Within 2009, the ticketing systems of a total of 17 tourism distribution centers including one in Shanghai will be linked together; therefore, people in Shanghai can buy tourism tickets in the other 16 cities as well. Read More>>

In the afternoon of Mar. 26th, free renting bicycle project began. The first 350 bicycles are available in the north square of Lianhua Road Station on Subway Line 1. People in Shanghai can rent a bicycle for free as long as they have signed an "honesty ... Read More>>

A musical based on the Disney Channel movie "High School Musical" will be staged in Shanghai this summer. Shanghai will be the first step in the production's Asia tour and the second in its world tour after a show in South Africa last December. ... Read More>>

Shanghai Symphony Orchestra has announced that it will for the first time admit musical performers from all over the world. More than 100 positions comprise the orchestra and auditions will be held in Shanghai, Berlin and New York in July. Of a total of 105 ... Read More>>

One of the city's biggest seafood night markets, at 2866 Jungong Road in Yangpu District, is to open at the weekend (Apr. 4th). The night market is in an aquatic products wholesale market. Seafood lovers can order at the night market from 33 restaurants or ... Read More>>

Shanghai's second-largest island, Changxing, currently home to nearly 100,000 people, will have the city's first Metro island link by 2020, Metro constructors said yesterday. Shanghai has planned another 13 Metro - eight new lines and five extensions - to ... Read More>>

An underground parking station is being built just a short walk from what will be the city's biggest amusement park, "Happy Valley," in Songjiang District. Visitors will only have to walk 150 meters from the carpark to the amusement park when it ... Read More>>

The renovation of Bailemen Hotel, where Shanghai's famous Paramount dance hall stands, will be finished by the end of this year ahead of schedule. The 19-floor hotel east of Jing'an Temple will become a middle and high-end commercial venue when it reopens ... Read More>>

The Expo Performance Center, the largest building inside the 2010 World Expo site, topped off over the weekend (Apr. 5th). This means all five permanent buildings at the site have completed their first-phase construction. At 126,000 square meters, the ... Read More>>

Since Mar. 27th, all red scenic spots in Jing’an District including the former residence of Cai Yuanpei, the revolutionist and educator during the period of the Republic of China. Read More>>

To welcome the 400-day countdown of Shanghai Expo 2010, Shanghai offers its first Mobile Phone multimedia message. Named as “Shanghai Daily”, this multimedia newspaper has both Chinese and English, which is sent every morning, including hot topics, ... Read More>>

Good news for Shanghai tourists: Checkout times in local hotels, guest houses and hostels will be negotiable from May. Now, hotels across China's mainland set midday as the checkout time. According to a new hotel regulation decreed by the Shanghai Tourism ... Read More>>

Two of the finest orchestras in the world are heading to Shanghai to divert music lovers from the recession depression blues. Despite the worldwide financial downturn, classical music lovers in Shanghai are still enjoying riches. Looming in May are two ... Read More>>

The renovated branch of the Shanghai Mental Health Center in Minhang District opened its doors yesterday. The branch on Humin Raod is equipped with a new out-patient building and four buildings for hospitalized patients. The renovated branch will offer ... Read More>>

The Shanghai Exit-Entry Administration will adopt new vouchers for visa and residency permits for foreigners from April 1, the administration said yesterday. The new voucher will have Chinese-English bilingual text on personal information and application ... Read More>>

Corporate and institutional buyers were the first to get a look at the tickets for Shanghai's 2010 World Expo: passes that are slightly smaller than a credit card but packed with the latest in anti-counterfeiting technology. The Expo organizer, which ... Read More>>

Distinguished guests inaugurate the Media Service Center of World Expo 2010 Shanghai in east China's Shanghai municipality, March 26, 2009. Source: Xinhua Read More>>

Huangpu District's Bansongyuan community plans to recruit 1,000 families to receive foreign guests at their homes during the 2010 World Expo. Foreign visitors will be able to visit the families and join community activities. The community will also recruit ... Read More>>

The Guyi Garden, the city's largest ancient garden, is to be restored and enlarged this year at a cost of about 30 million yuan (US$4.4 million). More than 1.5 hectares will be added, increasing the size of the garden in Jiading District by about 16 ... Read More>>

Tunneling for the section of Metro Line 13 that runs past the World Expo site in Pudong has been completed, the Shanghai Construction Group said yesterday. Source: Shanghai China Read More>>

Air Asia opened Kuala Lumpur-London Flight recently, which is the only low-cost long-distance flight connecting Britain and Asia in the whole world. There are five direct flights each week. The ordinary price is RMB 6700 or more, and the special offer is ... Read More>>

Ten more scenic spots and tourist attractions will be chosen to offer a 50 percent discount on admission prices every Tuesday. The half-price offer will also be extended until July 28. It was initially due to come to an end on April 28 but the discount ... Read More>>

Following the early five flower-viewing lines which are popular among visitors, Shanghai Tour Bus Center has launched the second flower-viewing season, with the highlights of peach flowers and rape flowers. Six lines are provided for tourists, synchronized ... Read More>>

Ancient Tripitaka (Tibetan Encyclopedia) will move into a new, government-built museum. Dechong is a member of the ancient Dongtsang family, from China's Qinghai Province, whose ancestor was said to be one of the 30 generals of the legendary King Gesar. The ... Read More>>