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Editor's Note I

ntrepid explorer Matt Bossons is at it again. Last year he explored the best destinations in Asia, tried to contact aliens using the world’s largest filled-aperture radio telescope in Guizhou and surveyed the edges of the Chinese empire, nosing around in our neighbors’ back yards. He capped off 2019 by scuba diving through South China’s vast underwater cave system. Find out what lurks in the darkness from p39.

Talking of itchy feet, we

have the inspirational story – and amazing images – of Jord Hammond, a 26-year-old Brit who went from Chongqing-based English Teacher to Instagram star by virtue of his stunning photography of China. Check it out from p10.

What else? We’ve got some lucky red CNY gift ideas (p20). A gourmet guide to Vietnam (p20), as well as other travel ideas for the Spring Festival (p81). And podcast host Oscar Fuchs on making a Mosiac of China (p49).

JANUARY We’ve got some hearty, hefty butter crusts options to stick in yer pie hole (p58). And finally, cock-eyed crystal ball gazer Logan R. Brouse looks ahead to 2020 with self-professed 20/20 vision (p65) – is this what alcoholics refer to as a moment of clarity?

Enjoy!

Ned Kelly

Hourly updates on news, current affairs and general weirdness from around Shanghai and China.

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THE WRAP

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6 CITY

14 LIFE & STYLE

7 BRAVE NEW WORLDS

17 JUICY MANDARIN

Search on for habitable exoplanets

Everyday Chinese Instagram account

10 JORD HAMMOND

20 THE RAT PACK

English teacher to Instagram star

Spring Festival fashion

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26 ARTS

54 EAT & DRINK

30 ZHANG PEILI

55 JULIAN SERRANO

China’s Father of Video Art

On a year of living it LAGO

34 ART PARTNERS

58 LIFE OF PIE

Yuz Museum, LACMA and Qatar Museums

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Comfort food season is here

38 COVER STORY INTO THE DARK ABYSS Exploring South China’s underground river system

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66 EVENTS

JAN 11

UNTIL JAN 5

Cotton Club Blues Night

Blue Man Group

UNTIL APR 5

JAN 14-19

Frozen Exhibition

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CITY Jord Hammond Travel Photographer, P10

Fab Finish P8

Chinese Slang P9

TALES OF THE CITY

TO INFINITY AND BEYOND

China Starts Search for Habitable Planets Outside Solar System

By Matthew Bossons

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n an announcement that sounds much like the plot of a science fiction film (here’s looking at you, Interstellar), China’s leading space exploration conglomerate has confirmed that they are planning to launch a spacecraft to hunt for habitable worlds outside of the solar system. China Aerospace Science and Technology Corp General Manager Yuan Jie told 500 students at Beijing’s Beihang University that China plans to start hunting for potentially habitable exoplanets by the end of the next decade.

(Exoplanets, for the unaware, are planets located outside of our solar system.)

Yuan stated that the revolutionary space program has been dubbed ‘Miyin,’ or ‘Voice Searching’ in English, and is considered amongst the State-backed company’s key projects. The scientific mission (or perhaps,

missions – details are still scarce) is expected to blast off sometime around 2030.

Yuan stated that the Miyin program aims to launch a spacecraft armed with telescopes and other high-tech devices capable of helping researchers locate exoplanets in our cosmic neighborhood and assess their habitability. The project also intends to survey planets within the solar system and analyze water distribution on them.

It marks the first time that a high-ranking authority from China’s space industry has divulged information related to the nation’s attempt to find an exoplanet that could be suitable for human habitation. China Aerospace Science and Technology Corp is the PRC’s top contractor for space exploration, heading up the Shenzhou manned missions and the Chang’e-4 lunar program,

among others.

Chang’e-4’s rover – Yutu-2 – enjoyed a successful landing on the far side of the moon last year. While other space exploration vehicles have previously photographed the far side of the lunar surface, Yutu-2 is the first probe to land there. The craft’s mission is to collect meticulous measurements of the mineral composition and topography and shed light on how and when the moon was formed.

Will Miyin be able to locate our very own Pandora? That’s anyone’s guess. But after the success of the Chang’e-4 lunar mission, we’re confident China’s space institutes have as good of chance as anyone.

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THE BUZZ RANDOM NUMBER

251

… is the number of days former Huawei employee Li Hongyuan was unjustly detained for over charges of extortion and blackmailing the company over severance pay. A 12-year veteran at the Shenzhen-based tech giant, Li had been asked to resign from Huawei after accusing his department of inflating their sales figures (surprise, surprise).

Li was arrested in January, and released from custody in August after a recording of negotiations with the company over severance pay came to light. Li took home RMB100,000 in compensation following the incident, which likely served him well while job hunting.

DON’T YOU KNOW WHO I AM?

Fabio Cannavaro The head coach of Guangzhou Evergrande had a roller coaster of a season, with his team ultimately winning the Chinese Super League.

It wasn’t all smooth sailing for the Italian coach and former player; he was made to attend corporate culture classes at Evergrande headquarters in October, following a rough stretch for the team.

Whatever went on in those lessons seemed to have paid off, with Cannavaro leading Evergrande to their eighth title in nine years.

QUOTE OF THE MONTH

“Why can’t we face the reality that women do want rich men?”

So said one Weibo user after sexist content from a health manual for primary students in Shenzhen was leaked online. One section of the manual listed different qualities that the opposite sex is supposedly attracted to, including that men are not interested in “strong feminists” and “money worshippers,” among other qualities. Additionally, the manual said that women like guys who are “rich” and have a “manly charm.” Yikes. The program has since been called off and the local government recalled the materials.

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E D I T E D B Y M A T T H E W B O S S O N S / C I T Y @ U R B A N A T O M Y. C O M

CHINESE URBAN DICTIONARY

zhuxin / zhūxīn / 诛心 verb. the act of paranoid people reading too much into things; not taking statements at face value but trying to guess the motive behind them Beijing Ducks are doing well this season.

You are not a Ducks fan. Why are you saying that?

I’m just saying they are doing pretty decent this year.

Which team are you looking to benefit by saying this?!

I can’t talk to you if you zhuxin like this.

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t is said that 90% of interpersonal communication is non-verbal. We say things, but what we mean is hidden between the lines. When your boyfriend says, “I’m thinking about buying some running shoes,” he really means, “I’m willing to work out so you’ll still be attracted to me.”

While it can be frustrating to encounter those who only hear what we say and not what we mean, it is equally frustrating to deal with those who read too much into things.

Sometimes, when you make an offhand comment or had just been thinking out loud, a certain type of person would assume you meant things you didn’t, or go hunting for the ‘hidden motives’ of your casual remarks. For example, just because you giggled at a shaggy puppy on the street, doesn’t mean you condemn its owner for not doing a better job at taking care of its coat.

Literally meaning “to punish the heart,” zhuxin is the act of going after the ‘hidden agenda’ (the heart) behind every statement.

Spring Festival is coming up at the end of the month.

How will you be spending the long holiday?

Unfortunately, this happens a lot on the internet, since all tones and context of messages tend to get lost in the comment section.

Welcome to the chaotic world of internet debate, where you do your best to put your message in plain text, while the paranoid Weibo users are only focused on the subtext; where anyone who disagrees with you must be in on some nefarious plot. You don’t like my idol? It can’t be that you just don’t like EDM music. It must be that you are planning an evil plot to have your idol achieve world domination! Basically, once someone starts to zhuxin, the comment section is shot, since it’d just be full of users accusing each other of crazy plots.

There’s been much discussion into how to fix this. Some have suggested that one day we’ll all be leaving comments with voice or video messages, which will restore tone and context. And as far as I am concerned, that day cannot come soon enough. Mia Li

STREET TALK

Grace, 33

Rosie, 25

“To be honest, I’m getting tired of Chinese New Year – or maybe it’s just because my family reunion always begins and ends with ‘Get married!’ What’s more, my classmates from primary school are always busy with their children, so it’s not like I can meet them to get away from the marriage issue. In their opinion, it would be irresponsible for you not to be married, and if you don’t get married soon, the only company you’ll end up keeping is cats and dogs. I’m the only child of my parents, so it’s impossible for me not to go back to my hometown at Chinese New Year, though I’d actually prefer to do some traveling during the long holiday. Aren’t the holidays supposed to be joyful and peaceful?”

“My parents live in Shenzhen, so we usually spend Chinese New Year there, and then travel to Hong Kong as a tradition – only this year Macao was the preferred destination.

Anyway, this time we are all going back to see my grandmother who lives in Henan province, because of something big that happened with the family earlier this year. Actually, when it comes to Chinese New Year, I think there is nothing special about it, and many celebrating rites have disappeared; street performances, for example. Traveling, cooking, shopping, cleaning – all of that can really make people tired. I think the only ones looking forward to the Chinese New Year are children.”

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ENGLISH TEACHER TO INSTAGRAM STAR

The Year in China That Changed Jord Hammond’s Life

By Ned Kelly

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ravel photographer Jord Hammond’s back story will be familiar to many a That’s reader – he started out as an English teacher in China.

“I lived in Chongqing for a year in 2015,” says the 26-year-old Brit. “I brought a camera with me to document my life there for my friends and family back home. I was lucky to be able to travel a lot in China on my days off, and posted the photos I took whilst traveling on social media. That is where my love for photography started.”

That passion came across in his stunning landscape work, which saw his social media blow up; Hammond has more than half a million Instagram followers (and rising), an online shop and travels the world doing what he loves.

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“I used to choose destinations based on where the work was. But now that my online shop is up and running, I choose the destinations based on places I want to photograph; seasons and regions that aren’t popping up left, right and center on Instagram.”

Now based out of Bali, he still visits the Middle Kingdom regularly.

“There are so many beautiful places in China to shoot, but my favorite has to be Zhangjiajie. Despite getting incredibly busy, there’s something majestic about the scenery and there are some great off-the-beaten-path areas to visit within the park.”

As well as serving as an online shop, Hammond’s website is also a great resource for anyone visiting the same destinations, with comprehensive guides on places to shoot and how to get the best image, as well as cultural tips and suggestions on what to eat and drink.

“They take a lot of research,” he says of putting the guides together. “I scour the internet, using Instagram, 500px, Pinterest and simple Google searches to find places to shoot. Also, asking people who are from the country I’m visiting always helps!”

The first thing to look for in a photograph is composition – draw the viewer in

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As for Hammond’s favorite destination for culture and food, the topic once again turns to China, as well as Japan. “The culture and food in these countries are so different from each other, but both equally as fascinating and delicious. The food in the southwest of China especially is my favorite.”

In terms of what he looks for in a photograph, Hammond says the key to a good photo is composition.

“It is the first thing I look for in a photograph in order to draw the viewer in. That and originality; I love seeing photos from places I have never seen on the internet.”

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Hammond’s footsteps and travel and shoot the world for a living, he has some timeless advice.

“Practice, practice, practice. In an oversaturated world of travel photographers, you need to be one of the best to get noticed, and so fine-tuning your craft is the key to success. Even now, I’m learning and improving every day. Also, be patient! It takes years to build up a portfolio that attracts jobs, so don’t be put off if it doesn’t happen right away.”

Follow Jord Hammond on Instagram @jordhammond and scan the QR code to visit his website.

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LIFE &

STYLE

Land of Ascending Dragons A Must-Visit Guide to Vietnam, P22

Dumpling Press P18

Rat Pack P20

SPOTLIGHT

JOCELYN RICHARDS Founder of Juicy Mandarin Interview by Phoebe Kut

This month we catch up with Jocelyn Richards, a former editor-in-chief at That’s PRD who is now based in upstate New York. Jocelyn founded @juicymandarinchinese last summer, a popular Instagram account that teaches helpful, everyday Mandarin and has quickly amassed a loyal following. We chat with Richards about tips on learning Chinese, how to grow a social following on Instagram and future plans for Juicy Mandarin.

How did you start learning Mandarin?

I took Latin in high school and was interested in traveling for a job in the future, but I knew Latin wouldn’t help me very much. I ended up Googling ‘what language will be useful in the future’ and all the results suggested Chinese.

That was 2008, a time when China was in the news almost every day for the Beijing Olympics.

So, I started learning Mandarin as a freshman in college, but I was actually there for running. However, I got injured the second week of school, so I was on crutches – I couldn’t do anything or go out so I was stuck in my room all day. It gave me a ton of time to focus on my Chinese homework, which helped me to really start to like it more. The more I learned, the more I fell in love with the culture, country and language.

What techniques or exercises were the most helpful for you to learn Mandarin?

In the very beginning, part of our homework was to record ourselves speaking and the teacher would go over every tone, marking it right or wrong. That really pushed me to focus on tones. I think it really does help to record your own voice as what you think you sound like versus what you actually sound like probably differs. When I moved to China to work, it also helped to watch Chinese TV shows and write down words that I didn’t know. I’d note down words that were repeat-

ing in every episode or everyday words that seemed helpful. Those two things were the most memorable and helpful things I did in regards to learning on my own. I also had a few tutors who were very helpful.

Can you tell us a bit about Juicy Mandarin?

Last summer, I launched the Instagram account, and currently I’m working on setting up a business to teach locally and online. I wanted the Instagram account to be a presence before I launched the business officially, but then it also turned into its own thing, as there’s actually a lot of expats who want to learn Chinese through Instagram. So, it grew into this big thing that I didn’t anticipate.

How important is offline versus online learning?

It’s very ideal if you can go out and practice.

If you’re in China, interact with the locals or have a group of Chinese friends, which helps to learn much faster. I also do believe that having a one-on-one teacher in real life is beneficial versus purely online learning.

You can learn a lot online, but I personally do prefer offline.

What makes Juicy Mandarin different from other courses or Chinese-languagelearning Instagram accounts out there?

I try to give a long description in English of exactly how a Chinese word or phrase would be used. It’s not really enough to just list one example sentence or the English translation of a word in Chinese. You have to know what context to use it in, and how it might be used differently than the English word. For example, the word yumen (郁闷) roughly translates to ‘depressed,’ but in Chinese it’s often

used to express that one is a little bit disappointed, or down, but not fully depressed. I aim for the tone of the posts to be humorous and playful, words that you could use every day while living in China or slang words to use when going out with friends – instead of using standard vocab from a textbook.

How did you manage to grow the account so quickly?

It was a combination of organic growth and some sponsored posts just on Instagram targeting expats in China or people interested in learning Chinese. What really helped growth was doing quizzes on Instagram stories. At one point I was putting quizzes every day on Instagram stories, so people really appreciated that and it helped attract more followers.

What is your ultimate goal for Juicy Mandarin in the future?

I hope to publish some videos on the website that people could use as an intro course, learn about pronunciations and things like that. I’d like to also create a community, starting locally in New York, but have regular meetups where people can practice or study Chinese together. Internationally, I’d like to hold webinars or events to connect people, practice or just share challenges they’re encountering. All this, of course, at an affordable price for students. My ultimate goal is to change the stigma that Chinese is an impossible language, as it is actually really fun to learn. As long as you have the foundation you can even teach yourself a lot. @juicymandarinchinese/Instagram juicymandarin.com

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STYLE RADAR HOT ON TAOBAO

Dumpling Press Chinese New Year is quickly approaching, and for those of you not leaving the Middle Kingdom for a little vacay, you may find yourself celebrating Spring Festival with a friend or partner’s family. During the New Year holiday, many Chinese families will make dumplings, which are said to bring fortune to the household. If you’re like us, your dumpling wrapping skills are below par on a good day. And don’t expect to be on your A-game after you and shushu just blasted through a bottle of Maotai (it’s the rich uncle).

But it’s all good, folks. You’ll be wrapping jiaozi like a fiend thanks to the be-all-end-all dumpling press on Taobao. Simply throw on a jiaozi pi (dumpling skin), add some filling in the middle and close that sucker up. With ridges along the edge of this clever kitchen gadget, your jiaozi will be looking just like ayi’s. Although you may get called out by some of the fam for ‘cheating,’ just tell them that you really care, and that’s why you’re not subjecting them to the mangled, handmade jiaozi you’d normally make. If they can’t understand, maybe you should take your dumpling tool to a family that can. > The jiaozi wrapper ranges in price from RMB19.8-25.8.

Scan the QR code with the Taobao app to shop.

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COVET

Ultraboost Celebrates CNY Adidas is celebrating Chinese New Year big by releasing six new colorways for their ever-popular Ultraboost collection. The shoes include subtle and wearable lotus flower graphics on the heel of the shoe, and embroidered tigers or birds on the upper section. The collection is scheduled to be released 10 days before the Year of the

Rat begins on January 15. You can purchase the shoes from select retail stores or on adidas.com starting at USD159. > Adidas.com

UNDER THE LENS

Vogue Business Debuts in China Are you a creative in the fashion industry?

Aspiring to learn more about the business side of the fashion world? Launched in China in early December 2019, Vogue Business brings daily industry news and analysis to China’s six million fashion professionals. The title is published daily via their official WeChat accounts, one in English (VogueBusinessCNENG) and the other in simplified Chinese (VogueBusinessChina). Headquartered in London, Vogue Business first launched last January and saw global success with subscribers in 39 markets. The Chinese title is run by a Condé Nast team in Shanghai, who will be working closely with the London office. China currently accounts for 33% of the fashion, luxury and beauty industry, and BCG projects that by 2025, China will rise to 41%.

TAP THAT APP

WiFi Master Ever run out of data on your phone?

It sucks. But fortunately, there’s an app that makes your data dilemma much more manageable. WiFi Master (formerly known as WiFi Master Key) is an app by Shanghai startup LinkSure. Its primary function is simply to get people connected to Wi-Fi without the need of a password. (Sound dodgy? Keep reading.)

LinkSure markets the app as a shared platform, where users add passwords for Wi-Fi hotspots so that future users can connect without credentials. The company keeps a database of passwords – inaccessible to users – that allows WiFi Master users to easily connect to available wireless networks nearby. It’s not a miracle worker, and users will struggle to connect, depending on how recently a Wi-Fi password was changed, among other reasons. Aside from being able to access password-

protected wireless networks, the platform also provides internet speed tests and a Wi-Fi map to locate accessible hotspots.

Surprisingly, WiFi Master is China’s eighth most popular app, with nearly 349 million monthly active users, according to AppInChina.

(LinkSure has claimed to have over 900 million monthly active users, as of August 2018.) LinkSure was named one of the top 50 most innovative companies 2018 by Fast Company magazine, and has pretty lofty goals for bringing internet access to internet users in rural areas.

In January, Technode reported that the company aims to provide a free satellite network across the globe by 2026.

For now, though, we’ll settle with password-less Wi-Fi at the local pub. > WiFi Master is available on iOS and Android devices.

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LIFE & STYLE | FASHION

Spring Festival Fashion 10 Lucky Pieces for Chinese New Year Compiled by Phoebe Kut

Admittedly, the Year of the Rat may not be the chicest of the zodiac signs – but hey, there’s still plenty of lucky red options to gnaw on this January.

Hardlyevers RMB346 Scan the QR code with the Taobao app to shop.

Marni RMB7,750 Scan the QR code to shop.

Lululemon RMB650 Scan the QR code to shop.

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H&M RMB79.90 Scan the QR code to shop.

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Li-Ning RMB279 Scan the QR code to shop Li Ning’s WeChat store.

Shanghai Tang RMB4,480 Scan the QR code to shop.

Tory Burch RMB2,613 Scan the QR code to shop.

Nike RMB539 Scan the QR code to shop.

Chinese Lucky Cat T-Shirt RMB19.90 Scan the QR code with the Taobao app to shop.

Mice Socks RMB29.8 for three pairs Scan the QR code with the Taobao app to shop.

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M A N T VIE

S ’ R E N N I G A BE O T E D I U G Travel Boxes s T icks All the g Dragon in d n e c s A e th T he L and of

By Cristina Ng

With pretty beaches, ancient towns, tree-covered limestone islands and buzzing cities all within an easy travel distance, it’s easy to see why so many people flock to Vietnam for holidays. Not to mention the food – banh mi, pho, banh xeo, mi quang – and that’s just the beginning.

Conduct a quick internet search of ‘top travel destinations in Vietnam’ and Ha Long Bay, Ho Chi Minh City, Hanoi and Hoi An are the top results. If you only have a few days to spare, start with a relaxing cruise of Ha Long Bay followed by quick flights to Da Nang (a short drive to Hoi An) and Ho Chi Minh City.

Sung Sot Cave After a buffet lunch of local and international delicacies, head out to a limestone karst grotto that was discovered by the French in 1901. You’ll work off all those lunch calories as you climb 50 steps to the cave’s mouth.

Within the structure’s naturally eroded walls are two impressive chambers filled with flowstones, stalactites, stalagmites and columns.

Kayaking

Take a short respite onboard the Elegance, then join a group trip to Tung Sau Pearl Farm, which cultivates pearls using the Mikimoto technique. You can learn about that or hop onto a kayak. The latter is the best way to experience the serenity that Ha Long Bay has to offer.

Cooking Demonstration Paradise Elegance Cruise This elegant and modern steel boat with Vietnamese design features is one of seven ships in the Paradise Vietnam fleet. The 31 gorgeous cabins all have private balconies providing first-hand views of the magical bay. The trip would be amazing if you stayed aboard the whole time, but there’s also a full itinerary of excursion options.

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Hit L’Odyssee Sundeck just in time for happy hour G&Ts and a spring roll cooking demonstration. Eat the delicious fruits of your labor while pausing to snap the glorious sunset, before heading to Le Parfum spa for a predinner traditional Vietnamese massage.

Wine & Dine

At Le Marin Restaurant, the a la carte dinner menu allows you to mix and match a feast of Eastern and Western food choices, from stir-fried Australian beef with black pepper and Dalat capsicum to smoked salmon

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Ti Top Island with black caviar. Get the Vietnamese appetizer platter with fried Ha Long squid cake, seafood spring rolls and green papaya salad.

The former – also called Halong cha muc – is a must-try local specialty.

After dinner, unwind further over cocktails with the Filipino house band at Le Piano Bar. They might even invite you up to sing; just remember to get sleep for the next day’s early excursion.

It’s well worth the 6.30am wakeup call once you reach the top of Ti Top Mountain. After a few hundred fairly steep steps, impressive panoramic views await. While it might be tempting to spend the rest of your time taking photos, nothing feels better than descending to the beach for a quick dip. When you get back on the boat, grab a bowl of chicken pho and enjoy the trip back to land as you pass Tien Cung, Dau Go Cave and the Fighting Cock Islet.

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HOI AN

Wander the UNESCO World-Heritage Ancient Town Granted status as a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1999, tourists flock to the town for a glimpse of the decorated temples, wooden merchant houses and assembly halls. Pay VND120,000 (RMB35) to freely roam the streets (plus entrance to five or more historic sites) starting with shops hawking propaganda posters, rice paper, T-shirts and more on the main drag.

You’ll also want to take a look at Phu Kien, a former Chinese merchant assembly hall, presided over by a sea-green goddess. A visit to Tan Ky house, an ancient ancestral home, will give you a glimpse of daily life in old Hanoi. Walk over the beautiful Japanese covered bridge, a 400-year-old faded crimson structure with a wooden pagoda roof.

Take a Farm Tour If you need to do a lot in a short time, the folks at Tra Que Vegetable Village are incredibly accommodating. We emailed them from the airport asking for a solo 7am tour, and they confirmed hotel pick up with us while we were en route to Hoi An. The original plan to bike there was waylaid by rain, so the guide picked us up on moto at no additional charge. The ride was a pleasant part of the experience through coconut tree-dotted paths with stops to marvel at rice paddies and photograph water buffalo.

Savor Authentic Vietnamese Cuisine in a Historic French Villa

HOME Hoi An is just as charming as the rest of the city. The townhouse has been preserved for over a century, so there are plenty of architectural features for history buffs to nerd out on while enjoying a meal of locally sourced ingredients. Make sure to sample mi quang – a central Vietnam dish of wide rice noodles in meaty broth with prawns and roast chicken flavored with black pepper, shallot, garlic, turmeric and fish sauce. As delicious, but less yellow, are cao lau noodles with roast pork.

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After a stroll through eight hectares of family-farmed organic green onion, coriander, lettuce, green papaya and mint, you get to try your hand at tilling and planting. A lovely fresh herb foot soak and massage come before a banh xeo cooking demonstration; cook an egg pancake that you roll in rice paper with mint, lemon basil and lettuce.

Breakfast is rounded up with additional cooked greens that they just picked.

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Snack on Anthony Bourdain Approved Banh Mi

Da Nang Detour Since you fly through Da Nang to visit Hoi An, you might as well set aside some time to walk around the city and catch the sunset from Da Nang Beach.

Stroll by French villas and old cathedrals, then stop in at the Son Tra Night Market for some local flavor. Keep an eye out for Dragon Bridge – the country’s longest bridge, which takes the form of a fire-breathing mythical beast. If you are there around 9pm on the weekend, actual fire and water shoot out of the dragon’s mouth. Indulge in central Vietnamese cuisine at Ngon Villa Da Nang, where you can order unlimited small plates of local specialties.

You can’t go wrong at Banh Mi Phuong, but you should still figure out your order well before you reach the front of the line. An assembly line of employees efficiently layer pork, chicken, pork liver pate, homemade mayonnaise, head cheese, pickled papaya, sliced cucumber, tomato, herbs and more onto bread that is exquisitely crisp on the outside and soft within. Make it easy on yourself and go for the special – aka all the meats, pate and vegetables.

Sample Local Chocolate

Nibble on organic chocolate made with Vietnamese spices at Hoi An Organic Chocolatier. There are both dark milk 53% and dark cocoa 72% varieties flavored with tropical fruits like noni and durian. We especially liked a curry flavor reminiscent of masala. Pick up a mixed pack for a souvenir.

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Coffee Break Take a much-needed coconut coffee break at the self-described ‘hipster cafe and lounge of Vietnam’ Cong Ca Phe. With retro communism kitsch decor, the army green Ly Tu Trong branch has a great terrace for viewing the city bustle.

More of a scoopable dessert than a coffee beverage, their frozen coconut frappe combined with condensed milk-sweetened dark brew is what made them famous.

Go Shopping History Tour First-time visitors to HCMC (or Saigon, as the locals still call it) will want to hit up some historical sights. The War Remnants Museum is a rare site devoted to detailing the atrocities of war from the perspective of the victims.

Artifacts include antiwar posters, photographs, weapons and more. Visit between 7.30am-6pm.

Next up, the Reunification Palace was taken over by the North on April 30, 1975 – marking the end of the Vietnam War. Make sure to show up between 7.30-11am or 1-4pm unless you prefer to view the stunning example of 1960s architecture through the locked gates. Keep in mind that you’ll be missing out on the sexy mid-century decor within. We’re talking shag carpets, baby.

If you haven’t picked up souvenirs yet, it’s time for a trip to Ben Thanh Market. Choose from local handicrafts, hawker eats, bulk coffee and more. We walked out with bags of dried mango, Trung Nguyen coffee grounds and a pineapple-shaped woven handbag.

