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Best
Entertainment
Shanghai is no longer the city of sin that went out dancing as the revolution shot
its way into town, but the entertainment options have blossomed once more over
the past decade. Plug in to the local cultural scene for a stimulating shot of jazz
concerts, acrobatics or traditional Chinese music.
Acrobatics
Shanghai troupes are among the best in the world and spending a night watching them
spinning plates on poles and contorting themselves into unfeasible anatomical positions
never fails to entertain. See
www.shanghaiacrobaticshow.com
for an overview of perform-
ances around town.
Music
Shanghai had a brief heyday in the jazz spotlight, back in the 1920s and '30s when big-
band swing was the entertainment of choice. It remains a popular genre and even if you
won't catch many household names, there are some surprisingly good musicians here.
Best Local Entertainment
Shanghai Centre Theatre
Acrobatics performances. (
Click here
)
Bandu Cabin
Traditional Chinese music performances on Saturday. (
Click here
)
PartyWorld
For the ultimate China experience, you just can't beat karaoke. (
Click here
)
Yifu Theatre
Catch a Beijing opera highlights show here. (
Click here
)
Shanghai Grand Theatre
From musicals and international orchestras to dance and theatre.
(
Click here
)
