Night marketsPhoto: Zhu Jingning
Places
By Zhu Jingning
In the dazzling lights, on the bustling bazaars, cultural performances are on in streets. You have so much to explore Hangzhou at night! If you are looking for somewhere downtown for some late-night dining, here are some buzzing stalls with good bargains in this summer.
Sunset Night Market (落日夜市)
The former agricultural warehouse at the Xiaoshanxi Railway Station has become internet famous after a thorough transformation. As a new landmark of the night economy, the Dongchao Art Park has created a cultural block with a thrilling atmosphere.
Time： 18: 00--21:30
Location：Dongchao Art Park, #689 Xiaohang Road, Xiaoshan District
Admission: Free
Specialty: Japanese grills; Korean roasted cheese; Puji marshmallow omelet; Xiamen specialties (satay noodles& peanut soup& sipunculid worm jelly…)
Guanhe Market (官河夜市)
Next to the Sunset Night Market, the newly opened Guanhe Market is located in Five Seven Commune which is transformed from Xiaoshan Supply and Marketing Cooperatives Warehouse and a state-owned coal briquettes factory built in 1963. The park itself has its own retro style of red brick walls, with each individual stall in the night market having an elaborate and photogenic tiny house.
Time： 17:00--22:00
Location：Five Seven Commune, #615 Xiaohang Road, Xiaoshan District
Admission: Free
Specialty: Flame marshmallow ice cream; Roll Liangpi & Taco; Spicy Sichuan skewers; Hand-made beef burger; Blueberry cheese waffle
Wujiao Jinjie Night Market (吾角金街)
If the ultimate nightlife experience in Hangzhou is what you are looking for, just head to the brand-new standing night market at Wujiao Jinjie shopping mall. With over 100 stalls and mouthwatering food options opening until the wee hours of the morning, this is a spot to see and to be seen.
Time： 17:00--22:00
Location: Wujiao Jinjie shopping mall, #30 Jinsha Avenue, Qiantang District
Admission: Free
Specialties: Chinese delicacies (stinky tofu& fried pork in scoop; iced sweet dumplings; spicy crayfish…); Ringtoss and inflator gun games