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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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€ 9th CIIE opens in Shanghai: Nov 5โ€“10 โ†’ short-url.cc/1H4Yb ๐Ÿ› City of Care: Shanghai's child-friendly pocket parks โ†’ short-url.cc/1B9Yc ๐ŸŽผ Silk Road performing arts week kicks off โ†’ short-url.cc/1H4Zl ๐ŸŽญ Interview with Robert Greenwood on Shanghai Grand Opera House โ†’ short-url.cc/1B9Ol ๐ŸŒผ 2026 Shanghai Chrysanthemum Show โ†’ short-url.cc/1H4Z0 ๐Ÿ“š Free reading spots in Shanghai's parks โ†’ short-url.cc/1H4Zc
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๐ŸŽถThe Music China 2026 was held this week at the Shanghai New International Expo Center. More than 1,500 companies from 31 countries and regions, including Germany, Italy, France and the UK, showcased their latest musical instruments, products and innovations. #MusicChina2026 #Music #MusicalInstruments #Shanghai #MakeItShanghai
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๐Ÿด Food, fun and performances await at ROCKBUND! Set among Shanghaiโ€™s historic waterfront buildings, the international food festival celebrates water culture with six themed food trails, featuring Jiangnan specialties and flavors from France, Italy, Spain and Croatia. Enjoy free performances, including the national debut of The Mermaidโ€™s Fantastic Voyage and interactive workshops. Come for the food, stay for the show! ๐Ÿ“… Through Nov 1, 12pmโ€“8pm ๐Ÿ“ ROCKBUND Museum Square ๐ŸŽŸ Free admission #Shanghai #FoodFestival #ROCKBUND #MakeItShanghai
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More green spaces, closer to home. By the end of 2026, #Shanghai will have 20 child-friendly parks and 40 newly built or renovated pocket parks, offering more places for families to enjoy a stroll, spend time outdoors with the kids or simply slow down and unwind. Sometimes, the best city escapes are right in your #community. #Park #CityofCare #Children #Familytime #MakeItShanghai #ACityForAll
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The 2026 Silk Road Traditional Performing #Arts Week opens this week in Shanghai. Backed by the International Theater Institute, it gathers artists and academies from seven countries including China, Brazil, Nigeria, Singapore, Italy, Austria and the UK. For the first time, it joins the professional showcase of China Shanghai International Arts Festival. #BeltandRoad #artfestival #MakeitShanghai #ACityForAll
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๐Ÿ‚ A good book, a cup of tea and beautiful autumn colors โ€” all for FREE! Discover reading spots tucked away in Shanghaiโ€™s parks, where you can enjoy a good read surrounded by autumn foliage, from peaceful lakeside retreats to leafy garden courtyards. ๐Ÿ“š ๐ŸŒณ Changfeng Park cafรฉ & book (525 Zaoyang Rd) ๐Ÿ“š Yangpu Park Dayin Bookstore (369 Shuangyang Rd) ๐ŸŒฟ Heping Park Dayin Bookstore (Changxinyuan Rd & Dalian Rd) ๐Ÿ“– Heping Library (1375 Dalian Rd) ๐ŸŒป New Hongqiao Central Garden Dayin Bookstore (2238 Yanโ€™an Rd W.) ๐Ÿƒ Qingxi Garden Dayin Bookstore (406 Qingsong Rd) #Bookstore #Reading #Shanghai #Greenery #HiddenGems #MakeItShanghai
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#Autumn feels like a painting in Shanghai's Century #Park. Wander through colorful cosmos fields, follow the reeds along the water, and slow down with a lakeside coffee. ๐Ÿ“ 1001 Jinxiu Rd #slowliving #moments #Shanghai
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What does it feel like to see a building you've spent a decade designing finally come to life? Robert Greenwood, partner & director #architect at #Snรธhetta talked about the vision behind the new Shanghai Grand Opera House, the inspiration he found in the Huangpu River, and the journey of bringing this landmark to life. For Robert, completing the building is not just the end of a chapter, but the beginning of a new story โ€” one that belongs to Shanghai, its people, and the world. @NorwayinChina #ShanghaiGrandOperaHouse #Shanghai #Architecture #Norwegian #Architecturelover #MakeItShanghai
