When you step onto Shuiwan Bar Street near South Lovers Avenue in Gongbei you have entered a popular Mediterranean enclave of sights, sounds, and sensations.

Tastefully designed along European lines with multiple exotic cultures, the tree-lined promenade is warmly inviting. Most of the establishments have outdoor seating. And the cafes and theme restaurants are conducive to mingling and making new friends. Or, just hanging out with a dear one -- even without the booze or beer -- can be romantic.

Planning, design, and management of the 500-m (547-yd) street, which boasts the largest number of bars in downtown Zhuhai, are coordinated under a fusion of Chinese and western cultures that enhances the tourist experience and lifts the city's image.

At night, Bar Street is ablaze with sailboat-shaped lampposts and replete with colorful beach umbrellas, and wooden chairs of tranquil hues, all of which bespeak the charm of a coastal city with international appeal. Ninety-four phoenix Sylvestris (date palms) give the lively street a tropical ambiance, while the 3D lighting of pedestrian areas is pleasant distraction.

Zhuhai is a young city where people enjoy night revelries and relaxation from work. Bustling Shuiwan Bar Street is seen as a star in the city's night skyline, a paradise for the young and young at heart.

[Photos provided to cityofzhuhai.com]

Address: Shuiwan Road, Gongbei, Zhuhai

Buses 4, 9, 99, or 13