lu). T: 6320 3935.

2967 Binjiang Dadao (near Lujiazui Huan Lu). T: 6888 3935

Room •87F,Dining 100 Shiji Dadao, Park Hyatt

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Lu, (near Guang Dong Lu). T: 6321 7733 Jean Georges Shanghai is the first

Justifiably labelled world class. Hours: 11.30am-2.30pm, 6.30-11.30pm.

Different buffets available through the week, and a Champagne brunch every Sunday.

Continental delights are the order of the day at this restaurant, along with the impressive Bund view. www.rooseveltchina.com

Restaurant •TheTables Portman Ritz-Carlton, Shanghai

T: 6248 0000 x 1860

华山路250号，希尔顿大酒店大堂

Global

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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!

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

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Hours: 11am- 11pm every day open

Lu. T: 6882 8888 x 280

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

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CACHET The 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

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

南京西路1376号上海商城波特曼酒店

on 36 •36F,Jade Pudong Shangri-La, 33 Fucheng

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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

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L'Atrium 2F, Grand Mercure Shanghai Hongqiao, 369 Xian Xia Lu. T: 5153 3300 x 3708 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

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

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

Indian

(near Zhongshan Dong Yi Lu).

T: 6350 9988

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

Xi Lu (near Huangpi Bei Lu).

T: 5359 4969 x 6422

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

Dong Lu (near Zhongshan Dong Yi Lu). T: 6138 6881

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

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Citizen Bar and Café 222 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

Nanjing Dong Lu. T: 6350 0000 x 208

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

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 1378 Huamu Lu (near Fangdian Lu)

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

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

Hilton Shanghai Hongqiao. T: 3323 6571

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

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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

International buffet for breakfast, lunch and dinner. www.jumeirah.com

Tempt your taste buds with succulent steaks and fresh seafood. Hours (dinner only): SunThu 5.30-10pm, Fri-Sat 5.30-10.30pm

Pudong. T: 5049 1234 x 8907

烧烤: 浦东世纪大道88号金茂君悦大 酒店56楼

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

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

Café •38F,Marriott JW Marriott Hotel, 399 Nanjing

CATHAY ROOM •8F,THE Fairmont Peace Hotel, 20 Nanjing

Tian Di Show Kitchen Restaurant 1F, Grand Mercure Baolong, 180 Yixian Lu. T: 3505 9666

All Day Dining •1F, Vie Sofitel Shanghai Sheshan

米氏餐厅：外滩5号7楼

•56F,Grill Grand Hyatt, 88 Shiji Dadao,

郁全日餐厅：梅花路1108号上海卓美 亚喜玛拉雅酒店1楼

太仓路181弄新天地北里8号

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

CAFE & LOUNGE •1F,ARTE Jumeirah Himalayas Hotel

Shanghai. 1108 Meihua Lu, Pudong.

T: 3858 0718 x 0710

27 Zhongshan Dong Yi Lu. T: 2322 0888

中山东一路27号

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

•6F, 18 Zhongshan Dong Yi Lu (near

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

Franck BistroT 376 Wukang Lu (near Tai'an Lu).

T: 158 2167 6767/6437 6465

THE HOUSE OF ROOSEVELT, SKY •Restaurant

Mr & Mrs Bund

浦东四季酒店：浦东世纪大道210号

世纪大道100号上海柏悦酒店87楼, 近东泰路

Atrium Café •Lobby, Hilton Hotel, 250 Huashan 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.

Serves bountiful plates of authentic German food and jugs of German grog.

Hours: Mon-Fri, 5pm-2am, Sat 12pm2am, Sun 11am-2am

Shanghai. T: 6888 1234 x 4560

Chuan •47PinTaojiang Lu (near Wulumuqi Nan

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

鸿禧茶居: 兴业路123弄新天地南 里3号楼

It’s chaos spelled backwards! Go figure.

T: 2036 1300

Chinese - Sichuan

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

Xintiandi. T: 6385 7777

Restaurant & Tea Garden •BldgSOAHC 3, Lane 123, Xingye Lu,

Dong Yi Lu (near Guangdong Lu).

T: 6322 9988

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La Creperie

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

Chinese - Yangzhou Jing Ge •5F,Wei Waldorf Astoria Club, 2 Zhongshan

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. Mon-Sun 11:30am2:30pm, Dinner Mon-Sun 6:00pm11:00pm, Brunch Sat-Sun, 11.30am3pm. www.threeonthebund.com 中山东一路3号，外滩三号4楼， 近广东路

常熟路83号3楼 (近巨鹿路)

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.

Italian

•3F, Basilico InterContinental Shanghai Expo, 1188 Xueye Lu (near Puming Lu).

T: 3858 1172.

南京东路505号上海海仑宾馆2楼

They have a marble table shaped like Italy. 'Nuff said.

Wine Bar & Kitchen •2F,NAPA South Bund 22, 22 Zhongshan

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

Dong Er Lu. T: 6318 0057

Bringing wine experience and enjoyment to a new level in a historical setting. www.napawinebarandkitchen.com

•1F, Casalingo Shanghai Marriott Hotel Pudong

中山东二路22号2楼

East. 15 Xinjinqiao Lu, Pudong.

T: 6036 8838

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）

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. 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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Pudong City Bistro 2F, Shanghai Marriott Hotel Pudong East. 15 Xinjinqiao Lu, Pudong.

T:6036 8855

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

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

意庐: 浦东世纪大道88号金茂君悦 大酒店56楼

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Da Marco 1F, 103 Dongzhu'anbang Lu, Golden Bridge Garden. T: 6210 4495.

1F, Grand Gateway, 1 Hongqiao Lu (across from Element Fresh).

T: 6447 7577

Pelham’s •Waldorf Astoria Club L Level, Waldorf Astoria Shanghai on the Bund, 2 Zhongshan Dong Yi Lu (near Guangdong Lu). T: 6322 9988

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)

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

Shook! Restaurant & •Rooftop Terrace

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Favola 8F, Le Royal Méridien Shanghai, 789 Nanjing Dong Lu. T: 3318 9999 Chic Italian restaurant featuring food from various regions of Italy.

