On our way to the gym yesterday morning, still a little groggy, we got off the subway one stop too early. But at Shaanxi Nan Lu, we saw the attached advertisement. It's probably been up for several weeks now, but we have been out of town — and we don't normally get off at the wrong stop. more ›

BoingBoing recently had a post that we're sure many Shanghaiist readers can relate to. It's entitled "Ripoff: Visa/Mastercard's 'Foreign transaction fee'": more ›

We told you about Charlie Fowler and Christine Boskoff a few days ago. This site has proven to be the best source of updates on the search for the two well-known climbers. Unfortunately, none of the updates have included the news we are all hoping to hear. Here is the latest since Dec. 18: more ›

With the new railway and direct flights not far down the pipeline, it's easier than ever to get to Lhasa. And if you're ever feeling homesick, you might feel better upon seeing the "Pink Parlours" of Lhasa. On a lonely night on the rooftop of the world, a visit there just might take you back to those days when you were a Shanghai Ulysses navigating the treacherous waters of Fumin Lu, trying your best to resist the call of the blowzy mini-skirted siren that beckon you. The American photographer Sarah Schorr has documented some of the prostitutes that live and work in Lhasa. It seems that these are among the many changes that economic progress -- ten percent annual growth -- has brought to Lhasa and Tibet in recent years. more ›

Shanghaiist has always been intrigued by the bits of Western history and culture that seep into the Chinese mainstream — the terrifying, ungodly mix of Buicks, Kenny G, and Da Shan gives us a headache, but is fascinating to behold. Though not quite as fascinating as washing your hair with birth control pills. more ›