The Shanghai Baoshan Riverside Night Festival kicked off at Baoyang Powerlong Plaza on Aug 18.

Running through October, the festival spans eight major commercial complexes in Baoshan district, including Baoyang Powerlong Plaza, Sea World, and Baolehui Incity, offering residents and visitors a wide variety of after-dark experiences.

Highlights

Sea World: Outdoor basketball tournaments, rooftop garden cinema, neighborhood card games, lantern riddles, DIY "magpie bridge" lanterns inspired by the Qixi Festival, and festive lantern parades.

Address: No 60 Wusongkou Road

Xuhui Haijiang: Open-air e-sports, skateboarding, stargazing campsites, plus beer, music, K-pop dance, and street dance battles.

Address: No 1255 Mudanjiang Road

Baoyang Powerlong Plaza: A culinary hotspot featuring popular street foods and regional specialties, creating a laid-back atmosphere of "skewers, drinks, and socializing".

Address: Nos 1-10 Alley 669, Tongji Road

Hengmao Summer Garden Plaza: Shops along Mudanjiang Road offer all-day outdoor seating, shaping a new nightlife zone that combines dining, drinks, and lodging.

Address: No 1081 Mudanjiang Road

Space Xing Fu Wan: A well-established night market and late-night haven for food lovers.

Address: No 999 Tongji Road

Baolehui Incity: Indoor skating rinks and cultural activities celebrating intangible heritage alongside modern trends, combining shopping, entertainment, and cultural experiences.

Address: No 1569 Mudanjiang Road

Source: Shanghai Observer