Come nightfall, the market moves outdoors and a street food market pops up nearby.

Dine in Vice Presidential Home The Chopsticks Saigon Restaurant is located in the former residence of Mr. Tran Van Huang, the vice president of the Southern Vietnamese Government before 1975. Enter through the original wrought iron gates and lovely garden to appreciate the gorgeous renovation work within. As historical as its venue, the authentic Vietnamese menu references a rich culinary past. Try the duck braised in tamarind sauce, southern style char-grilled chicken and sweet and sour fish soup.

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Cloak

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BL1NK

Founder of Online Radio Station Cloak

By Bryan Grogan

Arriving in Chengdu from Nanjing in the aftermath of the closure of a number of bars and venues at the infamous Poly Centre, Cloak radio founder Bl1nk was witness to seismic change in the Chengdu underground. His radio grew out of a promotional night and has become recognized around China for its focus on young local DJs and producers, as well as its offline events, which have spread far and wide and can be seen every month at ALL in Shanghai. We spoke to Bl1nk about radio culture, Chengdu’s evolving party scene and more.

When and why did you start Cloak?

Cloak grew out of Pulse, a party group in Chengdu that I did with Luciachex. Pulse had some guest mixes, but very few, and it didn’t have a regular plan, so I started to think that the radio aspect could be independent. I started the radio in early March in 2018, with mixes from local DJs and also some international guest mixes.

In the first few months of Cloak, there were several DJs playing their monthly mixes, like Jaya, TrillaPlus, Sayer, Shushu, 3ASiC, Shutforever, ZOOY, Wonkey and guest mixes named with numbers in the style of Cloak011 – GUNDAM. You don’t have a space to livestream, so how does it work?

DJs and producers send over their mixes and I edit video clips into a long VJ thing for Bilibili streaming. We also use covers that are usually provided by the DJs themselves. If I had pioneer CDJs + DJM, maybe Cloak would have a live aspect for streaming, but I don’t have those things.

And you do a lot of offline events?

Our offline event is monthly at ALL in Shanghai, usually on Thursdays because for that event we regularly invite local DJs. In other cities we generally play weekends.

At the moment we’ve held Cloak events in

Shanghai, Chengdu, Chongqing, Nanjing, Wuhan and Changsha.

We’ve spoken to people who are very complimentary of what Cloak does, staying local and bringing together events and mixes from young independent musicians. How important is it to give a platform to and cultivate this young community of producers?

For me, the music scene has gotten more and more boring since 2017, so it needs fresh blood. Cloak has been promoting new artists for a long time, but in another way. Since May 2019, the number of mixes that Cloak accepts has reduced a lot. Cloak now only plays local mixes from DJs who haven’t played before.

Sometimes, when the time for an old boring scene has passed, a new bunch of people should start building another scene. Our hope is that Cloak stays fresh. Cloak also released a compilation album, Clubless. It’s very international, and the tracks are mostly made by super fresh producers, so Cloak is always changing our way of promoting new things.

when the scene has lain dormant for so long, so it’s a bit early to say where the scene will move. As for myself, I think people should come out dancing more. If there are more people coming to the dance floor, the shows will last longer.

How is streaming on Bilibili for you? Do you have any problems with the website?

Do you stream or upload through other platforms?

I think it’s easy to stream with Bilibili. As Cloak is different from other radio stations, having no offline studio, it’s easier both for cost and for the technical side. As far as I can recall, there are no big problems with the website. I tried Douyu before, but not as Cloak, just while playing some PC games by myself. In the future, I’d like to try my hand with some re-streaming software that can broadcast to all kinds of platforms.

To hear more from Cloak, scan the QR code below:

From an outside perspective, Chengdu seems like it is blowing up right now. How does it feel to you, as someone entrenched in the Chengdu scene?

Clubs are finally blowing up now, but the music and visual environment still needs to be rebuilt. It is hard to promote new things

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by Sicheng Chen and will this time take place in Tokyo, after previous outings in Bangkok and New York. Don’t miss out on this action comedy flick, which is bound to make another splash.

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Vanguard The sixth collaboration between director Stanley Tong and legendary Chinese actor Jackie Chan (Rumble in the Bronx, Police Story 3, Police Story 4), Vanguard is a serious action blockbuster with big ambitions. The film tells the story of a businessman taken hostage by a group of mercenaries. His only hope is a covert security company called Vanguard.

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One netizen’s reaction to the sudden and tragic death of Godfrey Gao on the set of Zhejiang Satellite TV’s reality show, Chase Me. The Chinese-Canadian’s death spurred conversations around the stringent working hours of those in the entertainment industry, and throughout Chinese society as a whole. The TV station eventually canceled the reality show in the aftermath of Gao’s death, as netizens continue to call for the station to bear responsibility.

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Hao The new trailer for Mulan dropped last month and we’re excited (scan the QR code to watch) • Hainan International Film Festival is growing and going for that sunny Cannes Film Festival vibe • Our friends at nugget records are dipping into the VHS market with their new Lost Memory Machine release • Uffizi Galleries five-year exchange partnership with Hong Kong government’s culture department will bring a Botticelli exhibition to a museum on the mainland for the first time.

Bu Hao Trying to predict the taste of Chinese cinemagoers as Daniel Craig-fronted Knives Out captures the imagination of the Middle Kingdom • The sad and sudden death of actor and model Godfrey Gao • More oversight crippling underground musicians and spaces in China’s independent music scene, with more guidelines released to monitor the industry last month • Trying to pick just 10 of our favorite Chinese albums of 2019…

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GONG LI Gong Li is internationally acclaimed, having starred in such distinguished Chinese films as Red Sorghum, The Story of Qiu Ju and Farewell My Concubine.

The multi-award-winning actress is the queen of ‘90s mainland film, with her roles coming to embody a certain type of fortitude and rigidness. Gong has been active on the international film sphere for nigh on three decades, sitting on judging panels at prestigious film festivals in Asia and Europe. In April, it was confirmed that she will star in the upcoming Mulan live-action reboot, but moviegoers can also catch her scintillating performance in Saturday Fiction on Chinese cinema screens this month. Below are five fast facts about the Dongbeiborn screen siren.

Time Cover In 1996, Gong became the first Chinese actress to be featured on the cover of Time magazine, which called her “Chinese movie magic.”

Eastern Beauty In a 2006 poll conducted by the Beijing News, Gong was voted the most beautiful woman in the Middle Kingdom.

Nationality Switch The Chinese actress changed her nationality to Singaporean in 2008 after she got married to Singaporean tobacco tycoon Ooi Hoe Seong.

French Kissing Her current husband is renowned French musician JeanMichel Jarre, who is 17 years her senior.

Ordre des Arts et des Lettres Gong is a recipient of the Order of Arts and Letters, an order of France given to significant contributors to arts and literature.

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ARTS | GALLERY

ZHANG PEILI

China’s Father of Video Art

By Bryan Grogan

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ideo art is, for all intents and purposes, having a moment right now. In China the format has allowed some of the country’s best artists and art minds to rise both within the country and around the globe. Reference, for example, the ‘Father of Video Art in China,’ Zhang Peili.

Zhang graduated from the Department of Oil Painting at the Chinese Academy of Art in Hangzhou in 1984, and quickly switched his focus to video art as he became disenchanted with painting, founding The Pond Society with Geng Jianyi, Song Ling and others in the mid-‘80s.

Similarly, another powerhouse name in the Chinese art circle, MadeIn’s Xu Zhen rose to prominence in the late ‘90s after his video work ‘Shouting’ made him the youngest Chinese artist to appear in the main thematic exhibition at the Venice Biennale. Currently, some of the country’s brightest young stars, like Chen Tianzhuo and Lu Yang, have found their artistic voices through the use of video as one of their main mediums.

Meanwhile the ever-growing Video Bureau, based out of Guangzhou and Beijing, has archived and documented works by some of the best experimental and avant garde artists of the past few decades.

However, to call any of these just video artists would be insulting to their catalog of paintings, sculptures, installations and work

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in a variety of other media. That is certainly the case for Zhang Peili, whose title as ‘Father of Chinese Video Art’ has followed him for years. While video certainly catapulted Zhang into the art world’s consciousness, with works like 30x30 and Uncertain Pleasure II, the artist, art director and educator refutes the name: “I have always been interested in many media at the same time – photography, machinery, sound, video, interaction – many elements I am interested in trying,” he told 99ys.com in 2015. “I think my own interests are relatively broad, not just limited to video.”

Zhang places free and independent thinking, as well as a willingness to experiment, in very high regard. “I don’t like to repeat my work all the time. I think once the artist repeats himself one day, basically his work should be over. First of all, your work in art, every work you create every time, is new to you, and this makes sense. For me, I always feel that my work must be fresh and challenging.”

One of Zhang’s latest exhibitions, entitled The Annual Report of OCD at Ren Space in Shanghai, shows his unique take on creativity in high relief. He replicates parts of his body in various media, featuring 3D-printed bones, with his blood and urine also utilized in pieces throughout the exhibition. While these aspects of the show are certainly unique, Zhang’s willingness to use new technical methods such as 3D printing, 3D engraving and abstract digital information shows just how open he is.

Speaking on his approach to new media art and new technology at the China Academy

of Art in 2008, Zhang said, “The artist’s work is no longer confined to pure materials or pure manual work. The relationship between art and technology is getting closer and closer, and the line between elite culture and popular culture is becoming increasingly blurred. Artists are faced with various new technologies and influences in real life and artistic life. In many important exhibitions, new media and technologies account for an increasing proportion of the art, and the methods and concepts of exhibitions are also increasing.”

While exhibitions like the one mentioned above are revelatory and influential, it’s perhaps Zhang’s role as the Dean of The New Media Art Department at the China Academy of Art which has allowed him to impact modern Chinese art the most. Zhang founded the department in the early 2000s, with notable alumni including internet artist Ying Miao, video artist and founder of Martin Goya Business Cheng Ran and multimedia artist Lu Yang.

The separation between creator and educator is a funny one. In a way, Zhang’s role in education is also creative, as he has created a school, a curriculum, and believes in a certain way of thinking. Speaking with Chinese publication Ta Kung Pao earlier this year, Zhang said that his biggest requirement of his students is that they seek and find their own direction. “You can appreciate someone, but don’t follow.”

Speaking to his role as an educator at the China Academy of Art in 2008, however, Zhang said, “Education is a kind of power.

Educators have power, but we should be cautious about this kind of power. We must constantly reflect and question while exercising power. You can’t just think you have the power to train your students to see what you want.” Adding, “Even if a student does not know what he wants for a long time, that is no reason to deprive him of the right to choose. Education is a platform that is for everyone and should be equal for all.”

So, while collectors begin paying more attention to video art, and galleries and art institutions think around the idea of finding space for video art, the glut of young artists are moving in their own way, thanks in part to Zhang Peili and his role at the China Academy of Art.

Zhang Peili’s works are currently appearing at the following exhibitions: Move on China, 30 Years of www & New Media Art in China: Until Mar 15, HOW Art Museum, No.1, Lane 2277, Zuchongzhi Lu, by Shenjiang Lu 祖冲之路 2277弄1号, 近申江路 The Annual Report of OCD: Until May 6, Ren Space, No.10, 133 Shangwen Lu, by Henan Nan Lu 尚文路 133弄10号, 近河南南路

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SOUNDING

New Chinese Labels to Get Hyped About in 2020

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By Bryan Grogan

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hina’s music industry is expanding fast. New labels and new sounds are bubbling up around the country. As underground scenes continue to rise throughout major Chinese cities like Shanghai, Chengdu and Hangzhou, more traditional music cities like Beijing are fighting to keep up. As one person featured below told us, this is the way it should be. We couldn’t agree more, and we’re excited to see what 2020 has in store for these five labels.

Letter Records Nick Cao, formerly of Shengjian Records and a current member of the band The Cheers Cheers, founded Letter Records last year with Jueer, the guitarist in the band Pocari Sweet. Throughout the year, they put out a spate of lo-fi, dreamy, shoegaze-infused records that ascribe to the style of early Shengjian Records. They published a record by jangle pop duo All Romantic Days at the end of 2019, and have plans to release more new music by bands that we haven’t heard from in 2020, though readying those releases is at an early stage. Watch this space.

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Merrie Records We interviewed the COO of Merrie Records, Zhaoyue, last year, impressed by their early roster of artists and releases. Fast forward to 2020 and we are delighted by the swift and ambitious progress that the folks behind the label have made. It promises to be another big year for Merrie Records, with eight new releases already planned, from the likes of Hoo, Zeming Xu, West By West, Late Troubles, Yadae, Uncle Hu and another release from one of our favorites, Shii. Branching out beyond the overarching Merrie Records label, they have already launched sublabel A Little Soul, with Hai Qing and Li Xing on the first release. Others remain to be announced, and the label have a few more surprises up their sleeves. While Merrie Records is relatively new, we believe they’re one of the most important in the country right now, especially after founding The Pelican Conservatory, which supports and finds new musicians in China.

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Out of Fashion Boys Ambitious first steps were made for Out of Fashion Boys at the end of 2019, as the label’s first release debuted via Resident Advisor and Mixmag. The label is an offshoot of Luxixi and TsingLung’s THUVDR promotional night, which has held a key role in Beijing’s nightlife scene for the past few years. The label gathered a stellar group of international and domestic musicians for their first compilation, with the professed aim of creating something not in fashion in an era of hype. The first compilation allows for interpretations of Beijing by international artists like Lao, Air Max ’97 and more. Out of Fashion Boys are keenly focused on the zeitgeist, and seem to be aware that nightclubs and music venues are not just spaces to hear music, but also cultural arenas for fashion, film, art and more.

With that said, they plan to dip their toes into those spaces, while also inviting international artists to China for shows, and perhaps traveling outward themselves to link up with their friends in Mexico or Australia.

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E-Werk Beijing-based mega labels are moving quickly to keep up with the changing tastes in Chinese music. After Cao Tai launched their Crater Records sublabel at the end of 2018 with Shao’s Doppler Effect, Taihe got in on the act with their own electronic imprint, called E-Werk. The label launched with JungleMico’s the WORLD, and has another pair of signed artists in 3ong7iao and Lanx. Both an overarching agency and a label, E-Werk provides musicians with marketing, distribution and recording assistance, and they’re also seeking to begin workshops and education camps for the electronically-inclined.

They distributed Out of Fashion Boys compilation mentioned above, and will also work with Babel Records in the future.

nugget records One of our favorite new additions to the independent music scene in 2019 was Beijing-based, super-DIY label nugget records. The trio behind the label, David Carey, Jen Rao and their dog Baozi wasted no time in making an impact, with a slew of fantastic cassette releases by artists like thruoutin, Lost Memory Machine, MFmachine, Dreams and Glasses and Pool of Light, among others. They also dropped a VHS with Lost Memory Machine’s first music video. A VHS, think about that for a second. As Carley told us about that release, “We like that it is basically the epitome of impractical media formats.” 2020 promises to bring more activity; the group plan to add people to the team in January, while they’re also considering their options in terms of investment into the label.

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AFTER THE GOLD RUSH

The Partnership Between Yuz Museum, LACMA and Qatar Museums

By Bryan Grogan

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he inaugural exhibition of the much lauded partnership between Shanghai’s Yuz Museum, Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA) and Qatar Museums, In Production: Art and the Studio System, landed in Shanghai at the beginning of November, introducing a unique and exciting collaboration to West Bund.

The exhibition builds on Yuz Museum’s continued interest in film, with a particular focus on how the Hollywood system is shown in the media, with works spanning installation, sculpture, video and more. While the opening was noteworthy for that reason in and of itself, it attracted interest not only for the content of the exhibition, but also for the partnership that made it happen.

Announcements about partnerships between Chinese institutions and renowned Western institutions have been the order of the day over the past few months, with the likes of the newly opened West Bund

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Art Museum and Centre Pompidou also launching their five-year partnership during Shanghai Art Week, while it was also recently announced that another major European art institution, Uffizi Galleries, will team with the Hong Kong government’s culture department for five years. The Yuz/LACMA/Qatar Museums partnership will work a bit differently, with the main focus on ensuring the security of Yuz Founder Tek’s considerable collection of Chinese art.

Negotiations between Yuz Museum and LACMA have been underway for quite a while, as Yuz founder Budi Tek sought a way to protect his legacy and art collection as he deals with pancreatic cancer and the idea of his own mortality. While, initially, he sought to make his museum a public entity within China, details of that didn’t work out within the legal framework, which led to this collaboration, which Tek and the Yuz Foundation believe will secure the majority of his collec-

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tion of Chinese artwork for years to come. It also offers the opportunity for Yuz Museum to become more involved in exciting art hubs in Los Angeles and Doha, making for a winwin situation, so it seems.

For Tek, talks about a partnership first began with friend Michael Govan, the CEO and Director of LACMA, a museum that has consistently shown excellence in exhibiting global and Asian art. One of the more recent developments in this partnership is the addition of Qatar Museums, a coalition of museums and sites which seek to push forward the culture of the Middle Eastern nation.

“I think for us, it’s such a nice mix of places,” says Leigh Tanner, deputy director of Yuz Foundation. ”There’s no partnership like it. I think the East plus West thing has been done so much, and by pulling in Qatar Museums it becomes a truly international partnership.

It’s really interesting for us to think about how these three places have overlaps and confluences.”

Another new component in the partnership is the charitable foundation set up between Yuz Museum and LACMA, which will be 50/50 and based in Hong Kong, with 90% of Yuz’s Chinese collection going to that foundation.

Beyond that, a lot of the details surrounding the partnership are still undecided and in development. Tanner says that there’s still confusion as to what the partnership entails among the art world in China, as a variety of institutions seek to take next steps in building out after the art boom.

“I think that there’s a lot of confusion because there’s so many different components to the partnership and because it’s been so long in the works,” says Tanner. “It takes a long time to set up a new foundation in Hong Kong; that’s something we are still in the process of doing, and I know this has been in discussion for a long time.

“There’s a lot of misunderstandings, and sometimes people assume that we’re donating the whole collection to LACMA or

that LACMA is taking over, which is not at all the case. I think people are really excited to see an institution with such an encyclopedic collection have interest in looking to China.

There’s such a proliferation of partnerships now. The nature of our collaboration is quite different, so I think that’s exciting for people once they understand what that entails.”

Still, it is undecided which exhibitions will travel from Qatar Museums to Shanghai and vice versa. As per the plan released by the triumvirate involved in the partnership, The Abode of Illusions: The Garden of Zhang Daqian and This Is Not a Selfie: Photographic Self-Portraits from the Audrey and Sydney Irmas Collection will both appear at Yuz Museum later this year, while a third exhibition by Yoshitomo Nara will first show at LACMA before traveling to Yuz Museum in the fall.

In Production: Art and the Studio System: Until March 1, Yuz Museum, 35 Fenggu Lu, by Longteng Dadao 丰谷路35号, 近龙腾大道 (6426 1901)

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ARTS | ART FAIR

FOR THE RECORD

BUILDING AN INTERNATIONAL ART FAIR Magnus Renfrew and Robin Peckham of Taipei Dangdai

By Bryan Grogan

As the youngest international art fair in greater China, Taipei Dangdai’s inaugural 2019 event got off to a flying start, with international media swarming to cover the island’s under-appreciated but vibrant art scene. As the fair enters its second year, they have added a new co-director in curator, writer, editor and institutional leader Robin Peckham, who will join Magnus Renfrew in leading the charge. We spoke to the pair ahead of the 2020 edition.

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aipei Dangdai celebrates its identity as a regional fair, one dedicated to its home city. When we say regional art fair, we’re not regional in the sense of being lower-quality, but rather in being specific to our audience and to our market.

The goal is to grow at a moderate pace and keep the fair at a comfortable scale.

We’ve been doing a lot of work in getting Taiwan collectors familiar with working with galleries on the primary market, and in coaching our galleries through dealing with Taiwan collectors, who expect a high level of service and communication before, during, and after an art fair or other exhibition.

Right now is a particularly exciting moment to be looking at Taiwan given the new ways in which Beijing, Shanghai, Hong Kong and Taipei are beginning to interact as the core centers of the Chinese art world. These cities have doubled down on their own local scenes, but the major players from all of these cities are interacting more and more together.

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ment to the local Taiwan art scene, as well as a possibility ventured for Taipei as a hub where a new generation of Chinese collectors can meet on relatively neutral ground.

The art scene in Taipei is very dynamic with one of the longest-standing gallery scenes, one of the most sophisticated collector-bases, one of the strongest institutional and museum scenes, incredible cultural production from its artists, a major biennale and now an international level art fair. The only thing that is really lacking is international exposure, and we hope that through the art fair we can help put the spotlight on this incredible city.

Taipei Dangdai has also brought a bit of momentum in terms of encouraging galleries already doing really interesting things with their programs to present themselves in a highly contemporary framework. It didn’t require much of a push. While we loved the Kaws project last year, it wasn’t actually organized through Taipei Dangdai.

That’s the beauty of a fair; it can bring about all of these alignments, intended or otherwise, that help galvanize energy around the scene and make new things happen. This year we’re making a concerted effort to focus on bringing about projects outside of the fair proper. The biggest one is the inaugural Taipei 101 commission, for which Michael Lin (an ex-Shanghailander), has worked with us to activate the 280-meter-tall digital screen punctuating the iconic Taipei skyline.

This year we also have a strengthened exhibitor list of 99 galleries participating, of which 83 galleries have spaces in Asia, while 23 galleries have permanent spaces in Taiwan. This ratio is incredibly high for an art fair, and the fact is that all of our Taiwan galleries are with us because they deserve to

be on the basis of their quality, not because of anything else. It’s a testament to the depth and breadth of Taiwan’s art scene.

Our VIP programs, public programs and non-profit platforms for audiences of all ages are also important ways to engage and activate throughout the city. One of the non-profit initiatives is Taipei Platform, a collaborative booth activated by art and cultural institutions, independent publishers and art bookstores.

To promote local artists to international curators, we work closely with participating galleries and nonprofit organizations, sharing local artist portfolios with visiting curators, lining up studio visits and contributing to ongoing international research around art from Taiwan. We also further encourage discourse and creative sharing and have launched an editorial platform led by a board made up of young art writers in Taiwan.

We’re really thrilled about our installations sector this year, which encompasses the off-site installations, as well as seven large-scale or immersive works within Taipei Dangdai. We have local artists LuxuryLogico and Chen Wan-Jen, both with kinetic new media sculptures that look at technology in very different ways, plus classic Taiwan names like Ju Ming, who will remind us of the core art fair experience: queuing!

Jan 17-19; NT350-1500. Taipei Nangang Exhibition Center, No. 1, Jingmao 2nd Road, Nangang District, Taipei City.

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Three New Homegrown Albums on Our Radar This Month

By Bryan Grogan

Duration by Shii Shii made quite the impact last year with a trio of projects, including solo material, her part in lo-fi duo Lost Memory Machine alongside Nocturnes’ David Carey, and club-based Ex Luna. This record is markedly different from Floating Signifiers, which appeared last July. Opening with Chinese vocals on ‘About Nature,’ Shii paces herself, slowly easing into a track that is ebullient synth-pop with understated computerized beats. ‘Film Unknown’ is much more assertive and immediately pulsates with more energy than the reflective opener. Shii switches back to English lyrics for this one, and uses electric guitars to prop up the chorus of the song.

‘Train to the Near Future’ is more understated synthesizers, with her voice resting at the forefront of the song. Again, we hear her instrumental diversity as a string duet intervenes for about thirty seconds, beautifully piecing together verses. While this short record does have some moments of energy, it feels largely like an experiment for the songwriter, as she plays with song structures and instrumentation.

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Found .000 by 3asic Found.000 is a quick 17-minute record taking place over the course of five songs from Shenzhen-based 3asic on Beijing label S!LK. The label, which began life as a promotional night via key Beijing producers Puzzy Stack and Bloodz Boi, released its first record at the end of 2018, an excellent compilation called Breaking Fresh. That release was followed up by a record from Pacoz, who recently took part in Eating Music Camp and appeared on the Shanghai label’s Eating Music Campilation release. This third release from 3asic shows off the producer’s huge range and ease with experimentation. Lead track ‘DH’ thumps the eardrums with heavy bass and raw mechanical effects, creating the aural appearance of something quite unpleasant, but ultimately rhythmically satisfying.

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May I Waste Your Time by All Romantic Days The latest release on new indie DIY label Letter Records comes courtesy of Chengdu band All Romantic Days. May I Waste Your Time clocks in at just four tracks, each of which is drenched in staunchly atmospheric guitar. Taking inspiration from the UK jangle rock of the ‘80s and ‘90s, All Romantic Days are like a large dollop of caramel syrup on an ice cream sundae, full of texture and scrumptiously sweet. The simplicity in opening song ‘Sleepwear’ is not to be underestimated here, as the understated vocals and guitars provide a robust atmosphere for listeners. ‘She Says’ is simple and gorgeous. A female vocalist is introduced to proceedings here. She continues into ‘In Your Court,’ which takes the pace of proceedings down a notch.

All Romantic Days are the perfect listen for a lazy Sunday when you’re lovelorn and thinking about romantic mishaps and missed connections.

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nto the Dark Abyss EXPLORING SOUTH CHINA’S EXPANSIVE UNDERGROUND RIVER SYSTEM Words by Matthew Bossons, images via Rachel Berkley, Cara Chu Wai-ching, Vincent Lou

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n June 23, 2018, 12 young Thai boys and their assistant football coach wandered into a karst cave in northern Thailand, near the border with Myanmar.

What happened next would captivate the world and lead to a complex and daring international rescue operation: The 10.3-kilometer-long Tham Luang cave flooded, trapping the boys in total blackness nearly 2.5 kilometers from the cave entrance.

Thousands of people from around the globe participated in the rescue effort, including military personnel, medical experts and – the rock stars of the operation – cave divers.

The divers, who safely removed all of the Thai children and their coach after 18 days underground, dealt with tight spaces and low visibility in muddy water – conditions that would prove deadly: Saman Gunan, a former Thai Navy Seal, died while transporting air tanks into the cave.

While the sport of cave diving had received attention in the pop culture sphere prior to the rescue mission in North Thailand (see 2011’s Sanctum for reference), there is little doubt that the brave divers at Tham Luang cave helped thrust the activity and its myriad risks into global society’s collective psyche.

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The sport – often referred to as among the world’s most dangerous recreational activities – has its roots in pre-WWII England. Since then, the recreational practice of cave diving, described by Australian cave explorer Richard Harris (a participant in the Tham Luang cave rescue) as an “unusual hobby” for “ordinary blokes,” has spread around the world – China included.

Over 1,000 kilometers northeast of Tham Luang cave, in South China’s Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, lies karst peak-covered Du’an county – China’s little-known cave diving mecca.

Home to thousands of kilometers of subterranean rivers, Du’an county offers divers spellbinding geological formations, perhaps the world’s largest collection of blind fish species and a rare variety of freshwater jellyfish.

