Shanghai’s Fake Beach…

…is actually pretty glorious. Keeping up with all the hot spots in town is sometimes just as hard and time-consuming as it sounds. But, our dear readers and UnTour guests, we do it all for you. This has been circulating … Read More

Being a Tourist in Shanghai Without Feeling Like One

Check out this great write-up by Ctrip, the ticketing people behind the great China travel site, Chinatravel.net. We did the Run This Town tour together, and here’s is just a snippet of their report! Launched last year by expat pals … Read More

Chinese Diets Decoded

With swimsuit season just around the corner, super skinny Chinese girls are the objects of envy for many a laowai with dreams of a teeny-weeny yellow polka dot bikini this summer – but that doesn’t mean you should copy their diets. … Read More

Happy Qing Ming Jie (清明节)

Today is officially the Tomb Sweeping Festival here in China, a day to honor your loved ones that have passed away. It’s also a great day to check out the temples around the country, that are usually open, and free to enter for the public … Read More

The Coolest Running Path in The World?

While most tourists take the tram or bus to the top and mill around the mall area and viewing platforms, there is a loop path that starts just to the back of all the stores, and provides arguably the best view on the island. … Read More