China Nightlife

What to Do at Night in China

Although swiftly catching up with the west in nightlife options, China's night scene has a distinct personality of its own. In other words, anything goes. Acrobatic shows, karaoke, disco dancing, a sprinkle of naughtiness here and there, Chinese opera dinner shows, western-style bars and pubs, there's even a Louisiana-themed jazz bar/club downtown Beijing!

In a country with so many influences and people to influence, the nightlife in China is bound to be eclectic, different and interesting. Go for it.

Beijing Nightlife

The Sanlitun area is still a pretty busy nightlife centre, despite Beijing's determination to tear everything down and build anew. Small bars dot the neighbourhood – some so small that capacity is 10 punters. Read more...

Shanghai Nightlife

Being a city that never sleeps, Shanghai’s liveliness goes well beyond daytime activity. At night when people come out to play, the city’s clubs and bars are its heartbeat, positively pulsating with energy and buzzing with excitement. Read more...

Hong Kong Nightlife

For entertainment, Asia's world city simply can't be beat. In downtown Hong Kong, you'll find the trendiest clubs, including The Edge, Carnegie's where dancing on the bar counter is encouraged. Read more...

Macau Nightlife

With nightlife as diverse as its culture, Macau is a 24-hour city that revels in keeping visitors up until the wee hours. Beyond drinking and dancing there are many culturally and visually pleasing ways to spend an evening in Macau. Read more...

Guangzhou Nightlife

The three best-known party streets in the city are Binjiang Lu, Huanshi Lu and Bai'e Tan. Binjiang Lu Bar Street is by the bank of the Zhujiang (Pearl River), in a great setting. Read more...

Chengdu Nightlife

The city has a wide choice of drinking and clubbing venues. The venues listed on this page are just some of the local and expat favourites.
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Xi'an Nightlife

Xian’s nightlife is vibrant enough to satisfy a whole range of taste and tempos and offers a fine example of how the site of an ancient civilization can blend well with new culture. Read more...

Kunming Nightlife

Kunming nightlife is fairly lively with many bars and a few clubs. Many places have live music and are busy at weekends. Read more...

Lijiang Nightlife

Although Lijiang's night action is somewhat limited compared to other Chinese cities, the town makes the most of what it has got and most nightlife is aimed at foreign visitors.
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Dali Nightlife

Dali has a vibrant nightlife. Nightlife entertainment of Dali City's New District (Xiaguan) comes together on the square in front of the bus station on Jianshe Road. Besides the Karaoke TV, cinemas, discos, the square is also a great place to dance the night away and people watch. Read more...