A Bavarian-style waitress welcomes tourists to join in the German beer pavilion. [Photo/provided to China Daily]

5. Driving services

For anyone who needs to drink and drive, there is a special driving service on-site. By showing your ticket and driver’s license, you can get a 35-yuan voucher that will get you an 8-kilometers ride for free before 10:00 pm. And there are plenty of designated drivers standing by during the festival.

6. Music gala

There will be 10 famous techno DJs taking turns to turn on the heat during the 10-day festival as well as various types of entertainment found everywhere, as well as circus sideshows, magic shows, and clowns having a good time interacting with the visitors. Carnival nights are a special feature with beer, music, and gourmet food.

At the same time, there is an out-door cinema showing nostalgia films to take tourists on a reminiscence journey of the Bund on the Huangpu River.

The festival runs through Sept 21 and is sponsored by Pudong’s Commerce Commission, the Lujiazui Finance and Trade Zone, and Pudong International Cultural Communications Co.

DJ SC is ready to turn on the heat during during the first Shanghai Lujiazui Riverside International Beer Festival (Sept 12-21). [Photo/provided to China Daily]

DG Stacy will ignite the night shows during the beer festival. [Photo/provided to China Daily]