| Hengshan Road Public transport: The Hengshan Rd. nightlife district can be reached by taking Shanghai Metro Line 1 to Hengshan Rd. station |
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| Hengshan Rd. is a street in the former French Concession of Shanghai. It is one of Shanghai's more vibrant nightlife districts and popular particularly among expats. The street is named after Mount Heng, a sacred mountain in Hunan province. It was established in 1922 as a leisure street. At that time part of the French Concession, many European-style buildings have been built here in the 1920s and 1930s. | |
| Maoming Road Public transport: The Maoming Rd. nightlife district can be reached by taking Shanghai Metro Line 1 to South Shanxi Rd. station |
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| The bars on Maoming Rd. used to form the heart and soul of Shanghai's nightlife. However, local authorities issued an order for the music to be turned down in 2004, because of complaints by residents. Since this time, most of the people who used to frequent these bars have moved on to other places, and the street has lost a lot of its life. The Blue Frog is still a good place to stop and have a drink or a meal if you're in the area, and Windows is great for its 10 yuan drinks. Face Bar, inside the Ruijin Guesthouse grounds, is a great spot to take guests to enjoy a drink outside or inside, while Plan B on nearby Yongjia Rd. is a good place for a beer and a game of pool. |
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| Xintiandi Add: South Huangpi Lu Xintiandi, near Madang Lu Public transport: The closest metro station to Xintiandi is Huangpi Rd.(S), on Metro Line No.1, walking down Huangpi Rd.(S) or Madang Rd. for about 5 minutes. |
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| Xintiandi is a car-free shopping, eating and entertainment area of Shanghai. It is composed of an area of restored traditional shikumen ("stone gate") houses on narrow alleys, a modern shopping mall with a cinema complex, and some adjoining houses which now serve as book stores, cafes and restaurants. Most of the cafes and restaurants feature both indoor and outdoor seatings. Xintiandi has an active nightlife on weekdays as well as weekends, though romantic settings are more common than loud music and dance places. Xintiandi means "New Heaven and Earth", and is considered one of the first lifestyle centers in China. Xintiandi is near the site of the First Congress of the Communist Party of China. The area was developed by the Shui On Group during the re-development of the surrounding area, when similar shikumen houses were demolished wholesale. The houses in Xintiandi were then restored, and now house an art gallery, cafes, and restaurants. The marketing of xintiandi is mainly targeted towards overseas visitors, especially visitors from Hong Kong, who seek to experience the romanticized atmosphere of old Shanghai. As a result, prices in this area are high, even by international standards. Eating or shopping in this area is seen as a status symbol by affluent local residents. Many tour groups both domestic and from abroad also visit Xintiandi as one of the main attractions in Shanghai. | |
| Lost Heaven (The Bund branch) Add: No. 17, Yan’an Road (E.), Shanghai Public transport: near Metro Line 8 Dashijie Station or Metro Line 1 People’s Square Station |
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| Escape the crowds and head for the 3rd floor terrace bar of Lost Heaven on the Bund. Hardwood decks, trickling water features, delicate backlighting and green tropical plants are perfectly blended with designs and details from the upper Mekong. A space of good music, 28 signature cocktails and dramatic night views of Shanghai awaits you. | |
| Shanghai Huangpu River Night Cruise |
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| The Huangpu River is the mother river of Shanghai. Nanpu Bridge, Yangpu Bridge and Oriental Pearl TV Tower compose of a huge picture scroll. The Bund is the cultural section of Shanghai that best represents the blending of ancient and modern influences. This renowned waterfront district is the city's most famous landmark. Local people honor the Huangpu River as Mother River, and as you view the lights and spectacle from the deck of your evening cruise, you will understand why. Between the stately colonial edifices along the Bund, the glittering skyscrapers on the eastern shore of Pudong, and the unceasing river traffic, there is plenty to keep your eyes from ever resting. Besides offering a privileged view of the bridges that span the Huangpu, the cruise boats also offer an excellent view of the famous colonial-era buildings that make up the Bund, buildings such as the Peace Hotel with its unique pyramid roof in blazing green and the Customs House with its large clock tower. The main ticket office of Huangpu River Cruise is opened daily, and the schedule usually includes a full morning cruise (from 9am to 12:30pm) and a full afternoon cruise (from 2 to 5:30pm). Both these full cruises make a complete circuit of the Huangpu to its mouth. The Huangpu River cruise company also offers a night cruise from 7 to 9pm, splendid when the lights are on the Bund and Pudong, but this voyage does not go downriver to the Yangtze. Cruise schedules vary depending on the season, and on weekends additional cruises are sometimes added. |
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