Bars and Clubs

I can't claim to be a party animal, and I'm not going to give much detailed information. Beijing has a throbbing, thriving bar/club scene and it changes so quickly that any information I did give would be out of date very quickly. The best thing you can do for up to date information is to check the ex-pat magazines, and ask around.

Broadly speaking, the places to the east of the city, notably Sanlitun, cater to the ex-pat crowd, while those in Haidian try and draw in students. This obviously influences the style and prices of establishments. In the middle you have Houhai, which started off as a quiet and attractive alternative to the Sanlitun crowds and is now becoming more of a chaotic and rowdy alternative to the Sanlitun crowds.

Clubbing in Beijng can be as expensive as in any other capital city, so make sure your wallet is well-prepared.

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