Activities in Shànghǎi
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Suzhou and Zhouzhuang Water Village Day Trip from Shanghai
10 hours (Departs Shanghai, China)
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Visit two picturesque Chinese towns, Suzhou and Zhouzhuang on a day trip from Shanghai. You'll see how daily life has remained unchanged over the centuries in t…
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China Cycle Tours
Joint Sūzhōu–Shànghǎi cycling group with tours of both cities as well as the surrounding countryside. Family friendly.
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Mandarin House
With four branches around town, new language classes start each week. Courses at all levels, with an average of four to six students per class.
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Suzhou Creek Boat Tours
New boat tours along Suzhou Creek, which has benefited from a decade-long clean-up project, were scheduled to begin service in April 2010. Tours are expected to take in several new museums, including the Matchbox Museum (2521 West Guangfu Rd; 光复西路 2521 号 ), the Coin Museum (17 West Guangfu Rd, inside the Shanghai Mint; 光复西路 17 号上海造币厂内 ) and the Silk Museum (289 Aomen Rd; 澳门路 289 号; admission free), actually tours of a silk factory. Boats will leave from W Guangfu Rd in western Jìng’ān, running for a 10km stretch along Suzhou Creek to the M50 art galleries (it will be easiest to find more information about the tours at M50). There are plans …
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Mingtang Organic Dining
The only restaurant in the Cool Docks that seems to have taken off, Mingtang’s earth-coloured tones provide a soothing counterpoint to Shànghǎi’s frenetic energy. The menu (new-wave Chinese) has a selection of organic vegetables, free-range poultry and lots of seafood. Favourites include the fried prawns with apple thousand-island dressing (Y98), roast Mongolian lamb with potato cakes (Y128) and almond-papaya chilled cake (Y32) for dessert.
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Huangpu River
The Huangpu River offers staggering views of the Bund and riverfront activity. Skip the marathon chug to Wusongkou (Y150, 3½ hours, 2pm) at the Yangzi River mouth for the one-hour trip to Yangpu Bridge (Y50/70 day/night) or the popular 30-minute cruises from the Pearl Dock (Y50/70 day/night) in Lujiazui. Most boats depart from the south end of the Bund, where tickets are sold. It leaves from the southern end of the Bund.
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One Wellness
A boutique fitness club located in a renovated factory, One Wellness has a gourmet cafe on the premises and in-house massage therapy. Classes range from yoga and taichi to bodypump and aerobics, and the equipment is all state-of-the art. It also boasts the claim of being China’s first carbon- neutral gym. The day rate is Y300; a month-long membership starts at Y1588.
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Formula One Grand Prix
The Formula One circus roars into town every year at this impressive, state-of-the-art circuit, which is 40 minutes northwest of the city centre. It’s one of the most glamorous events on the Shànghǎi calendar, and tickets, costing Y380 to Y3980, get snapped up quickly. Book ahead through the website, check www.smartshanghai.com or visit a friendly ticket tout.
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Shànghǎi’s poshest and most popular yoga centre offers a full range of classes in Ashtanga yoga, along with hot (Bikram) yoga, which takes place in a heated room to aid stretching and toning. Classes run daily from 6.30am to 8.45pm. One class is Y200; otherwise a year membership (50 classes) is Y6800. Another branch is located near Xīntiāndì.
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Shànghǎi’s poshest and most popular yoga centre offers a full range of classes in Ashtanga yoga, along with hot (Bikram) yoga, which takes place in a heated room to aid stretching and toning. Classes run daily from 6.30am to 8.45pm. One class is Y200; otherwise a year membership (50 classes) is Y6800.
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Longwu Kung Fu Center
Coaches from Shànghǎi’s martial arts teams give classes in Chinese, Japanese and Korean martial arts. The largest centre in the city, it also offers children’s classes on weekend mornings and lessons in English. Prices are Y1500/2600/4800 for 3/6/12 months. Kids classes are Y600 for three months.
