December 4, 2012

Christmas in Shanghai

Merry Christmas! While many of you may be travelling or going back home for Christmas, the rest of us have the opportunity to make the most of the vast number of holiday activities and events, dining, and shopping in Shanghai.

EVENTS & ACTIVITIES

Looking for fun activities to get into the holiday spirit? While some events like the Christmas tree lighting have already passed, December is still filled with all kinds of other Christmas events in Shanghai for families as well as singles. Check out the following:

Brits Abroad Christmas Lunch

6 December from 11:00am

Cost: 500-650RMB

Address: Intercontinental Hotel, 1188 Xueye Road

Pudong District

Christkindlmarkt, Christmas Market

7th December until 9th December

Address: Paulaner Brauhaus, 150 Fenyang Lu

Cozy Christmas Cocktail in Shanghai

7 December from 6:30pm-9:00pm
Cost: 200-500RMB

Address:Four Seasons Roof Top Bar F37, 500 Weihai Road

The Flea Market by Oasis Offices

8 December until 9 December, Sat and Sun

Address: Oasis Offices, 2nd Floor 58 Taicang Lu, Xintiandi

Tiger’s Christmas Lunch at Larder

8 December from 12:00pm-4:30pm
Cost: 350RMB
Address: 3F 171 Jianguo Zhong Road, near Ruijin road

SEA Children’s Christmas Gingerbread Party

9 December from 10:30am-1:30pm

Cost: 250RMB

Address: 3rd floor Ballroom, Four Seasons Hotel Shanghai 500 Wei Hai Lu (at Shimen Lu) 上海威海路500号近石门路

December Coffee

10 December from 10:00am-1:00pm

Cost: 50-168RMB

Address: JC Mandarin Hotel Ballroom, 1225 Nanjing Xi Lu (锦沧文华大酒店)

Holiday Gift Wrapping with Knots

14 December from 9:45am-12:30pm

Cost: 250RMB

Address: Room 205, Block 6, Zijinhan Palace, Lane 2 1341 Pudong Nan Lu

Christmas Tree Cookies Baking Workshop Just for Kids!

15 December from 10:00am-12:00pm

Cost: 150RMB

Address: Els’ Kitchen House 86, Windsor Place 2222 Jian He Lu, Hongqiao

Chalet Style Christmas Village

16th November until 16th December on Fri, Sat, and Sun

Address: Radisson Blu Hotel, Century Park, Pudong District

Concordia Christmas Bazaar by the Parent Support Organisation

17th November from 9:30am-3:00pm.

Address: 999 Mingyue Road Jinqiao, Pudong District

Shanghai Christmas Market

20th November until 1st January

Address: Taiping qiao Lake and Park, Xintiandi

Kid’s Christmas Disco

22nd December

Address: Paulaner Brauhaus, 150 Fenyang Lu

Gingerbread House Making Afternoons

All December, Sundays from 2:00pm-5:00pm

Address: Jin Mao Tower, 53-87/F, 88 Century Avenue, Pudong District

SHOPPING

When you are looking for Christmas food, decorations, cards, or even a Christmas tree in Shanghai, check out some of the following places. Also, many International Supermarkets stock up on Christmas-related goods.