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In Guangxi alone, it is estimated that there are more than 10,000 kilometers of underground rivers

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ocated less than two hours from Guangxi’s capital city of Nanning, Du’an county is unquestionably remote and underdeveloped. Home to less than a million people, life here certainly moves slower than China’s larger metropolises. While researching this article, the most recent English-language Du’an headline I came across was a Xinhua headline from late July that notes the county now has 3,583 kilometers of roads. Exciting stuff.

What the region lacks in electrifying headlines, however, it more than makes up for with its natural scenery. Home to the same stunning karst formations that run through Guizhou, Guangdong and into Southeast Asia, Du’an is an equally beautiful and far less touristy alternative to the world-famous Yangshuo. But it’s what’s under the ground that attracts a certain subset of modern-day explorers – cave divers.

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Like much of South China’s karst-covered landscape, Du’an county (and Guangxi at large) is littered with caves, sinkholes and fissures.

Many of these caves and underground geological formations are filled with water – running rivers, to be exact.

“The water is flowing and, in some caves you go into, the current is quite strong. In others it is very calm,” says Rachel Berkley, a director and underwater cinematographer who filmed in the Du’an caves for an upcoming documentary series titled Underwater China. “In Guangxi alone, it is estimated that there are more than 10,000 kilometers of underground rivers.”

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“The underwater cave formations in southern China are not only some of the most beautiful in the world – eerie and dark and winding, but they’re also home to some of the clearest water in China,” Berkley tells me. “That is why we decided to feature the caves for the show.”

Cave diving in Du’an began back in the 1970s, when a group of Russian divers visited the area to check out the underground rivers. They were followed by a group of Brits in the late ’80s, according to locals I spoke with. But the exploration of the area’s underwater world began in earnest in 2011, when a team of French divers arrived in Du’an.

“The first real mapping of the caves, and dedication to exploring the caves as cave diving sites, was from the French team,” says Berkley.

The French team first arrived in 2011, after being informed of the caves’ existence by French caver Jean Botazzi, who was living and working in China at the time.

“He sent [us] some pictures. But the guy who organized everything was Sebastien Lissarrague,” French cave diver Pierre-Eric Deseigne tells me via email.

“Without him, nothing would have happened. He organized the first two expeditions.”

The French team split into two groups and made alternating return visits in 2012, 2013 and 2014.

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he journey from Flag Blue dive shop, which is located in Du’an’s Anyang town, to the Jiudun cave site takes just shy of an hour. It’s a drive that is unquestionably scenic, with karst peaks, lush green vegetation and small villages scattered along the route.

The Jiudun site is composed of three underwater caves: The North Cave and South Cave, both of which are extremely deep, and a shallower, shorter cave, which is only about 16 meters at its deepest penetrable point.

When we arrive at Jiudun, the site is largely deserted. Wei Le, a diver, driver and all-round handyman for Flag Blue, backs the dive shop’s pickup truck towards the large pond that serves as the entrance to all three caves. We unload our gear and suit up.

Han Ting, affectionally referred to by his students, peers and friends as ‘Lao Mao,’ is my guide and the leader of the dive. Originally from Hangzhou, Han is considered by many to be in China’s top tier of cave divers. Berkley, when pressed on Han’s credentials, tells me “he’s a leader in the industry.” Recruited by the local government in Du’an back in 2015, Han runs the county’s only dive center – a job he secured due to his underwater cave exploration in the United States and his experience in Mexico’s famed cenotes.

“The local government talked to many divers [about managing the dive center] and eventually they found me,” says Han. “We talked things through and they thought that I was the person to do it, so they invited me to come and set up here.”

Inside the large pond above the Jiudun caves, Han runs me through buoyancy exercises, line drills and light signals. After about 20 minutes, we head into the shallowest of the caves.

Visibility inside is about 10 meters, by my best estimate, maybe slightly less. The lights attached to Han’s red hardhat, along with the flashlight I carry, illuminate the path in front of us – the dull, green glow of the cave’s entrance fading as we move towards the end of the underwater chamber. Stalactites jut from the rock roof above us, and Han occasionally shines his light on interesting geological formations hidden in the darkness.

Upon reaching the end of the cave (the chamber does continue, although it is far too narrow for a diver to traverse), we turn around and Han trails me as I follow the guideline he laid back to the entrance.

According to research papers provided by Berkley, the underwater river system, which has been flowing for 270 million years, and the carbonate formations from Paleozoic ocean deposits are responsible for forming Du’an’s spectacular karst formations and caves.

As a result of their primeval origin, some of the caves possess true treasures from our planet’s past: Tunlie cave, otherwise known as ‘the fossil cave,’ contains a broad array of prehistoric fossils of aquatic creatures dating back to the Devonian Period (roughly 419.2 million to 358.9 million years ago). While filming for Underwater China, Berkley filmed and photographed in Tunlie. Hoping to learn more about the fossilized sea life, she posted her finds in a fossil forum, looking for feedback from experts.

“I got sent all these research papers from different paleontologists, and from

COVER what we can tell, those fossils should have been formed during the Devonian Period,” Berkley tells me. “So, the Devonian Period was called the ‘Age of Fish,’ because this is when bony fish began to flourish and the world was mostly underwater.

“I found a map of China during the Devonian Period and you just have little islands in what is now South China – so most of Guangxi was underwater and that is where these fossils came from.”

Tunlie cave is the second dive site of the day for Han and myself.

The entrance to the submerged chamber is located in a recess on a rocky hillside near a small village and entering the water requires us to climb down a metal ladder bolted into the rock. Our equipment – tanks, regulators and buoyancy control devices (BCD) – are lowered into the water-filled hole by Wei using a rope and climbing carabiners.

As on our previous cave penetration, Han leads the way, his headlights cutting through the all-consuming darkness as we follow a preset guideline into the bowels of the stone passageway.

The green glow of light from the entrance quickly dims behind us until it is just a dot in the distance. This time we go deeper, quickly descending to 10, then 20 and then 30 meters. On our left, a smorgasbord of rock ledges, stalactites, cracks, fossils and other geological formations emerge while below us our lights reveal that the cave’s bottom is entirely out of sight – shrouded in a seemingly impenetrable blackness.

It’s at around the 20- to 30-meter mark that fossils begin to become visible in the limestone walls. Han waves his flashlight in my direction and then points out a beautifully preserved shell fossil that is comparable in size to a dinner plate.

We continue our descent until reaching 36 meters, at which point we begin ascending to an air pocket inside the cave.

“Don’t breathe the air in here too long,” Han tells me upon surfacing inside the subterranean air pocket. “Try to use your regulator to breath, we don’t know the quality of the air in here.” He points out roots from a tree above ground that have crept through the dirt and stone to access the cool, clean water in the cave.

After a few moments of taking in the natural wonder of the prehistoric space, we descend back into the black, watery abyss and start the final leg of our journey to the cave entrance.

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hile the interior of Du’an’s caves may appear dark, cramped and barren on first look, they are home to a diverse array of lifeforms.

“China, as far as they can tell, has the world’s highest concentration of blind fish species, but no one really knows how many exist because the only way that they’ve been able to research these blind fish species is by examining what local farmers catch while fishing in the cave openings,” says Berkley.

“During my research I found that China has around three times as many blind fish species as the next location, which is Mexico.”

And fish there are. During my soirees through Jiudun and Tunlie, small fish, ranging from a few centimeters in length to upwards of 20 centimeters, are seen inside the caves, darting in front of our lights at random. In the cave entrances, fish occasionally jump from the water – particularly at Jiudun, where more than a couple large fish break the water’s surface while we are setting up our gear.

A few of the caves are also home to a species of freshwater jellyfish that is native to China, the peach blossom jellyfish.

“These jellyfish are rare because they’re very sensitive and can only live in very specific water temperatures and pH levels.

So, when you find these jellyfish, it means that the water is generally quite clean,” Berkley tells me. “People get very excited to find these types of jellyfish, because they are native to China.

So, when they were discovered in Du’an years ago, the local government was thrilled about it.”

Local lore in Du’an attributes more than aquatic life to these caves, though: The Bunu Yaozu people hold longstanding religious beliefs associated with the underground rivers.

According to the documents provided by Berkley, the Yao people have lived in the mountainous regions of South China since the Shang Dynasty. The Bunu Yao are a subgroup of

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45 this ethnicity and have long believed in a mother goddess known as Miluotuo, who is credited with creating human beings along with a whole host of gods. There is a water god, a mountain god, an earth god and, among myriad others, a god for the underwater river system.

Curious about the local folk religions, I question Han and Wei – who is a member of the Zhuang minority – on the long drive back to the dive center from Tunlie cave.

“Yes,” answers Han when I ask whether the locals have spiritual beliefs tied to the caves. “A lot of local superstitions are related to the caves. People here believe that each cave has a fairy.”

Wei then elaborates: “They aren’t really fairies; the locals believe that every cave has a rhinoceros inside, white rhinos. They are good luck in local cultural practice.”

Han goes on to explain that villagers living near some of the caves are wary of foreign divers entering their local underground rivers – fearful that they may steal the cave’s ‘white rhino.’

“They think that the foreign divers, they have some devices that can enlarge or shrink the rhino and steal it,” Wei adds.

The following day, I sit down for dinner with Yu Fei, a local restaurant owner and member of the Yao minority, in Anyang to chat about the caves and the area’s culture. Over barbecued lamb ribs and bowls filled with a local corn-based booze, I ask her about the cave rhinos.

“Yes,” she tells me, confirming the local belief, “this is the legend of the old people.”

There are other, more modern legends associated with the caves as well. In one Du’an village, there is a story about a group of bandits who terrorized the area in the 1950s, robbing and killing people before tossing their bodies into a nearby flooded cave. Han and his team have looked for human bones while diving in the cave, but ultimately came up empty-handed.

“We didn’t find anything,” says Han. “We’ve only found animal bones in the caves, cows, bulls, birds, bats and snake bones.”

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“The deepest dive I have done in the caves is 150 meters,” says Han. “The local record is 212 meters and was set by an Australian diver named Richard Harris; he was involved in the Thai cave rescue.”

But, with great reward comes great risks, and sometimes divers who undertake deep dives in confined spaces do not live to tell the tale.

Since cave diving began in Du’an, there has been one known fatality, which occurred back in 2014 in the North Cave of Jiudun. Two divers, both Chinese nationals, were attempting to set a record in the cave, according to Han, but at least one of them was not experienced

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enough to safely execute the dive plan.

“The deepest dive [the deceased man] had ever done before was 120 meters, and they tried to go to 170 meters in a cave,” says Han. “He had done a couple of 100-meter dives in open water and a 120-meter dive in a cave, so he didn’t have the experience.”

Sadly, and perhaps predictably, tragedy struck: The inexperienced cave diver died during the dive, and his body had to be retrieved by a French cave diving team.

“About the Du’an accident, the lack of experience of the divers and the too-ambitious goal were the cause of the fatality,” says Deseigne. “Our team [recovered] the body of the diver. Sad story.”

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cave divers in the United Kingdom, there were nine cave diver deaths worldwide between 1980 and 2005, with “the overall fatality rate for all dives … estimated at 1 in 3,286 dives.” The organization’s website notes that experience is the key variable in the deaths, and that “an experienced diver is estimated to be 25 times more likely to survive a dive than an inexperienced diver.”

In the years since this tragic accident, though, Du’an has avoided any further cave diving fatalities, something that many China-based divers and Du’an locals seem to attribute to Flag Blue dive center and Han’s professionalism and commitment to safety. “[Cave diving] is absolutely risky, and Guangxi is very fortunate that there haven’t been more fatalities and that the diving community

– Lao Mao and his group – are very responsible divers,” says Berkley, who was trained in cave diving with Han and dove extensively with him during filming for Underwater China.

“That death in the Guangxi caves was the exception, not the rule.

In general, divers in Guangxi are very responsible and have had very few problems.”

If you found this story interesting, check out Underwater China on iQiyi by scanning the QR code. For more information about Du’an’s Flag Blue dive center, email ting@flagblue.cn or grecohan@gmail. com

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MOSAIC OF CHINA Podcast Exploring Myriad Middle Kingdom Lives Interview by Ned Kelly

Brit Oscar Fuchs first came to Asia in 1999 on a one-year contract teaching English in rural Japan. He ended up spending 16 of the last 20 years here, the last four of which have been in Shanghai. Enthralled by the diverse set of people that China attracts, he set out to showcase their lives on a new podcast called Mosaic of China.

How did Mosaic of China come about?

After more than a decade, I exited my company in early 2019. The question was... what next? I wanted to try my hand at something more creative, so I first started a blog, but I found it to be too lonely, and way too selfindulgent. So the idea evolved into producing a podcast instead. That way it would be less about me; I could showcase stories from a diverse set of people, and hopefully create a product that would offer the Englishspeaking world a different version of the China that they’re fed on the news.

Each podcast episode is around 25 minutes long and designed to be played while commuting to work or doing a mundane chore. Each interview is split into three parts: in the first part the guest and I have a freestyle conversation and explore their unique experience; in the second part I ask each guest the same 10 open-ended questions, which elicit quite varied answers; and in the final part, the guest nominates someone to be interviewed in the next season of the show. And that’s how, tile by tile, the episodes build out to form a ‘Mosaic of China’.

How many episodes have you done to date?

There are altogether 30 episodes in Season 1, and we’ve released around half of them so far. They come out every Tuesday on both Chinese apps (like Ximalaya, Weibo) and international apps (like Apple Podcasts,

Pandora, Spotify and YouTube). You can just search for ‘Mosaic of China’ on any podcasting platform, and it should pop up.

How do you pick your subjects?

For Season 1, I made sure that the audience was as diverse as possible. So I curated a group that would include as many different stories to tell, from as many different viewpoints as possible. There’s a comedian from Inner Mongolia, a French CEO of Disneyland Shanghai, a violinist from Armenia, a Venezuelan marketer from Coca-Cola, an entrepreneur from Gansu, a diplomat from New Zealand, a playwright from Anhui, a Canadian biochemist, a fashion designer from Hong Kong and so on.

For Season 2, the guests are nominated by the interviewees from Season 1, so the project begins to have a life of its own. That’s the most exciting part of the podcast for me, because it allows me to meet people that I might not otherwise have encountered.

Cool idea. Which episode would you direct a first time listener to?

That’s a very tough one, since they’re all so wildly different. Some are more deep (like Episode 15 with Srinivas Yanamandra from the New Development Bank), and some are more light (like Episode 14 with Emily Madge from Sea Life); some are more ponderous (like Episode 9 with filmmaker Noah Sheldon) and some are so fast-moving

that you need to work hard to keep up (like Episode 3 with journalist Eric Olander).

Maybe the best one for That’s readers to dip into would be Episode 7 with Michael Zee. Michael is the man behind the Instagram account Symmetry Breakfast, and he shares a lot of interesting information about food culture in China, the links between Shanghai and Liverpool, and the day-to-day life of a social media influencer.

But in every episode of the podcast, the listener is reminded about the speed of change and the sheer vibrancy of every aspect of life in China. The project has been a wake-up call about the uniqueness of the energy that surrounds us in China, and permeates our everyday experience.

Interested in learning more? You can find Oscar on WeChat through his ID: oscar10877, or scanning the QR code below, and he’ll add you to the Mosaic of China WeChat group. You can find Mosaic of China visuals at @mosaicofchina on Instagram and Facebook. Listen to the podcast on Ximalaya by scanning this QR code:

Listen to the podcast on Apple Podcasts by scanning this QR code:

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AROUND TOWN WISStival Festival of Lights The WISS annual fundraising event is always filled with the #WISScommunity spirit. This year, they made it brighter than ever with more than six kilometers of lights that decorated the school, embracing many cultures from around the world. The most important reason they organize WISStival is to help others, and this time they collected more than RMB36,000 for charity projects.

Dulwich Puts the ‘Shake’ into Shakespeare How amazing were Dulwich Puxi senior school students in December?

For those of you who were lucky enough to watch their senior school production this year, we think you’ll agree that the children took Twelfth Night and made it their night. They had so much fun with the story, which is particularly impressive as Shakespeare does not present an easy language task for young students; it is challenging to decipher the language and meaning of a Shakespeare tale. And then to bring emotion to that language – those pauses for dramatic effect, those witty punch lines, the art of the ridiculous – they took this complex comedy, and they owned it!

Huili Nursery Arts Festival

BISS Christmas Fair The British International School Shanghai held a very successful Christmas Fair. Even the weather was magically British – wet and cold! Despite this, the school community enjoyed many festive delights, including Christmas carols from their excellent choirs, whilst warming up on festive refreshments.

Each of the 80 vendor brought a little piece of Christmas fun with them. The Parent Event Team and IB students helped to organize the Fair and raised a significant amount of money for their respective charities, Heart-to-Heart and the Indochina Starfish Organisation. A great school community event and a Happy Christmas to all BISS families.

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Huili Nursery Shanghai pupils took part in an interesting activity based on the theme of ‘four seasons’ during Huili Nursery Arts Festival.

Teachers prepared small canvases and various materials for pupils and introduced different artists with varying representatvie stlyes, such as Yayoi Kusama, the princess of polka dots and a representative of pop art, who uses bright colours and dots to express her artistic thoughts; Eric Carle, illustrator of collage art, who uses collage to create his illustrations; and Dutch abstract painter Piet Mondrian, who adopted lines and three primary colors to paint. Appreciating different artistic styles enabled pupils to attempt to express themselves by utilizing the formats that spoke to them artistically. Their interactions with peers also helped them to learn from each other and strengthened their bonds of friendship.

Wellington College’s Jack and the Bean Tin To be a success, a pantomime needs to tick a lot of boxes – it should establish a heartwarming sense of community, while also being packed with jokes, physical comedy and topical references, as well as a healthy helping of saucy asides. It also has to zip along at a cracking pace. This is exactly what Wellington College’s Upper Prep delivered in their rendition of the pantomime Jack and the Bean Tin, performed in December to a full theater. An incredibly talented group of 30 pupils helped bring alive the fun-filled story of true love and the acceptance of being different. The cast worked tirelessly and it all came together in two magical evenings of entertainment just in time to welcome Wellington’s festive season.

SHARING THE BEAUTY OF CHINA

SELECTED POEMS AND PAINTINGS OF THE TANG DYNASTY

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he Tang Dynasty (618–907) was the golden age of poetry in China with the emergence of great poets such as Li Bai and Du Fu and a large number of masterpieces that have been passed down for thousands of years. The Tang poems fully embody the artistic features in syllable harmony and pithy wordings of ancient poetry. Great achievements were made in paintings in the Tang Dynasty as well. ‘Painting in poetry’ and ‘poetry in painting’ were the common pursuit of poets and painters of the Tang Dynasty, reflecting the unique aesthetic ideals and cultural spirit of the Chinese nation.

This book contains 80 selected poems and translations of Mr. Xu Yuanchong in a bilingual format, complimented by paintings from the era that echo the artistic concept of the verse. The book aims to help readers to discover and enjoy the beauty of Chinese culture with a combination of select artistic works.

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ver the weekend of December 7-8, we hosted our 2019 Christmas Shindig at Shanghai Archwalk.

This year, the event took place at the indoor activity area. Many families joined our merry fair!

Here’s a look back at the event highlights.

We had the fortune of receiving many jolly faces over the weekend, and hiding amongst our guests was Santa himself. He took some time out of his busy schedule to take photos with kids – and even brought gifts along!

Our event was backed by a number of vendors selling food, drinks, cosmetic products and

more seasonal goodies. In the spirit of Christmas, many vendors decorated their booths with tinsel, baubles and festive wreaths. Visitors wandered around the market for gift ideas.

Throughout the weekend, we also welcomed local groups from all over Shanghai to light up the center stage. Among those who performed were Early Birds, Emma Music Family and Roland Music Education.

We would like to take this opportunity to thank our sponsors and all the families who joined us at our Christmas Shindig. See you in 2020!

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JULIAN SERRANO

Reflecting on LAGO’s First Year Interview by Cristina Ng

Chef Julian Serrano has had a long and highly decorated career. He put Las Vegas on the culinary map with Picasso at the Bellagio and Julian Serrano at ARIA, and has picked up two James Beard Foundation awards along the way. Serrano visits the Shanghai branch of his Italian restaurant LAGO in the Bellagio Shanghai twice a year. We caught up with him on a recent visit to see how the restaurant has evolved after a year of operations.

A lot of big name chefs have come to Shanghai with varying degrees of success.

What was your strategy?

The strategy has been not to have one, because you don’t know what will happen in a new place. You have to take a chance, be consistent and pay attention to what local diners want. Doing well in Las Vegas doesn’t mean doing well here. The moment that you begin to think like that, you fail. You can be a successful wide receiver with the San Francisco 49ers, then move to the Los Angeles Rams and suck. Different cultures and mentalities mean different things.

How have you evolved based on the customer feedback at LAGO?

Well, the five-course gastronomic menus were not in the plan originally; I wanted to do simple Italian food. But we get lots of couples in for romantic dinners and young people, and they want tasting menus. I also started to see that people expected higher presentation for the food photos, versus in Las Vegas.

When the food arrives at the table, people in Vegas just eat it –­no photo shoots.

What have been the challenges since LAGO opened?

Shanghai and other big cities are really hard to figure out. In Las Vegas, you open a restaurant and everyone knows about it and they come. Here, you spend tons of money on PR and the restaurants open so fast around you that you are old news within five months.

“When the food arrives at the table, people in Vegas just eat it ­– no photo shoots.”

Another big problem is getting used to the produce. I have dishes that I do with potatoes that I can’t cook here. The potatoes are too starchy and don’t get crispy. On this visit, I wanted ratatouille stuffed in patty pan squash. We couldn’t find the squash, so I couldn’t do it. Although there are lots of challenges, I don’t mind having an open mind and making the best of it.

Have you had a chance to sample the local cuisine?

Well, when I come here I don’t leave the hotel because I come here to work. I did learn about Shanghai hairy crab on this trip though. A friend of mine from Hong Kong gifted me a box of 12 hairy crabs, and I had no idea what do with them. I only cooked it for two minutes, and they were terrible.

Then we went to a restaurant, and it was incredible. The crab was cooked longer and marinated in rice wine.

Your restaurants are so beautiful. How do you keep people focused on the food when the setting is so overwhelming?

To have a good restaurant you have to have

what I call the whole package. That means a good view, good food, good wine, good service and good location. Fifty years ago, if you had good food you could get away with a bad location, but now people don’t always go too far for the food.

I have a friend in San Francisco who is a big lawyer. He and his wife go out for dinner four times a week, and they eat the same thing everywhere. She has salmon, and he has chicken. But he likes talking with the manager and the maître d’. It’s not about the food, but the whole package.

Fortunately for me, all my restaurants have a good location, good food, good everything. Take Picasso, where we have 180 million dollars in paintings hanging on the walls, plus the view and the food. Even with these advantages, you have to be consistent, because customers have a lot of choices.

LAGO by Julian Serrano, 6/F, Bellagio Shanghai, 188 Bei Suzhou Lu, by Zhapu Lu 北苏州路188号6楼, 近乍 浦路 (3680 6777)

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GRAPE VINE Welcome Winter at the Waldorf Astoria Over at the Waldorf Astoria Shanghai on the Bund, Pelham’s isn’t bothered by the cold. In fact, they’re launching their first-ever seasonal sharing menu. Since receiving a hard-earned Michelin Plate Award last autumn, Pelham’s executive chef Alistair Carter has been hard at work on a celebratory set meal honoring winter ingredients.

Gather a couple of friends and try out a masterful six-course selection for RMB1,188.

The beautiful meal includes roasted sea scallops, seared foie gras with caviar, Pelham’s garden salad, ‘romanesco arborio’ risotto and crispy truffle corn-fed chicken breast. The grand finale is Pelham’s Dessert Collection, which includes bitter chocolate, orange lemon curd and a chestnut tart.

There’s also an exclusive Chef’s Tasting Menu and Michelin Menu for RMB608, or pick your adventure from the new a la carte menus.

It’s the start of a new decade for F&B in Shanghai, and it seems like the plant-based lifestyle is here to stay, with Shanghai-based Z-Rou Meat offering their 100% vegan product – consistsing of non-GMO soybeans, shitake mushrooms, konjac and coconut oil – to mainstream restaurants. We also saw vegan restaurant Duli recruiting a chef, so look out for “tasty Asian-style plant-based food.”

On the opposite end of the spectrum, Garlic Barbecue (it has an owner in common with the Turkish restaurant of the same name) has opened on Huangpi Nan Lu to mixed reviews. Since some of the positive feedback is coming from picky Texans, we’ll go check out what some are calling ‘beautiful brisket’ ASAP. There are several notable openings in One ITC mall in Xuhui district, such as THE CUT Meatery. As you can probably tell by the name, meat is king with ribs on the bone, Wagyu brisket, lamb shoulder and more on offer. Xinya Hainanese Chicken Rice, Ng Ah Sio Bak Kut Teh, Peet’s Coffee, Le Tao, Luneurs, Mi Thai and Ippudo are also there.

Latin American cuisine is catching on outside of the city center with a gaggle of restaurants in Pudong forming a bit of a Latin Quarter. We’ve got Tacos representing Mexico, Hugo Sazon Colombia and Boteco Brazil. La Coyota has just launched brunch at their Songjiang location as well.

Also on the Latin American tip, chef Gabo Rodriguez is combining his experiences cooking throughout the region with Asian influences at ANARKIA in United Valley.

You can expect tapas, suckling pig, Wagyu burgers with foie gras and cheese, Chapastyle confit duck beer rice with sobrasada and more.

Sadly, Lychee’s Asian fusion and the clam chowder bread bowls at the original Pier 39 will not be joining us into 2020. You can still find the latter at Jing An Kerry Centre.

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> Pelham’s, 1/F, Waldorf Astoria Shanghai on the Bund, 2 Zhongshan Dong Yi Lu, by Nanjing Dong Lu, 中山东一路2号外滩华尔道夫酒店1楼, 近南京东路 (6322 9988)

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Strictly Cookies Cuts the Sugar Each January we hop onboard the weight loss train. The problem with that is everyone else seems to have the same resolution, making Shanghai gyms crowded beyond belief. Save yourself the hassle and eat cookies instead – sugar-free ones. This month’s flavor of the month is a cranberry chocolate and walnut number made without added sugar or butter. The natural sweetness comes from honey offset by tart cranberries. What are you waiting for? They say abs are made in the kitchen after all. Just don’t eat them all in one sitting… > Strictly Cookies: Rm. 103, 1166 Yan’an Xi Lu, by Panyu Lu, 延安西路1166号靠近番禺路103室 (137 8894 0337)

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Finger Lickin’ Good Have you ever wished that your favorite takeaway indulgence tasted more like real food? That’s what you get when you order the new Camel Fried Chicken. Juicy marinated pieces of bird with herbed and spiced batter has quite a kick – inspired by the chef’s native Nepal. It’s fried once, baked then, fried again for a wonderfully crispy chicken experience. No bucket would be complete without sides, and we are extremely into the mashed potatoes and gravy, which is quite likely the best gravy in town. The homemade coleslaw is also a treat.