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

法沃莱：南京东路789号世茂皇家 艾美大酒店

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

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

5 Zunyi Nan Lu. T: 6275 8888 x 4276

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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,

A stylish trattoria that serves traditional Italian favorites. Hours: 11.30am-2.30pm, 5.30-10pm

Lane 181, Taicang Lu (near Madang Lu). T: 6355 8999

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 中山东一路3号，外滩三号6楼，近 广东路

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

OYAMA •20 SUSHI Donghu Lu (near Huaihai Zhong

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

20 course omakase menu served by Oyama-san himself

Lu), Sinan Mansions. T: 5465 2177

思南路47号,思南公馆第33墅(近思 南路大门)

•1F,SABATINI South Annex,Wheelock Square, 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

Shanghai •RmVa7, Bene North Block, Xintiandi, Lane

Lu). T: 5404 7705

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 公平路19号上海外滩悦榕庄2楼（近 海平路）

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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

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AMBROSIA 150 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

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

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

Korea

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

Enjoy CHI-Q’s traditional yet innovative culinary experience marrying Chef Marja’s Korean homemade-style recipes with Jean-Georges’ modern spin and an elegant yet playful sharing style BBQ dining experience. Business Hours: Dinner Mon-Sun 6pm-10.30pm

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•1MF,J-MIX Jumeirah Himalayas Hotel, 1108 Meihua Lu, Pudong. T: 3858 0888 Its private teppanyaki rooms make for good grilling.

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

TEPPANYAKI & LOUNGE •3F,MOONSHA 5 on the Bund, 20 Guangdong Lu (near Zhongshan Dong Yi Lu).

T: 6323 1117

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Hanmadang 3/F Highton Hotel. 1,000 Hongsong Dong Lu. T: 6415 9691 Classic Korean cuisine

Smoki Moto •Renaissance Shanghai Caohejing

hotel. 397 Tianlin Lu (near Lianhua Lu). T: 3325 8388 Korean BBQ with a Japanese Twist

Zheng Yi Ping •Bldg.18, 51 Hongxiu Lu. T: 5428

7301. 111 Yili Nan Lu. T: 5477 0019. 225 Jinhui Nan Lu. T: 3432 2735. 292 Ziteng Lu. T: 3431 7287 Authentic and relaxed Korean cuisine

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

•2F, NADAMAN Tower 2, Pudong Shangri-La,

London Rooftop BBQ •4F, glo 1 Wulumuqi Nan Lu (near

A delightful eating experience.

Enjoy food from glo hickory oak burning smoke BBQ pit while enjoy the open rooftop skyline views. Card: All Cards.

Hours: Mon- Fri. 5pm-late. Sat- Sun. 11-late. www.glolondon.com, shanghai@glolondon.com

富城路33号浦东香格里拉大酒店2座2楼

SUSHI BAR •630SHARI Yongjia Lu (near Wulumuqi Nan Lu).T: 5466 0320

More sushi options than you can shake a stick at.

Malaysian

•803SHINTORI Julu Lu (near Fumin Lu).

T: 5404 5252

Uber-smooth eatery that takes some finding. Hours: Mon-Fri 5.30-11pm, SatSun 11.30am-11pm

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

T: 5032 1311

碧云国际商务酒店1楼，金桥路 1775号

新都里无二：巨鹿路803号

Mediterranean

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SUN WITH AQUA 2F, 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

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(Renaissance Shanghai Zhongshan Park Hotel) T: 6115 8888 Zhongshan Park's only casual chic Mediterranean restaurant providing

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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

璐娜：太仓路181弄新天地北里15幢 单元1

Martin •811Restaurant Hengshan Lu (near Yuqing Lu).

Still going strong in its great Xintiandi location. Hours: 11.30am - 2am

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.

Agave •ACantina 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

•2F,Maya Shanghai Grand Plaza, Club

Southeast Asian The Flavors of Asia •2F,Asiatique 369 Xianxia Lu, Grand Mercure Hongqiao. T: 5153 3300 x 3700

With graceful and cosy dining ambiance.

Hours: 6am-10.30pm 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)

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

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. 长宁路1018号上海龙之梦万丽酒 店26楼

T: 6431 6639 Martin Berasategui is

known for inventive, modern Spanish cooking and this venture, in an historic villa within Xujiahui Park, reflects that.

Neat little Malaysian in the middle of Dagu Lu's strip of restaurants.

Hours: 11am-10pm 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

Spanish

•2F Albero Grand Kempinski Hotel Shanghai.

No. 1288 Lujiazui Ring Lu. T: 3867 8888*6196 The Best Spanish Tapas in Pudong.

Friendly and casual atmosphere.

Open Monday to Friday : 11:30am-

The first choice for many discerning Thaifood-lovers in Shanghai. Delivery service now available. Hotline: 400 880 7729. Delivery: 6209 6209. www.simplythai-sh.com

东平店：上海徐汇区东平路5号C座; 新天地店：上海市黄浦区新天地马当 路159号(兴业路路口); 虹梅店：上海 市闵行区虹梅路3338弄老外街28号 (近虹梅休闲街); 金桥店：上海市浦 东新区蓝天路600号碧云休闲体育中 心A6; 国金店：上海市浦东新区世纪 大道8号上海国金中心D座4层; 尚嘉 店：上海市长宁区仙霞路99号上海尚 嘉中心3层312A单元; 久光店：上海 市静安区南京西路久光百货1618号 8层S801-1A; 嘉里中心店：上海市 静安区南京西路1515号静安嘉里中心 4层N4-11; 仙乐斯广场店：上海市黄 浦区南京西路388号仙乐斯广场3层 312-314; 月星环球港店：上海市普 陀区中山北路3300号月星环球港4楼 L4101-L4105; 港汇恒隆店：上海市 徐汇区虹桥路1号港汇恒隆广场6楼 612室; 恒隆广场店：上海市静安区南 京西路1266号恒隆广场5楼503室

•2F,Puli Lane 199, Thumb Plaza, 19

Fangdian Lu, Pudong. T: 5033 9221 Hours: 11am-11pm

上海市浦东新区芳甸路大拇指广场 199弄19号2楼

Thai Mai Thai Cuisine •1019Chiang 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)

Paradise •38 Coconut 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 •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

Xintiandi: 159 Madang Lu, Huangpu District,Shanghai. (Corner of Xingye Road) Mon-Sun: 1100 - 2400HR Hongmei: 28 Lane 3338 Hongmei Lu, Hongmei Pedestrian Street, Minhang District, Shanghai. Sun-Thu: 1100 - 2300HR, Fri-Sat: 1100 - 2400HR Jingqiao: A6 Green Sports & Leisure Center, 600 Lantian Lu, Pudong New Area Shanghai. Mon-Sun: 1100 - 2300HR IFC: Level 4, IFC Mall, 8 Century Avenue, Pudong New Area Shanghai. Mon-Sun: 1100 - 2200HR LA: Level 3, 312A, L'Avenue Shanghai, 99 Xianxia Lu,Changning District, Shanghai. Mon-Sun: 1100 - 2200HR Jiuguang: Level 8, S801-1A, Jiu Guang Department Store, 1618 Nanjing West Lu, Jingan District. Shanghai. Mon-Sun: 1100 - 2200HR Kerry Center: Level 4, N4-11, Shanghai Kerry Centre, 1515 Nanjing West Lu,Jingan District.

