Dont Miss These Special Seasonal Offers at the W Suzhou!

Sip Sup Spin with W Suzhous special offers.

THE KITCHEN TABLE

FOOD ON STAGE DINNER

Coupons: Buy 10, get two free / Buy 20, get five free.

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CRUSH ON ME

Every Monday, 5.30-9.30pm

Wear matching clothes to show off your love and enjoy a romantic FOOD ON STAGE dinner priced at RMB520 net / couple.

ITS ALL ABOUT CRAB!

Every Tuesday, 5.30-9.30pm

Crab steals the show! Get 30% off on FOOD ON STAGE dinner!

JAPANESE TEMPTATION

Every Wednesday, 5.30-9.30pm

Hot sake / tempura / sushi / sashimi

CHEF RYAN REMIX

Every Thursday, 5.30-9.30pm

Get your seasonal Asian craving fix with Chef Ryans favorites!

SHELL KITCHEN + ROTISSERIE

Every Friday & Saturday, 5.30-9.30pm

Seafood market and rotisserie grill!

Valid until December 31, 2019.

The offer is not applicable on holidays and special events.

SUYAN

SOAK IT IN FALL SEASONAL MENU

Original but creative, enjoy local seasonal ingredients.

Lunch: 11.30am-2pm, Dinner: 5-9.30pm

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ITS ALL ABOUT CRAB

Every Tuesday, 5.30-9.30pm

Crabs steal the show! Get 30% off on crabs featured in the SOAK IT IN FALL seasonal menu!

NEVER ENOUGH

Seven-course seasonal promotion lunch menu for RMB198 net / person (originally RMB416 net / person)

Monday to Friday, 11.30am-2pm

STAY LATER

Seven-course seasonal promotion dinner menu for RMB298 net / person (originally RMB508 net / person)

Monday to Thursday, 8-9.30pm

STAY LATER + SIPS

Seven-course seasonal promotion dinner menu with four true original cocktail pairings for RMB458 net / person (originally RMB724 net / person)

Monday to Thursday, 8-9.30pm

Valid until December 31, 2019.

WOOBAR

WOOBAR MIXOLOGISTS ZONE

A journey of five inspirational cocktails by your favorite WOO-mixologists, garnished in playful and creative fashion.

CRAB ME UP HI-T-KIT

Sip, sup and crack me up, crabs are in town!

HI-T-KIT from RMB288 net / set!

Daily, 2-4.30pm

ITS ALL ABOUT CRAB

Crabs steal the show! Get 30% off on crab me up HI-T-KIT!

Every Tuesday, 2-4.30pm

T.R.S.C

Put your swag on and set the scene! Pop bottles to celebrate the rise of sneaker culture with hip hop tunes. Ladies, wear your kicks to enjoy a free flow of tequila shots and special cocktails between 8.30 and 10.30pm.

Every Tuesday, 8.30pm-midnight

HEELS NIGHT 8.0

Live it up with fashion, cool cocktails and hot tunes! Show stop with 8 centimeter heels or higher to enjoy a free flow of cool cocktails and bubbles between 8.30 and 11.30pm.

Every Thursday, 8.30pm-1am

SUNSET VIBE

Kick back and take in the scenery at WOOBAR! Enjoy 2-for-1 deals on cocktails, red/white wine and bubbles!

Daily, 6.30-8.30pm

Valid until December 31, 2019.

TORO LOCO

ABSOLUTELY CRAB-ULOUS

Make your night crab-ulous with six crab-featured inventive Spanish twists!

Daily, 5.30-10pm

POWER LUNCH 3.0

Unplug and recharge with Power Lunches!

Lunch set menus from RMB88 net.

Daily, 11.30am-2pm

SIESTA!

Light up your afternoon with SIESTA REMIX! Spanish munchie kit!

Daily, 2-4.30pm

PAELLA XXL

Unlock paella! Enjoy a two-hour nonstop paella experience at RMB188 net / person!

Add two-hour free flow of selected wine for RMB128 net / person!

Every Monday, 5.30-10pm

ITS ALL ABOUT CRAB

Crabs steal the show! Get 30% off on the absolutely crab-ulous seasonal menu!

