Aerobics
Classes on Mon, Tues, Wed, Thurs, 6.30-7.30pm, and Fri 8-9pm. At Body Tech Gym, 387 Panyu Lu. Phone John or Will on 6281-5639 or fax on 6281-9587.
Ballroom and Latin Dancing
Ballroom (Waltz, Tango, Quick Step, Vienna Waltz, Slow, Fox) and Latin (Rumba, Cha Cha Cha, Jive, Samba, Paso Doble) dancing. For info on beginning, intermediate, advanced lessons and competitions, telephone Cao Hong, Ballroom Dance School, Jing'an Cultural Palace (459 Wulumuqi Bei Lu) 6248-4681.
Baseball
Little league baseball takes place every Saturday morning through June. Ages 5-18 welcome. Located at the American school. Contact Tim Minges at 6406-2323 or Rob Childers at 6406-3478.
Basketball
Budweiser and Malone's sponsor Thursday Pick-up Basketball. For information, contact Ken at Malones at 6247-2400.
Bungee Jumping
If you must, jump from the bridge! A 25m fall for 88RMB at Jinjiang American Park (201 Hong Mei Lu) 6484-0844.
Cards
People interested in playing card games on the weekend, contact Ruby at 5976-5030 or e-mail rednecks@uninet.com.cn.
Chess Club
Chess ladder running at O'Malleys, 42 Taojiang Lu. Contact Anthony, 64744533.
Climbing Club
Get together with local climbers and experts. Tours to Songjiang, where you can test you skills on up to 45m walls! Varying degrees of difficulty, only one hour drive. For the hardcore, tents are available too! Contact Mr Xu Feng, Room 1402, 269 Hong Mei Lu, 6480 7724.
Creative Dance for Children
Creative dance for children aged 3 to 5, Lisa Hale, an experienced dance teacher from the US will make sure your children will rule the dancefloors! Classes are held in the afternoons at Hong Qiao Villa and Long Bai Apartments. Free trial class available. Contact Lisa at 6270-9250.
Cricket
Outdoor cricket during summer and indoor during winter. The Shanghai Cricket Club welcomes all enthusiastic players. Please contact 13901899662,play@shanghaicriketclub.org.
Darts
Bullseye! Contact Wolfgang Sindon at the Shanghai Darts League, 5662-5804 ext. 228 or 139 187 7951.
Doppelkopf
Join in and play German card games. Contact Andreas at 1391622773.
Football
Play football with the Shanghai International Football League (SIFL). Leagues games are played each Saturday from September through till June at Tianma Golf and Country Club. Checkout the website and choose a team most suited to your talents, or leave a message on the "transfer market" message board. If you wish to enter a team, then contact John Jofre.
Go-Kart Racing
Shanghai Fu Shi Da Racing Car Club (880 Zhongshan Bei Yi Lu) Tel: 6531-6800. Zhongshan Park (780 Changing Lu) Tel: 6210-5805.
Hash House Harriers
"The drinking club with a running problem." Locations vary, Sun 4pm in Summer and 3pm in Winter. Tel: Angie on 6248-8431 or Adrian 6351-2312.
International Dancing Classes
Classes in Latin or Ballroom. Taught by qualified professional teachers. 6219-4195.
Japanese Karate
Wax on, wax off... On Tues and Thurs 7.30-9pm at the Body Tech Gym, 387 Panyu Lu. Tel - 6281-5639 or Fax - 6281-1958.
Kenpo-Karate
At Shanghai International Martial Arts Association, (Song Lu, No 16, Room 701). Classes Monday 6pm, Tuesday 8pm, Wednesday 7pm, Friday 7pm and Saturday 11am. Tel: 1381 622 194, 138 1787 445 or e-mail: simaa@parsmail.com.
Kick-Boxing
Full exercise and self-defence for beginners (no-contact). Lessons at Shanghai International Martial Arts Association, (Song Lu, No 16, Room 701). Classes Monday 7pm, Thursday 8pm, Friday 8pm and Saturday 12.30pm. Tel: 1381 622 194, 138 1787 445 or e-mail: simaa@parsmail.com.
Kick-Boxing Aerobics for Women
Monday 7pm, Tuesday 6pm, Wednesday 8pm, Thursday 7pm, Friday 6pm and Saturday 10am. Shanghai International Martial Arts Association, (Song Lu, No 16). Classes Monday 7pm, Thursday 8pm, Friday 8pm and Saturday 12.30pm. Tel: 1381 622 194, 138 1787 445 or e-mail: simaa@parsmail.com.