Shanghai. Mon-Sun: 1100 - 2200HR Ciros: Unit 312-314, Level 3, 388 Nanjing West Lu, Ciros Plaza, Huangpu District, Shanghai. Mon-Sun: 1100

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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)

Bar •2F,Aquarium 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 Road East. T: 6351 5888 x 4298

Cozy ambience with music, French wine, champagne, cocktail, tea and pastries. 南京东路505号上海海仑宾馆2楼

Barbarossa Restaurant & •Lounge

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

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

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: 3353 3887

Taiwanese

肇家浜路1111号5楼

T: 5383 2328

Suisse •1582Chalet Kangding Lu (near Wanhangdu

上海市静安区康定路1582

T: 6426 8256

at park 97 •2A upstairs Gaolan Lu (inside Fuxing Park).

Swiss

Features typical Swiss delicacies in a Chalet style atmosphere.

Hours: Tue-Sun, 5.30-11pm

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

芭芭露莎会所餐厅：南京西路231号 (人民公园内)

6028 Hours: 3pm-12am

1100 - 2300HR, Fri-Sat: 1100 - 2400HR

T: 6327 0800.

Global Harbor 3300 Zhongshan North Lu Putuo District, Shanghai. Global Harbor: Level 4, L4101-4105, Global Harbor 3300 Zhongshan North Lu Putuo District, Shanghai. Mon-Sun: 1100 - 2200HR Grand Gateway Plaza66: Level 6, 612, Grand Gateway Plaza66, 1 Hongqiao Lu, Xuhui District, Shanghai. Mon-Sun: 1100 - 2200HR Plaza 66: Level 5, 503, Plaza 66, 1266 Nanjing West Lu, Jingan District.

Shanghai. Mon-Sun: 1100 - 2200HR

Tapas Spanish Bar •1928Siempre Gonghe Xin Lu. T: 2602 2222 x

Xuhui District, Shanghai. Sun-Thu:

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

- 2200HR Level 4, L4101-4105,

衡山路811号 (近余庆路)

Simply Thai •Dongping: Cunit, 5 Dongping Lu,

Dongping Lu). T: 6466 6565

徐汇区永嘉路630号

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

Lane 181 Taicang Lu. T: 6336 1717

虹梅路3338弄虹梅路休闲街39号

中山东一路,外滩5号三楼

Shanghai, 33 Fucheng Lu. T: 6882 8888

•UnitLuna 1, Bldg 15, North Block, Xintiandi,

Entertainment Street. T: 6465 9336

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

In addition to the teppanyaki tables, Moonsha provides an excellent Bund view.

李奥纳多：华山路250号希尔顿酒 店1楼

Lindo •UnitMexico 39, Lane 3338, Hongmei

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

Open for dinner only. Hours: 6.30-10.30pm

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

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

Hikari Japanese restaurant Bldg 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

Yan'an Zhong Lu). T: 6248 0000 x 1850

House, 568 Julu Lu (near Shaanxi Nan Lu). T: 6289 6889

Great sushi, a classic favourite.

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

Mediterranean Cuisine •415Haya’s Dagu Lu (near Chengdu Nan Lu).

•1F, Leonardo’s Hilton Hotel, 250 Huashan Lu (near

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

Daduhe Lu. T: 6095 8888 x 7052

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El Willy Tapas & Rice South Bund 22, 22 Zhongshan Dong Lu (near Jinling Lu). T: 5404 5757

大沽路415号 (近成都南路)

•24Itoya Ruijin Er Lu (near Huaihai Zhong

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

Go for the tapas, stay for the sangria.

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

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

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

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

2:30pm, 6:00pm-10:30pm

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

T: 180 1727 1340

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

This is Xintiandi chic, with some of Shanghai’s very best Italian food, at highend prices. www.vabeneshanghai.com

YU Bar 28F, 99 Jiangbin Road, Luwan District, Shanghai Marriott Hotel Luwan. T: 5318 8888

长宁路1018号上海龙之梦万丽酒 店26楼

Taihei •Level 2 at Banyan Tree Shanghai On

181, Taicang Lu (near Madang Lu).

T: 6311 2211

太仓路新天地北里181弄7号

a unique and exiting healthy, fresh, Mediterranean experience.

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

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)

CROCUS Bar & restaurant •No.18.Yuyuanzhi Lu,Near Wulumuqibei Lu. T: 6232 1826

Daily Happy Hour: 2pm - 8pm, Cocktails, house red / white by the glass, draft beer, half price. Wed: Ladies Night 8pm - 12am.

Free ladies night,all you can drink on Daiquiris and Margaritas. Thu: Italian Pizza Night 2pm - 8pm, All pizza on the menu - 58RMB. Fri: Fashion Cocktail Night 8pm - 12am. 100RMB gets you 5 tickets for cocktails or standard drinks. Sat: Tapas Day 2pm - 8pm, 2 free tapas for a group of more than 5 ppl. 静安区愚园支路18号（近乌鲁木 齐北路）

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

Cigar Bar •TheCO2 Longemont Shanghai. 2F, 1116 Yan’an Xi Lu. T: 6115 9988 x 8250

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

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

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)

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The Jazz Bar GF, 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

Hours: 10pm-late 南阳路145号 (近西康路)

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

T: 6415 8180

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)

Lounge •3F,Moonsha 5 on the Bund, 20 Guangdong Lu

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

•4/F,M18 18 Zhongshan Dong Yi Lu, near

Nanjing Dong Lu. T: 5302 9589

M18 CLUB: Tue to Sat from 9pm. M18 COCKTAIL BAR: Tue to Sat from 8pm. The Sexiest Boutique Nightclub in Shanghai with magnificent views of the Pudong skyline and picturesque landscape. The exclusive club is located on the fourth floor in the legendary Bund18. 上海市 中山东一路18号外滩18号 四楼

•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).

T: 6258 1090

徐汇区漕溪北路1111号靠零陵路口上 海体育馆（万体馆/上海大舞台）1号 大扶梯旁，地铁上海体育馆站3/5/6号 口步行一分钟

•162Nelly’s Maoming Nan Lu (near Fuxing Zhong Lu). T: 6473 7838 Hours: 7pm-3am

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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 中山东一路3号，外滩三号7楼，近 广东路

A bar-cum-nightclub, perfect for evening soirees of cool cocktails and hot jazz.

