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ABOUT LANE & RIVER · 巷与川

A little closer
to the places you go.

China is best explored with curiosity — and a little local context. Lane & River brings practical travel notes, neighbourhood stories and useful places together, starting with Shanghai.

Start with a free guide
An illustrative tree-lined Shanghai neighbourhood

A guide for every part of the day.

01 / BEFORE YOU GO

Find a useful answer.

Start with the free guides: arrival, staying connected and preparing for the small details of a trip.

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02 / OUT IN THE CITY

Find your kind of city.

Explore destination ideas by the way you like to travel, from river walks to quiet courtyards and slower days.

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03 / KEEP IT CLOSE

Take an edition with you.

Each guide pack previews its guides, maps and formats. Read a sample, then check local pricing and availability in the app.

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OUR APPROACH

Useful, considered,
and clear about the details.

We favour a manageable walk, a place worth pausing at and information you can actually use. The guides and maps are companions to your trip; they do not replace live directions or local checks.

Published editions and upcoming city ideas are shown separately. When an address or map position needs confirming, we say so.

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