The official Twitter account of Shanghai, offering news, stories & pics capturing the vitality and vibes of the city we live in & love.

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Joined September 2022
๐Ÿ—“๏ธ ๐–๐ž๐ž๐ค๐ฅ๐ฒ #๐’๐ก๐š๐ง๐ ๐ก๐š๐ข๐‚๐ข๐ญ๐ฒ๐†๐ฎ๐ข๐๐ž ๐Ÿ  Affordable housing for Shanghaiโ€™s essential service workers โ†’ spoo.me/1dcBcI ๐ŸŽญ La Magie Opรฉra brings the Paris Opera to Shanghai โ†’ spoo.me/MnRzql ๐Ÿ›๏ธ Gutzlaff Signal Tower: free entry โ†’ spoo.me/uXzXis ๐ŸŒ‡ Shanghaiโ€™s sunset spots โ†’ spoo.me/VSTzI1 ๐ŸŒณ Five Shanghai parks to explore โ†’ spoo.me/E9bcky ๐Ÿฆ’ A wild break from city life โ†’ spoo.me/dsKERq
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Feels like walking straight into an anime, with crystal-clear blue skies, fluffy white clouds and dreamy scenery straight out of your imagination. โ˜๏ธโœจ ๐Ÿ“ Shanghai Museum East (1952 Century Ave.) #Shanghai #cloud #moments #MakeItShanghai Video cr. Angry Birds
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Shanghai's big #autumn show is here! ๐ŸŒผ The 2026 Shanghai #Chrysanthemum Show is now on at Gongqing Forest Park. This year, the park is celebrating its 40th anniversary. Come see over 600 chrysanthemum varieties and nearly 1,000 blooms, including gold-medal winners from past national chrysanthemum exhibitions. ๐Ÿ—“๏ธ Through Nov 29 ๐Ÿ“ 2000 Jungong Rd #ChrysanthemumShow #park
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๐Ÿ‚ A thousand years of history, wrapped in autumn gold! Shanghaiโ€™s newly reopened Ginkgo Garden is home to the cityโ€™s oldest tree, planted during the Tang Dynasty. Wander through eight garden scenes inspired by painter Lu Yanshao, with winding paths, waterside pavilions and changing views along the way. The ginkgo is still green for now โ€” save this spot for its golden moment! ๐Ÿ“… Best viewing: late Nov to early Dec ๐Ÿ“ 230 Taihai Rd ๐ŸŽŸ๏ธ Free admission #Shanghai #AutumnInShanghai #Ginkgo #ACityForAll #MakeItShanghai
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230 jumps in 30 seconds โ€” thatโ€™s about 7.7 jumps per second! Chinese teen Cen Xiaolin broke the meet record in the menโ€™s 30-second single-under speed event at the 2026 Shanghai International Jump Rope Elite Championships. #Shanghai #JumpRope #MakeItShanghai
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On Oct 22, Teatro La Feniceโ€™s new production of Pucciniโ€™s Tosca made its Asian premiere at the Shanghai Grand Opera House. We spoke with Italian soprano Anna Pirozzi about her interpretation of the title role and how she brings the character to life on stage. #Shanghai #Tosca #Opera #AnnaPirozzi #TeatroLaFenice #MakeItShanghai
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๐ŸŒค๏ธ Blue skies, fluffy clouds and crystal-clear views on Fuxing Island after the typhoon. A picture-perfect day in Shanghai! #Shanghai #FuxingIsland #BlueSky #CrystalClearSkies #MakeItShanghai
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Teatro La Fenice from Venice has brought Puccini's classic opera "Tosca" to the 25th China Shanghai International Arts Festival. It's also the first opera staged at the Shanghai Grand Opera House, the city's new cultural landmark. #Shanghai #Opera #Tosca #TeatroLaFenice #CSIAF #MakeItShanghai @teatrolafenice @joanantonrechi @MaestroGKC
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Handmade gadgets brought Moroccan student Younes Makhchan to Shanghai's West Bund International Tech Consumer Carnival (WTCC). Instead of selling his creations, he came to exchange ideas and make new friends. Meet the young maker behind these gadgets. ๐Ÿ—“๏ธ Through Oct 25 ๐Ÿ“ 7 Longyao Rd #Shanghai #WTCC2026 #ACityforall #MakeItShanghai
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โœจ Dancers take to the sky in Shanghai! Catch River in the Sky, a spectacular vertical dance performance by BANDALOOP. Watch dancers defy gravity and transform the walls into a stage at Grand Gateway 66! Come look up and experience dance from a whole new perspective! ๐ŸŒŒ ๐Ÿ—“๏ธ Oct 25, 3pm & 7pm ๐Ÿ“ 1 Hongqiao Rd #Shanghai #Dance #MakeItShanghai
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๐Ÿ›๏ธ Discover Chinaโ€™s regional specialties all in one place! This exhibition brings together more than 600 booths showcasing local products from across China. โ˜• From coffee tastings and workshops to Yi ethnic embroidery from Chuxiong, Jianshui purple pottery, Heqing silverware and Dai brocade, thereโ€™s plenty to explore. Sample regional flavors, discover traditional crafts and experience the rich diversity of Chinaโ€™s local cultures โ€” all under one roof! ๐Ÿ“… Through Oct 26 ๐Ÿ“ Shanghai Exhibition Center (1000 Yan'an Rd M.) #Shanghai #Shopping #Culture #MakeItShanghai