Every Tuesday, 5.30-10pm

TAPAS OVERDOSE

Non-stop Spanish fever! 2-hour open tapas bar at RMB148 net / person!

Every Wednesday 5:30PM-10PM

WEEKEND STEAKATION

Amplify your weekend appetite with Australian Wagyu Tomahawk at RMB888 net (originally RMB1, 188 net)!

Every Friday & Saturday, 5.30-10pm

HAM ME UP

Freshly carved Iberico ham from RMB258 net!

Every Friday & Saturday, 5.30-10pm

MORE THAN A BRUNCH. ITS FIESTA!

Fiesta appetizers on stage + any two dishes + let it flow at RMB398 net / adult

Fiesta appetizers on stage + let it flow at RMB328 net / adult

Every Sunday, 12-3pm

TORO LOCO +, L38 / EL SOCIAL AFTER DARK

Meet upstairs!

8-10.30pm: free flow of selected beverages and tapas at RMB248 net / adult

10.30pm-midnight: free flow of selected beverages at RMB158 net / adult

Every Friday 8pm-1am

Valid until December 31, 2019.

AWAY SPA

WONDERFUL DAY

60-minutes, RMB480

Neck, shoulder & back massage (30 minutes)

The Eyes Say It All (30 minutes)

Experience spa facilities

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

Offers cannot be used in conjunction with any other promotions.

Advance reservation is required and subject to availability.

Valid until December 31, 2019.

FIT&WET

GET FIT, BE FIT, STAY FIT

FIT&WET members who successfully refer their friends to sign up will receive a cash reward voucher valued at RMB1,000. Cash reward vouchers can be exchanged for any form of AWAY Spa treatments, spa retail products and FIT&WET day pass fees.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

Offers cannot be used in conjunction with any other promotions.

This program only applies to the purchase of FIT&WET annual card.

Hotel reserves the right to terminate the program at their discretion when deemed necessary.

Valid until December 31, 2019.

W THE STORE/DESIGN SPACE

Your Whats New/Next shopping spot! Seasonal special offers for your fashion, design and accessory fix.

W EVENTS

WIN WIN

Serial Meetings Package

 30% discount on standard meeting room rental fee

 Upgraded meeting room according to hotel availability

 Two complimentary buffet dinner vouchers

 For total group and catering consumption over RMB100,000, youll receive two Fantastic Suite experience vouchers.

Valid until December 31, 2019.

For reservations & enquires, please contact W Suzhou.

18136050288 (MICE) / 13862158942Catering

Email: [email protected]

W NEXT GEN BIRTHDAY PARTY PACKAGE

Birthday menu curated by W culinary team.

Three-hour free flow of soft beverages, including carbonated drinks and chilled juice sduring dinner

W toy machine with 30 game coins

 Three-pound birthday cake

Sound equipment

 One LCD projector & screen set

Family buffet dinner voucher for the next birthday (three persons)

For reservations & enquires, please contact W Suzhou.

0512-6988 7777 or 18626288225

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

* Minimum eight tables.

* RMB4,688/5,888/6,888 per table, all prices are net price.

Valid until December 31, 2019.

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7 Spooky Chinese Urban Legends for Halloween

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By That's PRD

It happened to a friend of a friend of mine a phrase commonly uttered before one dives into a (mostly) fictional story, surrounded by captivated friends sitting around a dying campfire. 

Sometimes the story takes place in the backwoods of civilization and features a hair-covered bipedal ape. Other times, the account involves a night of heavy drinking, a cute blonde and a missing kidney. Sometimes aliens. Sometimes a hitchhiker, Lovers Lane or the list goes on. 

Such tales are generally referred to as urban legends: contemporary folklore that usually involve a fictional though often believable story sprinkled with macabre elements, and, in the case of many Western urban legends, pop culture. 

Many of our expat readers will be familiar with tales of headless horsemen, missing organs and giant Mexican rats that, for some reason, are mistaken by suburban American families as Chihuahuas. What we presume fewer foreigners in China are aware of is Chinas collection of spooky or coincidental tales and mysterious, undiscovered creatures. 

