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It was called a night market, but looked more like a night mall. In any case, we foolishly visited during the day. There were no shoppers and hardly any stalls or shops were open. Maybe it’s for the best, because it was easier to appreciate the unique and slightly magical atmosphere of the place. It reminded me a little bit of the Night Circus.
We meant to go back at night but never did. Did we miss the magic? Or did we only miss the commerce?
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I think the Atrium City shopping street in Qingdao is meant to be experienced at night. It seemed pretty dead when I visited in midday on a trip in 2015. But if the shopping left me underwhelmed, the fake night sky and sense of otherworldliness did impress. I hadn’t read the book The Night Circus yet, but looking back at the pictures, that’s what Atrium City’s night sky reminds me of today.