Happy Hour: 5.30-9.30pm

•1377Oscar’s Fuxing Zhong Lu (near Baoqing Lu). T: 6431 6528

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 奥斯卡：复兴路1377号(近宝庆路)

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

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

T: 6336 5823. Unit 111A, Shanghai Centre, 1376 Nanjing Xi Lu. T: 6279 8298. Unit GF28, 168 Lujiazui Xi Lu, Pudong. T: 5041 1695

Bund,19 Gongping Lu( near Haiping Lu) T:2509 1188 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. 公平路19号上海外滩悦榕庄顶楼 （近海平路

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Upstairs at Park 97 2A Gaolan Lu, Fuxing Park (near Sinan Lu).T: 5383 2328 Hours Sun-Thu 8pm-2am, Fri-Sat 8pm-4am

皋兰路2号甲 (复兴公园内)

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VUE Bar 32F, West Tower, Hyatt on the Bund, 199 Huangpu Lu (near Wuchang Lu).

T: 6393 1234 x 6348 Revel in the view from this rooftop bar while sipping cocktails.

Hours: Sun-Thu 5pm-1am; Fri & Sat 5pm-2am

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

•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

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

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

T: 6340 0955 Representative office and retail store. www.jointekfinewines.com

骏德酒业：威海路409号 (近石门一路)

Reserve •383Napa Weihai Lu (near Shimen Yi Lu).

T: 6340 0418

Retailer specialising in wines from Napa Valley and Sonoma. Free wine tastings every Friday. www.napareservewines.com 威海路383号

•58 Summergate Yan'an Dong Lu. T: 180 0820 6929

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

Roosevelt Wine Cellar, THE •HOUSE OF ROOSEVELT

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. 黄浦区中山南路505号老码头，13号 楼101室

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

Small bar crammed with artsy types until the wee hours.

www.wine-link.com

Wulumuqi Zhong Lu).

T: 5403 6548 / 5403 0594

南昌路125号 (近茂名南路)

安福路228弄18号(近乌鲁木齐路)

Perfectly gluggable, restoring German grog. Hours: Mon-Fri 5pm-2am, Sat 12pm-2am, Sun 11am-2am

Zeal •South Bund 22, 22 Zhongshan Er Lu

•UnitYangjiu 5A, 1375 Huaihai Zhong Lu

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

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

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

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

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

Bar •25F,Zpark Zpark Bar, Renaissance Shanghai Zhongshan Park Hotel, 1018 Changning Lu. T: 6115 8888

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

WINE

(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

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

Cellar •2F,Aussino 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

www.care2004.com

陆家嘴168号正大广场7楼09室

Cidi Dental Clinic •Room 706-708, 495 Jiangning Lu. T: 5115 4575

江宁路495号706-708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

Canadian Evergreen Family •Health Centre 虹桥路1286号

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

Hongqiao Pearl City).

T: 6406 1866 / 137 6127 5978

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

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ProShine Dental 7F, JH Plaza, 2008 Huqingping Lu. T: 5988 5898 www.proshine-dental.com

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

Hours: 10am – 7pm.

T: (400) 882 0506 www.smiledent.cn

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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

衡山路910号 (近天平路)

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Parkway Health Medical CENTRES 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 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

The Shanghai international •aesthetic clinic

Suite 208, 1275 Yingchun Lu, Pudong District. T: 3868 5118 / 139 1890 7562 www.tiac.com.cn 上海浦东新区迎春路1275号208室

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

Fitness & Yoga

1678 Dongfang Lu. T: 5873 2020 scmcmed@online.sh.cn 东方路1678号

Shanghai Gleneagles •International Medical, Dental & 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

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

Shanghai United Family Hospital •1139 Xianxia Lu. T: 2216 3900

T: 138 1848 8508 / 139 1826 5447

(hospital)/2216 3922 or 2216 3936 (appointments)/2216 3999 (24 hour emergency hotline)

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

KERRY SPORTS •Kerry Hotel Pudong Shanghai, 4F, 1388 Huamu Lu. T: 6169 8858

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

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Me WellNess 668 Huai'an Lu (near Xi Suzhou Lu).

Classes for kickboxing, yoga and more. www.mewellness.com

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

Body Fit •717OZHuai'an Lu (near Xi Suzhou Lu).

www.ufh.com.cn

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

Clubhouse. Lane 555 Jinfeng Lu, Hua Cao Town, Minhang District. T: 2201 0995

United Family Minhang Clinic •Shanghai Racquet Club, Ground Floor

T: 6288 5278 / 135 6424 0374

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.

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

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

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-ofthe-art technology. We are committed to providing quality, compassionate, and personalized healthcare with international standards. Our medical staffs are bilingual in English and Chinese.

Dental Dadao). T: 5047 1790

兴国路89弄5号 (近湖南路)

www.greenmedicalcenter-sh.com

Room 301, Kerry Centre, 1515 Nanjing Xi Lu. T: 5298 6339

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.

EDUCATION

ASC Fine Wines Dental Clinic •17-18F, •200Care BM InterContinental Business Yincheng Dong Lu (near Shiji Centre, 100 Yutong Lu. T: 6056 1999

in plastic/cosmetic surgery, medical skin treatment, natural hair regrowth and cosmetic dentistry. www.bioscor.com.cn

1286 Hongqiao Lu. T: 6270 6265

延安西路3040号; 虹梅路3721号

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

Health Care Medical •andGlobal Dental Centre

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

Dongping Lu). T: 6466 6565

TOPS •Roof,Banyan Tree Shanghai On the

仙霞路1139号

Dental Care •3040Hygeia Yan’an Xi Lu (3721 Hongmei Lu,

London Lounge Bar •3F,glo 1 Wulumuqi Nan Lu (near

Taicang Lu, Xintiandi. T: 6326 2227

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General and Cosmetic Dental Centre of Shanghai United Family Hospital and Clinics 1139 Xianxia Lu (near Linquan Lu).

T: 2216 3900

French gourmet food and bottles of bubbles and table wines.

安福路53-57号(近常熟路); 太仓路 58号(近济南路)

Narcissus •4 Hengshan Lu (near Wulumuqi Nan 衡山路4号 (近乌鲁木齐南路)

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

53-57 Anfu Lu (near Changshu Lu).

T: 5404 0050. 58 Taicang Lu (near Ji'nan Lu). T: 5306 3400

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

Lu). T: 5465 4755

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

218 Changde Lu. T: 6279 3551

EnoteCa Wine Lounge and •Boutique

A coloured glass extravaganza of a bar bang in the middle of Xintiandi.

Hours: 1.30pm-1.30am

河南中路88号威斯汀大饭店2楼

廊吧，中山东一路2号，上海外滩华 尔道夫酒店1楼

Home-brewed beer and the most extensive beer collection in town.

