Keanu Reeves was spotted on Friday at the Yuyuan Gardens at some Chinese restaurant enjoying his Shanghai dumplings (does anyone know which restaurant that is, sure doesn't look like Nanxiang to us?) more ›

A special event and great photos have bent the rules for our Photo of The Day feature. Flickrite Apan & Gringo On Tour snapped these amazing photos of Alain Robert's successful campaign to climb the Jin Mao Tower and the enthralled crowd far, far below. Enjoy! more ›

Robert's earlier attempt in 2001 was halted by authorities. In the past, Robert had coyly hinted at his desire to climb Shanghai's highest (functional) building. The Jin Mao Tower, which currently ranks as the fourth highest in Asia stands at 420.6 meters (1380 feet). more ›

Since Shanghaiist kicked off in July this year, we've inflicted opinion after opinion on you, our faithful readership. Here comes a whole bunch more. more ›