Guess I gotta lurk around FT even more than I already do. My wife and I were in China from 11/4-11/11, and left on an evening flight so we had all day Saturday open. When I booked the trip I really didn't see the point to having Shanghai on the itin at all; boy did my mind change shortly after arrival. What an amazing city, with something different around every corner. And such friendly people. Maybe next time. But what a coincidence.

Regarding Tianzifang, I was surprised to see one of the posts here refer to it as a place locals hung out. Seemed quite upper-end touristy to me, but quite fascinating nevertheless. And, as always in China, amazing juxtapositions of high-end boutiques next to shops selling trinkets & trash (elsewhere it would be open-faced welding shops next to trendy eateries).