> Camel Sports Bar and Kitchen, 1 Yueyang Lu, by Dongping Lu 岳阳路1号, 近东平 路 (6437 9446)

THE C.HOUSE Wine, Dine and Make New Memories at This Bund Venue Brought to you by the CP Group, THE C.HOUSE is a high-end farm-to-table concept that utilizes premium ingredients sourced by its parent company. Chef Jackson takes Australian beef, Beijing eggs, Nantong fruit and vegetables, Qingdao chicken, Thai prawns and turns them into inspired dishes at this culinary destination.

When the starters hit the table, Chef Jackson grins and says, “I had to do these Bund classics, but it’s my take on those.” The first example is smoked salmon with blini served with house-made potato crisps on slightly sweet mini pancakes, dill yogurt, chopped egg, pickles and capers.

As local diners don’t appreciate the taste of raw meat, he takes the beef carpaccio to medium-rare before slicing. New Zealand mussels come in a basil, shallot and Sauvignon Blanc sauce that is packed with umami – no salt or pepper necessary.

Next comes a story of first love with a Scandinavian salsify soup. The chef tells of an apple lip balmflavored first kiss, sweethearts and loss. Those memories are captured in the flavors of apple, French carrot and pickled lemon skin enriched with nutmeg, brown butter and honey.

The presentation of beurre blanc CP prawns with tomato mango salsa and coriander recalls Van Gogh’s ‘The Starry Night,’ while slow-roasted sinanano miso cod with fragrant CP rice, shiso chips and sea grapes demonstrates the fastidiousness of the kitchen – exactly six drops of soy sauce on each pile of lemongrass, ginger, garlic and lime leaf flavored rice. Uni pasta and smoked Wagyu beef are also delicious options.

Don’t forget to save room for dessert, because the pineapple rice pudding is a subtle combination of flavors and textures you can’t miss.

> 5/F, 88 Yuanmingyuan Lu 圆明园路88号5楼, 近虎丘路 (5308 8332)

You Win Some, You Dim Sum at Heritage by Madison When chef/owner Austin Hu had nostalgic pangs for the dim sum madness of his youth, he decided to bring some of those madhouse vibes to the Heritage brunch. That means they now have a dim sum cart that gets wheeled around the restaurant, so you can point your finger and get what you want immediately.

Start with a ‘Bloody Mary #1’ (RMB84), that mixes vodka with green tomato and house spices, while you wait for the trolley to come your way. When it does, load up on deviled tea eggs (RMB48), scallop cups (RMB88) and – our fave – cheddar scallion biscuits (RMB48) with chili garlic jelly and laoganma butter.

You can – and should – order things like uni egg custard with cauliflower, puffed rice and smoked salmon roe (RMB148) or hot chicken waffle sandwiches (RMB58) a la carte. > Heritage by Madison, 107, N1, 600 Zhongshan Dong Lu, by Dongmen Lu 中山东二路600号1楼, 近龙潭路 (6312 9089)

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STICK A FORK IN IT It’s Pie Time in Shanghai

By Cristina Ng

Shanghai is quickly sliding into the coldest days of winter, and small plates are no longer going to cut it. Grey days and bone-chilling temperatures call for a hearty meal, preferably with hefty butter crusts, flaky biscuit dough, sheets of crisp filo or piles of mash. While the humble meat pie dates back to at least the Middle Ages, these Shanghai versions show that we’ve come a long way from the days of ‘eating crow.’

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1. The Bull and Claw’s Chicken Tikka Pie Sometimes we eat a dish that is so comforting and delicious that it inspires an entire article. This savory pie list came about after lunch at The Bull and Claw. Meeting a friend who was craving lobster, we couldn’t ignore the words ‘chicken tikka pie’ on the menu. A one course lunch set (RMB68) includes soft drink, and there’s an additional RMB18 charge for the pie.

Gently spiced chicken tikka filling and the clever addition of melted cheddar come inside a crisp puff pastry shell. The inspired pie comes with a generous helping of creamed sweet potato mash. > 110 Fengyang Lu, by Fuxing Zhong Lu 汾阳路110号, 近复兴中路 Nearest

metro: Changshu Lu, 13 min. Open daily, 11am-midnight (3356 7608)

2. Pie Society’s Venison Fig Pie You cannot talk about pies in Shanghai without talking about Pie Society. In addition to their regular tasty line-up, winter pies have joined the menu. We are especially excited about the return of Oh Dear! This stick to your ribs meal features New Zealand venison cooked in red wine with juniper, figs, carrots and potatoes.

Classic pies are RMB58 solo or RMB78 with one side dish and gravy. We’re partial to the minty mushy peas or sweet potato and carrot mash, but you do you.

> Pie Society, Bldg 5, 381 Panyu Lu, by Fahuazhen Lu 番禺路381号5号楼102, 近法 华镇路 Nearest metro: Jiaotong University, 12 min. Open daily, 11am-10pm (6214

6992) > Pie Society Canteen, 688 Shaanxi Bei Lu, by Wuding Lu 陕西北路688号, 近武定路 Nearest metro: Changping, 15 min. Open daily, 8am-10pm (6272 0210)

3. Egg’s Chicken, Bacon + Red-Eye Gravy with Scallion Buttermilk Biscuit When Egg chef Jamie Pea visited her cousin in Hong Kong, he taught her some of the lessons gathered one summer at Husk in South Carolina. One of those secrets included red-eye gravy, created by sizzling bacon and burning onions, then deglazing with hot coffee.

That flavorsome sauce forms the backbone of Pea’s pot pie (RMB65). She uses chicken thighs plus skin (hello flavor!), oyster mushrooms for additional meatiness and toasted buckwheat for texture, all balanced with a smidge of dark brown sugar syrup and a glug of vinegar. A big fluffy scallion buttermilk biscuit is on hand to sop all the yumminess up. > 12 Xiangyang Bei Lu, by Changle Lu襄阳北路12号, 近长乐路 Nearest metro: Jing’an Temple, 13 min. Open daily, 8am-6.30pm

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4. Oha Eatery’s Rabbit from the Birds With so many excellent restaurants in town, and new ones opening all the time, it’s easy to forget one of your favorites.

We stopped into Oha Eatery recently to see what’s good and discovered a brand new menu.

One of the winter dishes, Rabbit from the Birds (RMB82), is an addictive filo dough pastry with spicy stewed rabbit inside.

The mix of Guizhou lemon pepper with fresh and dry chilis gives the meat a complexity balanced by a fresh fennel salad. Slightly sweet and sour tamarind paste takes this to the next level. > 23 Anfu Lu, by Changshu Lu 安福路23号, 近常熟路 Nearest metro:

Changshu Lu, 5 min. Open daily, 11am-2pm; 5-11pm (136 2164 7680)

6. The Shed’s Tuck Shop Pies For more casual days, The Shed has all three varieties of Tuck Shop Pies on offer. Created by a couple of expats from Wellington, the pies are made from New Zealand beef and dairy. Choose from beef and cheese, steak and mushroom or chicken and leak (all RMB55). Or for days you want to stay in, grab a Tuck Shop Pie from the frozen case in grocery stores around town. > 698 Shaanxi Bei Lu, by Kangding Lu 陕西北路698号, 近康定路 Nearest

metro: Changping Lu, 10 min. Open daily, 11am-2am (6237 6381)

5. Shanghai Tavern’s Pork Pie When you’re in the mood for British comfort food in the classiest of settings, Shanghai Tavern is the obvious choice.

They don’t just do a traditional pork pie here, they wheel out an impressively long rectangular one – the length of a human arm. A clean slice (RMB128) is made through the golden

hot water crust, containing chopped seasoned pork and a layer of savory gelatinized stock. It’s perfect with English piccalilli, pickled vegetables and three types of mustard alongside.

> 1/F, Heritage Building, The Shanghai EDITION, 199 Nanjing Dong Lu, by Jiangxi Zhong Lu 安福路23号, 南京东路199号上海艾迪逊酒店1 楼, 近江西中路 Nearest metro: Nanjing Dong Lu, 5 min. Open daily, 6-10.30am; 11.30am-11pm. (5368 9511)

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PASS RESIDENCE Hipster Home Is Where the Heart Is

By Cristina Ng

The Place We still remember being introduced to our first glass of orange wine at Oha Eatery on Anfu Lu. That was late 2017, when Shanghai’s natural wine culture was in its infancy, and using phrases like skin contact and volatile acidity to describe vino was a novelty. Wine Lips, RAC Bar, Vinism, La Verre a Vin and Bird – in addition to the Oha Group – have all played a part in introducing these hip and funky wines to Shanghai. There are even natural wine festivals like Crush happening these days.

Italy is home to numerous winemakers who eschew additives in their wines, so the only surprise is that it has taken this long for a natural wine bar in Shanghai to pair with Italian food. Thanks to Pass Residence, Oha Group’s latest venture, that problem has been rectified. Located on Julu Lu, it’s a cafe by day and low lit atmospheric Italian wine bar by night.

(RMB380/bottle), so we followed our gut.

It ended up being a lively bottle with berry notes, a supple mouthfeel and smooth tannins. The wine is an ideal foil to the bracingly bold flavors of confit mushrooms with garlic and balsamic vinegar (RMB40) or marinated white anchovies (RMB68).

Things stay minimal with the arrival of peppered burrata (RMB72) showered in olive oil and balsamic vinegar that collects in a deliciously glistening puddle.The food is meant for sharing, and one pizza or pasta per person, plus antipasti and dessert, should be enough. Go heavy on the noodles, because they are amazing.

Case in point is the fresh streamers of pappardelle with toothsome oxtail ragu and the gentle tang of semi-dried tomatoes (RMB78). Braised rabbit ravioli (RMB68) makes for warm bellies and happy hearts.

It’s time to confess, we don’t like chicken on our pizza. So, while we appreciate the creativity of herb roasted chicken, caramelized onions, olives and feta (RMB88) on a pie, the heirloom margherita (RMB68) or salami with spiced tomato (RMB82) are fine by us.

Leafy greens on warm puffs of rosemary flatbread are even better. The easy combination of wild mushrooms and bitter rocket (RMB55) dressed in vinaigrette with generous shavings of parmesan cheese is a solid choice.

They get adequate use out of the woodfired oven by throwing chocolate brownies (RMB60) in for dessert. Think flattened chocolate fondant topped with decadent vanilla Chantilly cream. There’s also a coffee liqueur laced tiramisu (RMB68) worth ordering. 2/3

The Vibe

Pass Residence radiates city cool; being present makes you feel like someone in the know. Traces left behind by previous inhabitants Sumo Cat have resulted in exposed concrete walls dotted with half removed graffiti drawings. Piles of wood are both practical – for the oven – and decorative, creating a rustic counterpoint the urban vibe.

Pockets of light interspersed with shadows create intimacy without the need for physical barriers. You know when you need that ideal date spot that seems like you tried, but not too much? This is that place. 2/2

Total Verdict: 4/5

Price: RMB200-350 per person Who’s going: artists, lovers, natural winos Good for: afternoon coffee sessions, dates, small groups

318 Julu Lu, by Shaanxi Nan Lu, 巨鹿路318号, 近陕 西南路. Nearest metro: Nanjing Xi Lu, 11 min. Open daily, 10am-midnight (153 0075 0579)

The Food

As with the group’s other restaurants, the food is by chef Blake Thornley. Unlike Oha Eatery’s complex Guizhou inspired small plates, or the mind-boggling chef’s table offerings at Table Black, Thornley’s approach to Italian food is pared down and almost traditional; there’s no tempeh or soy mint caramel here. The well-curated list includes the usual suspects – antipasti, pizza, greens on flatbread, pasta, risotto and dessert.

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KHAN CHACHA Indo-Persian Flavors in Jing'an's Westgate Mall

By Cristina Ng

is about as uncool as they come. Still, Khan Chacha has friendly service and food worthy of a detour. Cocktails starting from RMB40 don’t hurt the situation either. If you still can’t be convinced to dine in house, they are also available via Sherpa’s and Eleme with decent discounts on the latter platform. 1/2

Total Verdict: 3.5/5

Price: RMB150-250 per person Who’s going: mostly expats, curry lovers Good for: quick lunches, group dinners

The Place While fusion sometimes gets a bad rap, when it comes to Indo-Persian cuisine the cross-pollination dates back to the medieval Mughal Empire. In Jing’an district’s Westgate Mall, Khan Chacha celebrates the TurkoPersian influence on the cookery of India and Central Asia.

The match makes sense, and the newly opened eatery turns out flavorsome, yet delicately spiced plates of food in earnest.

The founder hails from Kerala and spent time in Qatar, so he has a broad understanding of the culinary traditions he wants to share with Shanghai.

The Food

The menu is long and full of tempting choices, so we recommend you come with a group of four or more for the best experience; as a twosome we ordered more than was necessary.

Leaning towards the Levantine end of the spectrum, the mezze platter (RMB85) has generously sized portions of hummus, baba ghanoush and beet moutabel. Bread and crudites are par for the course, but we were pleasantly surprised by the addition of a crispy vegetarian pakoda and a falafel.

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the baba ghanoush balances the bitter notes of eggplant with sweet pepper and the beet moutabel is packed with flavor from cardamom, garlic, tahini and good olive oil.

We were also feeling the clove spiced lamb keema sliders with pav bread (RMB60).

They are like Bombay-style sloppy joes that blow the ones we ate as children out of the water.

The panner tikka (RMB49) entrée is a block of smoked Indian cottage cheese that comes with a shot glass of cilantro mint chutney. Although crazy good, this is one of the only dishes that seems small for the price.

Moroccan grilled chicken is a wellseasoned chicken leg quarter, served with herb couscous. Our only complaint is that the dry herbs are quite woody, breaking up the nice texture of the semolina.

A well-executed dal Bukhara (RMB48) has us itching to dive further into the Indian side of the menu on our next visit. The lentils swim in a smoky tomato puree with butter and a lashing of dairy cream ideal for ladling into your mouth with any of their warm breads – roti (RMB10), paratha (RMB10) or our favorite Amul cheese and chili naan (RMB15). 2.5/3

The Vibe

It’s hard to get excited about a restaurant in a shopping center, and the Westgate Mall

Room 501-502, Westgate Mall, 1038 Nanjing Xi Lu,

by Jiangning Lu, 南京西路1038号梅陇镇广场501-502, 近江宁路. Nearest metro: Nanjing Xi Lu, 10 mins.

Open daily, 10am-10pm, (6218 5018)

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VICTOR ZHICHENG WANG S.Pellegrino Young Chef Finalist on Making Dreams Come True

Today, the impact of the world of gastronomy is being felt way beyond the kitchen. Those at the cutting edge of gastronomy are pioneering its use as a device for social impact and change. As true believers in the transformative power of gastronomy, S.Pellegrino nurtures, discovers and promotes the next generation of culinary talent through the S.Pellegrino Young Chef 2019-2020 initiative.

Chosen from a field of 10 worthy contenders, 25-year-old Victor Wang is going on to represent China at the S.Pellegrino Young Chef Finale on May 8-9, 2020. The young talent has been working in the culinary field for four years – currently as a commis at Shanghai’s Table Black, where he has been encouraged in autonomous and comprehensive thinking. We caught up with him to learn more about his journey and the inspiration for his winning dish.

accomplished this – I’m still in shock. It feels awesome, though. I have to say that it’s a very nice experience.

Why did you decide to compete in this competition?

There was no master plan. My colleague told me that he’d see me in the finals, and I guess he got that part right. I’m young and full of vigor, so I had to take the opportunity.

The theme of this year’s event is ‘dreaming as a young chef’ – can you tell us how this theme resonates with you?

How do you define the power of dreams?

Congratulations on being selected as the 2019 S.Pellegrino Young Chef Greater China Finalist. What has it been like competing to this point?

It’s difficult to describe how I feel because it still seems like a dream. The fact that I have

A dream is not just a dream. They have power, and dreams are the souls of our bodies. The only way to move up in the world is by working hard to accomplish our dreams without stopping.

How would you advise other young talents who are struggling to leverage new opportunities while chasing their dreams?

I would tell them to do three important things: work hard, stay smart and be proud.

You named your award-winning dish ‘What is Soy in China.’ What was the inspiration for its creation?

I watched Chef’s Table so many times, and each time I wondered how to do the same thing for Chinese food. Italy is famous for olive oil, Mexico for corn and China has soy.

I chose to highlight something synonymous with Chinese cuisine.

How do the ingredients in your dish reflect Chinese cuisine?

Previously, I worked with two Italian chefs.

One was from Milan and the other from Rome, which taught me different styles of Italian cooking. In China, we have the ‘Eight Regional Cuisines.’ But, in an international competition that could go over people’s heads. That’s why I focused on ingredients that belong to every region in China. The entire country cooks with soy and pork, and that is Chinese food in my mind.

After winning the S.Pellegrino Young Chef in China, Victor Zhicheng Wang goes through to the S.Pellegrino Young Chef Finale in 2020. The Grand Finale will take place on May 8-9, 2020.

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STRAIGHT NO CHASER

This industry loves an awards party, and Shanghai put in a strong showing at the fourth annual DRiNK Magazine Bar Awards on December 9. The biggest Shanghai winner of the night Cross Yu with the Founders Award, Bartender of the Year and Music Program (E.P.I.C.). Also garnering awards was Taste Buds, who took home awards for Entrepreneurship, High Volume Bar (Atelier by Taste Buds) and Design (Arch by Taste Buds).

More good news for E.P.I.C.’s Cross Yu, his latest project Charcohol – in collaboration with chef Mandela Zhu – is now open in Fengshengli. Also in that space, comes Thomason Hotel, a project by the folks behind Laundry Co. and Barbershop.

The modern speakeasy concept is a hotel lobby bar, sans the hotel. In a real hotel, The Portman Ritz-Carlton Shanghai has opened The Hidden Bar where bar manager Tural Hasanov slings painstakingly artful cocktails.

Continuing this year’s Latin/Chinese trend (see column opposite), Chino Latino just opened up on Donghu below Le Baron.

The huge space gives off heavy Dirty Dancing: Havana Nights vibes. As can be expected, the food is Cuban-Chinese fusion and there are a lot of rum-based cocktails.

Guinness fans need to hightail it to the new Guinness Gatehouse – in the 1788 Mall – where perfectly poured pints, hearty food and plenty of Shanghai Guinness merch await. You can even get your smiling face screen-printed onto your beer foam.

Mixing things up, the Cages team announced a 1,500 square meter mini-golf space at Huaihai International Plaza with a projected opening date in May 2020.

Ending on a sad note, the decade long dance party at Dada is finally ending on January 18. Watch this space for word on a new location, though!

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521/SH

Partying Professionals

By Luis Campos

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ocated in Putuo district, 521/SH is tucked between nondescript buildings and a residential area (if you can see the beautiful riverwalk, you have gone too far!)

Once you do find it, the bar’s unassuming exterior might underwhelm – there are no gimmicks to get you in the door.

Inside, though modest in its decor, the bar’s overall presentation is simple and chic.

Lit up cinder blocks line the walls of the establishment, while a cascade of lightbulbs hanging from the ceiling creates a warm and inviting atmosphere. Not a large venue (reservations in advance may be necessary to seat a larger party), 521/SH is a cozy spot to settle down for a drink or two.

We recommend the godfather (RMB78) as a first drink – this Scotch whiskey and amaretto blend provides enough oomph to get the night started. If you are feeling less adventurous, classics like the cosmopolitan (RMB68) and tequila sunrise (RMB68) are also available.

Wine is also on the menu. We were drawn to the Las Condes Chardonnay (RMB55), which is respectable for its price and pairs well with the seafood pasta (RMB78).

The pasta’s varied assortment of aquatic treatswas overshadowed by the dishes’ thick homemade noodles. After trying a few other food options, we recommend making this a post-dinner drinks spot. If you do get hungry, the croquetas (RMB38) are a tasty adult version of fried cheese sticks. You could also nibble on marinated olives (RMB38).

Overall, from its decor to its menu, 521/ SH presents itself as an establishment for a more refined crowd. It is difficult to find anyone wearing t-shirts and jeans, but perhaps it is even more difficult to find anyone born before 1990 – not that this is necessarily a bad thing.

While many bars around town cater to a younger demographic, the vibe here is more suited to professionals out for post-work drinks than recent grads hoping to pound cheap beers. Fridays are a good night to stop by. If you’re lucky, live musicians will be playing throwback hits of the ‘80s and ‘90s.

Room 155-156, Bldg 1, 100 Yejiazhai Lu, by Changshou Lu 叶家宅路100号1号楼155-156室, 近长 寿路 Nearest metro: Wuning Lu, 10 min. Open daily, 11am-2am (5569 8967)

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2020 VISION Predicting Bar Trends for the Year Ahead

By Logan R. Brouse

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appy New Year Shanghai, and welcome to 20/20, the year of perfect eyesight and spotted livers. As is our annual tradition, we met with some of the lead people in the alcohol industry to discuss what will be hot fire. Our panel was pretty incredible; key industry players, spirits makers, spirits distributors and me, a spirited drinker. You might not agree with our predictions, but as the famous saying goes, “There are three kinds of people: those who can count and those who can’t.” Like Greta Thunberg, you can mourn the loss of your childhood as you pour a large glass of your favorite spirit, turn up the ‘I Love My 90’s Hip Hop’ playlist on Spotify and get ready for the Player’s Ball.

Guest Experience – Laura Thomason, Director for Spirits Box

People are looking for a small bar experience, like specialized spirits bars within larger spaces such as the gin-focused lobby bar at The Sukhothai. Another way to do this is with activity spaces like the Cages team, who are opening a mini-golf venue. At these kinds of higher volume spaces – where the customer isn’t watching drinks being made – the speed of service is extra important.

Going Back to Basics – Zachary Connor de Git, Monkey 47 Brand Ambassador – Asia Pacific The last ten years have been about very experimental drinks, but now is the time to simplify things. That means bars need to have great teams that have been well-trained on the basics. It’s not about fancy drinks, it’s about service. If your ‘startenders’ isn’t in the house, everyone still has a great experience.

Better Food at Bars, Better Cocktails at Restaurants – Elysia Bagley, Editor, DriNK Magazine and Thirsty Work Productions

Many cocktail bars are opening up with great dining programs, and at the same time, many restaurants are becoming more serious about cocktails. Take Birds of Paradise and Arch – these are bars at heart, but with awesome food. I have a bad habit of working very late, skipping dinner and then making a bar visit… but now I can eat there instead of drinking on an empty stomach. We’re entering a time when you can have it all in one stop.

Drinking Smarter – Craig Swindell, Chivas Regal Brand Ambassador

People are becoming more health-conscious in all aspects of their lives, and this will crossover to the bar as well. Spirit highball serves

with soda water – and simple garnishes – will trend, giving people a low sugar-reduced alcohol option. We will see the reduction of straight spirit shots too, think five shots of whisky sour instead of 40% spirit to create that ‘cheers’ moment without the burn.

Crossover Bars – Helena Kidacka, Cofounder, Crimson Pangolin Gin

I’ve noticed fusion bars and restaurants like SakeMate – that is Nikkei cuisine – and Chino Latino, which also crosses South American with Chinese. I also think we will see more crossover in products. In addition to more Chinese gin launches, we will probably see a few Chinese whiskeys, local soft drinks and ready-to-drink beverages coming through.

Bund Revival – Logan R. Brouse,

With the opening of JUJU, the Bund is starting to feel cool again. Back when I worked at M1NT, I was always there. It was ‘Wolf of Wall Street’ back then, and one night when I worked at MUSE on the Bund we did one million US dollars in a night. It used to be the place to go, but more cocktail bars started opening in the city center. Now the Bund has shifted to smaller bite-sized places like The Nest (who started this shift) and now JUJU. Logan R. Brouse, proprietor and mixologist of Logan’s Punch and Tacolicious, has run bars and clubs in Shanghai for over eight years. In between hangovers, he puts pen to paper to record his pontifications on the drink industry.

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EVENTS

Round Eye, The Flood, Dahaha

Madeleine/Shanghai Qiutian

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Linkin Park Tribute Concert

Locally based math rock band Shanghai Qiutian are a cross-cultural band, with members coming from Switzerland, Basque (Spain) and China. They join with Basque band Madeleine for a show at Yuyintang this January.

Another night of local punk rock with three of Shanghai’s underground titans: Round Eye, The Flood, and Dahaha along with the debut gig of local dudes White Ink. Come on out for an exercise in alcoholic gluttony and fake whiskey philosophy.

If the cool Shanghai winter has made you ‘Numb,’ swing into The Pearl this January to sweat a little bit with the rough and raucous stylings of Linkin Park, one of the noughties’ most-beloved hard-rocking bands.

Jan 18, 9.30pm; RMB120.

The Pearl, 471 Zhapu Lu,

by Wujin Lu 乍浦路471号, 近武进路

Jan 10, 9pm; RMB50. Harley’s Underground, 265 Nandan Dong Lu, by Caoxi Lu 南丹东 路265号, 近漕溪路

Cotton Club Blues Night

Lexia Star Plan

Following on from the success of the rock and roll talent show, The Big Band, Lexia Star Plan are taking their show on the road and highlighting young, independent groups around the country. This iteration of the ongoing showcase will see four fantastic acts take to the stage.

Jan 5, 8.30pm; RMB60-100. Mao Livehouse, 3F, 308 Chongqing Nan Lu,

by Jianguo Zhong Lu 重庆南路308号3楼, 近建国中路

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Jan 2, 8.30pm; RMB80 presale, RMB100 door. Yuyintang, 851 Kaixuan Lu, by Yan’an Xi Lu 凯旋路851号,近延安西路口

The Fur

After 19 years and 5,000 shows, the venerable institution of blues, Shanghai’s world famous Cotton Club shut its doors on March 25, 2017. One of the best bands in Shanghai returns for two nights of Blues bliss at The Pearl. The Royal Hombres have been a fixture on the Shanghai music scene from the beginning of time. They held court at the Cotton Club for nineteen years and their music reflects an eclectic mix of blues, jazz and funk. The band, led by inimitable blues legend Greg Smith, with Jorland Paulino on bass, Francesco Perre on drums, Yiko on vocals and Matt Cadillac Cooper on guitar and vocals.

Jan 11, 9pm; RMB120 presale. The Pearl, 471 Zhapu Lu, by Wujin Lu 乍浦路471号, 近武进路

Playing around with the idea of comedy and performance, The Fur’s music can be described as synth pop, dream pop or indie pop. The group re-leased a pair of singles this year, and will hop on stage at Mao Livehouse this month.

