11 Nightlife Experiences in China Worth Booking

1.4-Hour Shanghai Pub Crawl (bars & nightclub hopping)

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 190 reviews · 4 hours · from $23Our pick

Meet guide Tony or Mao at Side Bar and spend four hours moving through three affordable bars and one club in Shanghai. You’ll receive a free shot at each bar, club entry, photos, and taxi transfers between stops if needed. Routes vary on Thursdays and Saturdays, with groups usually made up of solo visitors, expats, students, and locals.

“Great organization, pubs and club were very nice and the people made it an awesome experience. Toni is also very helpful and kind!! Thanks for a great evening.”

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2.4-Hour Nightlife Adventure & Tasting Bike Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 81 reviews · from $45

Spend about 3.5 hours cycling Shanghai after dark with an English-speaking guide such as May, Mayfer, Julie, or Jenny. See both sides of the Huangpu River, the Bund, Yu Garden’s night market, Xintiandi, and the Former French Concession, then stop for a popular local snack. Expect city traffic, steady riding, and a relaxed but active pace.

“We had a great time with May exploring Shanghai! This tour is very focused on seeing the main highlights while riding around. You do stop and get a delicious snack along the way. Overall this was a blast and one does have to embrace the chaos of the streets to fully enjoy it. May was great at explaining what to expect and took some fun photos.”

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3.Shanghai bar hopping tour in the former french concession

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 43 reviews · from $29Top rated

Join Jill for a three-hour English-language pub crawl through Shanghai’s Former French Concession. Visit at least three bars, try Chinese liquor and tequila shots, sample local beer, wine, cocktails, and snacks, and meet a small group of up to 10 people. Food is not included.

“Jill was a fantastic host who was entertaining, engaging and informative about the French Concession’s highlife. These tours are often hit-and-miss, but Jill went well above what I expected — her bar recommendations were top-notch, she was a great chat and, most of all, her tour was a really fun introduction to the French Concession. 10/10 would do again.”

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4.Hong Kong Pub Crawl at Lan Kwai Fong (LKF)

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 40 reviews · from $19Best value

Meet at 8:45 pm in Lan Kwai Fong for a guided night through Hong Kong’s bars and clubs. You’ll get free shots at four venues, drink deals, skip-the-line entry, photos from a professional photographer, and free VIP entry to one major nightclub. Smart casual dress and valid photo ID are required.

“Had a great time! The drinks were super cheap and met a lot of cool people from around the world. It was awesome for making new friends as everyone was really friendly. The drinks definitely helped too! Loved the atmosphere and discovering new bars, would definitely do it again!”

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5.Shanghai Authentic Dinner and Night River Cruise with Rooftop Bar Hopping Option

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 37 reviews · from $139

Spend three to four hours with a private guide and driver, eating Shanghainese dishes such as soup dumplings before or after a 50-minute Huangpu River cruise. Add rooftop bar hopping for a complimentary wine or beer. Guides including Roy, Sunny, Shirley, and Calvin have helped guests connect the food, skyline, and story of Shanghai.

“Sunny was a great tourguide on our private trip with useful insights and hidden information about Shanghai. She made our little night journey really special with a local Chinese great restaurant which we would have never find out and a bar on top of the city with great DJ music and an amazing view along the river and night skyline. Would always book it again with her.”

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6.Shanghai Foodie Test & Nightlife Adventure Bike Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 12 reviews · from $51

Ride a vintage Chinese bicycle through Shanghai for about three and a half hours, from old-town lanes and the Former French Concession to the Bund skyline and foodie streets. Guides such as Fang Fang, Mei, and Mayfer add local stories, photo stops, and a relaxed feel. Bring energy for city cycling and pay separately for food and drinks.

“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!”

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7.Shanghai Nightlife: Bars in The Bund and Old French Concession

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 11 reviews · from $193

Meet your private guide at 8pm for a four-hour Shanghai night out. Visit bars in the Old French Concession, enjoy a Bund rooftop drink, then finish at M1NT or a substitute club. Guides such as Jim and Jimmy tailor the route, arrange transport, and help with entry.

“Had an absolute fantastic time with Jim on this experience! He showed me some cool bars and really tailored the evening to things I wanted to do. For my first time in Asia without speaking the language, it was worth every penny!”

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8.Beijing Nightlife with a Local Friend Bars Social and Culture

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · from $70

Join Yue from Jen’s Walks for a private three-hour Beijing night out starting and ending at Beijing SKP. You may visit a Chinese divination bar for tarot or Wuxing fortune reading, then a traditional medicine-inspired bar for an herbal cocktail. Two cocktails are included, with LGBTQ+ friendly, academic, film-themed, and other local bars suggested in a digital guide.

“Yue was so kind, friendly and has a fun personality. We met in the evening, went for a hotpot where we ate delicious spicy food and talked alot. I had a great time with her. She speaks fluent English and made my trip so much fun. Importantly she was flexible with time. I would highly recommended her.”

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9.Chengdu Nightlife Experience with a Local: Bars, Clubs & Culture

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · from $46

Meet a Chengdu local in Yulin for a flexible 3.5-hour night out. Start at Huoshaoyan market or go straight to a Wuxia-themed bar, then try a Chinese divination cocktail. Guides such as Joanne and Lulu tailor the evening to your interests, with two drinks included and extra stops available by agreement.

“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!”

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10.Private Shanghai Foodie Adventures with Rooftop Bar Hopping

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · from $186

Start with Shanghai Old Town dim sum, then move through Xintiandi and the Former French Concession for regional dishes, craft beer, tea, and cocktails. Your private guide, including Jade or Jim, handles the route, food choices, transport, and hotel pickup. The evening ends at a rooftop bar with city views.

“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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11.Private Guangzhou Night Tour with Canton Tower and Bar Hopping

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · from $177

You’ll meet a private guide such as Josephine, Aly, or Michael at your central Guangzhou hotel, ride to Canton Tower, and visit the 433-meter observation deck at night. An optional 20-minute Bubble Tram reaches 460 meters. The evening ends with a drink near the Pearl River and optional bar hopping or dinner.

“It wasn’t possible to go to the tower due the weather. Our guide, Josephine, quickly came up with alternatives and we ended up doing the river cruise. Afterward she stayed with us as we went bar hopping and ensured we were safe at our hotel. Highly recommend this tour - ask to get Josephine she’s a local and load of fun to be around.”

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