Exquisite western and teppanyaki meals at reasonable price.

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

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

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

Stadium. ( Metro exit 3/5/6, 1111 Caoxi North Lu, near Lingling Lu).

T: 3356 5005

•UnitTMSK 2, North Block, Lane 181, 11

Zhong Lu. T: 6335 1888 x 7342

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

剑河路2000号; 常德路218号

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

Xueye Lu (near Nanmatou Lu).

T: 3858 1188

Bar •1F,Long Waldorf Astoria Shanghai on the

Beer Factory •WestShanghai gate of Shanghai Indoor

北京东路77号5楼，近圆明园路

Liquor Factory •InterContinental •2F,Niche Shanghai Expo, 1188 The Westin Shanghai, 88 Henan Now a retro British pub, this villa used to house liquor factory workers.

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Lu, near Yuanmingyuan Lu

Dadao. T: 6888 1234 x 4560

T: 5213 7883

陕西南路35号6楼 (近长乐路)

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

KABB •House 5, North Block, Xintiandi, Lane

Kaiba •479 Wuding Lu (near Shaanxi Bei

www.auxmillesimes.com

中山东一路外滩5号3楼

New Heights 7F, No.3 The Bund, Zhong Shan Dong Yi Lu (Guang Dong Lu). T: 6321 0909

新天地太仓路181弄北里5号

Beautiful bar for beautiful people.

Hours: Daily, 11.30am - 1am

Lu). T: 6215 8777

Relaxed lounge with an extensive martini menu, wine selection and an array of Japanese snacks.

Hours: 9.30pm-1am. www.moonsha.net

茂名南路162号 (近复兴中路)

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

Millesimes •415Aux Shaanxi Bei Lu (near Beijing Xi Lu).

(near Zhongshan Dong Yi Lu).

T: 6323 1117

爵士吧和平饭店：南京东路20号

181, Taicang Lu. T: 3307 0798

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

Schools

American-Sino Ob/Gyn •Service

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

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

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

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

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School •2F, Brain 126 Ronghua Dadao. T: 6295 0461 www.brainschool.com.cn 荣华东道126号2楼

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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)

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

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

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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

Massages, waxing and manicures by 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

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Banyan Tree Spa 3F, The Westin Shanghai (Westin Residences), 88 Henan Zhong Lu (near Yan’an Dong Lu). T: 6335 1888 Highly regarded spa in the Westin, for massages and spa treatments.

DETU R

P O N S MU

威斯汀酒店3楼

NDO

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

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

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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

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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

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南京东路507号7楼

VARIOUS

Edge •85F,Water’s Park Hyatt Shanghai, 100 Shiji Dadao. T: 6888 1234 x 4250

Five star TCM and aromatherapy make for one heady spa trip!

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Waldorf Astoria Spa 3F, Waldorf Astoria Shanghai on the Bund, 2 Zhongshan Dong Yi Lu (near Guangdong Lu). T: 6322 9988 - 3620 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

Lu (near Shanghai Railway Station).

T: 6056 1000

Fully equipped gymnasium and professional massage facilities. All cards.

Hours: Gymnasium 6.30am-11pm, Sauna 6.30am-2am, Spa 9am-3am

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

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WILLOW STREAM SPA 1F, Fairmont Peace Hotel, 20 Nanjing Dong Lu, T: 6138 6818

恒丰路568号恒汇国际大厦1601室 ( 近上海火车站 )

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

Find your energy, find yourself, find Peace.

It’s a peaceful haven of pampering at the heart of this bustling metropolis.

A classy contemporary sanctuary – enjoy the tree-top view of the French Concession in Moroccan-style daybeds.

Hours: 11am-9pm, 11am-7pm (weekends)

蔚柳溪水疗：南京东路20号上海和 平饭店1层

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

Massage •370YuWuyuan Lu (near Wukang Lu).

– UNIQUE ARTWORK •ANDESTRELITZIA GIFT PRODUCTS FOR ALL AGES

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

(near Tai’an Lu). T: 6126 7800

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.

Global leading hair salon features highly trained stylists and colourists. Hours: 10am - 10pm

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

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）

The Spa •4F, 250 Huashan Lu (in the Hilton

GIn One Spa •1F J-life, Jinmao Tower, 88 Shiji

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

Dadao. T: 5103 6767

世纪大道88号金茂大厦J-life1楼15号

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

Shanghai). T: 6248 0000 x 2600

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

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

上海市徐汇区嘉善路508号1号楼商 街概念店

黄浦路199号上海外滩茂悦大酒店 底层大厅

Suites Top Glory Shanghai •LaneFraser 600, 1 Yincheng Zhong Lu,

TRAVEL

Long stay accommodation for both singles and families. Fraser Suites offers a more flexible way to stay in Shanghai.

Airlines Air France •Room 3901, Ciro's Plaza, 338 Nanjing Xi

Lu (near Xizang Zhong Lu). T: 6350 9268 Cathay Pacific •Room 2101-2104, Shanghai Square

Lujiazui. T: 6378 8888

ifc residence •8 Century Avenue, Pudong, Shanghai.

(The living room)

Breakfast: Mon-Fri 6:30am-10:3pm, Sat-Sun 6:30am-11pm. 国金汇: 上海浦东陆家嘴世纪大道8号 (汇客大厅)

Office Tower, 138 Huaihai Zhong Lu. T: (400) 888 6628 www.cathaypacific.com.cn

Place Jinqiao Residences •LaneLanson 399, 18 Zaozhuang Lu, Pudong.

Dragonair •Room 2101-2104, Shanghai Square

Lanson Place Jinlin Tiandi •Residences

瑞金一路106号，靠近淮海路

www.dragonair.com.cn

A home away from home. www.lansonplace.com

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

Office Tower, 138 Huaihai Zhong Lu. T: 400 888 6628 / 400 881 3368 (real-time flight information)

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

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Urban Retreat Wellness & Spa 8F, Shanghai Centre, 1376 Nanjing Xi Lu. T: 6289 7007

Oh’s Chiropractic Centre •Room 1202, Mingzhu Building, Adjustment, neuromuscular, spine, joint, exercise and relaxation. Hours: 9.30am-8pm. handong_dn@126.com

NAIL STUDIO •123VILLY'S Wulumuqi Bei Lu (near Yuyuan Lu).

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Huangpu Lu. T: 6393 1234 x 6527

Tongren Lu (near Nanjing Xi Lu).