Kong Fu and Tai Ji
On weekdays 8.30am to 5.30pm. A professional Wu Shu trainer can teach you real Chinese Kong Fu and Tai. Groups can book a time for their convenience. Shanghai Wushu Center (595 Nanjing Xi Lu) Tel: 6215 3599.
Ladies Self-Defense
On Tuesday 7pm, Thursday 6pm and Saturday 9am. Shanghai International Martial Arts Association, (Song Lu, No 16). Classes Monday 7pm, Thusrday 8pm, Friday 8pm and Saturday 12.30pm. Tel: 1381 622 194, 138 1787 445 or email: simaa@parsmail.com.
Netball
Games every Tuesday evening at 7.30. Everyone welcome. Shanghia Chang Ning International School, No79,Lane261, Jiang Su LU, Chang Ning. Vivi Hermans at 6252 3688.
Mahjong
Games played weekly at Longbai Club House Disco (2419 Hong Qiao Lu), Friday 9-12pm. Contact Linda Nalepa at 62688982/62688868.
Paintball
Shoot the boss at Zhongshan Park's Weicheng paintball Shooting Centre, 8:30amÑ10:00pm chenhua gonglu 388(inside zhongshan Park), Tel:5769050,boss@sh-paintball.com,www.sh-paintball.com
Poker
If you know how to keep a straight face (on Sundays), contact Alex at 1391846684.
Pool
Tournaments Mondays at 505 Hyland Mini-Brewery. Hotel Sofitel Hyland (505 Nanjing Dong Lu); For registration, Tel: 6351-5888, Ext. 4281.
Rollerskating
Ah the good old times! Strobe lights, disco tunes, rollerskates to hire at the rink inside Shaanxi Metro Station, and at the Xiujiahui Metro Station (exit no. 10) from 9.30am to 11pm. Costs 15 RMB.
Rugby (touch or full-contact)
Play with the big boys, the international rugby team, Shanghai Hairy crabs. Played on Saturday afternoon. All shapes, sizes, females and skill ability welcome. Beers available in the clubhouse. Contact Andy Willimas Tel- 6445 5770 ext 411 or Mark Thomas Tel - 6415 5588 or email williaaa@public1sta.net.cn.
Shanghai International Darts Federation (SIDF)
Games played every Tuesday evening. New teams and players are welcome. Contact Crispy at Churchills Pub at 6415 8158 ext 12131 or 6419 6242, or fax - 6415 8158 or e-mail yingjunb@online.sh.cn.
Shanghai International Pool League (SIPL)
All teams and players interested please contact Crispy at 6415 8158 ext 12131 or fax 6415 8158, or e-mail at yingjiub@online.sh.cn.
Shooting
After a real bad day at work... You can blast anything from a Browning to a AK47. They charge by the bullet so go easy on the Stallone impression. Located at Modern Military Sports Club,7F, 701 Huaihai Zhong Lu. Tel Ð 5382 9966.
Squash
Games are held regularly. Fax: Mark Thomas at 6445-8899or e-mail at marktom@public.sta.net.cn.
Soccer
For kids, on a Sunday morning at the American School, for ages 5-18. Contact 6252 1687.
Tennis
Outdoor court hire available at Tian lin Sports Club (688 Qinzhou Lu) for RMB 25-50 per hour. You need to call in advance to reserve a court (chinese speaking operators) at 5497 4676.
Ultimate Frisbee
Every Saturday at 5pm. At Changning International School, 155 Jiangsu Lu. Tel - 6350 0888 ext 1099.
Volleyball
Jing'an Ball Games Hall (681 Weihai Lu), Tue, 6:30 p.m. Tel: Kevin Cookman Tel - 6257-9218.
Yoga
Yoga for health and happiness. On 6pm Tues at the Regal International Hotel (Heng Shan Lu), or at 10am Monday or 7pm Thursday at Jianguo Xi Lu. Please contact Elizabeth Anderson at 6471 1068.
The Flower Market
If you want to surprise your wife with beautiful fresh flowers, this is the place to go.
Address: Shaanxi Nan Lu, close to Yongjia Lu.
Plaza 66
Currently Shanghai's most sophisticated and largest high-end luxury Shopping Mall. From LV to Gucci to Hugo to Todds, all under one roof.
Tel: +86(21) 6279-0910
Address: 1266 Nanjing Xi Lu
Super Brand Mall
One of the largest Malls in Asia, but still too fresh and underdeveloped, with few top brands.
