Experiences
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Shanghai’s depths are many. Its myriad mysteries and elegant energies were born to be explored.
The PuLi knows the city and the people who make it what it is.
Let us take you deeper. Down historic lanes. And into illuminating conversations.
Creative Talks
The bright stars of the city’s art and fashion community share their inspirations, philosophies, and methodologies in our salon workshop series.
These 45-minute sessions draw guests into Shanghai’s contemporary creative culture. Limited spaces ensure intimate immersion and ultimate connection.
Live Like a Local: A Shanghai Market-to-Table Experience
Step into the authentic daily rhythm of Shanghai.
Source fresh seasonal produce at a local market, then head to a traditional residence to cook 2–3 classic Shanghainese home dishes.
Gather at the family table to taste your homemade feast and hear local stories — an intimate glimpse of Shanghai home life.
Master the Art of Xiaolongbao: Shanghai's Signature Dumpling Class
Away from tourist crowds, step into authentic Shanghai.
Under the guidance of an experienced chef, learn the full craft: kneading dough, rolling wrappers, preparing filling and folding each pleat.
Taste your handmade Xiaolongbao while hearing folk tales behind this iconic snack. Vegetarian options available.
It is far more than a lesson — an immersive encounter with the tastes of Shanghai.
Shanghai on Two Wheels: A Curated Cycling Journey
Ride through Shanghai at your own pace, with complimentary bikes and route maps provided.
Two curated routes to choose. One winds through the tree‑canopied cultural precinct of the Wutong Zone to explore cultural landmarks; the other passes historic buildings of modern history, offering sweeping riverside skyline views.
One city, two routes: explore Shanghai’s dual soul by bicycle.
Walk Shanghai's Stories
Shanghai’s Secrets is a walking tour through the whispered narratives of the city’s past and present. Under canopies of French Paulownia trees, through drifts of art deco elegance, and in dialogue between East and West, it is a sensory discovery. Beyond seeing Shanghai, you will feel it. Its rhythm. Its texture. Its magnetic spirit.
The Highlights
Hidden Lane Houses
Tucked away in a traditional Shikumen neighbourhood, commune with the city’s architectural fabric in the deep beauty of preserved Art Deco homes.
