By Naz Lim With the weather warming up, it’s time to get beach ready! Try Shenzhen in Guangdong province if you’re looking for a Sanya alternative. The beaches here are nicer than those near Shanghai, with white sand, blue waves, and warmer weather. Shenzhen, Guangdong Shenzhen (深圳) is in the province of Guangdong and … Continued
By Naz Lim Craving the smell of the sea, the sound of waves, or the feeling of sand between your toes? Being an Australian, I need sand and sea to recharge every few months for my sanity, even though city living has perks. Everyone knows Sanya as the destination for beach holidays, but China … Continued
Shanghai Mamas coffee mornings are a great way to meet some new faces in your neighborhood. Come have a cuppa and a slice of cake with a lovely group of warm and welcoming new friends. We organize weekly meetups all over the city on almost every day of the week. Babies and kids are welcome! … Continued
By Joana Molgaard, After a hectic 2022, marked by lockdowns, a long flight to Europe, a 10 day quarantine upon returning to China and a Covid tsunami that hit our household just before Christmas, we decided that a quiet New Year’s in quaint Moganshan with friends was exactly what we needed. Historically, Moganshan has … Continued
By Sarah Krasicki Chinese New Year 中国新年 (zhōng guó xīn nián), commonly called Lunar New Year and Spring Festival, is rich in symbolism and tradition stemming from folklore. It is rooted in the celebration of spring and marks the transition between zodiac signs. When is Chinese New Year? The date … Continued
Entries have started coming in for our third annual Shanghai Mamas Photo Story Contest. We know some of you have taken an extended break, so we have also extended the contest submission date. Be sure to send in your amazing CNY photo stories by February 12, 2023. We’d love to see how everyone has been celebrating … Continued
Looking for something to read & discuss with others? The Shanghai Mamas book club meets monthly for discussion and to socialize. We read a variety of titles each year and have been going for more than 10 years! Next Tuesday, March 7, we will be reading My Sister the Serial Killer by Oyinkan Braithwaite. Scan … Continued
