With the arrival of higher temperatures and longer daytime hours, night markets are becoming a popular choice for people to hang out with friends and enjoy some delicious food and drinks. If you're looking to discover the city's culinary secrets, here are four night markets worth exploring.

Sijing Night Market

As Shanghai's largest outdoor nocturnal market, the Sijing Night Market attracts numerous culinary enthusiasts from various parts of the city. Located adjacent to the Sijing Ancient Town in the Songjiang district, the market offers an extensive selection of culinary delights and beverages representative of diverse regions throughout China.

Location: Sanxiang commercial plaza, Songjiang district

Seoul Night Market

The Seoul Night Market not only features more than 100 Korean-style restaurants but also organizes Korean cultural events, including beer and food festivals, kimchi musical festivals, and the Seoul Light Festival.

Location: No 1078 Hongquan Road, Minhang district

Zhoupu Night Market

Tucked away in the narrow alleys of Shanghai, the Zhoupu Night Market is one of the city's oldest night markets. Here, you can indulge in a delightful range of snacks, including Guangdong rice noodle rolls, northeastern grilled cold noodles, refreshing Thai milk tea, and delicious Taiwan wheel pancakes.

Location: No 1626 Kangshen Road, Pudong New Area

Daxue Road Night Market

Situated in one of Shanghai's most artistic neighborhoods, Daxue Road is a peaceful utopia during daytime, with charming bookstores, cafes, and cultural and creative shops. As night falls, it transforms into a culinary paradise, along with flickering neon lights, and street food and music.

Location: Intersection of Daxue Road and Zhixin Road, Yangpu district

Sources: WeChat account of Shanghai Municipal Administration of Culture and Tourism at "shanghaitourism", culture and tourism administrations of the abovementioned districts