Shanghai Nightlife

Go for a walk on Saturdays at night. All buildings are full of light and around mid-night the water from the river starts going up and filling the way. People play with the water and walk absolutely wet!

Xiantindi is a very nice place to go to at night, there are alot of restaurants and bars and dessert places to choose from. The ambiance is great, it reminds me of the Rocks in Sydney and the French Quarter in Paris.

Park 97, Windows, just to name a couple turned out to be a Big Let Down. It may have been the fact that it was a Monday, that I will give it. But to my dismay, it was well bellow what I was to expect. If it wasn't the over priced drinks, it was lack of patrons, or waitresses adding mythical drinks to our tab. I will give the place another try, next time in town. But I will NOT get My Hopes up too High.

It's a cluster of upmarket restaurants and pubs mainly patronised by chinese yuppies, young executives and tourists. It's quite a cosy street 'cos the restaurants and pubs are set in old chinese buildings with soft dim lightings. Suitable for that romantic nightout with your beloved. There are also no traffic so you are free from the exhaust fumes and noise and can enjoy a peaceful evening dining and wining. Of course, prices are there are higher as well since it caters to an upmarket crowd. Popular german Paulaner restaurant/pub can also be found there. There are also some chic shops there selling designer furniture and home furnishings/utensils.

Dress Code: Smart casual will do. Jeans are ok, shorts/singlet might be frowned upon as the place is supposedly more 'classy'.

First time in Shanghai and my friend recommended me check out this place. Windows that night seemed to me like a mix spot of both expats and locals. Most people were at their working age. It was packed eventhough it was during the weekday. Cocktails were good. Music was good. People seemed to have fun.

Dress Code: Casual. Polite. Dress up a little bit.

A very nice bar, called the Face bar with a mix of Chinese and expat crowd. It is located in Building 4, Ruijin Guest House Gardens, 118 Ruijin Er Lu, close to Maoming Nan Lu. (Its in the garden next to this road, can eb hard to find, ask someone) The old-world interior décor includes ancient South East Asian and Indian artefacts, arranged very tastefully. The drinks are quite expensive but strong. There is a pool table too and a restaurant upstairs.

Dress Code: No..but pretty upscale

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...

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...

Dress Code: Be yourself.