Qingdao Nightlife
Eager young travelers looking for a fun night out as well as classy businesspeople wanting to enjoy a cocktail and some live music will both find themselves satisfied with one of Qingdao's literally hundreds of bars, clubs and KTVs (karaoke bars) for all-night entertainment. Though Western-style hip-hop might not be these venues' strong suit, you'll find an ample array of live DJs spinning funky, fresh tunes till the wee hours of the morning. Or rally up the crew and take part in what the Japanese have been obsessed with for years and what the Chinese are eagerly embracing as their own: karaoke bars.
If you're looking to start the evening out with a mellow feel, then 1953 Bar and Café, just off beach number one on HuiQuan Bay, is a great place to appreciate a lovely sunset while enjoying cocktails with friends. This bar is located within the Qingdao International Sailing Club, which gained a sufficient amount of attention in 2008 when the World Olympics held their sailing tournaments off Qingdao Bay. Live music and DJs get the night going early at about 6 p.m. and provide an eclectic mix of new and classic tunes.
Cultural entertainment in the city is spilling over at the edges; with nearly 54 cinemas and theaters, you can expect your nighttime agenda to be penciled in weeks in advance. Eleven art troupes complement the theater scene with culturally stunning performances in the way of modern dance, symphony, opera, chorus and more. For a taste of traditional Chinese culture with an ultimate sense of style, book in advance for the Qingdao Peking Opera Theatre, which puts on fantastic performances highlighting deep cultural roots in the form of dance, music, singing and of course, unforgettable costumes.
The Qingdao Entertainment District, located in the east part of "Shi Lao Ren" (Stone Old Man), satisfies the younger crowd with an eclectic mix of bars and clubs featuring live music venues and pleasant pubs as well. Expect the nightlife to be a bit more subdued than in other cities, though it is growing year after year. Still, you can certainly find a good time in good company, with hotel bars such as JFK Bar at the Seaview Garden Hotel, attracting visitors with bizarre notions that contemplating the late United States president over local beer while debating conspiracy theories will lead to more exciting ventures as the night continues.
Nightclubs are also on the bill in downtown Qingdao, with The Feeling Club leading the ranks with the younger crowd. Laser lights and a bouncing dance floor are standard at the largest nightclub in the city. A VIP room seals the deal for those rolling in style. With more options boasting names like Misty Flower and Night-Trend, you can be sure that the evening will lead to some exciting stories to tell.
If you're looking to start the evening out with a mellow feel, then 1953 Bar and Café, just off beach number one on HuiQuan Bay, is a great place to appreciate a lovely sunset while enjoying cocktails with friends. This bar is located within the Qingdao International Sailing Club, which gained a sufficient amount of attention in 2008 when the World Olympics held their sailing tournaments off Qingdao Bay. Live music and DJs get the night going early at about 6 p.m. and provide an eclectic mix of new and classic tunes.
Cultural entertainment in the city is spilling over at the edges; with nearly 54 cinemas and theaters, you can expect your nighttime agenda to be penciled in weeks in advance. Eleven art troupes complement the theater scene with culturally stunning performances in the way of modern dance, symphony, opera, chorus and more. For a taste of traditional Chinese culture with an ultimate sense of style, book in advance for the Qingdao Peking Opera Theatre, which puts on fantastic performances highlighting deep cultural roots in the form of dance, music, singing and of course, unforgettable costumes.
The Qingdao Entertainment District, located in the east part of "Shi Lao Ren" (Stone Old Man), satisfies the younger crowd with an eclectic mix of bars and clubs featuring live music venues and pleasant pubs as well. Expect the nightlife to be a bit more subdued than in other cities, though it is growing year after year. Still, you can certainly find a good time in good company, with hotel bars such as JFK Bar at the Seaview Garden Hotel, attracting visitors with bizarre notions that contemplating the late United States president over local beer while debating conspiracy theories will lead to more exciting ventures as the night continues.
Nightclubs are also on the bill in downtown Qingdao, with The Feeling Club leading the ranks with the younger crowd. Laser lights and a bouncing dance floor are standard at the largest nightclub in the city. A VIP room seals the deal for those rolling in style. With more options boasting names like Misty Flower and Night-Trend, you can be sure that the evening will lead to some exciting stories to tell.
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