In China today, people's "nightlife" is a symbol of urban vitality, and the increasingly prosperous "night economy" has also become a manifestation of the city's "soft power."
Strictly speaking, China has countless cities with prosperous "nightlife". Regardless of their size, they are all full of vitality. No wonder many foreigners who come to China often lament: China is the safest. The nightlife of Chinese cities is full of charm.
Shumi has taken stock of the eight cities with the richest nightlife in China. They are all veritable "cities that never sleep", and they are beautiful, delicious and fun.
1. Shanghai
Shumi has worked and lived in Shanghai for many years, and has truly experienced the charming nightlife and rich nightlife of Shanghai, the "city that never sleeps".
Shanghai has an unparalleled urban night scene. "Night Shanghai, night Shanghai, you are a city that never sleeps." According to statistics, after 8 pm every night, the average number of people traveling in Shanghai is about 4.21 million, ranking first in the country. .
2. Beijing
The capital Beijing is a city where you can party all night long. The lively Sanlitun, the charming Houhai, and the brightly lit CBD all interpret this in every bright night. The infinite vitality of this city.
Every night in Beijing is charming. Qianmen Pedestrian Street, Dashilan Street, and Beijing Square are crowded with people; PageOne Bookstore and Sanlian Bookstore are open all night and are brightly lit; The people in Zhan were beaming with joy.
3. Guangzhou
Guangzhou is the city with the highest nighttime restaurant patronage, and the number of nighttime movies is also among the best. Guangzhou people call "late night snacks" "late night snacks", and they believe that a night without "late night snacks" is an incomplete day.
The nightlife in Guangzhou is rich and colorful. When night falls, every street is brightly lit and every restaurant is crowded. It is the busiest time of the day. There are more than 1,200 bars in Guangzhou, which is the most appropriate definition of "the city that never sleeps".
4. Chongqing
Chongqing’s food, night views, and beautiful women are its three business cards. It is truly the “city that never sleeps.” The lights of Hongya Cave, the night market at Jiefangbei, and the fountain at Guanyin Bridge highlight Chongqing’s charming night scene.
There are very few people in Chongqing’s hot pot restaurants during the day. They are only brightly lit at night and many close in the early morning. Night market culture is also a major feature of Chongqing. Jiaochangkou Night Market, Nine Cities that Never Sleep and Urban Garden Night Market are the best reflections of this "city that never sleeps".
5. Xi’an
Over the years, Xi’an’s nights have been so beautiful. The activity of its "night economy" has increased year by year, and it once ranked first among northern cities. Among them, the "Datang Night City" is even more well-known in China.
In addition to the Sleepless City of the Tang Dynasty, Defu Lane, Qingqu Society, Tang Furong Garden, Bell Tower, Xi'an South Gate Square, etc. all highlight the charm of Xi'an every night.
6. Shenzhen
Shenzhen is a city that belongs to young people. There are endless overtime classes, endless nights, and endless carnivals.
Shenzhen ranks first in terms of late-night snack transaction volume and order volume in the country, and Shenzhen also has the latest late-night snack ending time. It can be said that Shenzhen is as busy during the day as it is at night.
7. Changsha
Changsha, Hunan is an "Internet celebrity city" in China. In addition to numerous natural and cultural landscapes, it also has a rich and colorful entertainment life, especially nightlife.
Whenever night falls, Changsha is full of night markets, traditional folk art performances and modern entertainment such as nightclubs and bars complement each other. Jiefang West and Pozi Street are the signature places of Changsha’s “nightlife”. The bars and snack streets there add a lot of vitality to the city’s night scene.
8. Chengdu
Chengdu is the most pleasant city in China. It is a place that makes people reluctant to leave. The "China City Night Economy Influence Report (2020)" shows that the influence of Chengdu's night economy ranks second in the country.
Chunxi Road, Taikoo Li, Yulin Road, Jiuyan Bridge, Lan Kwai Fong, Youfang, Luzhouli, Jinli, Kuanzhai Alley, 339, Jianshe Alley, these places all represent Chengdu’s crossroads. The night becomes more and more beautiful.
Shumi believes that in addition to the above 8 cities, your hometown will also be a "city that never sleeps",