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Golden hour hits different in Shanghai. From classic Bund views to skyline panoramas from above, the city has a #sunset spot for every mood. Wondering where to go and when to arrive? Hereโ€™s your guide to catching the perfect sunset in Shanghai. #PerfectSunset #GoldenHour #Clouds #Sky #FireClouds #Dusk #MakeItShanghai
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Last night, Teatro La Fenice brought Puccini's #Tosca to the newly opened Shanghai Grand Opera House for its Asian premiere and its only stop in China. As the curtain fell, Shanghai audiences answered with thunderous ovation. The show continues on Oct 24. Video cr. ไธ€ๅช็ณฏ็ฑณๅ›ข #Shanghai #stage #theater #TeatroLaFenice #Puccini #ShanghaiGrandOperaHouse #curtaincall
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#24SolarTerms Frost Descent, or Shuangjiang, marks autumn's final chapter, when falling temperatures bring the first hint of frost and #winter draws near. It is a season for winding down, warming up, and savoring the last colors of autumn. Wander through persimmon groves at Century Park and catch little birds darting between fruiting branches. #MakeItShanghai #solarterms #winteriscoming
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๐ŸŒง๏ธ #TyphoonChampi is bringing stronger winds and heavy rain to Shanghai from Friday evening through Saturday, with torrential rain possible in some areas. As of 9am today, six districts โ€” Pudong, Fengxian, Chongming, Jinshan, Baoshan and Qingpu โ€” had issued blue typhoon alerts. Several seaside attractions have closed, while festivals, markets and performances are being postponed or canceled. Affected spots include Jinshan City Beach, Bihai Jinsha, and Lujiazui Coffee Festival. ๐Ÿš‡ Metro services may also be adjusted depending on weather conditions. Stay alert, avoid coastal areas, and check official notices before heading out. #weather #Typhoon #rain #Shanghai
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#๐‡๐ข๐๐๐ž๐ง ๐†๐ž๐ฆ๐ฌ ๐จ๐ง ๐ญ๐ก๐ž ๐๐ฎ๐ง๐ The #Bund is full of hidden #architectural gems! โœจ Not only can you admire their stunning exteriors, but you can also step inside and explore these iconic buildings up close FOR FREE! ๐Ÿ› Dating back to 1884, the Gutzlaff Signal Tower is an important landmark in Shanghai's maritime and meteorological history. It once helped ships navigate the Huangpu River with signal flags and a time ball. Today, this century-old architecture has reopened to the public after restoration, with free entry. Step inside to explore its rich history, then stay a little longer to enjoy afternoon tea, take photos with Bund views, or browse the souvenir shop. A fresh way to bring this historic landmark into everyday city life. ๐Ÿ“ 1 Jia, Zhongshan Rd E2 โณ 10am-9.30pm #architecture #historicbuilding #architecturelover #maritime #Signaltower #travel #ShanghaiTravel
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The 2026 Super Bund #Music Carnival is now underway and runs through Oct 25! In partnership with the 2026 Bund Summit, the carnival features live performances by big bands and top musicians. Enjoy food from around the world, explore more than 40 popular bakeries, and catch exciting pop-up performances! ๐Ÿ—“๏ธ Through Oct 25 ๐Ÿ“ Yuanmingyuan Rd #Shanghai #livemusic #concert #carnival
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Peruvian #tenor Juan Diego Flรณrez brougt the iconic aria "Ah, mes amis" to the open lawn of Expo Culture Park. Together with Chinese tenor Shi Yijie, two of the world's finest #Rossini tenors shared the same stage in Shanghai. #opera #music #ACityForAll #MakeItShanghai #OperaLive #JuanDiegoFlorez #ShiYijie
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The unveiling momont of #iPhoneDuo at Apple's flagship store in Jing'an, Shanghai. Video cr. ้˜ฟๅกžๅ›žๆฒชๆ—ฅ่ฎฐ #Apple #iphone #tech
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#WangYibo and Taylor Zakhar Perez sitting front row together at the #Lacoste show in Shanghai. #็Ž‹ไธ€ๅš #TaylorZakhaPerez #celebrity #fashionshow
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