With October being the scariest month of the year, it seems as good a time as any to dive into the Middle Kingdoms eeriest folklore. Weve dug up spine-chilling tales of phantom transit commuters, giant sandworms, mass disappearances and haunted plazas, among others, that will hopefully be as entertaining as they are terrifying. Happy haunting!

1. The Eerie Case of Hong Kongs Hello Kitty Murder

In May 1999, a 13-year-old girl in Hong Kong went to police to complain that a woman her boyfriend helped murder was haunting her. She described to police a 23-year-old woman being tortured mercilessly while she was bound with electrical wire, unable to escape. 

After some convincing, police searched a third-floor flat on Granville Road 31, which turned up some chilling evidence namely, a large Hello Kitty doll stuffed with a womans head. 

The victim of this heinous crime was a 23-year-old nightclub hostess named Fan Man-yee, who was abducted after she allegedly failed to repay a HKD20,000 debt. Fan had been missing for roughly a year.

When the story hit the press, it horrified Hong Kong residents and earned the strange (but appropriate) title The Hello Kitty Murder.

In the months following the murder, images of a shadowy female form, lurking near the Granville Road 31 apartment, were captured on various CCTV cameras from nearby buildings. 

Read the full story here.

2. The Haunted Office Building in the Heart of Shenzhen

Vengeful, decades-old ghosts roam the hallways of Zhongyin Building, located near the heart of Shenzhen or so the rumors say.

Theyre blamed for the failures of Zhongyins businesses, said to have a preternaturally short lifespan. And at least online, an otherworldly influence is cited as the cause for the complexs rock-bottom rent.

The ghosts haunting Zhongyin are said to date back to the bloody days of Chinas Cultural Revolution, in the 60s and 70s, when the site of the building was allegedly used as an execution ground.

After Shenzhens founding and rapid development, some say developers decided to capitalize on the cursed plot of land, hiring a specialist for advice on putting its ghosts to rest. Thats how the office building ended up with two pointy towers that resemble candles, plastered over with auspicious, rose-tinted windows.

Zhongyin is, undoubtedly, an offensively pink monstrosity. But does it deserve its ghastly reputation?

Read the full story here.

3. The Monstrous Mongolian Death Worm

Rumored to exist in the rocky and unforgiving Gobi Desert, the Mongolian death worm is unquestionably one of Chinas stranger cryptids. 

This nightmarish creature is allegedly red in color, somewhere between two and five feet long and as thick as a mans arm. It should be noted that two to five feet is the most commonly stated length, though some sources suggest the animal can grow to much greater sizes. 

Sometimes referred to as the intestine worm because of its ridged, intestine-like appearance, this cryptid is greatly feared by locals due to its highly toxic (or possibly acid-like) venom. According to local beliefs, the death worm has the ability to spray its venom from a reasonable distance and the substance is powerful enough to kill a camel or horse. 

Some tales assert the worm can also use electricity on hapless passersby.

 

There have been numerous expeditions mounted to find the worm, including several that were filmed for television including the popular mystery show Destination Truth in 2006-2007 but all returned empty-handed. 

Read the full story here.

4. The Legend Behind Shanghais Dragon Pillar on Yanan Gaojia

Ever since Shanghai's Yanan Elevated Road (or Yanan Gaojia) was open to the public in the mid-1990s, a certain legend focusing on just one specific part of the expressway the dragon pillar has been circulating among locals. 

Located at the cross-section with Nanbei Gaojia near Peoples Square, the dragon pillar unlike all the other regular concrete pillars along the expressway isnt just larger and thicker; its also decorated with a metallic finishing, as well as nine large bronze dragons and several smaller ones on its surface. 

The most widely known version of the story behind the dragon pillar states that back when construction workers were building this section of the expressway in 1995 and had to install the pilings needed for the foundation, they had trouble drilling to the required depth, and construction came to a grinding halt.

As the story goes, to avoid further delays, government officials and the construction company wanted to avoid further delays and invited several fengshui masters to take a look at the site, but they all refused to prescribe a solution. In the end, a monk from Jade Buddha Temple (some say Longhua Temple) agreed to perform a religious ceremony. 

Before he left, the monk also asked for the pillar to be covered with nine dragons because this very spot happens to be the resting place of the citys guardian dragon. 