Jan 2, 8pm; RMB90-120. Mao Livehouse, 3F, 308 Chongqing Nan Lu, by Jianguo Zhong Lu 重庆南路308号3楼, 近建国 中路

Say Yes 2020 Opening Party: Randomer

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The Big Band Hot Performance

Sunset Rollercoaster

Getting back into the swing of things early, Say Yes invite British DJ and producer Randomer to ALL Club. Few have a recent back catalogue as rich and diverse as Randomer. His discography reads like a who’s who of modern techno: across a six-year career, he’s produced four EPs for Un-told’s Hemlock Recordings; released records for Hessle Audio, Numbers and Clone; and most recently, been cherrypicked for Ron Morelli’s L.I.E.S. Jan 4, 10pm; price TBA. ALL Club, 2/F, 17 Xiangyang Bei Lu, by Changle Lu 襄阳北路 17号2楼, 近长乐路

One of our favorite Chinese bands, Sunset Rollercoaster, return for another show in Shanghai this month. Tickets to see the Taiwan act are known to sell out faster than a speeding bullet, so make sure you act fast to avoid disappointment.

NeunWelten

Jan 4, 7.30pm; RMB280-580. National Exhibition and Convention Center, 333 Songze Dadao, by Zhuguang Lu 崧泽大 道333号, 近诸光路

It’s a testament to the vast popularity of this TV show that Hedgehog, New Pants, Miserable Faith and co. can fill out the immense Mercedes-Benz Arena. With six of the best bands from the show’s first season set to perform, this one will sell out fast.

Jan 15, 7pm; RMB380-1,280. MercedesBenz Arena, 1200 Shibo Da Dao, by Yaohua Lu 世博大道1200号, 近耀华路

Chinese Football/Regal Lily

German dark folk band NeunWelten use old Nordic and folk imagery to create dark, wondrous atmospherics in their songs. Compared to an Edgar Allen Poe story, and infused with characteristic Scandinavian gloom, this show makes for a heady mixture of styles.

Small Storm Tour

Jan 17, 8.30pm; RMB100 presale, RMB130 door. Yuyintang, 851 Kaixuan Lu, by Yan’an Xi Lu 凯旋路851号,近延安西路口

KK Album Release Tour Heading out on tour once again, Wuhan emo/math rock favorites Chinese Football are joined by Japanese trio Regal Lily. The latter is made up of three girls, whose punky performances have earned them plenty of fans and plaudits in Japan.

Jan 4, 8.30pm; RMB120 presale, RMB150 door. Mao Livehouse, 3F, 308 Chongqing Nan Lu, by Jianguo Zhong Lu 重庆南路308号3楼, 近建国中路

After four years without a new album, Japanese favorite KK returns with his second album, Rutsubo. Also known as Ken Kamikita, the secretive and wildly popular singer songwriter returns to Shanghai as part of his Asian tour this month.

Jan 12, 5pm; RMB180 presale. Bandai Namco, 179 Yichang Lu, by Jiangning Lu 宜昌路179 号, 近江宁路

Bringing together some of the best punk bands that the country has to offer, this tour presents Shanghai audiences with Beijing favorites Wasted Laika, Hangnail and Xiao Wang, while locals Poetry in Shorts will also chop it up on stage.

Jan 4, 9pm; RMB80 presale, RMB100 door. Yuyintang Park, 1398 Yuyuan Lu,

by Changning Lu 愚园路1398号, 近长 宁路

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OPEN DOOR

DO 365 Degrees The Immersive Experience – Eugenio Recuenco Spanish fashion photographer Eugenio Recuenco has recreated and constructed fascinating images and photographs in this, his 365 Degrees series, bringing together influences that stem from art to current affairs, history, politics and much more to create a humorous, cynical, optimistic view of the world. This exhibition is broken into three parts: the first is the exhibition proper, which shows 170 pieces of Recuenco’s work, while in the latter half, 12 of Recuenco’s photos are reproduced onsite, allowing visitors to recreate Recuenco’s iconic photos, while finally, a video room shows the real-life influences for the photographs on show.

Until Jan 5, RMB69-399. Uni Elite, 838 Huangpi Nan Lu, by Xujiahui Lu 黄陂南路838号, 近徐家汇路

Frozen

WOLFGANG’S STEAKHOUSE The Legendary Restaurant’s Star-Studded One Year Anniversary On December 15, Wolfgang’s Steakhouse celebrated its first birthday in Shanghai, and VIPs came out in full force to celebrate the occasion. The event took place at Magnolia Square on Shanghai’s North Bund, and founder Mr. Peter Zwiener entertained shareholders, as well as esteemed guests from the business, performing arts, fashion, food and media sectors.

The Shanghai branch of the time-honored New York brand has been faithfully recreating the North American steakhouse experience since landing here last year. From the soft lighting and rich wood design features to fully stocked wine cellars and USDA PRIME-level beef, Wolfgang’s Steakhouse presents a truly authentic experience. As for the beef, the premium Black Angus is aged for at least 28 days for maximum flavor. Never frozen, all meat comes from traceable farms to ensure the best quality.

Still, amazing food and a gorgeous atmosphere are not enough. Wolfgang’s completes the package with well-curated soundtracks. In the words of Mr. Zweiner, “Music is the soul of food. Combining food and music resonates with diners to achieve a wonderful experience.” This demonstrated on the day as guests were treated to an elegant classical piano performance followed by the rhythmic sounds of DJ Big Coffee.

You may have missed the party, but every visit to Wolfgang’s is cause for celebration.

> 588 Dongchangzhi Lu, by Lvshun Lu 东长治路, 近旅顺路 5582 9715

Your kids will go crazy for this magical Frozenthemed exhibition. The exhibition brings the 2013 Disney film to life. Tag along as Anna, the fearless princess of Arendelle, sets off on a journey with a rugged iceman, a pet reindeer and a snowman to find her sister and escape from eternal winter. The exhibition will be held at Shanghai Global Harbor Mall until April 5. The 1,500-square-meter space will be transformed to recreate nine of the movie’s most classic scenes and feature nine interactive areas. Your little ones will also be able to check out over 200 original production drawings from the movie and shop for over 1,000 limited edition Frozen products. It’s every kid’s dream.

Dec 21-April 5, times vary. Shanghai Global Harbor, 718 Ningxia Lu, by Baiyu Lu 宁夏路718号, 近白玉路

Dreamgirls Having opened on Broadway all the way back in 1981, Dreamgirls is a phenomenal worldwide hit. Bringing to life the story of a trio of fantastic singers in ‘60s America, this musical is one you should see at least once.

Jan 2-14, various times; RMB200-1,000. Shanghai Culture Square, 597 Fuxing Lu, by Shaanxi Nan Lu 复兴路 597号, 近陕西南路

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OPEN DOOR Bob Dylan Retrospectrum Sure, Bob Dylan is a Nobel Prize winning writer, poet and lyricist, but his lesser known creative endeavors include painting with oil, acrylic and watercolor, and even include ironwork sculpture. Modern Art Museum, god bless their souls, have collected more than 250 of Dylan’s works spanning over 40 years for a Shanghai exhibition. Dylan’s early ink experiments will show alongside works from Mondo Scripto sketches. Enjoy this fascinating insight into the creative polymath’s works until January.

Until Jan 5, RMB100. Modern Art Museum Shanghai, 4777 Binjiang Da Dao, by Pudian Lu 滨江大道4777号, 近浦电路

Blue Man Group That’s right. Everybody’s favorite blue men are coming to Shanghai this year. The Blue Man Group will be performing at 1862 Theatre until January 5, 2020. You never know what to expect when it comes to the Blue Man Group. Expect to laugh, rock out and have a blast as the bald, blue men entertain through music, art and comedy. You know a show is popular when over 35 million people of all ages, languages and cultures have seen it. It’s going to be a masterful and musical trip, led by three of the boldest, baldest and bluest guys on the planet.

Until Jan 5, RMB80-1,080.

1862 Theatre, 1777 Binjiang Dadao, by Rizhao Lu 滨江大 道1777号, 近日照路

Lord of the Dance

REBEL FIGHTING CHAMPIONSHIP MMA Event Coming to Moscow REBEL Fighting Championship (REBEL FC), Singapore’s leading mixed martial arts (MMA) sports entertainment company, writes a new chapter in its storied history with an upcoming event in Moscow, Russia. A media day was recently held at Shanghai Brazilian Jiujitsu Academy with the purpose of introducing details of the event and highlighting the best of MMA sports through a workshop. Wang Shuo and Yibugele led the workshop and interacted with guests, media members and influencers to present the professionalism of the sport.

Scheduled to be hosted on January 11 at the Wings of Soviet Sports Hall near the iconic Red Square, REBEL FC X – The New Order, marks REBEL FC’s maiden voyage outside of Asia, after staging previous events in China and Singapore.

This is a significant step up for REBEL FC in terms of international exposure and pitting REBEL FC’s Chinese aces against the world’s best fighters. The event will not only elevate REBEL FC as a serious global contender in competitive MMA but it will realize its long-term vision of making superstars out of Chinese MMA talent and bringing the sport to mainstream audiences in China.

“We are very thrilled at the opportunity to work with our Russian partners for REBEL FC X – The New Order. It signifies our intent to elevate our Chinese MMA athletes to superstardom. The two headline bouts of Fight Night will involve the cream of the crop of Chinese MMA – Wang Shuo, defending REBEL FC Bantamweight champion, and Yibugele, who will be competing for REBEL FC’s inaugural lightweight title. Wang will face off against Aydin Kodekov of Kazakhstan, and Yibugele will go up against Gazavat Suleymanov of Russia,” explains Justin Leong, CEO of REBEL FC. “REBEL FC X – The New Order in Russia is not only a platform that can showcase China’s MMA talent internationally, it is also a great opportunity to foster closer sporting and cultural ties between Russia and China, two countries that enjoy a close partnership under China’s Belt and Road Initiative,” adds Leong.

REBEL Fighting Championship is a dynamic MMA entertainment company, committed to bringing exciting and engaging MMA entertainment to its customers in Asia and internationally. They strive to pursue the highest standards of excellence in their live event productions, MMA talent development and promoting MMA awareness. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Singapore, the company is comprised of a group of vibrant and creative professionals with diverse backgrounds in production, marketing, business development, event management, public relations and MMA matchmaking.

Breathing life into the world-famous, renowned Irish dancing set piece, these dancers bring to life Michael Flatley’s fabulous creation this month in Shanghai. Don’t miss your opportunity to catch some of the most breathtaking music and dancing you’ll see anywhere.

Jan 14-19, 2/7.15pm; RMB200-880. Shanghai Grand Lyric Theater, 232 Huangpi Bei Lu, by Xizang Lu 黄陂北路232号, 近西藏路

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PICK OF SIX

Grandma’s Lullaby

Until Apr 26 Long Museum Pudong, No.210, 2255 Luoshan Lu, by Huamu Lu 罗山路2255弄 210号, 近花木路 (6877 8787)

In Production: Art and the Studio System

Until Mar 1 Yuz Museum, 35 Fenggu Lu, by Longteng Dadao 丰谷路35号, 近龙腾大道 (6426 1901)

SIX

PICK OF EXHIBITIONS ART

The Annual Report of OCD – Zhang Peili Solo Exhibition

Until May 6 Ren Space, No.10, 133 Shangwen Lu, by Henan Nan Lu 尚文路133弄10号, 近河 南南路 (6346 2033)

Peer to Peer

Until Feb 9 Shanghai Center of Photography, 2555 Longteng Da Dao, by Fenggu Lu 龙腾大 道2555号, 近丰谷路 (6428 9516)

Auspicious Snow – Rui Xue

Until Feb 16 Long Museum West Bund, 3398 Longteng Da Dao, by Ruining Lu 龙腾大 道3398号, 近瑞宁路 (6422 7636)

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Move on China: 30 Years of www & New Media Art in China

Until Mar 15 HOW Art Museum, No.1, Lane 2277, Zuchongzhi Lu, by Shenjiang Lu 祖冲之路 2277弄1号, 近申江路 (5157 2222)

HOTEL NEWS

Jeurong Hotel Shanghai Celebrates One-Year Anniversary

Pudong Shangri-La holds Fifth Charity Santa Run

Jeurong Hotel Shanghai held its one-year anniversary ceremony last month. The event went off without a hitch with guests from all walks of life thoroughly enjoying their time. The one-year anniversary ceremony took Thanksgiving as its theme, presenting a beautiful audio-visual feast for members of the Shanghai media and hotel partners in attendance. At the same time, this event showed the unique style of Jeurong Hotel Shanghai.

Taking place along a new running track in the riverside area of Lujiazui on November 30, 2019, around 1,000 runners signed up to participate in the event. A total of RMB181,650 was raised to support children suffering from leukaemia at Children’s Hospital at Fudan University with the goal of provide children with some festive warmth.

Greenland Hotel and Tourism Group Appoint New General Manager

Grand Mercure Shanghai Century Park’s Grand Re-opening Hotel launched it’s grand re-opening ceremony with innovated guests room, restaurant and lobby rencetly, with its usual highquality and considerate service, creating the perfect place for guests to relax. The fresh new rooms provide a better night view of the bustling city with awesome floor-to-ceiling windows, and the brightly lined furnishings present a modern minimalist style.

The hotel is committed to offering each guest a relaxing and natural space in which to unwind.

Recently, Greenland Hotel and Tourism Group announced that Ms. Julie Som has been appointed as the general manager of Shanghai Sanjiagang Greenland International Resort, responsible for the management and overall operation of the three branded hotels and international conference centers in the resort. Mr. Gao Bin was appointed as the Assistant Administrative Manager of Shanghai Sanjiagang Greenland International Resort, mainly responsible for the marketing and revenue management of the three brand hotels and conference centers in the complex.

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CITY SCENES

As one of the hallmark luxury landmark shopping malls in China, Shanghai IFC mall is committed to creating the highest quality high-end shopping environment, leading the world’s fashion shopping malls and leading high-end shopping malls. This Christmas, ifc mall in Shanghai and Disney once again joined hands with the nationally popular Frozen 2 movie as inspiration to jointly create a large-scale promotional activity Enjoy Frozen 2 Christmas Tour.

On December 7, 2019, Maison Cartier lit up the Shanghai skyline with a magnificent tree lighting ceremony at Plaza 66. Cartier’s China CEO Mr. Guillaume ALIX, Ms. Janice Cheung, the General Manager of Plaza 66 and friend of Cartier Mr. Jackson Wang all showed up together at the ceremony.

Courtyard by Marriott Shanghai Changfeng Park Hotel launched its Christmas lighting ceremony in its hotel lobby on December 6, with guests from all walks of life gathering to join in on the moment of excitement and joy.

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During the 10th anniversary review and outlook of the 800 Show, the opening ceremony of the ‘800 Show x Jia Zuo Art Festival’ was also established. Subsequent ‘800 Show x Jia Zuo Art Festival’ designer awards ceremony, designer brand release, themed forum, a themed exhibition and other rich creative design activities, which will also be staged at the 800 Show.

The Bund Finance Center (hereinafter referred to as BFC), as the benchmark of Fosun “Hive City”, ushered in Grand Opening. As the only fully integrated multi-use commercial real estate complex located in the heart of the Bund Financial Concentration, BFC has not only inherited the classics of the Bund “World Architecture”, but also opened up the new business map of the Bund area. In the future, BFC will form the “Great Yuyuan Zone” together with Yuyuan Garden, and become the window and gateway of Shanghai City to show cultural confidence to the whole world.

Crowne Plaza Shanghai Fudan held its traditional Christmas lighting ceremony for 2019, sharing the joyful moment together with a Santa Claus from Yangpu Social Welfare Institution.

The Europe’s leading fashion lingerie brand Hunkemöller officially welcomed its grand opening party at its first Chinese flagship store located at Shanghai Century Link Mall.

In 2020, the New Zealand Fiesta Big Boys Toys will land in China for the first time in Shanghai after half a year of negotiations and preparations.

IAPM shopping mall joined hands with an internationally renowned lighting art team to create an exclusive winter light and shadow feast inspired by the mystery of nature, presenting the ‘Light Magic Forest’ light art exhibition for customers, combining art and technology to light up for Christmas.

Grand Kempinski Hotel Shanghai held a Christmas tree lighting ceremony in aid of soap for hope. One of the most highly anticipated dates on the social calendar, the Christmas tree lighting ceremony at the main lobby of Grand Kempinski Hotel Shanghai was held on November 28 to herald the start of the festive season.

On December 5, Hyatt Regency Shanghai Global Harbor held its 2019 Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony. There were around 100 guests and media friends who participated in the meaningful ceremony alongside Hyatt Regency Shanghai Global Harbor to start the Christmas season.

On the evening of November 28, W Shanghai – The Bund, in partnership with W Records’ new recording artist Fifi Rong, presented “Mic Drop At Yen” to bring a feast for the ears and taste buds at the signature Chinese Restaurant Yen.

At 8am on December 7th 2019, Giro D’Italia RIDE LIKE A PRO Yangtze River Delta Open was held officially at the National convention and exhibition center (Shanghai).

On December 8, 2019, the two-day Giro D’Italia ‘Ride Like A Pro’ Yangtze River Delta Open concluded in Qingpu, Shanghai. The 16 legendary drivers, led by Alberto Contador, Ivan Basso and legendary driver Andy Shrek, were on the scene at the same time, giving spectators a great fight for the title.

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LISTINGS

LISTINGS

very best of authentic Chinese cuisine including provincial cuisines plus high-quality seafood. The restaurant's garden-style setting and professional, friendly team makes The Crystal Garden a popular venue for intimate wedding banquets and private functions. 5/F, The Westin Bund Center Shanghai, 88 Henan Zhong Lu, by Guangdong Lu (6103 5048) Lunch: 11am – 2.30pm (Mon-Fri), 11am – 2.30pm (Saturday & Sunday, Yum Cha); Dinner: 5.30pm – 10pm (Daily). 河南中路 88 号上海威斯汀

Green & Safe With an organic farm in Kunshan, this organic store provides daily delivered vegetables and a variety of local and imported organic goods, such as organic extra virgin olive oil, white and red balsamic vinegar, organic pasta, muesli and more. 30% off on all breads after 7pm everyday in Dongping branch. 1) 6 Dongping Lu, by Hengshan Lu 5465 1288, 1/ F: 8am-10pm; 2/F: 6pm-12am 2) 2) 4/F, 1438 Hongqiao Lu, by Hongbaoshi Lu 10am–9.30pm 1)

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SICHUAN

CHINESE

东平路 6 号 , 近衡山路 2) 虹桥路 1438 号 4 楼 , 近红 宝石路

CANTONESE Canton Disco This traditional Cantonese restaurant concept with a contemporary update at its fore offers a high energy atmosphere, addictive cuisine and unpretentious service that paints a perfect picture of modern Shanghai. 2F, Heritage Building, The Shanghai EDITION, 199 Nanjing Dong Lu, by Jiangxi Zhong Lu (5368 9521) 5.30-10.30pm. 南京东路 199 号 上海艾迪逊

The Chinoise Story A unique restaurant

featuring radically fused cooking styles. Lovely space. Expect classic Chinese dishes served in individual portions rather than family style.

Cathay Building, Jin Jiang Hotel, 59 Maoming Nan Lu, by Changle Lu (6445 1717) 11am2.30pm; 6-10.30pm 茂名南路 59 号锦江饭店北楼底

酒店辅楼 2 楼 , 近江西中路

Ming Court With chefsí adept in culinary creativity, Ming Court presents exquisite Cantonese cuisine with a twist, offering authentic flavors and refined wine pairings to create a wonderful culinary experience. On top of dim sum and dessert menus, the restaurant also offer a la carte and set menus as well as some seasonal specialities. The wide selection of dishes also include some award-winning Ming Court signatures. Level B1, 333 Shenhong Lu, Cordis, Shanghai, Hongqiao, by Suhong Lu (5263 9618) Lunch: Mon-Fri 11.30am – 2.30pm, Sat-Sun 11am – 3pm; Dinner: Mon-Sun 5.30-10pm 申虹 路 333 号 B1 层，虹桥康得思酒店，近苏虹路

Shàng-Xí This elegant Chinese restaurant at the Four Seasons Hotel Pudong showcases the very best of Cantonese cuisine, and has earned its reputation as one of the top-rated restaurant on the Chinese mainland by Forbes Travel Guide for five years. Lunch: 11.30am-2.30pm; Dinner: 5.30-10pm. (2036 1310). 2/F, Four Seasons Hotel Pudong, Shanghai, 210 Shiji Dadao, by Lujiazui Huan Lu. 世纪大道 210 号上海浦东四季酒店二楼 , 近

层 , 近长乐路

Sichuan Citizen Originally opened in 2009, Sichuan Citizen moved into its new home at Ferguson Lane in 2018, where Head Chef Mao and his whole crew from Chengdu continues to serve spicy and delicious classic Sichuan dishes to their fans. The restaurant also houses a cocktail bar named Bar Basil located right next to the main dining room, where guests can enjoy signature cocktails created by a mixologist from Milan. 2/F, 378 Wukang Lu, by Xingguo Lu (5404 1235). Sun-Thu 11am-9.30pm, Fri-Sat 11am10.30pm. 武康路 378 号 2 楼 , 近兴国路

陆家嘴环路

Summer Palace Combining South-Eastern Chinese cuisine with Cantonese flair, the Summer Palace enhances gastronomical sensations with a poetic visual dreamscape. Open hour: Breakfast from 7am to 10am; Lunch from 11.30am to 2.30pm(Mon – Fri)\10am to 2.30pm(Sat & Sun);Dinner from 5.30pm to 10pm. (86 21) 2203 8889 3/F, Jing An Shangri-La, West Shanghai, 1218 Yan’an Zhong, by Tongren Lu. 静安香格里拉

2 楼，近百步街 (3867 9199)

VUE Dining This restaurant is designed to create marvelous dining experience in privacy with one of the city’s best skyline views. Featuring authentic handmade dim sum and Cantonese cuisine, it is an ideal venue for family celebrations and friends’ gatherings. 31/F, West Tower, Hyatt on the Bund, 199 Huangpu Lu, by Wuchang Lu (63931234-6330) Lunch: Mon-Fri 11.30am2.30pm; Sat&Sun: 11.30am-3.30pm; Dinner: Daily 5.30pm-10.30pm www.hyattonthebund. com 黄浦路 199 号 , 上海外滩茂悦大酒店西楼 31 层 , 近武昌路

YUE Chinese Restaurant is presenting an exciting blend of local & traditional Cantonese dishes served in a modern atmosphere boasting nine private dining rooms. 2/F, Pullman Shanghai South, 1 Pubei Lu, by Liuzhou Lu (2426 8888) Lunch 11.30am - 2pm; Dinner 5.30– 9.30pm 浦北 路 1 号 , 上海中星铂尔曼大酒店 2 楼 , 近柳州路

HUAIYANG RESTAURANT RIVER DRUNK specializes in grand Huaiyang cuisine and fresh seafood, offering traditional southeastern delicacies in a charming and refined environment. Daily 11.30am-2.30pm, 6-10.30pm. 5/F, Wanda Reign on the Bund, 538 Zhong Shan Dong Er Lu, by Longtan Lu (5368 8882) 中山东二路 538 号 , 近龙潭路 74 | JANUARY 2020 | WWW.THATSMAGS.COM

CAFES Beans & Grapes Casual and modern, Beans & Grapes focuses on wholesome comfort meals and refreshments. It’s a great option for a healthy grab-and-go lunch or dinner. The Sukhothai Shanghai, 380 Weihai Road by Shimen Yi Lu (5237 8888) 威海路 380 号 1 层 , 近石门一路 CHA Lounge CHA Lounge is the place for a welldeserved afternoon break. An extensive selection of traditional Chinese and Western tea and delicacies, delicious beverages and international wines, as well as pastries, homemade chocolates and macaroons are offered daily. Guests can also treat themselves to an exquisite afternoon tea buffet at RMB108 per person which is offered daily. Open daily, 8am-8pm. Afternoon tea buffet, 2.30-5.30pm. 1/F, 1555 Dingxi Lu, by Yuyuan Lu (6240 8888-8155) 定西路 1555 号巴黎 春天新世界酒店 1 楼 , 近愚园路

Coffee Tree With a light and airy European look, the cozy spot offers an array of fresh and homemade items including salads, sandwiches, quiche, pasta, and cakes using the finest ingredients. Ferguson Lane, 376 Wukang Lu, by Tai’an Lu (6466 0361) Mon-Sun 9am10pm www.coffeetreecafe.com.cn 武康路 376 号 , 近泰安路

大酒店三楼，延安中路 1218 号，近铜仁路 .

Suntime Century Relax in our lavish private rooms and allow our food to delight your senses with wonderful tastes, textures and aroma.

Offering authentic cuisine from the Canton, Hunan and Shanghai regions, guests can embark on an exploration of Chinese culinary excellence.

Lunch: 11.30am-2.30pm; Dinner: 5.30-10pm. 2/ F, Grand Kempinski Hotel, 1288 Lujiazui Huan Lu,

by Baibu Jie 陆家嘴环路 1288 号上海凯宾斯基大酒店

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大饭店 5 楼，近广东路

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Si Fang San Chuan Showcasing the art of Southwestern Chinese cuisine with a touch of modern understanding and creative presentation, this Bund-side restaurant offers flavors that are adjusted to suit the local palate. Meanwhile, a bar inspired by Shanghainese cultural heritage is also another highlight of the concept. Lunch 11am3pm, Dinner 5-10pm. (6033 5833). L2, N3 Bldg, North, Bund Finance Center, 600 Zhongshan 2nd Road(E), Huangpu District, Shanghai, China 200010 中山东二路 600 号外滩金融中心北区 N3 栋 二层 , 近枫泾路 200010

SHANGHAINESE Club Jin Mao With superlative views overlooking the Shanghai skyline, Club Jin Mao is one of the most prestigious Shanghainese restaurants in the city, offering exquisite and authentic Shanghainese cuisine. Daily from 11.30am-2.30pm, 5.3010.30pm. 86/F, Grand Hyatt Shanghai, Jin Mao Tower, 88 Shiji Dadao, by Yincheng Zhong Lu (5047 8838) www.shanghai.grand.hyatt.com 上 海金茂君悦大酒店 86 楼 , 浦东新区世纪大道 88 号 , 近银城中路

Gui Hua Lou Gui Hua Lou offers the very best of authentic Huaiyang cuisines. Chef Gao creates an entrancing blend of two worlds, traditional dishes with modern interpretations all in the ambiance of distinctive Chinese décor. 1/F River Wing, Pudong Shangri-La, 33 Fucheng Lu, by Lujiazui Huan Lu (2828 6888). Open daily, 11.30am3pm (lunch), 5.30-10pm (dinner). fbreservation. slpu@shangri-la.com, www.shangri-la.com/ shanghai/pudongshangrila. 富城路 33 号，近陆家 嘴环路

The Crystal Garden Bathed in natural light, the Chinese restaurant Crystal Garden offers the

CHOCOLATE Jean Paul Hévin is a French “Haute Couture” chocolate-maker, whose label of chocolates is a successful brand of gourmet chocolate. The adventure of Jean Paul Hévin begins in the tropics with the search for the rarest, most refined cocoa beans. It continues back in France with a search for the best creams and hazelnuts, the most scented honeys and other outstanding ingredient. Jean Paul Hévin stores are created as chocolate cellars, confined spaces in which, at constant levels of humidity and temperature, customers could be captivated by the subtle cocoa aromas and choose their purchases in a calm and peaceful atmosphere. LG2 city’super, HKRI Taikoo Hui, 789 West Nanjing Lu, by Ruijin Er Lu (400-653-8820, www.citysuper.com.cn) 南京西路 789 号兴业太古汇地下二层 city’super 超 • 生活店内

ROYCE’ From the great land of Hokkaido, blessed by nature, came ROYCE’ chocolates in 1983. Hokkaido is gifted with crystal clear water and pure fresh air. This nature environment is much like the famous European Chocolate producing countries. It is here in Hokkaido that the finest, strictly selected ingredients are combined to make perfect chocolates. Each and every bite will bring your senses to Hokkaido.