T: 3222 9999

Hours: 10am-12am. www.urbanretreat.cn

The Peninsula Spa The Peninsula Shanghai, 3F, 32 Zhongshan Dong Yi Lu (near Beijing Dong Lu). T: 2327 6599

Yuan Spa •Lower Lobby, Hyatt on the Bund, 199

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

These one- and two-bedroom homes are close to expatriate communities, international schools and European supermarkets. www.lansonplace.com

Lu). T: 6403 0618 or 138 1781 0433

水城南路55号明珠大厦1202室

愉庭保健会所: 五原路370号(近武 康路口)

THE LOFT, Jiashan Lu, 508, Building 1, Creative open space on 2nd floor, Xuhui District. T: 15901669272

T: 5013 3592

HAIR & NAIL SALON •PUXI:SUNNY 106,Ruijin Yi Lu (near Huaihai

55 Shuicheng Nan Lu (opposite Carrefour Gubei Store). T: 6209 5546

House calls available, taxi fare payable by the client. Hours: 11am-2am

Emirates Airlines •Room 3302, Zhong Xin Buliding, 258

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.

新天地兴业路123弄F座21-22

T: 5403 9931

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SPA InterContinental Shanghai Expo Level 4, InterContinental Shanghai Expo, 1188 Xueye Lu, Pudong (near Nanmatou Lu). T: 3858 1460

Highly skilled professional therapists incorporate the wisdom of natural healing to invigorate and restore harmony to your body.

Professional manicurists.

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Lu. T: 6351 5888 x 59

Travelzoo •Room 1601, Centro, 568 Hengfeng

Shui Urban Spa •5F, Ferguson Lane, 376 Wukang Lu

Xingye Lu (at Xintiandi Plaza).

T: 5306 1955

Founded by Asia’s hair colourist master, Jun Laung, COLORISTE is a stylish and chic choice for hair colour, styling and care. www.coloriste.net

Vita Spa •7F, Hotel Sofitel, 507 Nanjing Dong

Essensuals Salons •Essensuals Hangzhou Shopping

Nail Salon •UnitM20 21-22F Building, Lane 123

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东湖路39号

Lu). T: 6466 5123

Tell them your request and let them do the rest. vwww.imtravelin.com

上海市徐汇区新乐路２18号2楼

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

COLORISTE 2F, Diage Complex, 20 Donghu Lu. T: 5404 7861

Hours: 12pm-1am. www.taipan.com.com

Village Retreat •2F, 6TheDongping Lu (near Hengshan

Xi Lu. T: 6288 2188.

Shop 202, 1138 Pudong Nan Lu, Pudong. T: 6888 2995

Hours: 12pm-12am

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

www.ycis-sh.com

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

•10F,LeLeSpa Royal Méridien Shanghai, 789

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

Shanghai United International School 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

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）

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）

Yew Chung International •School

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

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Diva Life Nails & Beauty Tower 3, German Centre, 88 Keyuan Lu (near Longdong Da Dao).

T: 2898 6078. 266 Ruijin Er Lu (near Taikang Lu). T: 5465 7291 Nanchang Lu (near Yandang Lu).

T: 6384 2033 booking@mydivalife.com

www.bensonsalon.com

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

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）

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

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

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

Seven spa treatment rooms and two VIP suites, a relaxation area and thermal facilities. Indoor Swimming Pool and 24-hour open Fitness Centre with personal training.

Contemporary Asian retreat. Hours: 10am1am. www.dragonfly.net

Benson Salon •Puxi: 778 Jiangning Lu (near

Shanghai Singapore •International School

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

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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

青籁水疗: 南京西路1376号上海商 城东峰8楼

T: 3255 8131

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 乌鲁木齐北路123号 (近愚园路和北 京西路口)

Lane 168, 3 Xingye Lu. T: 2306 1888

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: 10am9pm (10pm Fri, Sat) 品厨：桃江路1号

Travel Agencies B Plus Travel •Room 7A, Block A, Jiafa Building,

Lane 129 Datian Lu (near Beijing Xi Lu). T: 6289 9090

bplus@bplustravel.com, www.bplustravel.com

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Country Holidays Silver Block, 5F, Unit 5A, Jiu An Plaza, 258 Tongren Lu 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?

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

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

BEIJING DINING 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.

朝阳区建国门外大街21号，北京瑞吉 酒店大堂。

•2F,Domain No.22 Jiuxianqiao Road,

Tex-Mex Grill •88APeter's St. Regis, 21 Jianguomen Waidajie. T: 010 8532 2449

•No.7Pearl Jian Guo Men South Avenue, Dong Cheng District, Located on Lobby Level.

T: 010 5811 8200

Chaoyang District.

T: 010 8414 9830

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Feast 2/F, Sheraton Beijing Dongcheng, 36 North Third Ring Road East T: 010 5798 8908

Chaoyang District.

T: 010 8414 9820

Zhongguancun Shopping Center T: 010 5986 3666 BEIJING WHAMPOA CLUB •Xi Cheng District, Financial Street No.

•36 Bene North Third Ring Road East,

朝阳区建国门外大街21号，北京瑞吉 酒店一层。

23A, Beijing China, T: 010 8808 8828

Dongcheng District.

T: 010 5798 8995

•ThePREGO Westin Beijing Financial Street

9B, Financial Street, XiCheng District T: 010 6606 8866

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Bleu Marine 5 Guanghua Xili. T: 010 6500 6704 Flo •18 Brasserie Xiaoyun Lu. T: 010 6595 5135

Cafe & Teahouses •China World Summit Wing, 80th floor.

No.1 Jianguomenwai Avenue T: 010 6505 2299 Café de la Poste •58 Yonghegong Dajie.

Jaan Raffles Beijing Hotel, 33 East Chang An Avenue.

T: 010 6526 3388

•TheJEWEL Westin Beijing Financial Street

9B, Financial Street, XiCheng District T: 010 6606 8866 KEMPIDELI •Kempinski Hotel Beijing, 50 Liangmaqiao Lu. T: 010 6465 3388

Court •2/F,Celestial The St. Regis Beijing, 21

Jianguomen Waidajie, Chaoyang District. T: 010 6460 6688

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。

Cepe •1 Jinchengfang Dongjie, The RitzCarlton Beijing, Financial Street.

T: 010 6629 6996

Chez Julien •Lucky Street, Chaoyang Park West Road. T: 010 5867 0218

CJW Beijing •L-137, The Place, 9 Guanghua Lu. T: 010 65871222

Colibri •LG51, No. 11 Sanlitun Road, Sanlitun Village North.

T: 010 6417 0808

Chapter •29 Conrad North Dongsanhuan Road, Chaoyang District.

T: 010 6584 6215

•No.7PROVINCIA Jian Guo Men South Avenue, Dong

Cheng District. T: 010 5811 8233

Sand Pebbles Lounge •74 Wudaoying Hutong. T: 010 8404 0767

Choayang District.