Tel: +86(21) 6887-7888
Address: 168 Lujiazui Xi Lu
Xintiandi
Next to restaurants and cafes, the district is also home to some very good fashion and interior design boutiques.
Address: Corner of Huangpi Nan Lu and Taicang Lu
Shanghai Botanical Gardens
You can't get closer to nature in Shanghai.
Hours: 8am-5pm
Tel: +86 (21) 6451 3369
Address: 1100 Longwu Lu (near Baise Lu) in Xuhui District
Shanghai Ocean Aquarium
A family day out with the fishes in Pudong
Tel: +86 (21) 5877-9988
Address: 158 Yincheng Bei Lu (near the Pearl Tower)
Shanghai Natural Wild Insect Kingdom
For fans of eight-legged friends.
Hours: 9am-5pm
Tel: +86 (21) 5840-5921
Address: 1 Fenghe Lu (near the Pearl Tower)
Shanghai Wild Animal Park
Watch your lunch bag!
Tel: +86 (21) 5803-6000
Address: Nanhui County, Sanzao Town
Shanghai Zoo
Animals. Big ones. Little ones. Lots of them.
Hours: 6.30am-5.30pm
Tel: +86 (21) 6268-7775
Address: 2381 Hongqiao Lu in Hongqiao
Bao Luo
Busy busy busy, and really good food. Excellent Shanghainese specialties in a very local setting. Fatty Pork-Shoulder is a must!
Tel: +86 (21) 5403-7239
Address: 271 Fumin Lu (by Changle Lu)
Crystal Jade
Very busy Cantonese Restaurant, serving the ultimate of Hongkong's famous cuisine. Not the most romantic place, but outstanding food.
Tel: +86 (21) 6385-8752
Address: 2/F Unit 12A & B, House 6-7, South Block Xintiandi, 123 Xingye Lu (near Madang Lu)
Kathleen's 5 Rooftop Restaurant
On top of the Shanghai's Modern Art Museum, lots of glass and good views. Perfect for brunch.
Tel: +86 (21) 6327-2221
Address: 325 Nanjing Xi Lu, (Shanghai Art Museum, 5F)
La Na Thai
Superb Thai Cuisine in an old French Colonial Villa next to Ruijin Guest House. Beautiful surroundings and excellent food.
Tel: +86 (21) 6466-4328
Address: 118 Ruijin Er Lu (Near Fuxing Zhong Lu),building 4
M on the Bund
Continental dining overlooking Pudong and the Bund. One of the most famous restaurants in China. First one to be established on the Bund.
Tel: +86 (21) 6350-9988
Address: 7/F, 20 Guangdong Lu (the Bund)
Sens & Bund
French dining with an Asian twist, opened by the renowned Pourcel twins from France. Located directly on top of Bund 18, the most exclusive western dining in town.
Tel: +86 (21) 6323-9898
Address: Bund 18, 6F, 18 Zhongshan Dong Yi Road
Shintori
Japanese haute-cuisine and sushi in an old renovated urban warehouse. Fantastic food in remarkable Zen surroundings and interior.
Tel: +86 (21) 5404 Ð0707
Address: 805 Julu Lu (near Fumin Lu)
T8
Australian/Asian fusion in contemporary South-East Asian design. In the heart of Xintiandi, the redeveloped entertainment area.
Tel: +86 (21) 6355-8999
Address: House 8 North Block Xintiandi, Lane 181 Taicang Road
Vedas Indian Cuisine
For the best curry in town head to this great downtown location, opposite Senses Wine Lounge on Jianguo Rd. Excellent Quality food, for a very good price!
Tel: +86 (21) 6445-8100
Address: 550 Jianguo Xi Lu (by Wulumuqi Lu)
Whampoa Club
Fine Shanghainese Dining overlooking the Bund. Very good food and outstanding service in the renovated colonial building on Three on the Bund.
Tel: +86 (21) 6321 3737
Address: Three on the Bund, 5/F Zhongshan Dong Yi Lu
Ye Shanghai
Fine Shanghainese dining in the middle of Xintiandi. Perfect for out-of-town contacts who want to try some good Shanghainese in a top environment.
Tel: +86 (21) 6311-2323
Address: 338 Huangpi Nan Lu House 6 in Xintiandi (in Xintiandi)
Yong Fu Elite
Shanghainese fine dining in the old renovated British Consulate. Setting is one of the most picturesque in Shanghai, food however is not as great.
