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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🗓️ 𝐖𝐞𝐞𝐤𝐥𝐲 #𝐒𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐡𝐚𝐢𝐂𝐢𝐭𝐲𝐆𝐮𝐢𝐝𝐞 🏠 Affordable housing for Shanghai’s essential service workers → spoo.me/1dcBcI 🎭 La Magie Opéra brings the Paris Opera to Shanghai → spoo.me/MnRzql 🏛️ Gutzlaff Signal Tower: free entry → spoo.me/uXzXis 🌇 Shanghai’s sunset spots → spoo.me/VSTzI1 🌳 Five Shanghai parks to explore → spoo.me/E9bcky 🦒 A wild break from city life → spoo.me/dsKERq
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The #Mariinsky Theater brings its brand-new production of Aida, which premiered in 2025, to the Shanghai Grand #Opera House for its Asian debut. Maestro Valery Gergiev and the company return to Shanghai following their 2023 production of Der Ring des Nibelungen. This new take on Verdi's opera explores new possibilities in stage design, character development and dramatic expression. 🗓️ Oct 10-Nov 1 📍 1 Yongzhan Rd #Aida #MariinskyTheatre #ArtisticVibes
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The little #lemur standing tall like it owns the place. Spotted at Shanghai Wild Animal Park. ☀🌸 Sunshine, flowers and a perfectly happy afternoon. #Shanghai #Wildlife #MakeItShanghai Video cr. 上野lemur
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Another French #musical classic is coming to Shanghai! Le Roi Soleil brings its original French cast and 30 hit songs to Shanghai Culture Square, recreating the grandeur, and glamour of Versailles. 🌞 Stars Lou Jean and Emmanuel Moire gave the audience a taste of the romance with live performances today. 🗓️ Oct 30-Nov 15 Video cr. 轻雪雪 #music #LeRoiSoleil #FrenchMusical #Shanghai
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The first exhibits for the #CIIE have arrived in #Shanghai! Ten trucks loaded with goods from around the world have rolled into the exhibition halls, including Austrian machine tools and organic bananas from Peru. Curation is now underway as Shanghai gears up for the 9th China International Import Expo this November. #ChinaInternationalImportExpo #MakeItShanghai @ciieonline
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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. ☁️✨ 📍 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! 🌼 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. 🗓️ Through Nov 29 📍 2000 Jungong Rd #ChrysanthemumShow #park
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🍂 A thousand years of history, wrapped in autumn gold! Shanghai’s newly reopened Ginkgo Garden is home to the city’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 — save this spot for its golden moment! 📅 Best viewing: late Nov to early Dec 📍 230 Taihai Rd 🎟️ Free admission #Shanghai #AutumnInShanghai #Ginkgo #ACityForAll #MakeItShanghai
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230 jumps in 30 seconds — that’s about 7.7 jumps per second! Chinese teen Cen Xiaolin broke the meet record in the men’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 Fenice’s new production of Puccini’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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🌤️ 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. 🗓️ Through Oct 25 📍 7 Longyao Rd #Shanghai #WTCC2026 #ACityforall #MakeItShanghai
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✨ 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! 🌌 🗓️ Oct 25, 3pm & 7pm 📍 1 Hongqiao Rd #Shanghai #Dance #MakeItShanghai
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🛍️ Discover China’s regional specialties all in one place! This exhibition brings together more than 600 booths showcasing local products from across China. ☕ From coffee tastings and workshops to Yi ethnic embroidery from Chuxiong, Jianshui purple pottery, Heqing silverware and Dai brocade, there’s plenty to explore. Sample regional flavors, discover traditional crafts and experience the rich diversity of China’s local cultures — all under one roof! 📅 Through Oct 26 📍 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? Here’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. 一只糯米团 #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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🌧️ #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 — Pudong, Fengxian, Chongming, Jinshan, Baoshan and Qingpu — 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. 🚇 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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