Film shooting locations in Shanghai have become new must-sees for tourists as the Shanghai International Film Festival is currently underway, fueling cultural tourism in the city.
The places include the century-old Wukang Mansion, famed as a cultural landmark in Shanghai, which can be found in many films.
The building is now a tourist favorite, with visitors taking snapshots or posing for pictures from all angles.
Not far from the mansion, a small post office has benefited from the popularity of the structure, with flocks of people paying a visit and buying cultural innovation products here.
Previously, the post office earned around 100,000 yuan (about 14,771 U.S. dollars) every year, but now its revenue has increased to 300,000 to 500,000 yuan in a month in peak season period, according to its staff.
"Many people including enthusiasts and tourists would like to write down their experiences, and mail the postcards to their friends. It has become an emotional post house in the city. It's also a preferred hub for some famous film and television works and stars to hold events, and one of the shooting locations in some works," said Zhu Lingjing, a post office clerk.
Thanks to its frequent appearance in films, the Wutong block where the Wukang Mansion is located has also become a must-visit destination for tourists. From morning to evening, cafes and stores along the street bustle with visitors.
Besides the community, Zhapu Road Bridge, another film shooting location in Shanghai, has also attracted large numbers of visitors. An immersive space themed around the film "Hideaway: The Dossiers" is set to open soon to the public in the block near the bridge.
"Through this collaboration with the film 'Hideaway: The Dossiers,' we hope to transform the classroom scenes depicted in the film into a real-world salon for Shanghai-style culture. We also hope that movies screened in cinemas can be brought closer to people's daily lives in a way that is tangible, accessible and engaging," said Ji Lingjun, manager of the immersive space.
Film shooting locations become new must-sees in Shanghai
The 2026 SJM Macao International Dragon Boat Races concluded on Friday in Macao Special Administrative Region (SAR), bringing together over 180 teams from home and abroad to compete for top honors.
The races were held over three days -- June 13, 14 and 19 -- at the Nam Van Lake Nautical Center. The final day featured two sub-events: the International Invitation Standard Dragon Boat Race and the University Student Invitation Standard Dragon Boat Race.
The Nanhai Jiujiang team swept both the open and women's titles in the International Invitation Standard Dragon Boat Race (500m), while Tianjin University of Sport claimed victory in the University Student Invitation Standard Dragon Boat Race (500m).
This year's races also marked the debut of a team from Hengqin, a city in south China's Guangdong Province just across a narrow stretch of water from Macao. The event aims to foster sports and cultural exchanges between the neighbors.
"It's our first time racing here as the Hengqin Jiangke Dragon Boat Team, and we're really excited. The spirit of dragon boating is all about teamwork, where everyone works together with a positive attitude. We hope that through this event, we can enhance cultural exchanges in dragon boat racing between Macao and Hengqin," said Lao Iam Peng, a paddler of the Hengqin Jiangke Dragon Boat Team.
"Macao has hosted the International Dragon Boat Races for many years. This event gives us a good chance to carry forward the dragon boating culture, which embodies the spirit of perseverance, unity, and striving for progress. At the same time, the event brings together people from the Greater Bay Area and overseas Chinese in Macao to enjoy the races and share the festive atmosphere of the Duanwu Festival," said Vong Ka Hou, president of the Dragon Boat Association of Macao.
"I'm a PE teacher at TIS Macao and I always tell my students teamwork makes the dream work and this is a great representation of that," said Anderson, a paddler of the International School of Macao (TIS) Team.
Beyond the competitions, the International Dragon Boat Races Carnival was held near the racing area, featuring cultural performances, creative markets, and interactive games, all helping to enhance the festive atmosphere.
"I bring my children to watch the dragon boat races every year, because I want them to understand the true meaning of the Duanwu Festival. I hope they will learn the spirit of unity and teamwork and carry forward the Chinese culture," said Mrs. Ian, a local resident.
The Dragon Boat Festival, also known as the Duanwu Festival, is celebrated on the fifth day of the fifth month on the Chinese lunar calendar. This year, it fell on June 19.
It is a time to get rid of misfortune as venomous animals and insects were believed to appear at this time of year. It is also a time to commemorate the beloved Chinese poet Qu Yuan (339-278 BC) from the Warring States Period (475-221 BC). Activities such as dragon boat races and eating Zongzi (sticky rice dumplings) have been passed down as traditional customs to celebrate the festival.
2026 Macao Int'l Dragon Boat Races conclude