1) ifc Store - LG2 city’super, 8 Shiji Dadao, by Lujiazui Huan Lu 2) Shanghai Metro City Store B1, 1111 Zhaojiabang Lu, by Hongqiao Lu 3) Jiu Guang, B/F, 1618 Nanjing Xi Lu, near Huashan Lu 4) Shanghai Times Square Store - B1 city’super, 99 Huaihai Zhong Lu, by Xizang Nan Lu 5) Shanghai iapm Store - LG1 , 999 Huaihai Zhong Lu, by Shaanxi Nan Lu 6) HKRI Taikoo Hui Store - LG2 city’super, 789 Nanjing Xi Lu, by Yan’an Zhong Lu (400-653-8820, www.citysuper.com. cn) 1) 国金中心店 – 陆家嘴世纪大道 8 号地下二层

Kempi Deli Freshly baked homely bites including freshly baked bread, muffins, cakes, chocolates, pastries, ice-creams, sandwiches, cold cuts and cheese will make a visit to Kempi Deli something to look forward to any day. You won’t know where to start! 50% off on all breads after 18:00 daily. (3867 8888) Hours: 7.30am-7pm. 2/F, Grand Kempinski Hotel, 1288 Lujiazui Huan Lu,

by Baibu Jie 陆家嘴环路 1288 号上海凯宾斯基大酒店 2 楼，近百步街

FINE DINING 8 1/2 Otto e Mezzo Bombana An extension of the three Michelin Star venue (by the same name) in Hong Kong, a fantastic fine dining fare that will leave you both comforted and breathless.

6-7/F, 169 Yuanmingyuan Lu, by Beijing Dong Lu (6087 2890) 圆明园路 169 号 6-7 楼 , 近北京东路 Canton Table With nostalgic ambiance inspired by shikumen lanehouses and glamorous buildings along the Bund, this new Cantonese dining concept at Three on the Bund dances between the old and the new, bringing Shanghai diners the essence of the culinary culture of Guangdong.

Whether you’re craving some home-style cooking or sophisticated delicacies, Canton Table offers an extensive selections, featuring high quality fresh ingredients and traditional cooking skills.

Mon-Fri 11.30am-2.30pm, 5.30-10.30pm, SatSun 11.30am-3pm, 5.30-10.30pm. cantontable@ on-the-bund.com. www.threeonthebund.com.5/ F, 3 Zhongshan Dong Yi Lu, by Guangdong Lu 中 山东一路 3 号 5 楼 , 近广东路 . (6321 3737)

Cathay Room & 9 Level Terrace With intimate seating and expansive views of the Bund, the Cathay Room and Terrace offers a sociable dining experience with elegantly presented European contemporary style cuisine. Let your senses be tantalized by the delicate flavors prepared by our culinary team, revealing a European ‘haute cuisine’ approach to fine dining; complete with organic items and ecologically responsible producers. Featuring an extensive wine list and beverage selection, the Cathay Room and Terrace is an oasis away from the hustle and bustle of Shanghai… 9/F, Fairmont Peace Hotel, 20 Nanjing Road East by Zhong Shan Dong Yi Road (6138 6881) Daily 12:00-22:00 南京东路 20 号，上海和平 饭店 9 楼，近中山东一路

Dragon Phoenix Restored to its former glory, the Dragon Phoenix evokes memories from a distant time. Quintessential Cantonese and Shanghainese cuisine takes center stage with refined yet daringly classical presentations of the finest live seafood, barbeque roasted meats and seasonal produce. Our resident Chinese Master Chef’s signature dishes showcase some of China’s most sought-after authentic dishes including hand crafted dim sum, seafood delicacies and noodle dishes. 8/F, Fairmont Peace Hotel, 20 Nanjing Road East by Zhong Shan Dong Yi Road (6138 6880) Daily 11:30-22:00 南京东路 20 号，上 海和平饭店 8 楼，近中山东一路

Jade on 36 Restaurant Jade on 36 Restaurant offers a contemporary interpretation of classic French cuisine. Chef Olivier Pistre uses exceptional ingredients and classic recipes presented with a contemporary twist. Guests can enjoy the magnificent view of Puxi skyline and the Bund.

Lunch sets, dinner sets and a la carte dishes are available. 36/F, Grand Tower, Pudong ShangriLa, 33 Fucheng Lu, by Lujiazui Huan Lu (2828 6888). Open daily, 11.30am-2pm (lunch), 6-10pm (dinner). fbreservation.slpu@shangri-la.com, www.shangri-la.com/shanghai/pudongshangrila. 富城路 33 号，近陆家嘴环路 .

M on the Bund This Bund pioneer serves up impeccable service and a menu peppered with Continental, Aussie and Moroccan inspiration.

Try the pavlova for dessert. 7/F, No.5 Zhongshan Dong Yi Lu, by Guangdong Lu (6350 9988) MonFri: 11.30am-2.30pm; 6.15-10.30pm; Sat-Sun: 11.30am-3pm; 6.15-10.30pm reservations@monthebund.com www.m-onthebund.com 中山东 一路外滩 5 号 7 楼 , 近广东路

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Mare Western Restaurant It’s the only place where you can taste Marseille Seafood Hotpot!

The tomahawk steak is the best in Shanghai.

Hotel Pravo, 2/F Mare Western Restaurant 299 Wusong Lu, by Kunshan Lu 吴淞路 299 号宝御酒店 2 楼 , 近昆山路

Oceans 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 realizes the art of cooking.

Lobby floor, Banyan Tree Shanghai On The Bund, 19 Haiping Lu, by Gongping Lu (2509 1188) Lunch 11.30am – 2.30pm; Dinner 5.30– 9.30pm. banyantree.com 海平路 19 号悦榕庄 1 楼 , 近公平路

Vue Restaurant Enjoy classic European fare with one of the city’s best skyline views. 30/F Hyatt on the Bund, 199 Huangpu Lu, by Wuchang Lu (6393 1234-6328) Daily 6-11pm 黄浦路 199 号 , 上海外滩

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茂悦大酒店西楼 30 楼 , 近武昌路

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ON56 This four-in-one restaurant at Grand Hyatt Shanghai offers the best cuts of prime beef from the Grill, sumptuous Italian classics from Cucina, top-shelf sushi from Kobachi and delectable sweets from Patio. Daily from 11.30am-2.30pm, 5.30-10.30pm; 56/F, Grand Hyatt Shanghai, Jin Mao Tower, 88 Shiji Dadao, by Yincheng Zhong Lu (5047 8838) www.shanghai.grand.hyatt.com 上海金茂君悦大酒店 56 楼 , 浦东新区世纪大道 88 号 , 近银城中路

RuiKu Restaurant The rooftop restaurant RuiKu serves fine-casual dining with a sharing concept.

Enjoy the stunning view of the Bund’s historic waterfront and Pudong’s futuristic skyline. Daily 12-10.30pm. 21/F, Wanda Reign on the Bund, 538 Zhong Shan Dong Er Lu, by Longtan Lu (5368 8882) 中山东二路 538 号 , 近龙潭路 SAVOR All Day Dining Restaurant offers Western and Eastern cuisine showcasing an open interactive kitchen with buffet and a la carte options. 2/F, Pullman Shanghai South, 1 Pubei Lu,

by Liuzhou Lu (2426 8888) Daily 6am - 12pm 浦

Cypher Discover Cypher's three geometric venues with unique elements: Foreplay (coffee shop), Climax (western fusion restaurant) and Aftertaste (bar). Aftertaste is a hidden whiskey bar serving the highest quality of whiskey and other liquors. Experience various bottles of whiskey from Cypher's extensive collection. 500 Xiangyang Lu, by Jianguo Xi Lu 襄阳南路 500 弄靠 近建国西路 (6408 8072)

On November 22, L’Oréal Travel Retail Asia Pacific celebrated the launch of the highly anticipated USbased professional skincare brand, SkinCeuticals. Together with China Duty Free Group and Sunrise Duty Free Group, the grand debut ceremony in the Travel Retail channel took place at a pop-up store in Haitang Bay Duty-free Center, Sanya. With SkinCeuticals now joining dermo-costmetics brands La RochePosay and Vichy, it further strengthens L’Oréal Travel Retail Asia Pacific’s powerful brand portfolio to provide beauty for all travelers.

北路 1 号 , 上海中星铂尔曼大酒店 2 楼 , 近柳州路

Sir Elly’s Restaurant & Bar Dine on fine modern European cuisine while overlooking the Huangpu River. Expert cocktails offered at both the circular bar and the expansive 14th floor terrace. 13/F The Peninsula Shanghai, 32 Zhongshan Dong Yi Lu, by Nanjing Dong Lu (2327 6756) Lunch daily 12-2.30pm; Dinner Sun-Thurs: 6-10.30pm; Fri-Sat 6-11pm www.peninsula.com/Shanghai/en/Dining/ Sir_Ellys_Restaurant/default.aspx 中山东一路 32 号

To highlight SkinCeuticals’ mission in providing advanced skincare backed by science, a thoroughly high-tech touch in primarily black and white sets the tone for the pop-up event. Visitors are invited to a comprehensive interpretation of the professional skincare brand through immersive spaces, such as an anti-oxidation lab and an interactive game wall for a close-up experience of the advanced anti-oxidation technology. At the event, SkinCeuticals experts at the Digital Orchard demonstrates the antioxidant “apple test,” and professional skin diagnosis and skincare express facial treatment by a SkinCeuticals expert are available for travelers to explore its powerful anti-oxidants products.

上海半岛酒店 13 楼 , 近南京东路

Shanghai Tavern Jason Atherton’s all-day dining, brasserie-style restaurant draws inspirations from Elliot Hazzard’s period architecture and magnificent coffered ceiling. Its design is a nod to the layers of history behind the Shanghai Power Company Building. 1F, Heritage Building, The Shanghai EDITION, 199 Nanjing Dong Lu,

by Jiangxi Zhong Lu (5368 9511). 6-10:30am, 11:30am-11pm. 南京东路 199 号 上海艾迪逊酒店 辅楼 1 楼，近江西中路

FRENCH Jean Georges One Michelin star restaurant JeanGeorges is the world-renowned eponymous chef’s first signature restaurant outside of New York.

At the Bund-side restaurant, guests can enjoy his famed contemporary French cuisines at a newly renovated space with a fresh an elegant dining room, lounge, open kitchen and private rooms.

Mon-Fri 11.30am-2.30pm, 6-10.30pm, Sat-Sun: 11.30am-3pm, 6-10.30pm. 4/F, 3 Zhongshan Dong Yi Lu, by Guangdong Lu) jgrespak@on-thebund.com. www.threeonthebund.com. 中山东一 路 3 号 4 楼 , 近广东路 (6321 7733)

Mr. & Mrs. Bund Molecular madman Paul Pairet takes a more laissez-faire approach with this modern French eatery. Expect straightforward food and a great wine list. 6/F Bund 18, Zhongshan Dong Yi Lu, by Nanjing Dong Lu (6323 9898) Dinner: Monday to Sunday 5.00-10.30pm, late Night: Thus-Sat 10.30pm-1.00am, brunch: Sat-Sun 11.30am-2.30pm www.mmbund.com 中 山东一路外滩 18 号 6 楼 , 近南京东路

PHÉNIX eatery & bar Rooted in the philosophy of “Life is about the ingredients”, a visit to PHÉNIX is a charming invitation to reconnect with the essentials through an intuitive French cuisine inspired by the richness of seasonal natural ingredients. PHÉNIX also features an intimate yet vibrant lounge space, allowing guests to enjoy classic minimalist cocktails and an impressive wine selection with 250 labels. Level 2, 1 Changde Lu,

by Yan’an Xi Lu Daily 6.30am – 11pm, phenix@ thepuli.com, phenix.thepuli.com (2216 6988) 上 海璞麗酒店二楼，常德路 1 号，近延安西路

Polux by Paul Pairet Located in Xintiandi, Polux is a French café and casual bistro by Paul Pairet, Chef de Cuisine of culinary powerhouse Mr & Mrs Bund and three Michelin-starred Ultraviolet.

Bringing contemporary French comfort food to an international crowd, brunch and cafe staples is the backbone of the menu, adorned by afternoon munchies and light dinner. Business hour: MonSun: 10am -10pm. No. 5, Lane 181, Taicang Lu,

by Huangpi Nan Lu. (6333 9897, poluxbypp.com) 太仓路 181 弄 5 号，近黄陂南路

SKINCEUTICALS KICKS OFF IN TRAVEL RETAIL

Mercedes me Store, The Bund This culinary spinoff courtesy of the luxury German automaker offers creative fusion international cuisine with the theme of ‘Respect the Mother Nature.’

Perfect for guests seeking a novel and refined dining experience, the ambiance and dishes showcase a balance between presentation and gastronomic aptitude. Sun-Wed 10am-10pm, Thu-Sat 10am- 2am. (6033 5833). L1, N3 Bldg, North, Bund Finance Center, 600 Zhongshan 2nd Road(E), Huangpu District, Shanghai, China 200010 中山东二路 600 号外滩金融中心北区 N3 栋 一层 , 近枫泾路 200010

GERMAN Paulaner Brauhaus Enjoy Bavarian food (and more importantly, beer) in a warm, wellpopulated atmosphere. 1) House19-20, North Block Xintiandi, Lane181 Taicang Lu, by Madang Lu (6320 3935) Daily: 11am-2am www.bln.com. cn 2) 2967 Lujiazui Xi Lu, by Binjiang Da Dao (6888 3935) Sun-Thu: 11am-1am; Fri-Sat: 11am-2am 3) 3/F, 555 Shibo Da Dao, by Guozhan Lu (2206 0555) Sun-Thurs: 11am-10pm; Fri-Sat: 11am12am hellauer@bln.com.cn 1) 太仓路 181 弄新天地

“Through our exclusive collaboration with China Duty Free Group and Sunrise Duty Free Group, we are thrilled that SkinCeuticals is at last launched in Travel Retail. The dermocosmetics market continues to be buoyant, and SkinCeuticals is the perfect answer to meeting specific travelers’ needs in terms of prevention, protection and correction of skin concerns. The addition of SkinCeuticals to our brand portfolio further ensures we have a powerful range of brands to offer beauty for all travelers,” says Emmanuel Goulin, Managing Director of L’Oréal Travel Retail Asia Pacific.

“Travelers have been longing for the launch of SkinCeuticals, and today, we are able to make this into reality. The successful event today is a perfect demonstration of the deepened strategic partnership with L’Oréal Travel Retail Asia Pacific, and we look forward to the exciting expansion of SkinCeuticals in place under China Duty Free Group and Sunrise Duty Free Group,” says Terry Chua, Vice President of Central Merchandising Division at China Duty Free Group.

SkinCeuticals launched at Shanghai Pudong Airport Terminal S1 at the end of 2019, and will launch at Beijing Capital International Airport by early 2020 respectively.

A Brand Born From Academic Science At SkinCeuticals, our mission is to improve skin health and provide advanced skincare backed by science.

As a professional brand, it is essential that we perform research and create our formulations in close partnership with top physicians to ensure a high level of efficacy for our products. Made in the U.S.A., our skincare is used by dermatologists, plastic surgeons, and medi-spas in professional treatments, for daily homecare, and to complement aesthetic procedures. The SkinCeuticals story began with Dr. Sheldon Pinnell’s groundbreaking research on vitamin C, long before the company was established. In the years since, we remain committed to using evidence-based research to develop new antioxidant and cosmeceutical formulations.

北里 19-20 号楼 , 近马当路 2) 陆家嘴西路 2967 号 , 近滨江大道 3) 世博大道 555 号 3 楼 , 近国展路

GLOBAL CUISINE Morton’s of Chicago restaurants All Morton’s of Chicago restaurants serve the best available aged grain-fed beef, as well as fresh fish, Maine lobster, lamb chops and chicken mains. The menus offer generous portions of beef, including a 48-ounce (1,300g) Porterhouse, a 20-ounce (550g) New York Sirloin, and a 12-ounce (340g) Double Cut Filet. Morton’s restaurants are equally renowned for their extensive award-winning wine lists. The fully stocked bar also offers top-shelf spirits, domestic and imported beers and creative cocktails, such as their signature ‘MORtinis’. Shop 15-16, 4/F, Shanghai IFC Mall, 8 Shiji Dadao, by Yincheng Zhong Lu (6075 8888) 世纪大道 8 号 4 楼 15-16 号店 , 近银城中路

Pelham’s Named after Sir Pelham Warren, the former British Consul General who launched the exclusive Shanghai Club for gentlemen in 1910, this restaurant at Bund 2 is a signature modern destination featuring global cuisine with Asian flavor. Surrounded by the stately heritage ambience of Waldorf Astoria Shanghai on the Bund, the restaurant emanates warmth, intimacy and elegance without being overly formal. 1/F, WWW.THATSMAGS.COM | JANUARY 2020 | 75

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2 Zhongshan Dong Yi Lu, Waldorf Astoria Club Lobby Level, by Yan'an Dong Lu (6322 9988).

5.30-10pm. 中山东一路 2 号 华尔道夫会所 大堂楼层， 近延安东路

HOTEL BUFFETS Café Reign The all-day restaurant, Café Reign features a spacious and comprehensive open kitchen, offering an authentic Shanghai breakfast buffet, business lunch and a semi-buffet dining experience. Daily 6am-10.30pm. 1/F, Wanda Reign on the Bund, 538 Zhong Shan Dong Er Lu,

by Longtan Lu (5368 8882) 中山东二路 538 号 , 近 龙潭路

C MARKET provides an indulgent and lively culinary experience, allowing to guests to Enjoying indoor or terrace dining in an elegant and gorgeously sun-lit buffet restaurant with show kitchen counters that have a little bit of everything to satisfy any palate. Ranging from bold new cuisines to traditional favourites, sweet treats to spicy dishes, the possibilities at C Market are endless. (5263 9628, cdshh.cmarket@ cordishotels.com, WeChat: CordisHongqiao, http://www.cordishotels.com/sc/shanghaihongqiao/restaurants-and-bars/c-market/) Breakfast: 6.30-10.30 am daily; Lunch: 11.30 am-2 pm (Mon-Fri), 11.30 am - 2.30 pm (Sat & Sun); Dinner: 6-9.30 pm daily; A La Carte: 6.3010.30 pm. Ground Floor, 333 Shenhong Lu, by Suhong Lu 申虹路 333 号 G 层，近苏虹路 Five Live: Serving daily breakfast and dinner buffets, a la carte menu and extravagant Sunday Brunches, Five Live All Day Dining welcomes guests and gastronomes into a compelling cooking theater. An array of local Shanghainese, regional Chinese and international cuisines are prepared at five interactive cooking stations, including fresh seafood on ice, a grill and carving station, specialty noodles and dumplings, soup and Taiwanese hotpot, a Mediterranean kitchen and a dessert counter. INTERCONTINENTAL SHANGHAI NECC, 1700 Zhuguang Lu, by Yinggang Dong Lu (National Exhibition Convention Center, Gate 3) (6700 1888-6028) 国家会展中心洲 际酒店 , 诸光路 1700 号国家会展中心 3 号门，近盈港 东路）

Yi Café A buffet restaurant, Yi Café offers a vibrant selection of international and local favorites for you and your families and friends, presented by our team of passionate chefs. With eleven culinary theatres – featuring Chinese, Western, South-East Asian, Japanese and European cuisine in an interactive marketplace environment – diners will enjoy an unparalleled culinary showcase. 2/F, Grand Tower, Pudong Shangri-La, 33 Fucheng Lu, by Lujiazui Huan Lu (2828 6888), Open daily, 11.30am-2.30pm, 5:3010pm. fbreservation.slpu@shangri-la.com, www. shangri-la.com/shanghai/pudongshangrila. 富城路

aquarium and stunning views over the Huangpu River. With daily lunch and dinner service, Acqua is always a good choice to enjoy a delicious meal.

(3867 9192) Lunch: 11.30am -2.30pm; Dinner: 6-10.30pm. 2/F, Grand Kempinski Hotel, 1288 Lujiazui Huan Lu, by Baibu Jie 陆家嘴环路 1288 号 上海凯宾斯基大酒店 2 楼，近百步街

Camelia Offering a range of authentic Italian dishes perfect for all occasions like a business lunch or a gathering with friends and family, at the Four Seasons Hotel Pudong’s Camelia, you can experience what the Italians call ‘la dolce vita.’ Lunch: 11.30am-2.30pm; Dinner: 5.3010pm. (2036 1300). 1/F, Four Seasons Hotel Pudong, Shanghai, 210 Shiji Dadao, by Lujiazui Huan Lu. 世纪大道 210 号上海浦东四季酒店一楼 , 近

ITALIAN

La Scala Led by Michelin-starred guest chef Theodor Falser and Chef de Cuisine Stefano Sanna, La Scala places emphasis on crafting innovative Italian cuisine that prizes authenticity, refined quality and sustainability. La Scala is a journey of discovery and innovation – through presenting wholesome ingredients in its purest form, thoughtful flavor pairing with unexpected twists to traditional recipes, and artful presentations that touch on the restaurant’s culinary philosophy, each recipe brings attention to sustainable and local sourcing, zero waste and zero frozen and processed ingredients, paying homage to food, land and its people. 1/F, The Sukhothai Shanghai, 380 Weihai Road by Shimen Yi Lu (5237 8888) 威海路 380 号 1 层 , 近石门一路 VA BENE in shanghai is a modern Italian restaurant with new designed dining environment and extraordinary Italian food thath combines tradition and innovation. 1/F, No 7, Lane 181 Taicang Lu, by Huangpi Nan Lu 11am-midnight 太仓路 181 弄新天地北里 7 号楼一层 , 近黄陂南路

JAPANESE

Acqua offers an inspired menu that captures the spirit of Italian dining. The open kitchen and oven are a focal point of the restaurant’s dining experience. Guests will also enjoy the large indoor 76 | JANUARY 2020 | WWW.THATSMAGS.COM

URBAN Café The award-winning all-day restaurant URBAN Café showcases flavors that are synonymous with Southeast Asia. The culinary team maintains the fresh burst that is the essence of Southeast Asian dining culture by using premium seafood, meat, and seasonal greens. 1/ F, The Sukhothai Shanghai, 380 Weihai Road by Shimen Yi Lu (5237 8888) 威海路 380 号 1 层 , 近 石门一路

STEAKHOUSES The Spot Bar & Restaurant Since opened in Sep 2006, the Spot Bar and Restaurant has been home of many expats away from home. The menu introduces delicious food items as well as the Spot’s signature dishes at reasonable prices.

With a warm ambiance, it’s an exciting place where you get to meet friendly people.1) 2/F, 329 Tongren Lu, by Nanjing Lu (www.thespot.com.cn) 2) 152 Tongren Lu, by Nanjing Xi Lu 1) 铜仁路 329 号 2 楼，近南阳路 2) 铜仁路 152 号 , 近南京西路

URBAN Lounge presents a curated collection of global gins and premier tonics from around the world. The signature herb trolley is also a wellness alternative, featuring 29 specialty tea blends and over 8 seasonal organic fresh herbs.

The Sukhothai Shanghai, 380 Weihai Road by Shimen Yi Lu (5237 8888) 威海路 380 号 1 层 , 近 石门一路

PIZZA PizzaExpress 1) 380 Huangpi Nan Lu, by Xingye Lu (5383 3999) Sun-Thurs: 11.30am-11pm; Fri & Sat: 11am-11pm info@pizzamarzano.cn www.pizzamarzano.cn 2) Suite 107, Shanghai Center,1376 Nanjing Xi Lu, by Xikang Lu (6289 8733) Daily 11am-11pm info@pizzamarzano.cn 3) No.1, Unit 111, 570 Yong Jia Lu, by Yue Yang Lu (6467 8898) Sun-Thurs: 12-11pm; Fri&Sat: 11am-11pm info@pizzamarzano.cn 4) 507B/C, 5/F Grand Gateway, 1 Hongqiao Lu, by Huashan Lu (6447 8880) Daily 10am-10pm info@ pizzamarzano.cn 5) Unit 403, 4/F, K11 Art Mall, 300 Huaihai Zhong Lu, by Huangpi Nan Lu 1) 黄 陂南路 380 号 , 近兴业路 2) 南京西路 1376 号上海商 城西峰 107 号 , 近西康路 3) 永嘉路 570 号 111 单元 1 号楼 , 近岳阳路 4) 虹桥路 1 号港汇广场 5 层 507B/C, 近华山路 5）淮海中路 300 号 K11 购物艺术中心 403 号铺 , 近黄陂南路

Shinpaku Located at Three on the Bund, Shinpaku is a brand-new contemporary Japanese restaurant, where groups of like-minded people can enjoy each other’s company with authentic Japanese cuisine and over 100 different types of sake at a fashionable space with main dining area and private dining rooms. An ideal place for after-work drinks, casual dining and catching up with friends. Monday to Thursday 5:30pm 11pm, Friday to Sunday 11am – 3pm & 5:30pm – 11pm, 2F,Three on the Bund, No. 3 Zhong Shan Dong Yi Road shinpakureservation@on-thebund.com. www.threeonthebund.com

MEDITERRANEAN

2/F, 566 Huaihai Zhong Lu, by Chengdu Nan Lu 淮海中路 566 号 2 楼，近成都南路 (6315 2037)

1465 号 , 近淮海中路 3) 南京西路 1515 号嘉里中心 SB1-12, 近常德路 4) 虹桥南丰城南区 1 期 -L206, 遵 义路 100 号 , 近天山路 5) 淮海中路 283 号，香港广 场南座 2-11 室 , 近黄陂南路 6) 虹桥路 1438 号高岛 屋商场 4 楼 07 室 近玛瑙路

道 8 号上海国金中心 L4 楼 17 号铺 , 近陆家嘴环路

中山东一路 3 号 2 楼，近广东路 (6323 0093)

Ai Fiori offers classic Venetian flavors with a modern twist for relaxed dining concept ideal for casual dates, group dining or private events. It has direct ties to the world-renowned Ristorante Da Ivo in Venice. Located on the bustling corner of Chengdu Nan Lu and Huaihai Zhong Lu, Ai Fiori is just minutes away from popular entertainment hubs Found 158 and Xintiandi.

