Shanghai Pathways

Midnight snacks has long been popular among night owls in Shanghai,  especially during summer. Although local-style food stalls are usually messy, noisy and crowded, young people keep visiting them for the rich choices and lively atmosphere.

At the old city, follow the sounds of happy drunken diners towards the smell of barbeque smoke and you’ll find a whole stretch lit up by neon lights. Shou Ning Lu night market has been operating its fishy business for more than 20 years, and has become one of the most popular night gathering spots for the local Shanghainese as well as people from other places.

There are more than 20 seafood restaurants and countless xiaolongxia and barbeque stalls on this street. Restaurants start to get busy from 7pm every night and the street only becomes peaceful again at around 5am. Fish are brought from Shanghai's wholesale seafood market and coastline towns such as Zhoushan and Chongming Island every morning to ensure the produce is as fresh as possible.

The street is also nearby the old town area. So after satisfying your stomach, why not explore the backstreets and enjoy a nice walk around this fascinating area?