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Although the Zhongshan Lu pedestrian street near the ferry pier can be crazy-busy with tourists, it still has its nighttime charms: colonial-style buildings aglow with gentle neon and a waterfront promenade where young couples walk arm in arm. Since its opening in 2014, however, the Shapowei Art Zone complex has become the city's "cool" spot.
For a pleasant evening stroll, head north along the waterfront promenade and then take one of the tree-lined walkways into the center of this park. The nightly carnival here is great for kids, and there's a small street-food market next to a beautiful footbridge that connects with the Marco Polo Hotel.
Make like the expats and head to Pub Street, on Guanren Lu behind the Marco Polo Hotel, where there are lively pubs and clubs to keep your thirst quenched. The favorite in town is the Londoner (5--8 Guanren Lu), voted the best bar for several years running, but there's something for all tastes. Most of the bars along this leafy strip have nice outdoor tables—particularly lovely in the spring and autumn when the humidity has died down.
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