Shanghai Nightlife
Shanghai has been a city abundant in night life since 1930s. At that time night life was upper-class people's privilege. Only the rich merchants and officials can go to night clubs to enjoy night life. Lots of rickshaws were waiting outside the clubs. Once performances in the clubs ended the owners of the rickshaws began to rush to their goals - the rich people who just ended their night activities.
Nowadays, almost every young adult can enjoy night life. They go to bars, parks or cinemas with their friends or lovers. In a word, night life has become an indispensable part to people who live in Shanghai.
Top Shanghai Bars
Bar culture is a mirror which reflects the most fashionable nightlife of a city. Shanghai, which enjoys the reputation of Oriental Pearl, is full of bars with different styles. If you do not understand Shanghai bars you do not understand Shanghai nightlife.
Cloud 9 Bar
Situated on the 87th floor of Grand Hyatt, the world's tallest hotel, Cloud 9 Bar is one of the most favorite bars in Shanghai for visitors from all around the world. It is quite a romance for people to sit peacefully in the bar, and looking down the city to appreciate the 360 degree splendour of Shanghai. Westerners like to enjoy their tall drinks in the Sky Lounge one floor up where they can sit on the deck and gaze out on the curve of the earth.
Note
- Cloud 9 Bar is not so easy to be found, especially for foreigners who have never been in the hotel before. People should take lifts for three times before they can find the bar. First take a lift to 54th floor, then again take a lift in the hall of the 54th floor to the 85th floor, and then take another life on the 85th floor to the 87th floor, where the bar is located.
- However, if you are tired of looking for lifts, feel free to let the discreet waitors show you the way.
California Club
The Club is located in quiet Renaissance Park. It is divided into infield and outfield. The infield is a lounge bar. People can relax themselves by lying on the soft sofas. The outfield is a garden. Every weekend, the bar holds different parties about different topics.
- Address: Renaissance Park, NO.2 Gaolan Road
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Open Hours:
Sunday to Wednesday: 9:00 pm to 2:00 am
Thursday to Saturday: 9:00 pm to 4:00 am
B.A.T.S.
B.A.T.S is like a big storehouse. Every month, there is a topic party. Every 21:30, a band begins to perform. Every 4 months the band is changed. Most of the bands are from America or Canada.
- Address: Basement of Shangri-la Hotel, NO.33 Fucheng Road
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Open Hours:
Sunday to Thursday: 6:00 pm to 2:00 am
Friday to Saturday: 6:00 pm to 3:00 am
Bar 505
You may think Bar 505 is located on the 5th floor but it is located on the second floor. It is a German country style bar. You can choose beer brewd in different German cities. The foods, such as salads, beef and sausages, are also German style. They also supply German stytle buffets.
- Address:Second Floor of Helen Hotel, NO.505 Nanjing East Road
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Open Hours:
Sunday to Thursday: 11:00 pm to 1:30 am (next day)
Friday to Saturday: 11:00 pm to 2:30 am (next day)
Goodfellas
It a Rockin' Roll Bar. Every one is dancing crazily. The lights are very impressive. They have ball-shape lights, branch-shape lights, and droplights. Every light is encouraging the desire of dancing. More than 600 CDs are at your disposal. No Chinese CD.
- Address: NO.907 Julu Road
- Open Hours: 6:30 pm to 2:00 am
Mazzo
It is a music bar. You can feel the attractiveness of music at every corner of the bar. Romance, heartthrob, gentleness and music are four main elements of the bar.
- Address: NO.48 Qinghai Road
- Open Hours: 10:00 pm to 0:00 am
Babylon
It is a disco bar. You'd better wear your dancing shoes because the great music would force you to dance with people around you. The first sunshine is the signal to end your dancing party. Happy hours are from 5:30 PM to 20:30 PM. Every kind of alcoholic beverage is cheaper than usual.
Address: NO.180 Maoming South Road
Open Hours: 5:30 pm to 9:00 am
Paulaner
Paulaner was originally used as a name of an abbey in 1643. 3 centuries have passed, the abbey has disappeared but its name was used as a famous beer's name. The band in the bar is excellent, they can sing both Chinese and English songs very well.
- Address: No.150 Fenyang Road
- Opening Hours: 5:00 pm to 2:00 am
Blues & Jazz
It looks like an old European bar. Wooden tables, wooden chairs and big black and white photos of famous Jazz singers make you think Jazz music is so beautiful.
- Address: NO.2419 Hongqiao Road
- Open Hours: Tuesday to Sunday: 2:00 pm to 2:00 am
Luna Bar
The bar is also a restaurant. They provide Italian-style food. People usually just go there for lunch. In the evening, there are performances by Philippine bands. The bands are good at making you excited. It is a good place to hold parties with your friends.
- Address: NO.169 Taicang Road
- Open Hours: 11:30 am to 2:00 pm
Soho Pub
Cups of whole-hearted-prepared red wine and warm ray make you think you are in old America. Music pulls you back to the colorful times. Waiters' decent uniforms can also warm you.
