There are three types of nightlifes in Shanghai:
* western
* modern
* traditional
- Western night style starts with bars and parties and full of expats.
- Traditional style is for traditional older Shanghai people, who almost barely have any nightlife. Most them don’t go out. A short distance walk on the street will be good enough for the old and the poor.
- Modern Night Life is the style most local young people choose. Here are a list of activities
+ Over Time Working
Well. If you ask anyone who are 25-30 in age, good income, good education about what do they do at night, most of them will say “Working” or Jia Ban (overtime working). It is true.
+ Restaurant
Restaurant is the No. 1 choice if night life starts at around 6:00 PM. Eating is everyone’s favorite. There are many good restaurants in Shanghai with varied food style.
+ Cinema
There are some very nice cinemas in Shanghai
* Kodak Super Cinema, Metro City, Xujiahui
* Shanghai Film and Art Center, Xinhua Rd
* UME Cinema, in Xin Tian Di
+ Karaoke
It is not easy to find a country where its people like Karaoke better than China. Whenever gathering  and asking where to go, the most possible choice that everyone agrees is Karaoke. Maybe singing is just part of the attraction – it offers a big comfortable room where friends can gather and enjoy snacks, drinks and ice creams.
+ Tea House
Tea house was traditional Chinese social place before it almost distinct in the last decade. However, it becomes more and more popular again. Inviting some friends and spend the whole night at tea house is very relaxing. Once we talked at a tea house till 2:00 AM in the morning. These tea houses open all night.
+ Drama
Drama is also a good place to go. The only place which serves good drama frequently is the Drama Center at Anfu Rd.
+ Shopping
For girls, shopping are the top choice. Major shopping centers are:
* Xujiahui
* Huai Hai Rd.
* Nanjing Rd. (well, no. Nanjing Rd. attracts visitors better than Shanghai residents. Local people won’t go to Nanjing Rd. as night life)
+ Gyms
Many people will go gym after work. Gyms are built near office buildings. For example, Physical opens in Metro City and Alexander opens in Xintiandi.

Tags: Entertainment, Nightlife, Shanghai

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