Eight Shanghai buildings make 20th century heritage list

Eight historical buildings in Shanghai have been included in the ninth edition of the 20th-Century Chinese Architectural Heritage List. Let's take a closer look at them.

After 75 years, PLA's 'miraculous' liberation of Shanghai remembered

Commanders strictly stuck to tactic of minimizing impact of fighting on infrastructure, residents

Furnishing fashion in functional style

The historical legacy of the country's most internationalized port city continues to imbue its home decor with a unique chic that blends East and West.

Intangible Cultural Heritage of Shanghai: Stone Inscription, Rubbing, and Mounting

For millennia, inscription, rubbing, and mounting have been effective ways to duplicate information in China.

Intangible Cultural Heritage of Shanghai: Literati-driven Jiangnan Traditional Incense Custom

The custom preserves a 3,000-year-old tradition of incense-making and reflects the elegant and wise philosophy of Chinese civilization.

Intangible Cultural Heritage of Shanghai: Crafting Traditional Chinese Opera Costumes

Step into the world of exquisite artistry and cultural heritage to learn about crafting traditional Chinese opera costumes.

Intangible Cultural Heritage of Shanghai: Technique of Making Qingtuan

Qingtuan, or green rice balls, are traditionally eaten around the Qingming Festival.

Intangible Cultural Heritage of Shanghai: Zaotou Painting

Zaohua, also known as "zaotou painting", is a traditional folk art originating from regions south of the Yangtze River.

Intangible Cultural Heritage of Shanghai: Guqin-making Technique

The guqin is China's earliest stringed instrument. The fine-tuned, handmade guqin produces a deep, mellow sound and demands intricate craftsmanship.

Intangible Cultural Heritage of Shanghai: Stone Sculptures

Shanghai's stone sculptures tradition blends China's classic artistry with Western carving and painting techniques.