China is a huge and very diverse country. Gay activity is tolerated in a very few places (mainly large cities) but the political scene in China can mean rapid changes in official attitudes. The authorities have recently admitted that gays and lesbians do exist and have begun working with gay groups in a very limited way. Places listed here could change or close at short notice. If you know about any new places, or any changes to those places listed here, please let us know.
"Professional massage services in Beijing. We always take care of our customers, and try to comply all their wishes. Masseurs undergo strict training to ensure they can provide services to meet your needs. Many of them speak English. VIP spa treatment in the privacy of your own room."
"Excellent, helpful and handsome wait staff, cool managers and a really nice atmosphere. Drinks are large and well-made at a reasonable price."
Club Orange Opposite Workers' Stadium North Gate Phone: (010) 64157413 Open 8pm-5am.
Cosmo Grand Rock Plaza (Jushi Dasha), Gongti Bei Lu, opposite Asia Hotel near the Dongsishitiao subway station. They've separated the dance floor by a small hallway from the main bar area which seems to make it a great place to get to know people, then dance the night away. Reasonable drink prices
Drag On Bar The bar is at De Sheng Men (tell taxi drivers: De Sheng Men jian lou) - near north-western corner of and immediately off the 2nd ring road, north side. De Sheng Men jian lou is one of the original gates of old bj and the bar is within the gate! Great location if a bit far. Entrance is from the south-east corner, should see signs. On the ground floor, large outdoor sitting and enclosed bar area, underneath which is the dance club. All newly renovated. The owner, Sam, is always around; very friendly guy who speaks English, as the bartenders (but not the wait staff - they have English drinks menus), all friendly and cute. Cabs going home aren't too difficult to catch as the gate is at a major intersection. Upstairs, on the terrace of the gate, is a beer garden (presently rmb5 for a big mug of qingdao draft) but not exclusively gay. Good views from there.
Greenlake1513 Spa 1513 Greenlake Garden, No9 Chaoyang Park, West Road, Chaoyang District +86 13522499473 /+86(0)10 65381098 A visitor reports "A very gay-friendly men-exclusive spa, offers different types of massages, facials and body treatments. The male therapists are highly skilled. Outcall service also available, and the manager speaks English and French."
Half and Half Cafe Recently moved to near the Workers' Stadium
Mans Power Spa Dynasty Sun, Soho 1038 +86 13811121049 Email: manspowerspa@hotmail.com Out calls
Nightman Disco (mixed) Near the Radisson Hotel and has a large red neon sign. Gays usually found on the righthand side of the DJ.
One Plus One In the Shanghai City nightclub. Upmarket gay crowd
Carnival Sauna, At the Garden Hotel. Tel: 8383-2255. From mid afternoon excellent massage by young men.
HIT Disco (mixed) Near the TV Tower (styled like a European castle)
Boy's Night on Wednesday. Drag show daily at 10:30pm.
Nanfang (mixed)
Renmin Zhong Lu (walk south from MacDonalds, turn left behind the Pharmaceutical Co and take next right, its about 25m away.). Mixed crowd - be careful.
Rock 'n Roll Club (mixed) Between Guangzhou Hotel & White Swan Hotel on the north bank of the Pearl River. Gays go here after after 11pm.
Nanjing
Reader reports: Cruising areas at your own risk: The street behind Shanghai Lu, or behind the Xi Yuan, the international students' dormitory of Nanjing University. At night, you can always walk along the dark part of the street and find men lined up waiting for an.encounter. These men seem to be the nicest and safest out of all the "cruising" spots in Nanjing. Fu Zi Miao . If you're looking at the main gate (Da Men Kou) there is a bus staion to the left which, after dark, turns into a spot scattered with guys wanting a quickie or perhaps something more. Do NOT trust anyone you meet at this kind of place. The men seem to be untrustworthy and perhaps would beat you or steal from you. This is not true for all, of course, but especially if you are foreign--WATCH YOURSELF CAREFULLY! The famous Tequila Bar. Frequented by many foreign business people and students... as well as prostitutes, both male and female. This bar is really sleezy and, again, don't trust too many people you meet here. Scarlet's bar on Beijing Xi Lu is also popular with foreign students (mostly on the weekends) and it's rumored that the boss from there is also gay. His staff is full of young, cute boys. The Piano Bar near Xin Jie Kou is owned by a gay Taiwanese guy who has the most beautiful, young, polite boys working for him.
Shanghai
This YouTube link is a recent interesting documentary about gay places in Shanghai.
Arch Bar Cafe 439 Wukang Road, corner Huai Hai Road, Xuhui District (ground floor Wuking Mansions) +8621 6466-0807; email: info@archink.com.cn "Internet cafemeets cocktail bar meets film lounge, Arch is an oasis for trend, design and food loving patrons. Great events, friendly staff, delicious food and impressive tastefully mixed cocktails. Changing weekly menu specials and wine promotions delightfully spice up the usual range of ingredients.
Eddy's Bar 1877 Huaihai Zhong Road (near Tianping Road, across from Wukang Mansion, entrance just next to the Hao De Supermarket) 86-21-6282-0521; email: contact@eddys-bar.com
'The hot spot to meet your friends, from all over China, Asia and the rest of the world. You'll find good upscale crowds at your friendly bar in Shanghai. Kick back, enjoy the company, the music, the sleek design and the warm atmosphere. You'll find the sophistication and friendliness you expect of Shanghai. Eddy has been serving the gay and community for over eight years, and he's still going strong.'
Open daily 8pm-2am, beer from RMB30, soft drinks from RMB25.
Get off taxi at Gao Lan Lu / Si Nan Lu junction which has a Lawson mini-mart. Gao Lan Lu is across from Lawson (if you go the wrong way, you'll end up at Park 97, a disco/pub/restaurant). HoME Bar is 50 meters from the junction. Just before HoME Bar is Ashanti Restaurant - converted from a Russian church. HoME Bar is the next unit - 4 storied building with a green lawn in the front. "A new friendly HoME for gay communities in Shanghai. HoME Bar is the first place hanging Rainbow Flag in shanghai publicly and officially. We play House / Trance music at nights. Drinks around RMB 20-30. Popular meeting place. Upscale crowd of local young professionals and visitors."
KM Bar, 276# Nanchang Road, in the cuty center near Huaihai Road
LA Cafe (mixed) Huai Hai Road. Gays after 10pm
Mollis Club 1596 Kang Ding Lu (near Wan Hang Du Lu), 6230-1596.
Moon River Diner 3338 Hong mei Road, Building 17, Gubei 199 Fang Dian Road, Building 38, Pudan Gay owned, gay popular eateries.
Park 97 (mixed) Fu-xing Park, come through the Gao-lan Road gate, near Si-nan Road. Popular with gays at weekends
Saladan 1/F 375 Xin Feng Lu (near Xi Kang Lu), 6266-1917
Shanghai Museum Garden Reports that the north-east part of this garden is popular with gays.
Simply Cafe (gay owned) 101, Twelve Xintinadi (Cnr Madong and Xing Ye Roads) 6326 2088 Gay friendly cafe.
China is a huge and very diverse country. Gay activity is tolerated in a very few places (mainly large cities) but the political scene in China can mean rapid changes in official attitudes. The authorities have recently admitted that gays and lesbians do exist and have begun working with gay groups in a very limited way. Places listed here could change or close at short notice. If you know about any new places, or any changes to those places listed here,