Winter in Qianjiatan area: The bear walks, the chocolate calls

Shanghai's Qianjiatan Road Pedestrian Street has launched a winter program that brings large-scale public art, family activities, and a chocolate market to the area through early 2026.

Winter festivities light up SMP mall

A 10-meter-tall fountain lit up Sinar Mas Plaza on the North Bund on Dec 5, marking the start of a winter program built for making wishes.

International watch festival returns to Zhangyuan

It was also the first major event hosted after the expansion of the Zhangyuan Dedicated Bonded Warehouse.

'My Little Pony' exhibition opens at Jing'an IMIX Park

Jing'an IMIX Park launched a three-month exhibition called My Little Pony Fairy Tale World on Dec 6, bringing the beloved animated franchise to the mall for the holiday season.

MixC Shanghai sizzles with craft burger festival

Since opening at the MixC Shanghai shopping center on Nov 28, the Shanghai stop of the HOCH Hamburger Festival national tour has continued to build momentum.

Go skating on the museum-side ice rink in Pudong

The rink, developed by Time Edition shopping center in partnership with the emerging ice-entertainment brand Joy Skating Dream, opened to the public on Nov 29.

City spearheads national push for BYO cup use

Shanghai has launched a new citywide campaign to promote bring-your-own-cup use, as Meituan rolled out its latest green initiative on Dec 1.

Bicester Village Shanghai launches winter market, year-end offers

The initiative invites residents and visitors to enjoy food, shopping, and leisure activities against the backdrop of the village's waterfront setting.

Seasonal events, sports trends add new energy to shopping areas

As the year draws to a close, malls and shopping areas across Shanghai are rolling out themed events and new store openings, highlighting the city's lively winter retail season.

Jewelry brand Buccellati to unveil major exhibition in the city

Italian jewelry brand Buccellati will bring its exhibition, The Prince of Goldsmiths: Buccellati Rediscovering the Classics, to the Shanghai Exhibition Center from Dec 5 to Jan 5.