MODERN

ISOLA means “little island” in Italian, which expresses a rich marine culture in Mediterranean sea around Italy and was inspired by original Italian food. Room 17, 4/F, 8 Shiji Dadao, by Lujiazui Huan Lu lunch: 11.30am-2.30pm, afternoon tea: 3-5pm; dinner: 6-10.30pm 世纪大

INDIAN

号 , 近红松东路

Fuxing Zhong Lu by Huaihai Zhong Lu (6437 2222) Mon-Fri: 11am -2.30pm, 5.30pm -10pm; weekends: 11am -10pm 3) 1-L206, The Place, 100 Zunyi Lu, by Tianshan Lu 11am-10pm (5291 0907) www.phorealgroup.cn 4) Hongkong Plaza.

S2-11 Hongkong Plaza, 283 Huaihai Zhong Lu,

by Huangpi Nan Lu (6313 8927) 11am-10pm 5) S07, 4/F, Takashimaya Department Store,1438 Hongqiao Lu, by Manao Lu (6278 3277) 10am21.30pm 1) 富民路 166 号 , 近长乐路 2) 复兴中路

陆家嘴环路

33 号，近陆家嘴环路

Bhoomi stores One stop destination where a wide range of Indian & Pakistani food products are served. 266 Yaohong Lu, by Hongsong Dong Lu, Minhang district, (2428 3400) Mon-Sat 9.30am-9.30pm, Sunday 2-7pm 闵行区姚虹路 266

from certified organic farms and their own rooftop garden - fully traceable to ensure safety and quality to the table. The poultry, pork and seafood are carefully selected from free range sources that are certified and traceable.Daily 7am10pm;Sunday brunch 11am-3pm. Former French Concession>357 Jianguo Xi Lu, by Taiyuan Lu (3338 4660) thoughtforfood@livingoctave.com. www.livingoctave.com 建国西路 357 号 , 近太原路

Calypso Restaurant & Lounge The Calypso.

Located in the hotel’s piazza, the eye-catching two-storey bamboo-clad glass-roof building brings Mediterranean cuisine to the doorstep of guests and residents. Roof terrace also available.

This is topped off with DJ music, creating the epitome of a relaxed ambience. Restaurant Open Hour: 11am to 11pm; Terrace Lounge Open Hour: Non-Winter Season (Mar – Nov) 2.30pm to 1am (Mon - Thurs); 2.30pm to 1.30am (Fri & Sat); 12pm to 1am (Sun). Winter Season (Dec - Feb) 2.30pm to 11pm (Mon - Thurs), 2.30pm to 12midnight (Fri & Sat), 12pm to 11pm(Sun).

(86 21) 2203 8889. Jing An Kerry Center Piazza, 1218 Middle Yan’an Road, Jing An Kerry Centre on West Nanjing Road, Shanghai. 延安中路 1218 号 南京西路静安嘉里中心南区广场

Thought For Food is the flagship restaurant inside The Living Room by Octave, open daily for breakfast, lunch, dinner and Sunday brunch serving tasting menus, sharing plates and quick meals that all feature responsibly and honestly sourced ingredients.Vegetables are sourced

SOUTHEAST ASIAN Coconut Paradise This cozy, Modern-Thai style house offers casual dining with lots of attention to southeast Asian detail with soft light,Dark teak wood and a faint hint of incense.The spicy beef lettuce wraps sprinkled with fresh mint make a perfect starter for the shrimp Pad Thai, also have the best curry cuisine .1) 38 Fumin Lu, by Yan’an Zhong Lu (6248 1998) 2) 2/F, 378 Wukang Lu, by Hunan Lu (5424 5886) Daily 11.30am-2pm; 5.309.30pm coconutparadise38@gmail.com www. lostheaven.com.cn/main.html1) 富民路 38 号 , 近延 安中路 2) 武康路 378 号 2 楼 , 近湖南路

Greyhound Café focuses on innovation of a trendy dining experience and fine culinary skills.

Having turned into a modern Thailand restaurant, it provides authentic yet traditional Thai cuisine in a fine-dining environment. 1) Room5, 1/F, Jing’an Kerry Center, 1515 Nanjing Xi Lu, by Changde Lu 11am-10pm 2) Room 503 5/F, 999 Huaihai Zhong Lu, by Shaanxi Nan Lu 11am-10pm 3) 02A,1/F,22,23 Xintiandi Beili, Lane 181 Taicang Lu, by Huangpi Nan Lu 11am-11pm (Sun-Thu) 11am-2am (Fri-Sat) 1) 南京西路 1515 号静安嘉里中 心南区 1 层 05 号 , 近常德路 2) 淮海中路 999 号环贸 iapm 商场 L5-503 室 , 近陕西南路 3) 太仓路 181 弄 上海新天地北里 22,23 号 1 层 02A 单元 , 近黄陂南路

Pho Store Owned by an Australian Vietnamese, the Pho Store offers Vietnamese street-flavor phos in a cozy and trendy environment. 118 Xikang Lu, by Nanyang Lu daily 11am-10pm (6215 5534) 西康路 118 号 , 近南阳路 Pho Real Some of Shanghai’s finest pho and Bánh mì, with high-quality ingredients and a young, hip environment. 1) 166 Fumin Lu, by Changle Lu (5403 8110) Mon-Fri: 11am -2 pm, 5.30pm -10pm; weekends: 11am -10pm 2) 1465

CHAR Dining This modern steakhouse has position itself as a destination for premium quality Australian beef and sea food products.

Its spectacular bund views, urban interior design, and International recognized Chef Willmer Colmenares has made this location a “must try” dining destination in the city. The menu presents classics with a twist; Boasting one the largest steak selection available in Shanghai.

Starting from their grass fed products from Tasmania, to their grain fed 250days tomahawk or their selection of Wagyu products. Including the award winning Blackmore full blood Wagyu 9+ recognized as one of the best in the market.

29-31F Hotel Indigo Shanghai on the bund, 585 Zhongshan Dong Er lu, by Dongmen Lu (3302 9995), 5:30pm until late, kitchen close at 10:30pm. Bar, 17:00pm-late. www.char-thebund. com 中山东二路 585 号 29-31 楼，近东门路 JW’s California Grill Located on the 40th floor above Shanghai's stunning skyline, the relaxed and classy setting offers refined lifestyle dining with seasonal, market fresh cuisine using premium products cooked to perfection. Discover sophisticated chef-crafted cuisine in the main area or enjoy exclusivity in the private room among friends or business partners. 40/F, JW Marriott Hotel Shanghai Tomorrow Square, 399 Nanjing Xi Lu, by Huangpi Nan Lu (5359 4969, www.jwmarriottshanghai.com) 上海明天广场 JW 万豪酒店 40 楼，南京西路 399 号，近黄陂北路

Morton's Steak and Seafood Grille In addition to the finest grain-fed wet aged beef for which the classic steakhouse is known around the world, this new concept for Morton’s focuses on premium oysters including a rotating selection of fresh oysters from the United States, France, Australia and New Zealand. An extensive selection of generous seafood mains on the menu showcase pan-Asian influences. As always, there are also many side dishes and indulgent desserts, plus a sophisticated menu of fine wines, spirits and cocktails. L4-403, iapm Mall, 999 Huaihai Zhong Lu, by Shaanxi Nan Lu (6067 7888) 淮海中 路 999 号 , 近陕西南路

The 1515 WEST Chophouse & Bar Meat lovers will be delighted by the restaurant’s generous portioning philosophy. The house butcher presents signature prime cuts which are cut and weighed on an old-fashioned scale on the table and sent straight to the grill. Restaurant Open Hour: Lunch from 11.30am to 2.30pm; Dinner from 6pm to 10.30pm. (86 21) 2203 8889. 4/F, Jing An Shangri-La, West Shanghai, 1218 Yan’an Zhong, by Tongren Lu. 静安香格里拉大酒店四楼， 延安中路 1218 号，近铜仁路 .

The Grill With a central grill, rotisserie and a large built-in marble displaying the freshest seafood, it is a contemporary and colorful venue for guests in search of the freshest seafood and succulent prime grade meats grilled right in front of them in the open kitchen. 56/F Jin Mao Tower, Grand Hyatt Shanghai, 88 Shiji Dadao, by Dongtai Lu (5047 1234) Lunch: Daily 11.30am2.30pm; Dinner: Daily 5.30-10.30pm 世纪大道 88 号金茂君悦大酒店 56 楼 , 近东泰路

SPANISH Albero Enjoy Albero’s innovative Spanish tapas menu, ideal for sharing with friends in a relaxed atmosphere. The restaurant is decorated in an Andalusian style with sedimentary rock from the Huangpu River. (3867 9196) Lunch: 12pm-3pm; Dinner: 6-10pm. 2/F, Grand Kempinski Hotel, 1288 Lujiazui Huan Lu, by Baibu Jie 陆家嘴环路 1288 号上海凯宾斯基大酒店 2 楼，近百步街

COLCA COLCA is the latest restaurant of celebrity chef & serial restaurateur Eduardo Vargas. This time he cooks food of his heritage:

LISTINGS

Peruvian. COLCA is a restaurant & bar specializing in seafood and grilled meats. It also features the first Pisco Bar in China with a wide range of pisco cocktails. Tucked into a new complex at Hengshan Lu, the restaurant boasts highceilinged interiors and a beautiful outdoor terrace. Dinner: Tue-Sun 5.30pm-1am; Weekend Brunch: 11am-4pm, close on Monday. Rm2201, 2/F, 199 Hengshan Lu, by Yongjia Lu (5401 5366)

and a karaoke room. 5F, Heritage Building, The Shanghai EDITION, 199 Nanjing Dong Lu, by Jiangxi Zhong Lu (5368 9571). 5pm-2am. 南京东 路 199 号 上海艾迪逊酒店辅楼 5 楼，近江西中路

Electric Circus This club and VIP lounge for Shanghai takes a cue from the Studio 54 tradition with its dramatic lighting, otherworldly interior and signature EDITION cocktail mixology program. Electric Circus will play host to some of the world’s top DJs and performers, and is destined to become a must-visit venue in the Shanghai nightlife scene. 7F, Heritage Building, The Shanghai EDITION, 199 Nanjing Dong Lu, by Jiangxi Zhong Lu (5368 9551). FriSat 10pm-5am. 南京东路 199 号 上海艾迪逊酒店辅

衡山路 199 号 2 楼 2201, 近永嘉路

Pintxos Numbers of meats and seafood are imported from Spain to ensure the most authentic Spanish cuisine for every customer. In addition to the excellent quality of raw materials, the process is made simple and fast in the stylish minimalist restaurant.

Pudong Kerry: 1378 Huamu Lu, Room B104, Kerry Centre, by Fangdian Lu (5858 0617) 2) Jingan Kerry: 1515 Nanjing Xi Lu, B1, Room 10, Jing'an Kerry Centre, by Changde Lu (6173 7983) 1) 花木路 1378 号嘉里中心 B104, 近芳甸路 2) 南京 西路 1515 号静安嘉里中心 B1 楼 10 室 , 近常德路

Tapas & Lounge The food at Azul is created

by Eduardo Vargas, mixed with Spanish and Mediterranean cuisine. During the last 14 years, the cuisine has been diversified with flavors, herbs, and great quality of ingredients, making Azul until today one of the best LatinMediterranean restaurants in Shanghai. 8/F, Ferguson Lane, 378 Wukang Lu, by Tai’an Lu (5405 2252) 武康路 378 号武康庭 8 楼 , 近泰安路

楼 7 楼，近江西中路

Cypher Discover Cypher's three geometric venues with unique elements: Foreplay (coffee shop), Climax (western fusion restaurant) and Aftertaste (bar). Aftertaste is a hidden whiskey bar serving the highest quality of whiskey and other liquors. Experience various bottles of whiskey from Cypher's extensive collection. 500 Xiangyang Lu, by Jianguo Xi Lu 襄阳南路 500 弄靠 近建国西路 (6408 8072)

路 2) 虹桥路 1438 号 4 楼 , 近红宝石路 3) 南京西路 1601 号 4 楼 B 区

Swiss Butchery brings you a world-class meat experience, offering a wide variety of highquality meat products. Expect freshly imported meat and delicacies like Italian and Spanish hams, European cheeses and fine seafood. All products are handled according to the most stringent food safety and hygiene standards and are available online or in any of their four physical locations. 1) 3187 Hongmei Lu, by Hongsong Lu, 5223 7301 2) 86 Wulumuqi Zhong Lu, by Changle Lu, 5450 0068 3) 262 Baihua Lu, by Biyun Lu, 5090 6190 4) 219 Jinguang Lu, by Baole Lu, 2613 6986 1)

路 538 号 , 近龙潭路

SPORTS BARS

Judy’s Established in 1993, Judy's is the longest running party venue in Shanghai! Have a few drinks, settle on the vibrant party atmosphere and enjoy the house band. Enjoy dancing the night away seven days a week with your favorite party rocking music. Food is available all day until wee hours. 331 Tongren Lu, by Beijing Xi Lu (6289 3715) Daily 11am-late www.judysco.com.cn 铜仁 路 331 号，近北京西路

虹梅路 3187 号，近红松路 2) 乌鲁木齐中路 86 号， 近长乐路 3) 白桦路 262 号，近碧云路 4) 金光路 219，近保乐路 (WeChat: SwissButchery or www. swissbutchery.com)

SUPERMARKET city’super is a large international supermarket specializing in imported products. There is also a selection of imported and domestic fresh produce, including fruit, vegetables, meat, cheese, fish and dairy, alongside a selection of sundries, wine, liquor and canned goods. 1) ifc Store - LG2, 8 Shiji Dadao 2) Shanghai Times Square Store - B1, 99 Huaihai Zhong Lu 3) Shanghai iapm Store - LG1 , 999 Huaihai Zhong Lu 4) HKRI Taikoo Hui store - LG2, 789 Nanjing Xi Lu 5) Shanghai Raffles City Changning Store - (E) B110, 1139 Changning Lu 1) 国金中心店 – 陆家嘴 世纪大道 8 号地下二层 2) 大上海时代广场店 – 淮海 中路 99 号地下一层 3) 环贸广场店 - 淮海中路 999 号 地下一层 4) 兴业太古汇店 - 南京西路 789 号地下二 层 5）长宁来福士店 – 长宁路 1139 号东区地下一层 （400-653-8820, www.citysuper.com.cn）

NIGHTLIFE BARS

Jenny’s Blue Bar Second home to hordes of blokes who regularly stop by for a drink or a home-made snack. A free foosball table, classic rock and a big screen showing ESPN and Star Sports channels. 7 Donghu Lu, by Huaihai Zhong Lu (6415 7019) Daily 1pm-2am jennysbar@ hotmail.com www.jenny-shanghai.com 东湖路 7 号 , 近淮海中路 142 号 , 近南京西路

Logan’s Punch Cashing in on its slogan of being 'China's first punch bar,' Logan's Punch has enjoyed widespread popularity since opening in 2014. Previously housed in Zhang Court, this iteration moved to the up and coming Shaanxi Bei Lu vicinity in 2019. Expect a range of wellmade craft cocktails, sipped alongside a hip crowd of young expats and locals. Mon-Thu 6pm–2am, Fri–Sat 7pm–late. 479 Wuding Road,

by Shaanxi Bei Lu, 武定路 479 号，近陕西北路

口路

RuiKu Champagne Lounge Located on the rooftop with a big terrace, RuiKu Champagne Lounge boasts a stunning view where patrons get to sip enticing cocktails while swinging with world-famous DJs Daily 10.30pm-Midnight. 21/ F, Wanda Reign on the Bund, 538 Zhong Shan Dong Er Lu, by Longtan Lu (5368 8882) 中山东二

SPECIALITY FOOD SHOPS Green & Safe With an organic farm in Kunshan, this organic store provides daily delivered vegetables and a variety of local and imported organic goods, such as organic extra virgin olive oil, white and red balsamic vinegar, organic pasta, muesli and more. 1) 6 Dongping Lu, by Hengshan Lu 5465 1288, 1/F: 8am-10pm; 2/ F: 6.30pm-12am 2) 2) 4/F, 1438 Hongqiao Lu,

by Hongbaoshi Lu 10am–9.30pm 3) 4/F, 1601 Nanjing Xi Lu (6258 8777) 1) 东平路 6 号 , 近衡山

M1NT Winner of 2009 Readers’ Choice Award for “Club of the Year”.Join the posh and the poser alike in this quasi exclusive nightclub, where a chic dining room offering up superb Asian inspired fusion and grilled fare are a;sp available. 24/F, 318 Fuzhou Lu, by Hankou Lu (6391 2811) Lunch: Mon-Fri 11:30am-2:30pm; Dinner: Mon-Sat 6-11pm; Club: Wed-Sat 9:30pm-late bookings@m1ntglobal.com www. m1ntglobal.com 福州路 318 号高腾大厦 24 层 , 近汉

CAGES: Combined with American dining, baseball batting cages and over ten other sports in nearly 4,000square meters' Jing'an location, CAGES is the spot for you. Whether you are dining with your team or competing for bar game supremacy with your friends, CAGES has you covered. Be sure to contact us about our leagues, including dodgeball, 4v4 soccer, combat archery and more. 9am - 2am daily. Jingan Sports Center, 3/F, 428 Jiangning Lu, by Wuding Lu (3112 2950) 江宁路 428 号 3 楼 , 近武定路

HOTEL BARS BRU: Open from afternoon until late, BRU is a gastro pub serving casual comfort food, including rotisserie prime meats, fresh seafood and tapas plates accompanied by a wide selection of beers, wines and cocktails. As the name suggests, beer is the highlight with bottled craft beers from around the world and eight premium beers on tap. Communal benches and kegs to share are ideal for groups of colleagues and friends.

Each evening, a live band enhances the stylish ambiance with contemporary and classic tunes.

INTERCONTINENTAL SHANGHAI NECC, 1700 Zhuguang Lu, by Yinggang Dong Lu (National Exhibition Convention Center, Gate 3) (6700 1888-6031) 国家会展中心洲际酒店 , 诸光路 1700 号 国家会展中心 3 号门，近盈港东路

Senator Saloon Senator Saloon has the largest selection of Bourbon and Rye in Shanghai.

Cocktails are carefully crafted. The atmosphere is intimate with velvet flock wallpapers and artisan tin ceilings. Popular bar snacks include Mac and Cheese, Pork Belly Sliders, and Chicken Pot Pie. 98 Wuyuan Lu, by Wulumuqi Zhong Lu (5423 1330) 五原路 98 号，近乌鲁木齐中路 POP Bar influenced by the playfulness, art deco highlights and tropical vibe of cosmopolitan Miami, is a fun and elegant rooftop lounge to enjoy afternoons and nights in good company and funky music. Opening Sunday to Friday from 2:00pm till late; Saturday from 1:00pm till late. 7/ F, 3 Zhong Shan Dong Yi Lu, by Guangdong Lu (6321 0909) www.threeonthebund.com 中山东一 路 3 号 7 楼 , 近广东路

CLUBS Bar Rouge Trendsetting nightlife destination Bar Rouge provides a unique nightclub experience in Shanghai. Located at the top of Bund 18, it is the city's go-to venue, offering a unique combination of high style and an unbeatable view of Shanghai's skyline from its spacious terrace. Open daily 6pm until late. 7/F, Bund 18, Zhongshan Dong Yi Lu, by Nanjing Dong Lu (6339 1199, www.barrougeclubs.com). 中山东一路 18 号，近南 京东路

Club Room This gentleman’s club-inspired lounge area at The Shanghai EDITION exudes a sense of warmth and exclusivity. The sophisticated venue features two indulgent lounge areas, a nine-seater bar, as well as a screening room

Camelia Bar Perfect for a casual drink after work with friends and colleagues, the Four Seasons Hotel Pudong’s Camelia Bar offers a wide range of whiskeys, wines, champagnes and signature cocktails. The knowledgeable mixologists and bar staff are always on hand to offer recommendations perfect for your palate. 5pm-late. (2036 1300). 1/F, Four Seasons Hotel Pudong, Shanghai, 210 Shiji Dadao, by Lujiazui Huan Lu. 世纪大道 210 号上海浦东四季酒店一楼 , 近陆家嘴环路

CHAR bar Classy cocktails and sophisticated setting, best known for its exquisite 270-degree views over The Bund and Pudong skyline. 30/ F, Hotel Indigo Shanghai on the Bund, 585 Zhongshan Dong Er Lu, by Dongmen Lu (3302 9995) Daily 4:30pm-late, www.char-thebund. com 中山东二路 585 号英迪格酒店 30 楼 , 近东门路 Cloud 9 Located on Level 87 of Jin Mao Tower, this sky lounge has magnificent views of the entire city, where guests can enjoy a wide collection of creative cocktails, champagnes and Asian Tapas. The floor-to-ceiling glassed doubleheight section also holds a hide-away mezzanine bar. 87/F Grand Hyatt, Jin Mao Tower, 88 Shiji Dadao, by Dongtai Lu (5049 1234) Mon-Fri 5pm1am; Sat-Sun 2pm-1am 世纪大道 88 号金茂大厦 87 楼 , 近东泰路

Connection 12 Adjacent to the hotel’s swimming pool, the stunning rooftop bar opens up to the evening sky and offers breathtaking panoramic views of the city. Guests can soak up the relaxed setting while choosing from a selection of wines, cocktails and light snacks. Tue- Sat: 5pm-1am Level 12, 333 Shenhong Lu, by Suhong Lu (5263 9999) 申虹路 333 号 12 层，虹桥康得思酒店，近苏虹路

Havana Bar Experience Shanghai through the lights and energy of the hotel’s Havana Bar,

located on the 30th floor. Take in views of the city while indulging in Royal Mojitos, fine wines and the full bar menu within a relaxed setting.

(3867 8888) Hours: 4pm-1am. 2/F, Grand Kempinski Hotel, 1288 Lujiazui Huan Lu, by Baibu Jie 陆家嘴环路 1288 号上海凯宾斯基大酒店 2 楼，近 百步街

HU Bar & Lounge is Shanghai’s newest nightlife destination and showcases the Best of Shanghai’s Past and Present. HU looks back at the past while embracing the progress and fast-paced evolution Shanghai is known for all while giving its guests towering, iconic and the most amazing views of the city’s skyline from all around. 64F / 65F, 789 Nanjing Dong Lu, by Xizang Nan Lu 南京 东路 789 号 64-65 层 , 近西藏南路 http://www. leroyalmeridienshanghai.com/hubar

Jade on 36 Bar The ideal venue for sunset cocktails and late night drinks, take in the spectacular views of the iconic Bund and the dazzling Shanghai skyline while sipping martinis and fine wines paired with a selection of gourmet bites. Live DJs and musicians will put you in the mood for indulgence. Martinis take centre stage in the new cocktail menu set to launch in March at Jade on 36. Expect a selection of over 25 curated martinis ranging from light and refreshing to coffee-infused recipes and sweet treats, reimagined with unexpected flavours, alongside a selection of classic cocktails and indulgent nibbles.

Happy Hour: Buy-one-get-one-free signature cocktails from 5-7pm daily; Free-flow champagne: Enjoy unlimited champagne every evening from 8-10.30pm at RMB 488++ per person. 36/F Grand Tower, Pudong Shangri-La, 33 Fucheng Lu, by Lujiazui Xi Lu 富城路 33 号浦东香格里拉大酒店紫金 楼，近陆家嘴西路（6882 3636）

Jasmine Lounge The Jasmine Lounge has always been ‘the place’ to socialize while experiencing the finest tea experience and elegant evening cocktails.

A specialty of the Jasmine Lounge is the traditional English style afternoon tea, complete with an extensive selection of teas from different origins, compositions and styles. Saturday Tea Dance experience harks you back to Shanghai’s glamorous golden age. Lobby, Fairmont Peace Hotel, 20 Nanjing Road East by Zhong Shan Dong Yi Road (6138 6886) Afternoon Tea Daily 14:00-18:00 南 京东路 20 号，上海和平饭店大堂，近中山东一路

JW Lounge Bar Popular with high-flyers, this lofty lounge boasts panoramic city views and offers an extensive champagne list, either by the glass or the by bottle. Live music six days a week.

40/F, JW Marriott, 399 Nanjing Xi Lu, by Huangpi Bei Lu (5359 4969-6864) Daily 5pm-2am www. jwmarriottshanghai.com 南京西路 399 号 JW 万豪 酒店 40 楼 , 近黄陂北路

Lobby Bar One of the nine bars of The Shanghai EDITION, the design of the Lobby Bar features bespoke plaster relief artwork inspired by carvings typically observed among Shanghai’s signature Shikumen housing. 1/ F, Main Building, The Shanghai EDITION, 199 Nanjing Dong Lu, by Jiangxi Zhong Lu (5368 9851). 6pm-2am. 南京东路 199 号 上海艾迪逊酒 店主楼 1 楼，近江西中路

Lobby Lounge With large floor-to-ceiling windows and a crystal chandelier, the Lobby Lounge offers a distinct atmosphere that is perfect for a rendezvous with a wide selection of top and rare whiskeys and fine wines. Daily 8ammidnight, 1/F, Wanda Reign on the Bund, 538 Zhong Shan Dong Er Lu, by Longtan Lu (5368 8882) 中山东二路 538 号 , 近龙潭路 Long Bar Offering a good selection of cocktails, deluxe oysters and premium cigars, legendary Long Bar remains to be a part of the Waldorf Astoria Shanghai on the Bund after architectural restoration. Lobby, 2 Zhongshan Dong Yi Lu, by Guangdong Lu (6322 9988) Mon-Sat 4pm-1am; Sun 2pm-1am 中山东一路 2 号外滩华尔道夫酒店大 堂 , 近广东路

Main Bar Ye Lai Xiang Located in a historic French club, the bar brings back the golden age in an Art Deco style. Fancy a taste of Whiskey and Brandy of your own? Pick from the full list and wait for an exclusive glass of cocktail to be served. Okura Garden Hotel Shanghai, 58 Mao Ming Nan Lu, by Changle Lu（6415 1111-5217） 花园饭店 , 茂名南路 58 号 , 近长乐路

pentalounge Every Sunday between 11 am to 4 pm, diners at pentalounge at pentahotel shanghai can enjoy a spiced-up lazy brunch with a new menu and free-flow make-your-own Bloody Mary station. RMB148 per person (or RMB128 for those arriving after 2pm). Level 1, 1525 Dingxi Lu, by Yuyuan Lu (6252 1111 ext.

8100) 定西路 1525 号酒店 1 楼，近愚园路 Punch Room Surrounded by warm, wooden vertical slats, the 35-seat Punch Room provides an intimate and cozy bar lounge atmosphere where guests can enjoy EDITION’s renowned sophisticated cocktail program. 28/F, Main Building, The Shanghai EDITION, 199 Nanjing Dong Lu, by Jiangxi Zhong Lu (5368 9540). 2pm2am. 南京东路 199 号 上海艾迪逊酒店主楼 28 楼， 近江西中路

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ROOF Served with panoramic views of Pudong, this open-air lounge area at the rooftop of The Shanghai EDITION offers guests a comfortable and intimate setting where they can enjoy a range of classic and innovative libations made

by EDITION’s mixologists. 29/F, Main Building, The Shanghai EDITION, 199 Nanjing Dong Lu, by Jiangxi Zhong Lu (5368 9537). 2pm-2am. 南京东 路 199 号 上海艾迪逊酒店主楼 29 楼，近江西中路

Roof Garden Composed of a patchwork of brick and lawn terraces of different heights, the roof garden is an urban oasis that mixes Chinese greenery with luscious, tropical horticulture.

