Scarlet's, 29 Chezhan Dong Xiang, on a small lane just off Zhongshan Bei Lu several blocks west of Gulou. Two-storey bar playing a mix of raucous dance and rock tunes. Formerly extremely popular with foreign students, its popularity has waned slightly of late but it's still considered a safe bet for a good time.

Tequila's, Shengzhou Lu, southwest of Xinjiekou. The place for dancing at the time of writing - Chinese and foreign students alike consider it the coolest place to go. Often open until sunrise.

Source:yangtzeriver.org

Editor: Feng Hui