Every Chinese city once had its Temple of the Town God, the central shrine for Daoist worship. Shànghai's version dates from 1403 when local official Qín Yùbó, who had been posthumously designated as Shànghai's patron town god by the Míng Dynasty Hóngwu emperor (A.D. 1328-98), was finally honored with his own temple, though it didn't take on its present name until 1929.

The Shanghai Urban Planning Exhibition Hall is located in People Square , a short walk from Shanghai Museum and adjacent to the Shanghai Municipal Government Building . On the ground floor there is a...

Longhua Gu Si is Shanghai's tallest pagoda, rising over 130 ft. The site dates to the 10th century.

The ladies cooking club was established by Winnie Ruan 7 years ago (2001) in Shanghai; it was created to provide a forum for expat women to exchange and to learn about authentic Chinese cooking. Winnie's love for food and cooking brings joys to many of those who attended the classes. The monthly classes are offered in either demonstration or hand-on style, followed by a delicious lunch where participants get the opportunity to meet and talk. Please feel free to email winniecook8@hotmail.com to find out when is the next class.

The famouos Chinese writer Lu Xun, is buried in Hongkou Park.