T: 010 8565 2088

Kerry’s Pantry •Kerry Hotel, 1 Guanghua Rd. Choayang District.

T: 010 8565 2788

•BarKrangfer's Restaurant & Kempinski Hotel Beijing, 50 Liangmaqiao Lu. T: 010 6465 3388 Fourchette •A7 LaSanlitun Road.

T: 010 6466 1757 La Taverne •7 Gongti Xili.

T: 010 6551 8967

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•2/F,Danieli’s 21 Jianguomen Waidajie,

Choayang District. T: 010 8565 2188

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

Village Café •Building 1, No. 11 Sanlitun Road,

Chaoyang District. T: 010 6410 5210 YAOCHI •7 DongSanHuan Middle Road,

Chaoyang District. T: 010 8587 6888

Station. T: 010 6597 8888

Renaissance Beijing Chaoyang Hotel 36 Xiao Yun Road, Chaoyang District T: 010 6468 9999

Park Hyatt Beijing •2 Jianguomen Wai, Yintai Center

T: 010 5863 8241

•1F,Xian No.22 Jiuxianqiao Lu, Chaoyang

Financial Street. T: 010 6601 6666 Hotel, Beijing •29 Shangri-La Zizhuyuan Road Haidian District

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la carte) Italian Fine Food in the Air

RMB338 per person + 15% service charge inclusive of unlimited red/white wine, draft beer, juices and soft drinks.

Enjoy Global Fine Food 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.

Bar

Dongcheng District.

T: 010 5825 7944

Sofitel Wanda Beijing •Wanda Plaza, 93 Jianguo Lu T: 010 8599 6666

Swissôtel Beijing •2 Chaoyangmen Bei Dajie T: 010 6553 2288

HOTELS

Opposite House •TheThe Village at Sanlitun, Building 1, 11

Marriott Hotel City Wall •No.7Beijing Jian Guo Men South Avenue,

Sanlitun Beilu. T: 010 6417 6688 The Peninsula Beijing •8 Jinyu Hutong, Wangfujing

Dong Cheng District T: 010 5811 8678

Marriott Hotel Northeast •26ABeijing Xiaoyun Lu. T: 010 5927 8888

T: 010 8516 2888

China World Hotel Beijing •1 Jianguomenwai Dajie

Place Chaoyang District T: 010 5908 8951

Beijing •83ATheJianRitz-Carlton Guo Road, China Central

T: 010 6505 2266

World Summit Wing Beijing •No.China 1 Jianguomenwai Avenue T: 010 6505 2299

The Westin Beijing Chaoyang •7 North DongSanhuan road, Sanlitun Yanshaqiao. T: 010 5922 8888

Westin Beijing Financial Stree •9B,The Financial Street, XiCheng District

Hotel Beijing Airport •No.9CITIC Xiao Tianzhu Road, Capital

T: 010 6606 8866

International Airport.

T: 010 6456 5588

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Crowne Plaza Park View Wuzhou 8 Beisihuan Zhonglu. T: 010 8498 2288

by Hilton Beijing •168Doubletree Guang'anmen Waidajie T: 010 6338 1888

Emperor Hotel Beijing •33 The Qihelou Street, Dongcheng District T: 010 6526 5566

Traders Upper East Hotel •2 Dongsihuan Beilu, Chaoyang District. T: 010 5907 8888

EDUCATION Schools School •No.3e9-1International Jiang Tai Xi Lu T: 010 6437 3344

Beanstalk International •Bilingual School

No.6 North Road of East Fourth Ring Road, Chaoyang District T: 010 5130 7951

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East Beijing Hotel 22 Jiuxianqiao Lu, Chaoyang District T: 010 8426 0888 Fairmont Beijing •Yong'an Dongli Road, Jianguomenwai

Learning Center •of Children's Beijing

Dajie. T: 010 8511 7777

3052 & 3056 Gahood Villa’s, Baixinzhuang, Houshayu T: 010 8046 7082

Gallery Hotel •NO.50 Workers’Stadium North

Dulwich College Beijing •Legend Garden Campus, 89 Capital The Family Learning House •Jianwai SOHO West Zone

Street. T: 010 5208 6040

Grand Hyatt Beijing •1 Dongchang'an Jie. T: 010 8518 1234

Brussels Restaurant & Bar •4 Gongti Beilu. T: 010 6591 9525

Grand Millennium Beijing •7 DongSanHuan Middle Road,

T: 010 5869 7540

Hilton Beijing •1 Dongfang Lu, Dongsanhuan Beilu T: 010 5865 5000

Academy Maple Drive-in Theater,21 Liangmaqiao Lu. T: 010 8457 4397

Hilton Beijing Wangfujing Hotel •8 Wangfujing East Street

Pakistan Embassy College •1 Dongzhimenwai Dajie

G Beijing •A7 Hotel Gongti Xilu. T: 010 6552 3600

Potter's Wheel •International School

Choayang District. T: 010 8565 2398

Chaoyang District. T: 010 8587 6888

T: 010 5812 8888

Restaurant •MayJin1 –Yuan June 30 Lunch and Dinner

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

Beijing Dongcheng Hotel •36 Sheraton North Third Ring Road East,

•3/F,Apothecary Nali Patio, 81 Sanlitun North

North Third Ring Road East T: 010 5798 8998

(a la carte) Taste modern vegetarian delicacy, purify your body and spirit

T: 010 6841 2211

Rd.Chaoyang District. T: 010 6551 5555

Centro •Kerry Hotel, 1 Guanghua Rd. Yue •Sheraton Beijing Dongcheng, 36

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Financial Street •1 JinRitz-Carlton Cheng Fang Street East,

District. T: 010 8414 9810

Simple House May 1 – June 30 Lunch and Dinner (a la carte) Featuring Authentic Hangzhou Cuisine

NIGHT

Open daily from 6pm - 10pm, and open from 11:30am - 2pm Monday to Friday.

T: 010 6622 0566

New World Hotel Beijing •Hujialou, Near Hujialou Subway

•66 Salud Nanluoguxiang. T: 010 6402 5086

Chaoyang District.

Marco •9 JinOh!Cheng Fang Street

Legendale Hotel Beijing •90-92 Jinbao Street. T: 010 8511 3388

Hai Korean Restaurant •MayYun 1 – June 30 Lunch and Dinner

LA GONDOLA •1/F,TRATTORIA Café •MaySkyline Kempinski Hotel, 50 Liangmaqiao 1 – June 30 Dinner 18:00-22:00

North Third Ring Road East T: 010 5798 8993

No.1 Jianguomenwai Avenue T: 010 6505 2299

Kerry Hotel Beijing •1 Guang Hua Road. T: 010 6561 8833

Beijing Capital Hotel •61 Renaissance Dongsanhuan Middle Road

The Horizon •Kerry Hotel, 1 Guanghua Rd.