Read the full story here.

5. The Ghastly Tale of Guangzhous Suicide Shopping Plaza

Many Cantonese see it as no coincidence that the cursive-like character guang () outside of Liwan Plaza in Guangzhou bears an uncanny resemblance to the word for corpse (). Since 2004, about a dozen suicides have occurred on the premises (the most recent occuring this past April), with some witnesses claiming that a supernatural force seemingly pushed victims over the railings.

The malls deadly curse, according to local residents, began many years ago, when it was first constructed. If youve ever watched Poltergeist, youll know never to build on ancient burial grounds, but you wouldnt expect a bunch of real estate developers to know that, would you?

Home to a Qing Dynasty sacrificial chamber, inspectors failed to notice eight empty coffins when erecting Liwan Plaza, now a large jewelry market near Shangxiajiu Pedestrian Street. Unearthed during construction, some say the coffins were the cradle of strange noises and mysterious deaths that kept storefronts ruinously empty. 

To counteract the malevolence, architects made the building resemble an octagon, like the bagua.

Eventually, a Taoist priest informed landlords that the empty coffins had originally been buried to thwart evil influences. The catch was that they were not to be disturbed for a thousand years. Whoops.

Read the full story here.

6. The Unexplained Disappearance of 3,000 Chinese Troops near Nanjing

Unexplained disappearances have always had a chilling effect on people. The eeriest type, though, are those that occur en masse when a group of people seem to evaporate into thin air. So goes the urban legend of the Nanjing soldiers. 

In 1939, during the horrors of Japanese aggression against the Republic of China in the Second Sino-Japanese War (1937-45), almost 3,000 soldiers stationed in the rolling hills around Nanjing are said to have disappeared without leaving a single clue about their fate. 

The incident, according to folklore, began in December of 1939 (or 1937, depending on who you talk to), when Colonel Li Fu Sien stationed 2,988 troops amongst Nanjings hills, a 3.2-kilometer area, with a view to defend a bridge on the Yangtze River against an impending Japanese attack. When Colonel Li awoke the following morning, he was told by his assistant that the soldiers at the defensive line were not responding to calls or signals. 

An investigation team was formed, but found the site completely abandoned upon arrival. There was no sign of struggle: heavy weapons were still in place and ready to be fired, but nobody was there. Troops stationed at the bridge claimed no one had slipped by in the night. They were unsure of the missing soldiers' fate...

Read the full story here.

7. The Last Bus to Beijings Fragrant Hills

On November 14, 1995, a dark and possibly stormy night, a young man boarded the last bus heading to Beijings Fragrant Hills, located in Haidian District. 

Shortly after the man boarded the route 302 bus, two men tried to wave the bus down. According to a 2013 Global Times article, the bus driver was initially reluctant to pick up the men because they werent waiting at a bus stop. However, the driver eventually decided to stop after the conductor reminded him that it was the last bus. 

Once the mysterious roadside men were on board, passengers were surprised to see they were wearing some pretty badass Qing Dynasty (1644-1911) robes and that there were actually three men the third sporting long messy hair, supported by the two roadside creepers. 

As the story goes, the mens faces were white as snow and they didnt interact with any other passengers on the bus. Gradually, the bus began to empty, according to the tale, until only an old lady and the young man remained inside with the mystery trio. 

All was quiet until the old woman abruptly accused the young man of stealing her wallet a claim that resulted in an intense argument. The quarrel was resolved when the old lady insisted the two get off the bus and go to the nearest police station. 

Once off the bus, the young man grew enraged with the old woman, realizing he had just exited the last bus and there was no police station in sight. Fortunately for the young man, the elderly woman picked up on something he had missed: she said the three robed men did not have legs and, by default, must have been ghosts.

Read the full story here.

Stories by Matthew Bossons, Dominic Ngai, Bailey Hu, Jocelyn Richards and Lena Gidwani. Images via Shadday Studios (WeChat: shadymonkey).

Enjoy these spooky stories? Click "Read more" () below to check out our regular Tales from the Chinese Crypt series for more bizarre and creepy stories from across China.