- Address: NO.907 Julu Road
- Open Hours: 8:00 pm to 0:00 + am(not fixed)
Shanghai Acrobatics Show
Besides the glittering colonial buildings and bustling streets, Shanghai also offers spectacular acrobatic shows for those looking for eye-popping fun. Chinese acrobatics are widely known in the world. Nowadays performers have put more effort than ever to make it as wonderful as possible. Two theatres are recommended as follow:
ERA Intersection of Time at Circus World, Shanghai 上海马戏城时空之旅
Noted as a multimedia theatrical spectacular, the show is definitely a revolution of Chinese traditional acrobatics. The 2.5 hours plunge every audience into the river of time. Past, present and future are all vividly and magically narrated by the music, dancing and acrobatics.
Location: Shanghai Circus World, NO.2266, Gonghe Xin Road, Xiabei Disctrict, Shanghai 上海市闸北区共和新路2266号
Time: 7:30pm-10:00pm daily year round
Transportation:
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From Shanghai Pudong International Airport 上海浦东国际机场:
Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Shanghai Train Station 上海火车站 by Airport Route 5, Shanghai Train Station 上海火车站to Shanghai Circus World 上海马戏城 by Subway Route 1.
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From Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport 上海虹桥国际机场:
Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to Shanghai Zoo 上海动物园 by Bus NO.806 (or 807, 938),
Shanghai Zoo to Huangling Road South 黄陵南路 by Shanghai Business Line,
Huangling Road South to Shanghai Circus World 上海马戏城by Subway Route 1.
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From Shanghai Train Station 上海火车站:
Shanghai Train Station to Shanghai Circus World by Subway Route 1
Ticket Pricing:
- VIP section: 590CNY / Person;
- A section: 390CNY / Person;
- B section upstairs and C section downstairs: 290CNY / Person,
- section downstairs, C section upstairs and D section downstairs: 190CNY / Person;
- D section upstairs: 90CNY / Person.
Note: Infants shall not attend the show. Full price for children.
Incredible Acrobatics of China Show at Shanghai Magnolia Theatre 上海白玉兰剧场海派杂技与魔术
Comparatively, the Magnolia Theatre shares more of a traditional tinge. The show boasts for the refined and wonderful performance rooted in the long history. Audience will be awed at the well-arranged programs such as group contrition, jar juggling, barrel contortion and aerial ballet.
Location: Luwan District Cultural Center, NO.308, Chongqing Road South, Luwan District, Shanghai 上海市卢湾区重庆南路308号上海卢湾区文化馆内
Time: 7:30pm – 9:00pm daily year round (Additional act starts at 5:15pm)
Transportation:
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From Shanghai Pudong International Airport上海浦东国际机场:
Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Dapu Bridge 打浦桥 by Airport Route 3,
Dapu Bridge to Magnolia Theatre by walk
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From Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport 上海虹桥国际机场:
Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to Dapu Bridge 打浦桥 by Bus NO.806,
Dapu Bridge to Magnolia Theatre by walk
- From Shanghai Train Station 上海火车站:Shanghai Train Station to Huangling Road South 黄陵南路 by Nanxin Line
Ticket Pricing: 150CNY, 200CNY, 280CNY/ Person depending on the seat.
Shanghai Massage and Spa
Shanghai offers a various range of choices for your leisure hours. Café, club, circus…spa & massage center might sound great, too. There are the places of our recommendation if you are in for a total relaxation:
Taipan Spa 大班休闲Spa
The Southeast Asia theme decorated spa center boasts for its top-end services and exotic atmosphere.
Location & Transportation:
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Dagu Road Branch 大沽路店: NO.370, Dagu Road, Jing'an District, Shanghai 上海静安区大沽路370号
Bus NO.36, 253, 869, 933, 974
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Xiexu Road Branch 斜徐路店: NO.595, Xiexu Road, Luwan District, Shanghai 上海卢湾区斜徐路595号
Bus NO.253
Liangzi Foot Massage 良子足浴
Nation-wide chain brand also earns a great popularity in Shanghai, specializing in foot massage and service alike.
Location & Transportation:
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Yichuan Road Branch 宜川路店: NO.299, Yichuan Road, Putuo District, Shanghai 上海市宜川路299号
Bus NO. 78, 128, 224, 321, 510, 844, 858, 869
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Pujian Branch 浦建店: NO.111, Pujian Road, Pudong New District, Shanghai 上海市浦东新区浦建路111号
Bus NO.12, Puwei Route
Hongxuan Spa 红轩Spa
Professional Spa center, catering for body and soul's rejuvenation. The garden-like decoration is an extra bonus.
Location & Transportation:
NO.639, Xinhua Road, Changning District, Shanghai 上海市长宁区新华路639号
Ticket Pricing: Depending on the service
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Hi Sonu, the Yuyuan Garden, the Bund, Jade Buddha Temple, Shanghai Urban Planning Exhibition Hall, Oriental Pearl TV Tower, Shanghai World Financial Center, Zhujiajiao Water Town, etc. are all the can't missing in Shanghai.
For massage, Liangzi Foot Massage 良子足浴 is a good one.
Nation-wide chain brand also earns a great popularity in Shanghai, specializing in foot massage and service alike.
Location & Transportation:
1.Yichuan Road Branch 宜川路店: NO.299, Yichuan Road, Putuo District, Shanghai 上海市宜川路299号
Bus NO. 78, 128, 224, 321, 510, 844, 858, 869
2.Pujian Branch 浦建店: NO.111, Pujian Road, Pudong New District, Shanghai 上海市浦东新区浦建路111号
Bus NO.12, Puwei Route
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Whitney Liao Replied on 2012-12-24Hi Ep, there is no fixed expenditure, all depends on what you will order.
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