Shanghai key themes for 2021 through a photographer’s lens

People take photos of a film set of an upcoming spy thriller in the century-old Jiangyin Street [SHINE]
People take photos of a film set of an upcoming spy thriller in the century-old Jiangyin Street [SHINE]
SHINE | 06-Jan-2022 | By Wang Rongjiang

Bye-bye: Due to urban construction, we said good-bye to some popular venues in 2021, including Fuchun Xiaolong, a traditional dumpling shop on Yuyuan Road, and a second-hand bookstore near Fudan University. The century-old Jiangyin Street attracts many people to take photos when its empty houses were transformed into a film set in December by the crew of an upcoming spy thriller. After the filming is done, all props will be taken away and the old residential community around the street will be renovated. Continue reading “Shanghai key themes for 2021 through a photographer’s lens”

Shanghai Suzhou Creek cruises debut in variety of New Year tour options

A dragon-shaped sightseeing cruise ship sails on the Huangpu River [SHINE]
A dragon-shaped sightseeing cruise ship sails on the Huangpu River [SHINE]
SHINE | 01-Jan-2022 | By Hu Min

Shanghai’s cruise tour options will be diversified for the upcoming New Year with a combination of onshore trips, delicacies, intangible cultural heritages and the debut of cruise trips on Suzhou Creek, the city’s cruise tour operator announced on Thursday. Passengers will be treated with not only a splendid view of the Bund, but also much more as part of ongoing efforts to turn the iconic Huangpu River cruise tour into a world-class attraction. Continue reading “Shanghai Suzhou Creek cruises debut in variety of New Year tour options”