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Were Hiring: Social Media Intern (Shanghai)

Calling all aspiring editors, writers, journalists and bloggers. Fancy getting hands-on editorial and writing experience with a glamorous English-language media company internship? Thats magazines are looking for interns with an interest in journalism and new media to work alongside our dedicated and dynamic international team.

HK Focus Media (Urbanatomy Media) is a multi-media company based in top-tier cities across China, with a comprehensive portfolio of products from print magazines, city and national websites, mobile and tablet apps, strong social media presence, as well as regular supplements.

Our publications and platforms, Thats Magazines, Urban Family and URFamily, cover a wide variety of topics in Shanghai, Beijing, Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Tianjin, Suzhou and Greater China, including: News, Restaurants & Dining, Bars & Nightlife, Arts & Entertainment, Events, Lifestyle, Families & Kids, Fashion, Culture, Sports, Music, Business, Environment, Technology and much more.

Deeply connected with the local market and culture, we have been in business in China for over 20 years. With a vibrant mix of local and international staff, we are focused on delivering quality lifestyle content across a variety of different platforms.

Were looking for an enthusiastic candidate to fill the following position...

Social Media Intern (Shanghai)

We are looking for a dynamic, self-motivated individual with experience in digital platforms to join our team in Shanghai.

The Social Media Intern will be responsible for overseeing the daily production of our social media platforms in English. The role requires creativity, strong attention to detail and the ability to work to tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Uploading, designing/typesetting and editing English-language WeChat posts according to daily publishing schedule

• Liasing with Editorial, Sales and Marketing teams regarding client requests and support

• Managing competitions, receiving entries and sending out prizes

• Overseeing social media engagement with followers

• Managing events calendar

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• English-language writing skills, with a strong grasp of spelling, grammar, punctuation and style

• Bilingual communication skills and the ability to adapt to a bilingual working environment

• Excellent communication skills and team spirit

• Organized, detail-oriented and able to meet deadlines

• Relevant work experience in writing, editing, publishing and content creation preferred

Interested in applying?

To apply, send an email with your CV and cover letter to [email protected] with the subject Social Media Intern.

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The 10 Best Nightlife Events in Shanghai This Weekend

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Thats Shanghai takes a look at the best nightlife events on this weekend:

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Oct 31: Thriller Halloween Party

Flyer courtesy of promoter

Something evils lurking in the dark at The Pearl on October 31! Relive the iconic dances of Michael Jacksons Thriller music video at this haunted Halloween bash. There will also be free face painting and prizes for the best costumes. 

Oct 31, 9.30pm; RMB100 (presale), RMB120 (at the door). The Pearl, 471 Zhapu Lu, by Wujin Lu 471, . Tickets. 

Oct 31: Rocky Horror Picture Show Screening

Image via 20th Century Fox/IMDb

Shanghais favorite maximum rock n roll dive bar is busting out the big screen for a showing of a Halloween cult classic: The Rocky Horror Picture Show. If you were at this shaker last year, you know this is one not to miss! Dont dream it! Be it! Come dressed up as your favorite character from the film! 

Oct 31, 10pm; no cover. Specters, 753 Yuyuan Lu, by Zhenning Lu 753, .

Oct 31: Rollerween Party

Flyer courtesy of promoter

Join RIINKs Rollerween party, where there will be fun and endless treats. Ticket price includes one drink plus skate rental from 3pm-1am, if you show the flyers. DJ IKUIKU will be on deck pumping out the best rolling tunes in town. Show up in a fun costume and get a free shot!

Oct 31, 6pm; RMB83 with poster. RIINK, 1/F, Bund Square, 658 Dapu Lu, by Longhua Dong Lu 6581, . 

Nov 1: Cosign Special: Elise / Provoda / Zorimira

Flyer courtesy of promoter

Originally from France, Elise has lived in Shanghai for five years. With a decade of experience under her belt, Elise has an eclectic taste and is unafraid of drastic BPM and genre shifts, masterfully oscillating between UK techno, electro, ghetto house, jungle and more. Desk jockey by day and disk jockey by night, Provoda is the name to remember for those who are sick of see and be seen nightlife events and flat formulaic cliche sounds. 