Tel: +86 (21) 5466-2727
Address: 200 Yongfu Lu
Arch
Trendy hang-out for designers, architects and advertisers. Located in a colonial high-rise in the French Concession.
Tel: +86 (21) 6466-0807
Address: 439 Wukang Lu (by Huaihai Zhong Lu)
Bar Rouge
Presently the hippest bar in town, in Bund 18, overlooking the Skyline of Pudong. A place to see and be seen. Great scene on the weekends!
Tel: +86 (21) 6339-1199
Address: Bund 18, 7F, 18 Zhongshan Dong Yi Road
Boca
First floor of Ashanti Dome in the old renovated Russian Orthodox Church. The stylish interior and good music makes it a perfect place before one hits the clubs.
Tel: +86 (21) 5306-6777
Address: 16 Gaolan Lu (by Sinan Lu, near Fuxing Park)
California Club
One disco, two bars and two restaurants under one roof. Managed and owned by the famous Hong Kong Lan Kwai Fong Group. Regular international DJs, very popular with locals and foreigners every day of the week. In Fuxing Park.
Tel: +86 (21) 5383-2328
Address: 2A Gaolan Lu (near Sinan Lu,inside Fuxing Park
Cloud 9
On top of the 86th floor of the Hyatt. One of the highest and most spectacular bars in the world. Unfortunately prices are equally sky-scraping.
Tel: +86 (21) 5049-1234 ext. 8787
Address: 87/F Grand Hyatt, Jin Mao Tower, 88 Shiji Dadao
Cotton Club
Shanghai's live jazz standby.
Tel: +86 (21) 6437-7110
Address: 8 Fuxing Xi Rd (Near Huai hai zhong Rd)
Face
One of the oldest and most venerable social hot spots in Shanghai. A favorite for both locals and foreigners. Perfect for after-dinner drinks.
Tel: +86 (21) 6466-4328
Address: 118 Ruijin Er Lu (inside Ruijin Guest house near Yongjia Lu)
Glamour Bar
One of Shanghai's most sophisticated bars on top of Bund No. 5. Good place to nurse a whiskey and watch the ships float by on the Huang Pu.
Tel: +86 (21) 6350-9988
Address: 7/F, 20 Guangdong Lu, the Bund
Long Bar
Perfect for after-work, pre- and post-dinner drinks!
Tel: +86 (21) 6279-8268
Address: Level 2 Shanghai Center, 1376 Nanjing Xi Lu
Manifesto
Posh New York style bar with high ceilings and warehouse feel. Excellent cocktails!
Tel: +86 (21) 6289 9108
Address: 748 Julu Lu (near Fumin Lu)
People 7
Concrete, glass & bamboo. Minimalistic Zen deco with some of Shanghai's most creative beverages. Great place to impress a date.
Tel: +86 (21) 5404-0707
Address: 805 Julu Lu (near Fumin Lu)
Sasha's
British colonial bar located in the former residence of TV Soong, the brother of the famous Soong sisters. Best happy hour in Shanghai.
Tel: +86 (21) 6474-6628
Address: 11 Dongping Lu (corner of Hengshan Rd)
Senses
Newly opened wine bar in the French Concession. Small, cozy place with an extensive wine list.
Tel: +86 (21) 5492-1655
Address: 515 Jianguo Xi Lu
Babyface
Popular night club and disco with the local party crowd. It can get very busy on the weekend. Featuring one of the very few bouncers in Shanghai, so look your best!
Tel: +86 (21) 6445-2330
Address: 180 Maoming Nan Lu (near Yongjia Lu)
A relocated favorite. Good drinks and good music.
Tel: +86 (21) 5466-0366
Address: Basement 438 Huaihai Zhong Lu
GuanDii (Baci)
One of Shanghai's hottest late-night party places for going on four years. Famous with Mainland, Hong Kong and Taiwanese celebrities and wannabes.
Tel: +86 (21) 5385-6020
Address: 2 Gaolan Lu (inside Fuxing Park, near Sinan Lu)
La Fabrique
Newest addition to Shanghai's late-night party scene, French-owned and French-managed with international DJs. Good crowd on the weekends, hip and happening.
Tel: +86 (21) 6415-1600
Address: Bldg 7, 8-10 Jianguo Zhong Lu (near Sinan Lu)
Pegasus
Best Hip-Hop in town. Check out Thursdays!
Tel: +86 (21) 5385-8187
Address: 98 Huaihai Lu 2F, Jin Zhong Plaza(near Xizang Lu)