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Shanghai Nightlife

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Reviews and photos of Shanghai bars and nightclubs posted by real travelers and Shanghai locals.
Local Time 6:18 pm Saturday, July 26, 2008
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Many: The sleepless Shanghai
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  • As a common understanding, Shanghai has the most colorful night life in China. But if you have ever participated, you may feel it is probably the most colorful one in the world!

    The following are the main sections where the nightlife concentrates.

    Xin Tian Di
    It is a great success of combing the ancient architecture with the modern life. Xin Tian Di displays a comparatively traditional Shanghai architecture called Shi Ku Men. But walking into all those newly built-up, you find everything modern, western and trendy. There is a great conclusion for two kinds of people whom like to be here: The one likes to look at or the one likes to be looked at. So VTer, which type of person you are? ;-)

    Fu Xin Park
    It took me and my friend almost one hour to find Park 97(ranked as the best bar in China now) as it is located in the most inner side of the park. But be awared of the price. They charge us 50RMB for the entrance and a Gin Tonic for 54RMB. Another bar next to Park 97 is Guan Di as many Chinese celebrities go there often. The best Karaoke house Cashbox(Qian Gui) is also located inside of the park. So this park has it all! But it is no longer a park as all vechicles drive in by jetting out the poison and polluting the whole park during the night.

    Mao Ming Road
    I have not been to this area. But it looks like a local style to enjoy the nightlife.

    Hen Shan Road
    It's my favorite place to get involved with nightlife. It was the hottest place before Xin Tian Di. It seems lossing its attraction right now. But still my favorite place since it shows a more natural and real Shanghai taste. Taking an afternoon walk on Hen Shan Road is the most joyful thing, with all the noise scattering away from you, with all shades covering upon your head, with little people passing by you. Probably it's the best Shanghai life.

    Whatever you like.

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    Strolling along the Bund
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  • Walking towards Huangpu Park - Shanghai
    Walking towards Huangpu
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    A great place to do some people watching in Shanghai at night is the Huangpu Park and the Bund. Many locals come to the riverside to have a walk, or simply to escape the heat. This clear space is a treasure for the people who have to share the highly congested space in Shanghai.
    Some families bring kites to fly. Many adults enjoy themselves by sitting down along the side of the paths and chatting. Others are relaxing after the getting through the crowds in Nanjing Dong Lu. Tourists continue their marvel at the contradiction between the Bund and Pudong at the opposite shore.
    The Bund truly comes alive at night.

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  • Theme: People Watching

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    Maoming lu: Nightlife street
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  • This street is supposed to be famous in Shanghai for its crowded bars and nightclubs, but as we went there there was absolutely no signal of nothing going on...

    Remarks: the streets around were on renovation. Maybe that is the reason for so few people out there...

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  • Address: Maoming lu

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    Xin Tian Di & surroundings: Exciting...
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  • This street in Shanghai is famous by its bars, discos and active nightlife.

    Some nice people gather there during the evening, where some good restaurants and bars are located.

    Nice places, worth a stop in one of its restaurants or bars...

    Be yourself.

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  • Address: Maoming lu

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    Paramount Hall
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  • The Past

    Of all the dance halls Shanghai once had before the liberation in 1949, only the Paramount has survived all the demolition and infrastructure changes.
    It was completed in 1932. The hall was designed by architect Yang Xiqiu in the art deco style. The first floor of the Paramount was the lobby, kitchen and shops, the second floor was the dance hall and banquet hall and the third floor was a hotel.
    The colourful lights always flashed to the rhythm of the music, adding what then must have been a mysterious touch to the dance hall.
    The Paramount was fully air-conditioned, a great luxury in the 1930s, so that the temperature on the dance floor remained at about 20 degrees in all seasons.
    At the beginning, the dance hall was rented to a Frenchman to run. The Frenchman hired no escorts and all guests had to take their own partners. Also, the entrance fee was very expensive.
    Due to its poor business, the Frenchman was dismissed. Later the dance hall hired a group of young and pretty women to work as escorts and the business began to improve. State-of-the-art facilities, glittering lights, pretty taxi-dancers and the Filipino jazz band combined to make the Paramount the most popular and most expensive dance hall in Shanghai.
    During the Japanese occupation, the Paramount was reduced to a place where spies and traitors sought fun and caused trouble. In 1941, escort Chen Manli was shot to death in the hall by a hitman hired by the Japanese simply because the patriotic Chen refused to dance with a Japanese officer a few days before.
    In 1954, the dance hall was changed into the Red Capital Cinema and the auxiliary buildings were altered into a department store.

    The Present

    After long restoration, the Paramount Hall was once again opened to the public as a night club in January, 2002. The interior, designed by a Taiwanese architect, was abundant with bold adoptions of gold, red and white patterns and designs with some touches of Art Deco. The dance hall was where many middle-aged and senior people gathered to dance and relived the pre-liberation "Night Shanghai".

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  • Theme: Dancing
  • Address: 218 Yuyuan Lu
  • Phone: 6249-8866
  • Directions: located at the intersection of Nanjing Xilu, Yuyuan Lu and Wanhangdu roads (the latter formerly known as Jessfield Road)

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    ARK: Serial of "Xin Tian Di" - 3
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  • This nightclub combines the east and west, old and new beautifully. It has the hippest music here. Also, it provides the open stage to underground bands. If you think you would love to show people your talent, maybe you can go there too. :-)

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    LUNA: Serial of "Xin Tian Di" - 1
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  • Even though all the pictures about Xin Tian Di were all taken in day time, this place is certainly a great place for nightlife.

    LUNA is a very good restaurant/bar here. Their chef - Erik Berger, is an American with extensive working experience in some of the reputable restaurants in San Francisco bay area such as Postrio, Pinot, Blanc and Ventana.

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    La Maiso: Serial of "Xin Tian Di" - 5
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  • La Maiso is a nightclub that follows the theme of the movie "Moulin Rouge". It has strong atmosphere from 19th century's Paris.

    Here you can get classic French cuisine such as foie gras. While enjoying the cuisine, you can also enjoy the dance from the well-known popular Belgian dance group Brothers and Sisters.

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    Layefe Home: Serial of "Xin Tian Di" - 4
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  • This is not only a bar, but it is also a gallery because it was established by a famous Chinese painter, to market household items.

    This "Home" uniquely blends Eastern and Western art and culture. Escape from the pressures of the office and pay a leisurely visit to the shop, and then have a leisurely drink at the bar. And who knows whom you might meet in such an attractive relaxed setting?

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    VA BENE: Serial of "Xin Tian Di" - 6
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  • Italian Executive Chef Sandro Falbo cooks up authentic Italian dishes, many incorporating fresh ingredients sourced in China. Popular dishes are deep fried fish, calamari and prawns in fresh tomato herbs sauce and braised lamb shank with saffron risotto in fresh tomato and vegetable sauce. Fresh pasta dishes include the signature VA BENE dish linguine with clams and black squid ink pappardelle tossed with lobster cherry tomato and rucola and rosemary roast duck on porcini mushroom risotto.

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