Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Shanghai's free listings magazines and nightlife websites provide extensive bar and
nightclub listings as well as current events. The most reliable sources of information are
www.smartshanghai.com
and City Weekend (
www.cityweekend.com.cn
).
Shanghai Peking Opera Troupe
Photoshot
FESTIVALS
The city hosts a wide range of annual festivals, generally held during the milder months of
spring and autumn. Chinese festivals such as Chinese New Year (January/February) and the
Mid-Autumn Festival (September) involve fireworks, temple visits, dragon boat races and
other traditional celebrations.
Government-sponsored cultural festivals, including the Shanghai International Film Festiv-
al (June), Shanghai Fashion Week (April/October) and Shanghai International Culture and
Arts Festival (October/November), are steadily growing in stature. Well-run independent fest-
