Dive into Shanghai’s Vivid Nightlife: The Best Night Markets You Can’t Miss

Shanghai's night markets are colorful and full of fireworks, and here are three that are worth visiting.

Shanghai's night markets are colorful and full of fireworks, and here are three that are worth visiting.


1. Sijing Night Market

Snacks from all over China, such as Xinjiang's specialty lamb skewers, await here. It is adVisable to visit during off-peak hours for better food and shopping.

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2. Seoul Night Market

The transparent tents lined up along the street are a recognizable sign here. Here you can taste authentic Korean food, such as glutinous spicy fried rice cakes, sweet and spicy; Crispy Korean-style fried chicken, crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. In addition, there will be different bands and DJs on weekends and holidays to bring live performances, so you can enjoy the authentic Korean flavor.

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3. Zhoupu Night Market

As one of the oldest night markets in Shanghai, Zhoupu Night Market is relatively large, with hundreds of food stalls of all sizes. There are grilled squid made by squid masters, and more. In addition, the area around the night market may be crowded, and parking is not easy, so it is recommended to use public Transportation.

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