In China, McDonald's has introduced pedal-powered dining tables where customers can cycle while eating. The stationary bikes even generate electricity to charge phones — turning meals into mini workouts

Available in places like Jieyang Wanda and Shanghai, the eco-friendly setup promotes sustainability with recycled materials and interactive design. It’s a fun, photogenic experience blending fitness, food, and green innovation — would you try it?

In 2006, Shanghai built Thames Town, a British-style neighborhood with cobblestone streets, pubs, and Victorian architecture — designed for 10,000 residents

But fewer than 2,300 people moved in, and it evolved into a popular spot for wedding photos, film shoots, and tourism rather than a thriving community

In Shanghai, an elderly woman named Liu made a decision that shocked many…

She left her entire $2.8 million fortune to her cats and dogs — cutting her own children out completely.

Her reason?

They rarely visited. Not even when she was unwell.
But her pets… stayed. Every single day.

There’s one twist.

Because the law doesn’t allow money to be left directly to animals, the funds will be managed through a veterinary clinic — ensuring her pets (and even their future generations) are cared for.

The story has sparked debate around family, loyalty, and what truly counts as love.

Because sometimes…

the ones who stay quietly by your side mean more than the ones who were expected to.

In Shanghai, a public lawn near Yunjin Road now invites office workers to lie down and rest during lunch.
For years, grass in many Chinese cities was off-limits, but this space welcomes people to relax under the open sky.

Located in Xuhui District, the tiered lawn is designed for comfort and daily use.
In a fast-moving city, it’s a simple reminder that progress can also mean giving people space to slow down and breathe.

A student in Shanghai turned a simple childhood skill into serious income.

Over two years, he reportedly earned $39,000 by teaching around 700 people — ages 4 to 68 — how to ride a bike.

What many people see as a basic life skill became a growing demand. Some never learned as kids. Others lost confidence after years away from cycling. He stepped in — and built a business around it.

It’s a reminder that opportunity doesn’t always come from something complicated.

Sometimes, the skill you learned as a child…
is someone else’s breakthrough moment.

Who knew balance could pay this well?