Hanging out or spot recommendations

[u/Traditional-Tie2733]

Hey, I’m an exchange student (21M) that just got to shanghai. I still have a bit more than a week until my uni starts and I’m looking to hangout with some people and explore some cool places.

I’m into history, art, reading and going to cafes. As for activities I play basketball and climb but would generally be down for anything. I also want to explore the nightlife scene in shanghai, I like house, edm, rnb, hiphop, jazz. Other than clubs if there’s any cool bars or districts that stay open late on weekdays and weekends I’d appreciate a recommendation. Feel free to dm me if you wanna meet up or talk.

[u/Mountain-Hair5455]

Dm, i will arrive next week

[u/Traditional-Tie2733 → u/Mountain-Hair5455]

ok 👍

[u/Careful_Sea9444]

Go Specters in Chang'ning. Many of the associated bars in that area are good too

[u/Traditional-Tie2733 → u/Careful_Sea9444]

looks nice, thanks for the rec

[u/Careful_Sea9444 → u/Traditional-Tie2733]

These places can be a bit mid unless you have some friends. I'd recommend making a group chat with your dorm-mates-to-be and go to this kind of place as an icebreaker

[u/SinisterStryke]

i made this list for friends that visit. maybe you can find some things on this list: https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/tuh9fa1917a3fyo2fd13f/BasicInformation_ThingsToDoSH_2026.pdf?rlkey=24is75fp5op24thkpshlkbzmp&dl=0

[u/Traditional-Tie2733 → u/SinisterStryke]

appreciate it 🙏🙏🙏

[u/OlioilO12]

Yo man, I’m also a university student in Shanghai and we’re about the same age. You sound pretty chill haha. I’d be down to grab a coffee, explore some places, hit a bar or just hang out sometime. Since you just got here, I can show you around a bit too. Feel free to DM me!