The 14th bi-annual FINA World Swimming Championship competition has been up and running for a week now, so instead of posting more updates about the competition's food and social networking controversies, we thought we should share some pictures from our personal favorite event: synchronized swimming! more ›

For people far away from their family in Shanghai, Gosney & Kallman's Chinatown offered a different kind of family to spend time with on Christmas Eve. A highlight of the evening was Amelia Kallman's three-minute rendition of nativity story, told in teenage girl speak. Mulled wine and eggnog was provided for guests, along with the usual cocktails available on the menu (I had a "Miss Tickle" and almost forgot to pay for it... whoops!). The set list also included vintage film clips, dance routines, comic sketches and club standards such as "Luck Be A Lady." more ›

These stunning facades were taken by Shanghaiist reader Joon Ho as he walked along Taojiang Road on an early morning in March. more ›

Going to Beijing is a little like embarking on a Chinese safari - we see rare species (honest dedicated government officials), fascinating landmarks (Olympic Buildings, formerly known as Hutongs), and even blood-curdling adventure (Ring Road traffic at 5 pm). more ›