Best Bars in Beijing: Cocktails, Hutongs and Craft Beer
Compare five Beijing bars, from TIAO and Bar Long Fong to Make a Toast, Slow Boat and Jing-A, with Chinese map names, neighborhoods and booking tips.
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Best Bars in Chengdu: Cocktails, Live Music and Jiuyanqiao
Find Chengdu bars for cocktails or live music: Ralph’s, BAR LOTUS, Jing, Simply Live and Semmering, with locations, booking questions and evening routes.
Read storyBest Bars in Chongqing: Local Cocktails and Skyline Drinks
Compare Chongqing bars: Bar Testing, FLAVOR TIKI, Fog Treaty, 2ND LAB and Bar 62, with location checks, cocktail styles and skyline booking advice.
Read storyBest Bars in Dali: Old Town Cocktails and Hotel Drinks
Compare five Dali bars, from Ashes and Old Town cocktail rooms to Secret Space and Hilton’s Lobby Lounge, with Chinese names and route advice.
Read storyBest Bars in Guangzhou: Cocktails, Chinese Spirits and Views
Compare Guangzhou bars including Hope & Sesame, DSK, Bar SanYou and Too High, with current 2026 awards, Chinese addresses and booking advice.
Read storyBest Bars in Guilin: Cocktails, Whisky and a Hotel Lounge
Compare Guilin bars including UNICO, 3% Cocktail Bar, Amber and U Bar, with Chinese names, current source notes and a clear Guilin-versus-Yangshuo split.
Read storyBest Bars in Hangzhou: Cocktails Beyond the West Lake View
Find Hangzhou bars including Chimney, Fever, The Guts and MILL. Compare cocktail styles, neighborhoods and booking needs, with a Stars closure update.
Read storyBest Bars in Lijiang: Folk Music, Old Town and Shuhe
Compare Lijiang bars including Yilafu, Yunji, Lixiang Sanxun and Wen Hai Bar, with Chinese names, live-music questions and Old Town versus Shuhe routes.
Read storyBest Bars in Xi'an: City Wall Cocktails and Rooftop Views
Compare Xi'an bars including Bar P.O.P, N Tender, BAR VAS and Flair, with Chinese searches, local cocktail styles, addresses and booking questions.
Read storyZhangjiajie Bars: 3 Wulingyuan Options After the Park
A focused Zhangjiajie bars shortlist: Yin San Xun, Wase Muyun and Pullman’s Lobby Bar, with Wulingyuan locations, evidence limits and early-start planning.
Read storyBest Bars in Shanghai for Foreigners and First Nights
A visitor-friendly guide to the best bars in Shanghai for foreigners, from skyline hotel bars to social cocktail rooms and casual nightlife stops.
Read storyBest Cocktail Bars in Shanghai for Drinks and Views
Compare Shanghai cocktail bars by drink program, spirits focus, design, atmosphere, and view, with current 2026 award checks and practical venue comparisons.
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