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Shanghai Swimming Pool
Public swimming pools in China may not be a first choice for serious swimmers, although they are considerably cheaper than hotel pools. A shop next door sells swimming gear. Tickets are Y25 before 5.30pm, Y30 after. Kids below 1.2m get in for half price. It’s just near Shanghai Stadium.
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BOHDI Adventures
BOHDI got its start as a cycling club, but it now organises all manner of adventure sports, from climbing to hiking. The out-of-town bike tours are still the best, though. Check their website for trip details. They also hold night-time bike tours of Shànghǎi every Tuesday and Thursday (Y150).
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Megafit
This gym in the basement of the Hong Kong New World Building is the cheapest place for visitors, with a day rate of Y100 and Y500 for one month. A year-long membership is a very reasonable Y1400. Top-end equipment in the gym, and lots of group classes including taichi, yoga and Pilates.
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Fitness First
Another chain, with facilities including exercise studios, a large range of fitness equipment, a sauna and solarium. It offers classes and personal training, massage and aromatherapy. Non-members can pay around Y200 a day. Otherwise, membership (three months minimum) is Y2100.
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Shanghai Qigong Institute
Part of Shànghǎi’s Traditional Chinese Medicine school, the Qigong Institute offers qigong ( qì -energy development) treatments and massage (Y280), as well as acupuncture sessions (Y280). No English is spoken; call for an appointment.
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Jazz du Funk
Lessons in everything from ballet to tap, via belly dancing, flamenco and salsa, are available here at beginner, intermediate or advanced levels. The teachers are professional and speak English. A course of 20 classes is Y1600. Children’s classes are Y650 for eight sessions.
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Jazz du Funk
Lessons in everything from ballet to tap, via belly dancing, flamenco and salsa, are available here at beginner, intermediate or advanced levels. The teachers are professional and speak English. A course of 20 classes is Y1600. Children’s classes are Y650 for eight sessions.
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Binhai Golf Club
Golf in China is the preserve of business-people, the nouveaux riches and expats. You can actually pick up a basic set of clubs at one of the many golf shops around town for about the same price as a day’s green fees. This club is one of those open to nonmembers.
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Mandara Spa
Thai spa with shíkùmén (stone-gate house) interior offering facials, aromatherapy, hot-stone and Chinese massages (from Y620). You can also invigorate yourself with the three-hour 'perfect spa experience' (Y1620). There's a 15% service charge.
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Shanghai Yinqixing Indoor Skiing
The slope is aimed at first-timers so don’t expect anything overly long or steep, but children will love it. The snowboard park is more challenging. To get there take the metro to Xinzhuang and hop in a taxi or catch the free shuttle bus (every 30 minutes).
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Shanghai International Golf & Country Club
Golf in China is the preserve of business-people, the nouveaux riches and expats. You can actually pick up a basic set of clubs at one of the many golf shops around town for about the same price as a day’s green fees. This club is also open to nonmembers.
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Mingwu International Kungfu Club
This versatile gym offers bilingual classes in a wide range of martial arts, from taichi and qigong to wǔshù and karate, for both children and adults. There’s also a shop on site, selling clothing and weapons. A three-month membership is Y1000.
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Shanghai Boat And Yacht Club
SBYC organises outings and races at the Shanghai Water Sports Centre on Dianshan Lake, about 50 minutes’ drive from Shànghǎi. Sailing classes are also offered. Nonmembers can tag along on designated open days; see website for details.
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Banyan Tree
Banyan Tree offers a range of two- to three-hour Thai and Balinese massage sessions from Y1100. Try the lemongrass and cucumber balm, followed by a Thai acupressure session and a ginseng bath. A 90-minute massage is Y820, plus 15% service charge.
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Clark Hatch Fitness Centre
Facilities include a heated pool, aerobics, yoga and taichi classes, a spa, trainers and a squash court. A day here will set you back around Y200. A one-month membership costs around Y1500, a year is Y12,880, which includes the joining fee.
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