After our heroic and harrowing journey to the gates of Joyland, we entered through the massive circular Gate of Heroes with a feeling of awed disbelief - after all this time and speculation, we were actually setting foot inside the fabled Warcraft/Starcraft theme park. But the Blizzard ripoffs are only two of seven sections in the park, so to begin with, we're going to give you a primer on the the other five sections. more ›

Yes, Joyland (嬉戏谷, xīxìgǔ), the World of Warcraft and Starcraft-themed park, is real! Last month, intrepid members of the Shanghaiist team decided to journey out to the park made infamous by its alleged knock offs of Blizzard products. Getting there may not be easy, and it definitely takes some time, but it is absolutely worth it! One or two botched attempts later, and Shanghaiist now has it all figured out for you. Follow these simple instructions and you’re on your way to having the best time EVER! more ›

These pictures were taken of the front entrance yesterday, amid reports that the opening of the park could be delayed past March. Looks to be about right, if you compare the early designs of that gnarly entrance gate with the real deal. See our previous post on the park for more details! more ›

After table tennis, diving was the sport that China dominated most during the 2008 Beijing Olympics. So this weekend, when the city of Changzhou hosts the China stop on this year's FINA Diving Grand Prix series, a good spectator turnout is expected, as well as some very high-caliber diving. more ›