China · NIGHTLIFE
This is the shortlist you would send a friend: 11 nightlife experiences worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.
Explore Shanghai nightlife on a four-hour pub crawl with three bars, one club, free shots, local guides, photos, and taxi transfers.
“It was a great time visiting the bars around Shanghai. Tony is amazing, so much fun! Thank you!”
See Shanghai by bike at night, from the Bund and Pudong skyline to Yu Garden, Xintiandi, local snacks, and historic neighborhoods.
“My bike tour around Shanghai was great! The tour guide Mayfer was fantastic, she had so much enthusiasm, love for Shanghai and doing the tour. Her attitude is fantastic and she was great company on the cycle. She provided plenty of information, history and stories about Shanghai. I thought that it would be scary cycling around the busy streets but mayfer was very cautious of traffic and the safety of who she was guiding. Great way to get out and about and too see Shanghai like the locals. Would definately recommend this tour and the guide.”
Review of Hong Kong’s 3-hour Lan Kwai Fong pub crawl, with three bars, one club, welcome shots, drink deals, tips, and honest value advice.
“I have already experienced a few bar hopping tours. This was one of the best tours! There were two hosts who were full of energy and good mood! Also the other tourists were all cool. Special thanks to Vivian who took so much care of us! I'll see you again! Thanks, Johannes”
Explore Shanghai’s French Concession with Jill on a three-hour small-group pub crawl featuring local beer, cocktails, shots, and snacks.
“Jill has a really outgoing and friendly personality, she also tailored our tour according to the vibe of tour, we had a variety of bar experiences, and my favorite one is the a bar has a secret space at the second floor and the balcony that provide us with the vibe of lay back Shanghai night. It is a tour for a person want to chill and chat with people at a beautiful night in Shanghai. I highly recommend”
Review of Hong Kong’s Lan Kwai Fong pub crawl, with drink deals, four free shots, VIP club entry, photo service, and practical tips.
“Great time...well organized. Big group and found some hidden pubs I'd have never known about”
Pair a local Shanghai dinner with a Huangpu River night cruise, private pickup, and an optional rooftop drink overlooking the lit-up Bund.
“This experience was the perfect way to enjoy a night out in Shanghai! From the start, everything was seamless — hotel pickup and drop-off made it completely stress-free. The dinner was delicious and set the tone for a wonderful evening. Read more”
Cycle Shanghai after dark through old lanes, the Bund, French Concession, food streets, and local nightlife for $51.20.
“Relaxed way to understand more about the city with a local guide that shows you some great locations and to get a feel about life in Shanghai. Fang Fang was the best guide, showing us her city along bike friendly roads and viewpoints. We notified the team that we were going to be 20min late, and they promptly arranged a tour for us once we finally arrived!”
Explore Shanghai nightlife with a private guide, free drinks, hotel transfers, French Concession bars, Bund views, and a luxury club finish.
“I wanted to visit some of the most famous bars in Shanghai. I know that Viator usually have nice tours. This tour was very good! First we visited Tap House, a nice bar with friendly staff. We continued to The Apartment. I liked it very much in an Read more”
Explore Beijing nightlife with local guide Yue, from tarot and Wuxing fortune readings to herbal cocktails, with two drinks included.
“Great option for travelers to Beijing who want a behind the scenes experience with a knowledgeable local who speaks perfect English. Yue is a charismatic female entrepreneur and a great conversationalist. She will take you off the beaten Read more”
Spend an evening with a Chengdu local, from Yulin street market snacks to Wuxia-themed drinks, divination cocktails, and offbeat bars.
“I had an excellent time, Joanne is very calm and knowledgeable, it’s a unique way to experience spots you wouldn’t unless you knew someone local, highly recommended!”
Eat Shanghai classics, sip craft beer, and finish at a rooftop bar on a private evening tour through Old Town and the French Concession.
“Jade was a very lovely and well-educated who took us to very different places. First stop was a well-known Sichuan style restaurant only some metres from Nanjing East Road, after that we headed to former French Concession and starteRead more”
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