Nighttime and the living is easy

When the sun goes down and the temperature drops, the city starts to sparkle, Xu Junqian reports.

By day, Shanghai's attractions will keep even the most energized visitor busy. But as night falls and people come out to socialize, dine and enjoy the cooler weather, the city lights up, as if awaking from a nap. Whether enjoying views of the Bund, shopping along a neon-lit street or strolling beside quaint waterways, here are some of the best places in Shanghai to spend an evening.

1. The Bund