2026.05.04 21:26 GMT+8

The golden ticket: Shanghai's new economy turns your pass into city-wide discounts

Updated 2026.05.04 21:26 GMT+8
CGTN

This May Day holiday, Shanghai is transforming the simple event ticket into a key to the city. The "ticket-stub economy" turns a single event pass–from a film to a sports match–into a passport for city-wide discounts. This innovative model weaves culture and commerce together, creating an interconnected urban journey for residents and tourists. A movie, a match, a bouquet and a show. These ticket stubs integrate urban experiences to ignite spending with a local touch. It's a strategy designed to enrich the consumer experience long after the holiday ends. 

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