Shanghai Nightlife: What to Do After Dark 2023

As the top attraction, the landmark of Shanghai, the Bund offers a spectacular night view. From The Bund, you can see the high-rise skyscrapers like the Oriental Pearl Tower, Shanghai Tower, Shanghai World Financial Center, Jinmao Tower gleaming in every hue with boat sailing by in the dazzling Huangpu River. Also, the numerous high-end posh hotels and exotic historic buildings around this region complement the scenery, enhancing the attractiveness of this bund too. It is a must-visit site at night and the colorful night lights were one of the highlights of Shanghai, and are also a reflection of how economically vibrant Shanghai is. Like the great wall to Beijing, the Bund is the iconic site to Shanghai. Take your camera, snap a couple of shots here!

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Silhouette of Pudong Skyline Seen from the Bund

Exotic Buildings Lining on the Bund

As the busiest shopping street in Shanghai and only about 10 mins’ walk from the Bund, Nanjing Road is a long commercial street lined with name-brand stores, both Chinese and International from high brands to affordable shopping goods, all of which can be done by walking. For those who feel tired, there are also restaurants, cafes, coffee/tea houses, and ice cream shops on Nanjing Road, so there is plenty of places for one to take a break, and you can also take a mini tram which can be availed for 5 CNY per person. It’s the most famous street to go shopping in Shanghai. When the night comes and neon lights are on, the beautiful displaying lights with the old buildings on both sides of the road more charms of the city. 

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Nanjing Road at Night

Time-honored Store at Nanjing Road

Only about 9km from the Bund, Shanghai Circus World is a great place to watch the acrobatic show which is suitable for all ages! You are recommended to buy the tickets online. There are two routine performances in Shanghai Circus World at present, namely ERA Intersection of Time and Happy Circus, and each of them will leave you an unforgettable memory. There were 32 persons, who performed 15 different shows, some dangerous, some romantic, some beautiful, and some just spectacular. Especially, some of the acts are jaw-dropping and hard to imagine even possible. 

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Shanghai Circus World - Intersection of Time

Shanghai Circus World - Intersection of Time

As a populous city catering various crowds, Shanghai allures a great number of local people, migrants, businessmen, and travelers to discover its sleepless night. From old lanes to modern skyscrapers, for holding either underground parties or a high-end banquet, all walks of people can find their entertainment spots in Shanghai. There are always more than enough options to decide: live music bars, jazz bars, swinging dance bars, rooftop bars to view the skyline...Whatever type of night out you want, you can always find it in Shanghai. Here we have some recommended popular featured bars listed for you to narrow down your choices.

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Shanghai Cityscape Seen from a Rooftop Bar

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