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Fire up the BBQ

April 10, 2014, Thursday | Print Edition

AS the city heats up, it’s that time of year when thoughts turn to the mouth-watering aroma of sizzling, charcoal-grilled meats drowned in tangy, rich sauces.

A tasty prospect, huh? Now’s the time to plan a road trip and check out some barbecue hot spots, or cook up some fun in your neighborhood.

Barbecues are a great way to bring family and friends together. Many parks around Shanghai rent out barbecues, which sure beats lugging around your own.

Check out these recommendations and then get out there and fire up the barbecue.Century Park

Century Park in the Pudong New Area is the biggest park in downtown Shanghai with an area of 140.3 hectares. It features large lawns, forests and lakes. It is surrounded by modern highrises. Both the Lawn Area and Country Garden Area are great for picnics.

Http://www.idealshanghai.com/venues/10448/Gongqing Forest Park

On Jungong Road in Yangpu District, Gongqing Forest Park is probably one of the most popular places for youngsters to hold outdoor parties. ItÕs a big park with a total area of 131 hectares, of which 124.7 hectares are open to the public.

Http://www.idealshanghai.com/venues/3734/Gucun Park

The park occupies about 180 hectares in Gucun Town of Baoshan District. Its biggest claim to fame is the blossoms. Cherry blossoms draw big crowds in spring while lotus flowers rule in the summer.

Http://www.idealshanghai.com/venues/10140/Shanghai Sculpture Park

Shanghai Sculpture Park is in Songjiang DistrictÕs Sheshan National Resort. There are more than 20 sculptures created by sculptors from 10 different countries including the Netherlands, Canada, Germany and Japan.

Http://www.idealshanghai.com/venues/10504/Oriental Land

The sprawling Oriental Land (entry 50 yuan) in Qingpu District features a lake and a pleasant barbecuing area. Pits are 60 yuan per person or 330 yuan for 8, including charcoal, cooking oil and a wide choice of ready-made skewers.

Http://www.idealshanghai.com/venues/1832/Wild Rampage

Since 1999, long before there was a recognized market for non-traditional sports in China, Wild Rampage has been leading the way. Wild Rampage is the leading distributor of technical outdoor products, including Osprey, Oboz and Icebreaker.http://www.idealshanghai.com/venues/10929/cityÕsuper (IFC Branch)

Consisting of an international food market, a home-ware division, a culture club, a deli, a wine cellar and a gift salon, this upscale supermarket offers a wide range of high-quality and imported products. Great for imported condiments.http://www.idealshanghai.com/venues/10940/Renaud

Online Canadian home appliance company Renaud has a range of 10 barbecue models in stock. They range from indoor portable options to the very impressive Black Dragon Egg cooker, a round smoker, chargrill and wood-burning oven all in one.http://www.idealshanghai.com/venues/10924/Decathlon (Huamu Road Branch)

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Decathlon is a major French sporting goods chain store with stores located around the world. The retailer stocks a wide range of sporting goods, from tennis racquets and golf clubs to advanced scuba diving equipment, usually in large superstores.http://www.idealshanghai.com/venues/10660/OleÕ supermarket (Grand Gateway Branch)

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This supermarket imports over 70 percent of its products from overseas. Seafood is prepared fresh daily by Japanese chefs, and itÕs got a great cheese selection.http://www.idealshanghai.com/venues/3854/Metro (Hongkou Branch)

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Metro is a supermarket geared toward expatriates and offers a wide range of imported products in Shanghai. Check out the incredible selection of fresh produce, wines, liquors, and beers.http://www.idealshanghai.com/venues/3830/Add your recommendation to our iDEAL venue list.

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