Experience Huangpu district's bustling nightlife
Huangpu district, known as one of the most densely populated urban districts globally, boasts prominent attractions like The Bund, along with bustling shopping districts such as Nanjing Road and Huaihai Road.
If you want to experience everything Huangpu district has to offer after the sun sets, check out these recommendations.
The Great World
The Great World, a century-old landmark in Shanghai, is brimming with renewed vitality following years of renovation.
Hosting over 20 renowned stage play brands such as Mahua FunAge, Maoyan Entertainment, and Comedy UN, it also features "black box" theaters, intimate performance spaces that allow audiences to closely engage with performances.
With an estimated 10,000 shows annually, including musicals, stage plays, stand-up comedy, and concerts, it stands as one of the country's foremost performing arts landmarks, boasting the highest number of theater brands, the most diverse range of performance styles, and the greatest number of shows.
On its ground floor, visitors can explore more than 10 trendy shops, including performing arts-themed bars and restaurants, offering the perfect setting to unwind with a drink or meal after enjoying a performance.
Several restaurants remain open until 2 am, providing the opportunity to grab a cup of coffee or a late-night snack after attending a play.
Address: No 1 Middle Xizang Road
BFC The Bund Fengjing Weekend Market
Located on The Bund, BFC The Bund Fengjing is a popular destination for nightlife in Shanghai. In 2023, it hosted weekend markets on 46 weekends, attracting over 8.5 million visitors.
The weekend pedestrian street remains open until 10 pm, offering markets of various styles and themes. Events such as the Bread Festival and Dessert Festival, introduced in the first half of this year, went viral on social media platforms.
Address: Bund Finance Center·Fengjing Road
Fairmont Peace Hotel Jazz Bar
The popular television series Blossoms Shanghai has evoked memories of the Fairmont Peace Hotel for many. Passing through its revolving doors and stepping inside feels like a journey back to the 1920s and 1930s.
As the clock strikes 7 pm, the renowned Old Jazz Band takes the stage, transporting you back to Old Shanghai with their nostalgic tunes.
Address: 1F, Fairmont Peace Hotel, No 20 East Nanjing Road
Jazz at Lincoln Center Shanghai
Situated in the century-old Meilun Mansion near The Bund, Jazz at Lincoln Center Shanghai is the sole foreign branch of the New York-based Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra.
The venue presents top-notch jazz performances and offers an array of shows, ranging from classical music and traditional Chinese music to musicals and dance parties.
Address: F4, Meilun Mansion, No 139 East Nanjing Road
INS Fuxing Park
Located within the century-old Fuxing Park, the INS Fuxing Park, an acronym for "Into Nothing Serious", spans 20,000 square meters across six floors.
Since its opening in June 2023, it has seamlessly blended eSports with cultural, musical, thematic, and other recreational activities, primarily targeting younger generations.
Address: No 109 Yandang Road
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