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Discover Pudong through the eyes of people from around the world. #Shanghai #ShanghaiTravel #MakeItShanghai
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Shanghai is blooming for the #CIIE! Around 800,000 potted #flowers are brightening up the grounds of the 9th China International Import Expo. #Shanghai #China @ciieonline
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๐ŸŒฟ Explore traditional Chinese medicine in a fresh, interactive way at Qihuangyuan, a new #TCM experience center in Shanghai. Visitors can explore the world of TCM through interactive digital exhibits, including VR experiences and smart displays, alongside historic medical texts and instruments. Right next door, a new teahouse brings TCM-inspired wellness into everyday life, with herbal teas, lighter pastries and Chinese-style wellness coffee inspired by the seasons. Come discover a different side of Chinese wellness! ๐Ÿ“ 6 Chongqing Rd S. #Health #Lifestyle #HealthyLiving #Tea #ChineseCulture #MakeItShanghai
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Looking for the iconic #Lujiazui skyline shot? A big mirror has arrived beneath #Shanghai's iconic trio of skyscrapers. Discover a fresh perspective on the city skyline! ๐Ÿ—“๏ธ Through Nov 17 ๐Ÿ“ Shanghai Tower, outdoor plaza #travel #ShanghaiTravel #photography #skyscraper
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Shanghai is gearing up for the 2026 Global #Data Ecosystem Conference. Taking place on Oct 30-31, this yearโ€™s event brings together global experts, businesses and innovators under the theme "Digital Intelligence, Connecting the World." For the first time, the World Data Organization (WDO) will serve as a guiding organization for the conference. The newly established WDO Professional Committee on the Digitalization of Shipping and Trade will also make its debut at the main forum. #Shanghai #DigitalEconomy #ArtificialIntelligence #DataInnovation
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World-renowned tenor Plรกcido Domingo and baritone Liao Changyong gave an impromptu joint perfromance in Shanghai. Domingo has brought Operalia 2026 to the city for the first time, while Liao, now president of the Shanghai Conservatory of Music, won first prize in the competition 30 years ago. The former winner and the competitionโ€™s founder shared the stage in an unexpected musical moment. #PlacidoDomingo #Operalia2026 #OperaliaShanghai #music #operacompeition
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๐Ÿด Ready to eat your way around the world in Shanghai? From Italian pasta and French bites to Spanish and Croatian flavors, A Taste of Rockbund is bringing six food trails to the waterfront! Grab a voyage passport, collect stamps, discover your water personality and catch a mermaid on an immersive adventure. Good food, fun workshops and waterfront vibes โ€” what more could you ask for? ๐Ÿ—“๏ธ Oct 30โ€“Nov 1, 12pmโ€“8pm ๐Ÿ“ Rockbund (185 Yuanmingyuan Rd) #Shanghai #FoodFestival #Foodie #MakeItShanghai
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A little rainbow to brighten your commute. Shanghai's colorful #metro station adds a splash of joy to the daily ride. #metrostation #publictransportation #commute #MakeItShanghai #ACityForAll ๐Ÿ“ท/่ตทๅธ่ฆๅŠชๅŠ›ๅŠชๅŠ›ๅ†ๅŠชๅŠ›
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A 4-meter-tall knitted yellow duck has appeared in downtown #Shanghai! It's drawing crowds eager to snap a pic. And little duckies are popping up around the city, too. Spotted any of these little guys around Shanghai yet? #YellowDuck #City #Streets #MakeItShanghai
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๐ŸŒ One must-see at Shanghai Science and Technology Museum: the dome theater. Lean back beneath a 23-meter-wide dome and immerse yourself in seamless ultra high-definition 8K visuals. Watch galaxies unfold all around you and get a whole new perspective on the sheer scale of the universe. #dometheater #LEDscreen #scienceandtechnology #museum #universe #galaxy #museum Video cr. ็’็’็’็’ไบบ
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