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Shanghai Weekend Getaway: Shengsi Island (嵊泗)

Shengsi, an island part of the Zhoushan archipelago is where sun, sea, sand, and fresh seafood await, and you can have all three in one sitting. Approximately three hours away from downtown Shanghai, spend a day or a few days away from the concrete jungle and simply take it all in.

Convert Driving License in Shanghai

Do you already have a driving license in your home country and you want to convert that to a Chinese driving license in Shanghai? Be prepared for some physical workout as the entire process involves much crossing over buildings and running up and down in one, as with most Chinese administrative errands. Nevertheless, your quest should be made easier with this guide to converting your driving license in Shanghai.

Shanghai’s Sheshan Happy Valley Amusement Park

Think Shanghai’s JinJiang Amusement Park is expensive and crappy? Want to be amused with thrill rides and cotton candy? Or rides and games for the kids? The wait for Disneyland to be built taking too long?

About an hour’s journey on Line 9 from downtown Shanghai lies Sheshan Happy Valley Amusement Park (欢乐谷), where you can play the day away.

IAAF Shanghai Diamond League

Thanks to a friend who has close relations with people working in Puma (guanxi in action!), I was lucky enough to attend the IAAF Shanghai Diamond League game on the night of 23 May 2010. Sitting in just row 3, I could feel the spirit of the Puma brand in action as they were cheering for Usain Bolt, who won the men’s 200m sprint effortlessly. I was part of the brand cheering the world’s fastest man! Good job on guerrilla marketing, Puma!

Oldest Taxi License Contest

Ever met a really seasoned taxi driver? Show us a picture of the oldest license number and you’ll win a 12VPN Lite account worth $30/year! Include a picture of the driver, if possible. Deadline is 31 May 2010!