The richly planted rooftop features an underthe-stars movie theater, a games area for lawn bowls and croquet, daybed seating, as well as the service of a full bar along with food and snacks.

8F, Heritage Building, The Shanghai EDITION, 199 Nanjing Dong Lu, by Jiangxi Zhong Lu (5368 9528). 5pm-2am. 南京东路 199 号 上海艾迪逊酒店 辅楼 8 楼，近江西中路

RuiKu Champagne Lounge Located on the rooftop with a big terrace, RuiKu Champagne Lounge boasts a stunning view where patrons get to sip enticing cocktails while swinging with world-famous DJs Daily 10.30pm-Midnight. 21/ F, Wanda Reign on the Bund, 538 Zhong Shan Dong Er Lu, by Longtan Lu (5368 8882) 中山东二 路 538 号 , 近龙潭路

The Jazz Bar The only address in China for legendary jazz, the Jazz Bar features the oldest jazz band that has been playing in the Fairmont Peace Hotel since 1980. With its relaxed atmosphere and extensive drink menu, it is the perfect place to unwind with Victor Sassoon’s classic cocktails and experience authentic live music. Lobby, Fairmont Peace Hotel, 20 Nanjing Road East by Zhong Shan Dong Yi Road (6138 6886) The Old Jazz Band Daily 18:00-21:45, 21:45-00:30 with the best female vocalist 南京东 路 20 号，上海和平饭店大堂，近中山东一路

The ZUK Bar Filled with vigor and style, this trendy downtown hub is a great social space, guests can relax and indulge in a range of artisanal cocktails created by our mixologists. The Sukhothai Shanghai, 380 Weihai Road by Shimen Yi Lu (5237 8888) 威海路 380 号 1 层 , 近石门一路

hypertrophy and allergic rhinitis; working with MSK to provide sports lovers a comprehensive range of preventive strategies on sports injury.

1) Jiahui International Hospital, 689 Guiping Lu, by Qinjiang Lu 2) Jiahui Health (Yangpu), 1F/2F, Suite 3, 99 Jiangwancheng Lu, by Yingao Dong Lu 3) Jiahui Health (Jing’an), Suite101, 88 Changshu Lu, by Changle Lu (Mon - Sat, 9am - 6pm, 400 868 3000) 1) 桂平路 689 号，近钦江路 2) 江湾城路 99 号 3 号楼 1-2 层 , 近殷高东路 3) 常熟 路 88 号，近长乐路 (400 868 3000)

HEALTH SERVICES Cosmetic Plastic & Laser Center

Cosmetic Surgery Botox & Dermafiller Laser Skin Center Cosmetic Dentistry Bioscor Shanghai Clinic With over 10 years' experience, Bioscor's team of international docors and skin specialists are committed to provide you with the best level of service for all your cosmetic needs such as Botox, Filler, Pixel, Cutera, Ulthera, Microdermabrasion, Chemical Peel, Vein Therapy and Cosmetic Sugerys. No.5, Lane89 Xingguo Lu, by Hunan Lu (6431 8899) 9am-6pm info@ bioscor.com.cn www.bioscor.com.cn. 兴国路89 弄5号,近湖南路

Helen Nail Spa A long-time favorite among locals and expats alike, Helen Nail Spa is much more than a nail spa; they have a variety of pampering treatments and excellent waxing services. 1) 120 Nanchang Lu, by Yandang Lu (5383 8957) Daily 10am-10pm 2) No 6, Lane 819 Julu Lu, by Fumin Lu (5403 7802) 3) 70 Shimen yi Lu, by Dagu Lu (6333 7535). 1) 南昌路 120 号 , 近 雁荡路 2) 巨鹿路 819 弄 6 号 , 近富民路 3) 石门一路 70 号，近大沽路

DENTISTRY

Jiahui Health's an international healthcare provider operating in several downtown locations. Our integrated network includes an international hospital with 24/7 emergency services and a Rabies Prevention Clinic, two medical clinics, a wellness center, and a team of internationally trained physicians. Our services include: emergency care, OB/GYN, family medicine, surgery, pediatrics, dermatology, dentistry, rehabilitation, clinical psychology, and CT/MRI imaging diagnostics, among others.

1) Mon-Sun, 24 h, Jiahui International Hospital, 689 Guiping Lu, by Qinjiang Lu 2) Mon-Sat, 9am-6pm, Jiahui Health (Yangpu), 1F/2F, Suite 3, 99 Jiangwancheng Lu, by Yingao Dong Lu 3) Mon-Sat, 9am - 6pm, Jiahui Health (Jing’an), Suite101, 88 Changshu Lu, by Changle Lu (400 868 3000) 1) 桂平路 689 号，近钦江路 2) 江湾城路 99 号 3 号楼 1-2 层 , 近殷高东路 3) 常熟路 88 号，近长乐路 (400 868 3000) www.jiahui.com/en

Dream Medical Group Established in 2005, this Shanghai outpost of this Korean cosmetics clinic offers a range of services from skincare to dental care treatments. Operating with international standards, the brand's medical professionals are constantly searching for new technology to upgrade their offerings. Enjoy laser hair removal once with coupon, underarms only. 3/F, Zhongyi Building, 580 Nanjing Xi Lu, by Chengdu Bei Lu www.dreammedical.com.cn TEL/Wechat: 13651969238 南京西路 580 号仲益大厦 A 座 3 楼 , 近成都北路 (136 5196 9238)

Jiahui Health’s experienced dentists provide dental health services for adults and children, including dental check-ups, fillings, prevention of tooth decay, painless dental pulp treatment, and treatment and protection against periodontal disease. The Dentistry Department also carries out multi-disciplinary collaboration in the hospital, such as working with dermatologists to offer invisalign orthodontics and solutions to skin problems for beauty seekers; working with E.N.T. specialists to help adolescents with problems such as mouth breathing, adenoidal

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Shanghai Renai Hospital is the first private hospital in Shanghai. It has over 20 clinical departments with outpatient and inpatient services.

Located in city center with convenient transportation, it is influential throughout the East China region and enjoys a high reputation. Free parking available within hospital compound. Specialties: Family medicine, internal medicine, general surgery, gynecology, E.N.T., T.C.M., dental, vaccination and immunization, dermatology, urology, pediatrics, orthopedics, ophthalmology, cosmetic dermatology, plastic surgery etc. Operation Hours: Mon – Sun 9am-5pm. 127 Caoxi Lu (5489 3781, www.renaihospital.com) 漕溪路 127 号 Shanghai East International Medical Center A joint venture general hospital providing a comprehensive range of world-class services including family medicine, vaccinations, pediatrics, obstetrics, gynecology, chiropractic care, traditional Chinese medicine, psychological counseling, specialty care, surgical services, as well as on-site 24-hour emergency service. also conducts CPR and first aid courses bimonthly in English and Chinese. 150 Jimo Lu (24 hour: 5879-9999 or 150-0019-0899 ; care@seimc.com. cn; www.seimc.com.cn) 即墨路 150 号

四楼，延安中路 1218 号，近铜仁路 .

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Shanghai East International Medical Center A joint venture general hospital providing a comprehensive range of world-class services including family medicine, vaccinations, pediatrics, obstetrics, gynecology, chiropractic care, traditional Chinese medicine, psychological counseling, specialty care, surgical services, as well as on-site 24-hour emergency service. also conducts CPR and first aid courses bimonthly in English and Chinese. 150 Jimo Lu (24 hour: 5879-9999 or 150-0019-0899 ; care@seimc.com. cn; www.seimc.com.cn) 即墨路 150 号

Xiangke Lu, by Baiye Lu Open Mon-Fri, 9.30am5.30pm 5) Century Park Clinic, Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation Center, 1717 Huamu Lu, by Fangdian Lu Open Mon-Fri, 9.30am-6pm; Sat, 9am-1pm 1) 南京西路 1376 号上海商城西峰办公楼 601 室 , 近西康路 2) 黄浦区蒙自路 757 号歌斐中心 3 层 304-307 室 3) 浦东东育路 255 号 S7 号 1-3 层， 近企荣路 4) 浦东祥科路 268 号佑越国际 1 层 5) 浦东 花木路 1717 号御翠园内，近芳甸路

BIOSCOR Shanghai Clinic

The 1515 WEST Bar The Bar provides Champagnes, vermouths, sherries, white wines and a cellar featuring a selection of New World wines and Reds ensure that Wine Sommelier, Jasper Sun always has the best recommendations at hand. Open Hour: 5pm to 1 am (Sun-Thurs)\ 5pm to 1.30am (Fri & Sat). (86 21) 2203 8889.

4/F, Jing An Shangri-La, West Shanghai, 1218 Yan’an Zhong, by Tongren Lu. 静安香格里拉大酒店

MIND & BODY

Pudong Centre: Shanghai World Financial Center, Shop 212, 100 Shiji Dadao, by Lujiazui Huan Lu (6877 5093) 世纪大道 100 号上海环球金融中心商场

Global HealthCare Medical & Dental Centre.

Established in Shanghai in 2005, GHC is premier one-stop medical center offering a full range of comprehensive medical services including general practice/family medicine and specialized services such as pediatrics, gynecology, ophthalmology, dermatology, orthopedics, cardiology, urology, general surgery and much more.

GHC is OPEN EVERY DAY including weekends & Public Holidays.www.ghcchina.com Puxi Centre: ECO City, Suite 303, 1788 Nanjing Xi Lu, by Wulumuqi Bei Lu (5298 6339) 南京西路 1788 号 1788 国际中心 303 室，近乌鲁木齐北路

Shanghai St. Reiss Medical Clinic Founded in 2005, Shanghai St. Reiss Medical Clinic is located in the secluded former French Concession, Donghu Road, is a foreign-related general outpatient medical institutions. Since the inception, we have always been committed to providing patients with high-quality medical services, due to a good environment, attentive and thoughtful doctorpatient communication, careful diagnosis and professional personalized treatment which has received high acclaim from diplomatic and public.

We offer following services: cancer medicine, cardiology, GI medicine, chest medicine, ENT, general surgery, pediatrics, gynecology, neurology, orthopedics, nephrology, psychiatry, psychology, skin dieasem and transplant medicine. Since 2019, Shanghai St. Reiss Medical Clinic set up a sleep center and established a cooperative alliance with the highly acclaimed Mayo Clinic Sleep Center in the US to fully introduce the operational processes and specifications of the Mayo Sleep Center and follow the guidelines for diagnosis and treatment of the American Association of Sleep Medicine (AASM). The Sleep Center is equipped with the world's leading digital wireless polysonography (PSG) monitoring equipment. The center has strong technical team and is led by highly qualified team of specialist physicians (including FRCP, FCCP) and AASM accredited technicians and nurses.Unit A, 19/F, 9 Donghu Lu, by Huaihai Zhong Lu. Mon-Sat, 10am-7pm. (5403 0228, 5403 8088) 东湖路9号19楼A座, 近淮海中路

SinoUnited Health is a leading medical service provider based in Shanghai. Their team of medical specialists are selected from both abroad and China, and renowned for their excellence and rich experience in their respective fields of medical expertise. Shanghai-wide appointment center (400 186 2116, sinounitedhealth.com. cn, contact@sinounitedhealth) 1) Shanghai Center Clinic, Suite 601 West Tower, Shanghai Center, 1376 Nanjing Xi Lu, by Xikang Lu Open Mon-Sat ,9am-6pm 2) Gefei Center Clinic, Medical, Dental and Endoscopy Center, 3/F, Gopher Center, 757 Mengzi Lu, Open MonSun, 9am-6pm 3) New Bund Clinic, Medical and Surgical Center, 255 Dongyu Lu, by Qirong Lu Open, Mon-Sat, 9am-6pm 4) Zhangjiang Clinic, Medical and Dental Center, 1/F, 268

United Family Healthcare (UFH) This experienced, comprehensive, patient-centered caregiver has been providing personalized, international-level healthcare in China since 1997. Supporting local and expat individuals and families in Shanghai since 2004 with a wide range of advanced medical services, United Family now has two full-service hospitals and two neighborhood clinics, conveniently located in both Puxi and Pudong. Its Shanghai medical facilities are operated by over 200 highlyexperienced full-time doctors from more than 25 different countries and regions, supported by more than 300 nurses. Visit our website (http:// shanghai.ufh.com.cn) to make appointments right on your WeChat through the new Patient Portal, or simply call the Shanghai-wide Appointment Center ： 400 639 3900. 1) Shanghai United Family Hospital, 699 Pingtang Lu, by Kele Lu, Open 24/7 2) Shanghai United Family Pudong Hospital, 1598 Xin Jinqiao Lu, by Donglu Lu, Open 24/7 3) United Family Quankou Clinic, 8 Quankou Lu,

by Linquan Lu Open Mon-Sat 8.30am-5.30pm, 4) United Family Fengshang Clinic, 689 Yunle Lu,

by Jinfeng Lu Open Mon-Sat 9am-5pm 1) 平 塘 路 699 号，近可乐路 2) 新金桥路 1598 号 , 近东陆路 3) 泉口路 8 号 , 近林泉路 4) 运乐路 689 号 , 近金丰路 , (Appointment Hotline: 400 639 3900)

Shanghai Yosemite Clinic is a full-service clinic providing convenient walk-in medical services in Central Pudong. Our team of experienced physicians and nurses are dedicated to practicing according to strict patient safety standards and evidence based medicine. Our services Include: Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, General Surgery , Orthopedics(Sports Medicine), Dermatology & Medical Cosmetology, Dentistry, Gynecology ,Ophthalmology , Pediatrics, ENT, Vaccination Service, Anesthesiology, Rehabilitation Medicine, Medical Imaging, , Pharmacy, Laboratory, Psychiatry. (4008 500 911, www.yosemiteclinic. com) 1) Daily : Mon-Sat: 9am-9pm Sun: 9am-5pm B1-1F, 1398 Fang Dian lu, Pudong, Shanghai 2) Mon-Sun, 9am-6pm (Emergency Service 24/7) Fumin Lu, by Julu Lu 1) 上海浦东新区芳甸路 1398 号 B1-1F (Plus 乐坊下沉式广场 ) 2) 富民路 118 号 , 近巨鹿路

HAIRDRESSERS Peter Salon is a professional, international-standard hair care salon in the heart of Shanghai.Our rock star team of expert English-speaking hair stylists are always at your service. 80 Wulumuqi Zhong Lu, by Anfu Lu,10am-9pm (5419 6757) 乌鲁木齐中路80号, 近安福路

MASSAGE & SPA Dragonfly Shanghai 1) 2/F, 559 Nanchang Lu,

by Shanxi Nan Lu (5456 1318) 2) 206 Xinle Lu, by Fumin Lu (5403 9982) 3) L119, 1378 Huamu Lu,

by Fangdian Lu (2025 2308) 4) 193 Jiaozhou Lu, by Xinzha Lu (5213 5778) 5) LG2-47 IFC, 8 Shiji Dadao,

by Lujiazui Huan Lu (6878 5008) 6) 616 Biyun Lu,

by Yunshan Lu (5835 2118) 8) SB1-05B, B1 South Retail, Jingan Kerry Centre, 1218 Yan'an Zhong Lu,

by Changde Lu (6266 0018) 8)Dragonfly @ LuOne B1-11/12, 268 Xujiahui Road, Huangpu District, Shanghai (6266 2378) Madang Road Station, Metro Line 13 (exit 6). Daily 10:00-24:00 relax@dragonfly. net.cn http://www.dragonfly.net.cn/ 1) 南昌路 559 号 2 楼 , 近陕西南路 2) 新乐路 206 号 , 近富民路 3) 花 木路 1378 号 L119，近芳甸路 4) 胶州路 193 号 , 近新 闸路 5) 世纪大道 8 号国金中心 LG2-47, 近陆家嘴环路 6) 碧云路 616 号 , 近云山路 7) 延安中路 1218 号静安嘉 里中心商场南区地下一楼 SB1-05B (25 号商铺 ), 近常 德路 8）悠庭 @ LuOne 上海黄浦区徐家汇路 268 号 LuOne 凯德晶萃广场 B1 层 11/12 号

Dragonfly Suzhou @ Harmony City This chain of contemporary urban retreats offers relaxing massage and beauty services to customers with high expectations. Stepping into an oasis with

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fusion Asian décor and dim lighting, guests will be surrounded by tranquil sounds, wonderful fragrances and a romantic ambience while they get pampered with signature treatments. (0512-6763 0486) Harmony City Mall, Room 3210, Third Floor, 269 Wangdun Lu, SIP, Suzhou 苏州工业园区旺墩路 269 号圆融星座商场 3 楼 3210

Y+ Yoga Centre Whether you are looking to develop your spiritual wellbeing, body toning or just socialise with the hip young crowd, Y + Yoga Centre will have the right class for you. 1) 2/F, Bldg2, 299Fuxing Xi Lu, by Huashan Lu (6433 4330) Daily 6.45am - 8.45pm info@yplus.com. cn www.yplus.com.cn 2) 3/F, 308 Anfu Lu, by Wukang Lu (6437 2121) info@yplus.com.cn 3) 2/ F, 202 Hubin Lu, by Shunchang Lu (6340 6161) Daily 7.30am-8.45pm info@yplus.com.cn 1) 复兴 西路 299 号 2 号楼 2 楼 , 近华山路 2) 安福路 308 号 3 楼 , 近武康路 3) 湖滨路 202 号 2 楼 , 近顺昌路

Karma Life Yoga This large newly renovated high-end studio in Pudong offers a diverse range of styles and classes, including Ashtanga, Anusara, Hot yoga, soft Yin and Basics. The teachers are top notch and international, with world-renowned visiting guest teachers offering workshops and teacher trainings. Classrooms are spacious and bright, and changing areas are clean and stylish. Classes taught in both Chinese and English. 1) 160 Pucheng Lu, by Shangcheng Lu (5882 4388, 150 0003 0588) Daily 9am-10pm info@karmayoga.com.cn www.karmayoga.com. cn 2) 2nd floor, No. 758 South Xizang Lu 1) 浦城 推油网 ·Seven Massage 宫七 A high-end mas-

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Master Arnold & WOOX!LIVING Find custommade furniture & contemporary pieces to complete your living space here and abroad.

From classic Canadian sideboard, vintage icons to Barcelona contemporary seating, you’re invited to explore. Salesman who speaks Chinese, English, German & Korean are always open for your furniture & interior ideas.

Showroom New Opening in October 2017 in Qingpu.

Call us or visit online shop: Joyce (Korean/ English/Chinese /German) 17321041917; Arnold (English/Chinese) 13611916641; George (English/German) 18962412911 www. wooxliving.com WeChat: wooxliving

Subconscious Day Spa is a relaxing, eco-friendly,

holistic health destination for those seeing to balance mind and soul. 1) Open daily, 10am-midnight, Fumin Branch, 183 Fumin Lu, by Changle Lu (6415 0636) 2) Open daily, 10am-midnight, Dagu Branch, 458 Dagu Lu, by Shimen Yi Lu (6327 1193) 3) Open daily, 10am-10pm, Nanfeng Branch, Rm. 418, North Building, The Place, 100 Zunyi Lu, by Ziyun Xi Lu (6273 0161) 1）富民路 183 号 , 近长乐 路 2）大沽路 458 号，近石门一路 3）遵义路 100 号南丰城北区 418 室，近紫云西路 www. subconsciousdayspa.com The Spa at The Shanghai EDITION Featuring a total of six treatment rooms and suites, manicure and pedicure services, sauna, an expansive relaxation area with fully equipped bar and a retail boutique, The Spa at The Shanghai EDITION showcases the best wellness and beauty practices, combining authentic Asian treatment traditions with premium therapies, specialized techniques and top-shelf products.. 6/F, Heritage Building, The Shanghai EDITION, 199 Nanjing Dong Lu, by Jiangxi Zhong Lu (5368 9988).

10am-11pm. 南京东路 199 号 上海艾迪逊酒店辅楼 6 楼，近江西中路

YOGA The Pure Yoga Shanghai flagship studio is located at iapm mall on 999 Huaihai Middle Road, in the heart of Shanghai’s shopping district. Pure is Asia’s leading lifestyle brand and is proud to extend its foothold in Shanghai after Hong Kong, Singapore, Taipei and New York. Pure Yoga brings to our city its yoga and fitness expertise, a team of passionate and internationally recognized instructors, plus exciting workshops and teacher training conducted by renowned yoga masters. L6-615, iapm mall, 999 huaihai Zhong Lu, by Shaanxi Nan Lu (5466 1266) 淮海中路 999 号 环贸 iapm 商 场 L6-615, 近陕西南路

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Seven Seas Worldwide® (Est. 1996) the first in moving personal effects and household items around the world: 60,000 customers every year, * Clear and transparent pricing & online, 30 seconds: query to quote * Boxes, bubble wrap & tape included * Support 24/7 with multi-lingual Advisors * 3-stage payment – not all upfront * Order managed online, real time tracking Try our MoveCube®, your personal container: pack your Cube at your current address and unpack at your new addresssafe & secure door to door.

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Home service hours: 9am-midnight. 1) Pudong: 2302 Zhangyang Lu, by Jingnan Lu (6882 1317, 15221309767) 2) Puxi: No.69-77,Fugui Dong Road, by Yili Nan Lu (3490 1117; 17717447707. www.toyoo7.com) 3) No.441,wuning nan lu,by changshou lu (62097991, 18217764112) 4) 2110，Site2, 218 West Tianmu Lu , by Minli Lu （52801997，19921155774）5) 7A,1 Ruijin Nan Lu, by Xujiahui Lu, Haixing Plaza (54188795, 18202131727) 1) 张杨路 2302 号 , 近泾南路 2) 富贵

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BOOKSTORES Garden Books SHANGHAI CENTER, F1/1376 Nanjing Road (W), (EAST SUITE)Sells imported books, newspapers, magazines and other foreign publications. www.bookzines.com chochobook@yahoo.com.cn 325 Changle Lu, by Shaanxi Lu (5404 8728) 长乐路 325

Seven Seas Worldwide® (Est. 1996) The first in moving personal effects and household items around the world: 60,000 customers every year, * Clear and transparent pricing & online, 30 seconds: query to quote * Boxes, bubble wrap & tape included * Support 24/7 with multi-lingual Advisors * 3-stage payment – not all upfront * Order managed online, real time tracking Try our Baggage Worldwide, 2 Large Boxes(30kg each), Price from CNY1,469 Please contact us on 4001816698 Web: www.sevenseasworldwide.cn WeChat: ssw7033

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1 to 1 Class Regular Daytime Course Price: Class hour: 50H, 7500yuan Class hour: 100H, 14000yuan Promotion Daytime Course Price: Class hour: 30H,4200yuan Class hour: 50H,6000yuan Huaihai Rd campus: 021-53067271 hanyuan@jicsh.com No.28 Gaolan Rd Shanghai Zhongshan park campus: 021-62418767 hanyuanzs@163.com Block A,13F,No.121 jiangsu Rd https://www.mandarinschool.net

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JANUARY

Horoscopes

Finally, a horoscope that understands your life in China.

By Bryan Grogan

Capricorn 12.22~1.20

January will be a troubling month for you Capricorn, as you will feel lost in a current of ambitions. Stay positive and the clouds will part. Disorder comes before order, and we’re positive that the clouds and rain will soon give way to brisk and clear blue skies.

Taurus 4.21~5.21

Get on top of your work schedule, Taurus. Procrastination often means longer periods of stress, so buy a daily planner and stick to it. That way you can spend your evenings at the local boozer with friends slugging baijiu , or catching the latest Chinese blockbuster at the cinema with your significant other.

Virgo

8.24~9.23 You’re in need of a regular dose of endorphins, as you seek to move into a more optimistic headspace. Whether it’s a 30-minute walk around the neighborhood or more strenuous yoga sessions, make sure that you stay limber and loose to begin this new year.

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Aquarius 1.21~2.19

You’re a stickler for mess and you’re struggling with less stringently clean roommates. Put your foot down this month and make sure you all chip in with the recycling. These are troubling times and we all need to do our part to make the planet better. Don’t be afraid to remind people of this.

Gemini

5.22~6.21 You’ve been burning the candle at both ends, Gemini. Take a trip to the West of China this January to meditate on your goals for 2020. Your ambition is quickly outstripping your productivity and you need to sit back and ponder what you really want in your future.

Libra

9.24~10.23 We are by no means saying that Chinese ink painting is a simple practice, but it is therapeutic, easy to pick up and brings out your creative s i d e , L i b ra . U s e i t to s t i m u l a te creativity in your work, relationship and social life this January.

Pisces

2.20~3.20 Eat and drink as much as you can in the early days of January. Your most important time will come at the end of the month, and you should be sufficiently full of delicious reganmian when it arrives.

Cancer

6.22~7.22 Put plans to launch the next big shared bike company to rest. The time has already passed. Focus on that other project in the back of your mind; shared turtles. Everyone needs a turtle in their life.

Scorpio

10.24~11.22 January is one of your favorite months of the year. With a nice Christmas trip home in the bag, turn towards setting goals for the year. Set yourself reasonable aims, lay off the Eleme and get yourself in good shape for a successful 2020.

Aries

3.21~4.20 A new year means new resolutions and the best change you can make is by divesting yourself from the unhealthy, toxic elements in your life. With great changes comes great responsibility, so we recommend taking a break from your phone. Douyin isn’t going anywhere anytime soon.

Leo

7.23~8.23 You’re right Leo, it doesn’t really feel like a new year. While work is for sure stressful, you’re worried more about your pet’s increasing vet bills. Grab Toby’s furry little face and look deep into his loving eyes. He’s worth it and don’t you forget that.

Sagittarius 11.23~12.21

Known for your spontaneity, money worries have been weighing you down of late. Delete the Taobao app from your phone, stick to more traditional methods of purchase and make daily trips to your wet market for dinner.

This will set you up for an economically sound month.

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A Trek in Yunnan You Have to Do You’ve likely heard of Tiger Leaping Gorge in Yunnan, but you may not have heard of Yubeng Village. This small settlement is relatively unknown in Yunnan province, thanks to its secluded and hidden location.

Situated at the foot of Meili Snow Mountain Range, Yubeng Village is extremely inaccessible from the outside world: It takes one whole day to trek to the village from the closest paved road. This isolation is what makes Yubeng Village and its surroundings extremely beautiful and a worthy hike. Looking to check out Yubeng Village for yourself? We are currently offering seven and nine day trips that visit the village and its surrounding areas for RMB4100-4600.

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