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ROCKBUND MUSEUM Large contemporary art space with no permanent collection, but hosts a revolving lineup of excellent contemporary Chinese art including Cai Guo-Qiang and Zhen Fanzhi, workshops and events. +862133109985 / 20 Huqiu Lu / 虎丘路20号,近北京东路
SHANGHAI MUSEUM Intimidatingly large museum of ancient Chinese art and relics, the calligraphy section is a highlight. Can be done in a day but warrants multiple visits. +862163723500 / 201 Renmin Da Dao / 上海博物馆,人民大道201号,近黄陂北路
MOCA Surrounded by the lush environs of People’s Park, this floor-to-ceiling glass gallery showcases Chinese and international contemporary art and design. +862163271282 / People’s Park, 231 Nanjing Xi Lu / 人民公园,南京西路231号,近黄陂北路
M50 Shanghai’s answer to Beijing’s 798, this creative art district houses several contemporary Chinese art galleries, cafes and book stores. Of note are photography gallery M97, ShangArt and Art Scene Warehouse. 50 Moganshan Lu / 莫干山路50
DVDs You can stock up on dvds just about anywhere, but one of the biggest and most comprehensive selection is found at Big Movie on Xinle Lu. About 12 rmb a pop. 158 Xinle Lu / 人民公园, 南京西路231号, 近黄陂北路
PURE YOGA High-end yoga chain Pure Yoga has arrived in Shanghai at the glitzy iapm mall, featuring some of the best facilities around, schedule a complimentary trial class. +862154661266 / L6-615, iapm Mall, 999 Huaihai Zhong Lu / 淮海中路999号6楼615座, 近陕西南路
HISTORY & ARCHITECTURE TOUR China scholar for over 30 years, Patrick Cranley gives illuminating tours of Shanghai’s history, architecture and urban development. info@historic-shanghai.com
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