Testing the senses in Shanghai to find China's best antitourism and off-beat secrets. Dry and sometimes funny observations from a fixed gear roller, food eater and photograph taker.

A couple weeks later and we’re all settled. It’s a beautiful lowrise apartment block in my favourite part of the French Concession at Huaihai and Wanping.

Sure you’ll have to see it for yourself but a few highlights; Svenskt Tenn, ‘Eames’, Degournay, the world’s smallest dishwasher, a room full of Bikes and a Japanese robotic toilet.