Lit up by the flash of the neon lights, the city of Shanghai, famous for its reputation as “Sleepless City in the Orient”, comes alive when the nightfall begins to mellow. A night tour of Shanghai layover may allow you to discover this colorful and amazing metropolis’ vibrant atmosphere, where you’ll catch spectacular views of the dazzling cityscape.

1. Take a Leisurely Stroll on the Bund

Enjoying the views of the full sweep of the Bund and the 21st-century cityscape of Shanghai, whose glamour would be unfolded to the largest degree. It is recommended going early evening as the sun goes down and the lights come on, as the buildings decorated with shining colorful lights presenting a gorgeous scene before your eyes.

2.Cruise on the Huangpu River

Taking a trip by water is still one of the best ways to gaze upon both ancient and brand new Shanghai. On the 50 minutes night cruise, you will be able to admire the view of the spectacular lights of Shanghai skyline, as you glide past illuminated landmarks including the Shanghai Tower, Pearl TV Tower, Shanghai World Financial Center, famous Peace Hotel and other colonial architectures of European style in the Bund.

3. Towering Modern Buildings(Shanghai Tower/ World Financial Center/ Jinmao Tower/Oriental Pearl Tower)

It's very popular among travelers to enjoy the prosperous city landscape from the top and overcome acrophobia. Sometimes you might surprise at the rise of this ancient country.   

4. Former French Concession

You can start your Shanghai layover night tour with enjoying a trendy dinner in a historic Western-style villa located in the Former French Concession, an area owned by the French in the 19th and 20th centuries, where you can relish the quaint European charm as you pass terraced cafés and Catholic churches.

Here, many former residences of celebrities can be found, including Soong Ching Ling, Sun Yat Sen and Zhou Enlai residences. The former residence of Gu Jiatang, the bodyguard of famous celebrity Du Yuesheng in 1920s Shanghai, is now converted into a restaurant, where you can enjoy the delicious Thai food such as Tom Yum soup, fresh papaya salad, curries and etc.

5. Nanjing Road

Wandering on Nanjing Road -the No 1 Pedestrian street in Shanghai where you will see fore department stores which are over one century.

6. Xintiandi

Xintiandi, whose pedestrian lanes offer some of the best shopping, dining and entertainment in Shanghai, is also worth recommending to stroll.

7. Tianzifang

You can also venture through Tianzifang, an arts and crafts enclave comprising a labyrinth of neighborhood alleyways. It is an Old French Quarter which has managed to retain its organic feel in terms of architecture where international brands, as well as local designer merchandise, are found in plenty. The traditional alleys and shikumen most featured Shanghai dwellings which mix western culture and traditional style of Han Nationality are home to art galleries, cafes, restaurants, studios and craft stores.

8. Acrobatics Show

Watching the amazing acrobatics show from 7:30 PM to 8:30 PM can not be missed when exploring the city of Shanghai. If you want to explore further traditional Chinese culture, a fabulous and exciting acrobatic show at night will be recommended. You can see breath-holding acrobatics skills, some of them can be so demanding in the timing and balancing skill as to verge on the impossible and extremely difficult.

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