CNN has a bunch of quirky city videos on this site, including ones on Shanghai, Beijing and Sao Paulo.
from the NYT, a kinda sorta true article. I think that it is nicer than portrayed.
Good enough for the emperor! Wenyu Yogurt Shop
Aoka has some interesting connections with Quilombo communities and NGOs.
Useful way to document international course experiences?
36 hours in Shanghai 3 15 09
Nice stylish website with China info. Napa Wine Bar & Kitchen restaurant, 57 Jiangyin Rd., looks like a new attempt to introduce Shanghai to fine wine.
very stylish new/old China combo
http://www.green-t-house.com
all in Chinese, but quite interesting
http://sh.edushi.com/
A possible case, expat run ecotourism. Website also discusses Moganshan
touristy Shanghai stuff, interactive maps
http://www.smartshanghai.com/