Nov 1, 10pm; RMB30 presale, RMB50 door. ALL Club, 2/F, 17 Xiangyang Bei Lu, by Changle Lu 172, . Tickets. 

Nov 1: Jack 4 Jack

Flyer courtesy of promoter

Jack 4 Jack is a monthly gathering of Shanghai heads who love true house music. What is true house music? True house music consists of four main ingredients. A cup of spirituality, a tablespoon of love, a dash of togetherness, and a pinch of soul-penetrating beats. There is a place for everyone in this House. Six residents viciously throw down at the night: MEDUSAs Michael Cignarale, Ran Grooves JRG, Finascia, Codevan, Neho and Mau Mau. 

Nov 1, 10pm; RMB50 before 11pm, RMB80 after. Elevator, B1, No. 265 Nandandong Lu, by Caoxi Bei Lu 265, . 

Nov 1: Joker Halloween Party

Flyer courtesy of promoter

Wishing you could catch Joaquin Phoenix critically acclaimed performance in Joker in Chinese cinemas? Sufficed to say, we dont think its going to happen any time soon, but Bohemia are throwing this Marvel-themed Halloween party in celebration of the famously deranged baddie. 

Nov 1, 8pm; RMB100 incl. two drinks. Bohemia, 191 Hengshan Lu, by Gaoan Lu 191, . 

Nov 1: G42 presents: Too Spicy Party

Flyer courtesy of promoter

G42 is the highway that connects Shanghai and Chengdu and a code that implicates the communication and exchange between Chengdu and Shanghais musical talents. After four years of new projects and moving between cities, G42 is ready for a new start Lets Be Real Spicy! This event features DJs Cice, Miia and Temple Rat.

Nov 1, 9pm; no cover. Dada, 115 Xingfu Lu, by Fahuazhen Lu 115, . 

Nov 1: Dizkar

Flyer courtesy of promoter

Fan of oolong tea and mellow, sweet vibes, hip hop producer Dizkar is taking to the stage at Lofas this weekend. The Kunming musician released his new album Search for Nothing in October, featuring appearances from the likes of Illa J. 

Nov 1, 8.30pm; RMB100 presale, RMB120 door. Lofas, B1-09, 10, 230 Ruiping Lu, by Kaibin Lu 230, B1-09, 10, . 

Nov 2: BUDX Freak Out 2019

Flyer courtesy of promoter

Chinas biggest Halloween warehouse rave is back! The fifth annual Halloween bash welcomes all you ravers, party people and freaks to their Evil Circus. Just like every year, there will be an action packed lineup of DJs and rappers like Herobust, Svdden Death, K?D, ATLiens and Fat Nick. But wait, theres more. In line with the evil circus theme, there will be all sorts of games, monsters and more to keep the party going into the wee hours. So get your party crew together and bust out your best costumes because this is going to be one hell of a Halloween party.

Nov 2, 7pm-3am; RMB260 (presale until Oct 24), RMB300 (from Oct 25-Nov 2) (2/F, Building 2, 569 Shilong Rd, Xuhui). Tickets.

 

Nov 2: Johnny ONeal Trio

Flyer courtesy of promoter

After 40-plus years as a professional pianist, vocalist and entertainer, Johnny ONeal has earned the title of master with fellow musicians and audiences around the world. Highlights of his awe-inspiring career include stints with Ray Brown, Milt Jackson and Art Blakeys Jazz Messengers, as well as a Carnegie Hall debut in 1985 on solo piano opening for Oscar Peterson and induction into the Alabama Jazz Hall of Fame in 1998. 

Nov 2-3, 6pm, 9.30pm (Nov 2), 5pm (Nov 3); RMB220-400. Blue Note Shanghai, 3-5/F, 867 Sichuan Bei Lu, by Haining Lu 8673-5, . Tickets.

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For Even More Halloween Events...

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Did you miss out on the Halloween action in Shanghai last weekend? Fear not, because October 31 falls on a Thursday this year, meaning you get a second chance to celebrate! So grab your costume and get ready for Halloween 2019: Part II.

Click here for more Shanghai Halloween events.

 For more things to do in Shanghai, click Read more () below. 

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