A bustling hub in the heart of Asia, Beijing is a city that is redefining itself with each passing year. As the commercial and financial hub of the Chinese Republic this ever expanding city among all Chinese cities is a landscape brimming with innumerable possibilities and potential. A tourist centre frequented by corporate travellers as well as culture buffs the glimmering city that is renowned for China’s ancient splendor in the form of the Forbidden City is also modern day metropolis with a nightlife to match. Regardless of budget or time constraints Beijing offers a nightlife scene worthy of an Asian mega city with funky bars, thumping nightclubs and fantastic entertainment options at every turn.
Those looking to get the evening started with a pint or a cocktail can head down to the city’s main bar districts which include the foreigner friendly Sanlitun Entertainment District which houses more than a dozen bars that are open till the wee hours of the morning. Beijingesque in feel and ambience these bars are frequented by expats and tourist alike. The Hou Hai Bar Area near Beihai Park is another drinking hole worthy of exploration as the picturesque surroundings also add to the appeal of the pubs down this lane as do the establishments in Luoguoxiang Bar Street.
Disco and nightclub fans on the other hand can step inside Club Banana which is the city’s hottest and trendiest nightclub to date. The ultra chic Kiss Superclub in contrast boasts a decidedly Korean disco feel with lasers to match while the Gun Shi techno nightclub and Re Dian top off the list of best dance clubs in the city. Karaoke lovers will find free grub and a karaoke experience of a lifetime at Party World whereas those in search of cultural shows to while away the night time hours will also find more than a fair share of engaging theatrical, musical and operatic performances found nowhere else in the country.
Highlights include nighttime performances at the iconic Beijing Opera and the mind-blowing stunt show by Beijing Acrobatics. The Beijing Kung Fu Show is another hot favorite among seasoned visitors while the Cultural City of Beijing show is an artistic spectacle exploring the cultural heritage of this Asian powerhouse. Informal theatre showcases are also on each night at the Beijing Teahouse Theatre which is akin to Europe’s dinner theatre venues in its entertainment content. Travellers in search of luxurious Forbidden City hotels will find no finer alternative to The Peninsula Beijing. Offering guests a resplendent rest in the Chinese capital this popular Beijing hotel pulls out all the stops when it comes to vacationing in style.