Miyabi •Sheraton Beijing Dongcheng, 36

Noodle Bar •China World Summit Wing, 4th floor.

50 Liangmaqiao Lu. T: 010 6465 3388

The Ritz-Carlton, No. 83A Jian Guo Road. T: 010 5908 8888

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.

Building 1, No. 11 Sanlitun Road, Chaoyang District. T: 010 6410 5240

Maison Boulud •Ch'ien Men 23, 23 Qianmen Dong

No.1 Jianguomenwai Avenue T: 010 6505 2299

Kempinski Hotel Beijing •Lufthansa Center

Liangmaqiao Lu. T: 010 6465 3388

Ritz-Carlton Bar (Shin Kong •Place)

Club •MayThe1 –Summit June 30 Dinner only (a

Spice Factory •Courtyard 4, Gongti Beilu

Chaoyangmenwai Dajie T: 010 6597 0887

Nadaman •China World Summit Wing, 4th floor.

PAULANER BRAUHAUS •Kempinski Hotel Beijing, 50

Raffles Hotels & Resorts •33 Dong Chang'an Jie. T: 010 6526 3388

Sureño, Mediterranean •Restaurant

9B, Financial Street, XiCheng District T: 010 6606 8866

Lime Thai •Tower 15, Central Park, 6

朝阳区建国门外大街21号，北京瑞吉 酒店二层。

Place Chaoyang District.

T: 010 5908 8954

T: 010 8237 2963

T: 010 6500 7939

•TheSENSES Westin Beijing Financial Street

Dajie. T: 6559 9200 Crêpanini 1/F, Nali Patio, 81 Sanlitun Beilu T: 010 5208 6092

T: 010 8237 2963

T: 010 8567 1234

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.

No.1 Jianguomenwai Avenue T: 010 6505 2299 Kerry’s Kitchen •Kerry Hotel, 1 Guanghua Lu,

Marriott Beijing •83 JW Jian Guo Road, China Central

T: 010 5139 8739

The Red Chamber •China World Summit Wing, 4th floor.

T: 010 6402 7047

Pepper •1 Wangzhuang Lu, Wudaokou

Pepper •1 Wangzhuang Lu, Wudaokou

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.

No.1 Jianguomenwai Avenue T: 010 6505 2299

HONZEN Kempinski Hotel Beijing, 50 Liangmaqiao Lu. T: 010 6465 3388

J&E Mansion •Honglingjin Park, Chaoyang District

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.

(a la carte) Fresh Seafood Barbeque

Grill 79 •China World Summit Wing, 79th floor.

Chaoyang District.

T: 010 6417 6688

7 North Dongsanhuan Road, Chaoyang District.

T: 010 5922 8880

Keikoku Japanese Restaurant May 1 – June 30 Lunch and Dinner (a la carte) Traditional Japanese Cuisine in Gentle Breeze

Open daily from 6am - 11pm and for Sunday Brunch from 11:30am - 3pm on Sundays.

•1F,Hagaki No.22 Jiuxianqiao Road,

11 Financial Street.

T: 010 5852 5888

Mix-The Westin Beijing •Chaoyan

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Court •LG/F,TheTheGarden St. Regis Beijing, 21

Jianguomen Waidajie, Chaoyang District.

T: 010 6460 6688

(a la carte) Perfectly experience Chaozhou and Hunan flavors

InterContinental Beijing Financial •3/F,Mokihi •Street C12 Lucky Street. T: 010 5867 0244

Restaurant Leaf •2/F,Banana Financial Center, Bldg B,

Chaozhou Restaurant •MayJade 1 – June 30 Lunch and Dinner

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.

DRAGON PALACE Kempinski Hotel Beijing, 50 Liangmaqiao Lu. T: 010 6465 3388

(Food by EAST) •2F,FEAST No.22 Jiuxianqiao Road,

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.

•203Glen Taiyue Suites, 16 Sanlitun Nanlu T: 010 6591 1191

Bar •40 Mai Beiluoguxiang. T: 010 6406 1871

Hotel Nikko New Century Beijing •6 Shouti Nanlu. T: 010 6849 2001 Courtyard •16 Imperial Huayuandongxiang. T: 010 6708 5978

Airport Road. T: 010 6454 9000

KindyROO International •Early Childhood Development

T: 010 6532 6660

1 Chajia Donglu, Langxinzhuang T: 010 8538 6977 Yew Chung International •School of Beijing

Honglingjin Park, 5 Houbalizhuang T: 010 8583 3731

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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

50 TalkMagazine

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

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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

NIGHT

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

www.crowneplaza.com

800 Sha Tai Bei Road, Baiyun District.

T: 020 8720 2019

托普卡皮土耳其烧烤餐厅，广州环市 东路367号1-3楼

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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In what year was London’s Tower Bridge opened to the public?

How many countries played in the World Cup 2014?

List the names of the five main characters in the Scooby-Doo franchise.

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In which year was Marilyn Monroe found dead in the bedroom of her home?

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hoods?

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In which sport do competitors use leather gloves, bells and The wire inside an electric bulb is known as the what?

What’s the only mammal that can fly?

What geographical feature is responsible for earthquakes along the Californian coastline?

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In which European country were banknotes first issued in July 1661?

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Which Greek mathematician is also referred to as “the father of geometry”?

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Which country is graffiti artist, political activist, film director and painter, Banksy, from?

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On the Fahrenheit scale, what is the boiling point of water?

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What is the Russian name for nesting dolls?

Prosecco, a sparkling wine, comes from which country?

The Glock gun is a noted export of which country?

Which city is Spain’s largest?

Where does the word ‘barbecue’ come from?

The ‘M&M’ printed on the popular chocolate brand stands for what?

From which Shakespearean play is the line "to be, or not to be, that is the question"?

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Structures called ‘yakhchals’ in Persia may be called the ancient versions of what modern contraption?

1. 1894. 2. 32. 3. Velma, Daphne, Shaggy, Fred and Scooby. 4. 1962. 5. UK. 6. 212 °F. 7. Madrid.

8. From the Haitian word, barabicu, adopted into American Spanish. 9. Mars and Murrie’s.

10. Hamlet. 11. Falconry or hawking.

12. Filament. 13. Bats. 14. The San Andreas Fault. 15. Sweden. 16. Euclid. 17. Matryoshka (from the Russian word for mother); or babushka dolls. 18. Italy. 19. Austria. 20. Refrigerator.

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