November 4th, 2012 | by Evelyn Cheng | published in Travel, zS Blogs
While doorways in America are pretty standard in shape and style, during my trip to Nanjing last weekend I saw a variety of door shapes. They ranged from the ordinary rectangular entryway to vase-shaped openings. Despite the criticism about contemporary China's lack of creativity, here at the old presidential grounds and Ming dynasty tombs, one literally steps […]
October 30th, 2012 | by Amy Lu | published in Features, Travel
Amy Lu reports on the fantastical (and fantastically lit) stalactite and stalagmite rock formations found deep inside Hebei Province's Qinglian Shan.
October 29th, 2012 | by Dani Grant | published in Arts & Culture, Photography, zS Blogs
In today's DIM SUM post, Dani Grant gives us a gay pride photo gallery straight (directly?) from the streets of Tapei. Like the lady's sign says, "funky"…
October 19th, 2012 | by Dani Grant | published in Photography, zS Blogs
DIM SUM offers more food for thought. Despite the casual cruelty to animals on display in local markets, are Chinese diners more honest about what it means to eat meat?
October 17th, 2012 | by Dani Grant | published in Creative takes, Photography, zS Blogs
The bustling city of Hong Kong conquered the natural landscape, then re-installed nature into the city in the form of the Nan Lian Gardens, even completing the natural scene with hidden speakers broadcasting traditional Chinese music. It couldn't be more authentic–as brilliantly real as the thirteen kuai wine sold at the C-Store.
October 16th, 2012 | by Dani Grant | published in Photography, Uncategorized, zS Blogs
A boy gets his hair cut by his mother.
April 17th, 2012 | by Lisa Hu | published in Internships, jobs & volunteering, zS Blogs
Three weeks ago, in mid-March, I coordinated a photo shoot for David Laris' The Fat Olive, the third and newest location of Shanghai's premier Mediterranean restaurant chain. The Fat Olive's menu, designed by the Shanghai-based chef and restaurateur Laris, features flavorsome dishes best complimented with a unique wine. I brought six of my friends from the NYU Shanghai program, and my supervisor […]
April 9th, 2012 | by William Li | published in Internships, jobs & volunteering
Back home, I usually grab an issue of Time Out New York to read about the events and happenings that take place in the city. From cheap eats to exclusive shopping deals, it's a good read, especially when you're taking the subway. When I discovered Time Out Shanghai, I was thrilled to discover a magazine in English that covered Shanghai's […]
March 15th, 2012 | by Sophie Elias | published in Arts & Culture, Creative takes, Photography, zS Blogs
Sophie Elias' photos of Jing'an Temple, the ECNU front gate and the Oriental Pearl Tower address China's twin obsessions with futuristic modernism and traditional forms
February 9th, 2012 | by Delrisha White | published in Eat & drink, Photography
A gallery featuring hot pics of Chinese dishes encountered in a Shanghai fine dining restaurant. Photos by Delrisha White.