The 15 Best China Bar Crawls

1.4-Hour Shanghai Pub Crawl (bars & nightclub hopping)

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 190 reviews · 4 hours · from $23Our pick

A practical review of Shanghai’s $23 pub crawl, with four venues, free shots, club entry, local guides, photos, and useful night-out tips.

“Fun event, very well attended with people of all ages 20-40 y/o and from multiple nationalities and backgrounds. Ideal for solo travellers or small groups that want to meet new people. Shanghai nightlife is really fun and Tony knew were to take us for a good time.”

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2.Shanghai: 4-Hour Nightlife Adventure & Tasting Bike Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 81 reviews · from $45

See Shanghai by night on a guided bike tour with skyline views, Yu Garden, Xintiandi, local snacks, The Bund, and a jazz bar stop.

“We had a great tour with Mayfer. We were one minute too late and the group was gone.she did not care and offered us a private tour for the four of us It was really great she took us to very interesting places It was so much fun riding the bikes Mayfer took care of all our needs drinking, toilet for me, in between food for the boys Even as it started to rain we had fun.the places we saw were all well chosen . Thank you very much mayfer we had great time and fun with you”

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3.Shanghai bar hopping tour in the former french concession

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 43 reviews · from $29Top rated

Explore Shanghai’s Former French Concession with Jill, visiting local bars, tasting unusual drinks, and meeting a small group for $29.

“I was visiting Shanghai alone and the tour presented an ideal opportunity to have a drink and socialise with six other people. The mix of people was pretty good - they were friendly and great company and the host Jill was great with organising payment for the group and had the ideal personality for the role. The places she took us to were fun and not expensive. I thought the bar that required us to mix or own cocktails was the highlight of what turned out to be a really enjoyable evening. I'd do it again. Thanks Jill.”

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4.Shanghai Authentic Dinner and Night River Cruise with Rooftop Bar Hopping Option

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 37 reviews · from $139

Review of Shanghai’s private dinner, Huangpu River night cruise, and optional rooftop bar tour, with practical advice on value, timing, food, and guides.

“We were a group of 12 coworkers. Great tour! We liked everything: the organisational process, the food, the cruise, the bar, the view! Thank you for our guide Roy, so interesting information and good communications with our team! Very warm thank you for having done this for us ☺️”

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5.Beijing Imperial Dining Experience at Bai Jia Da Yuan Restaurant with Houhai Lake Bar Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 16 reviews · from $268

Review of Beijing’s Bai Jia Da Yuan imperial dinner, opera, Olympic lights, Houhai bars, private transport, price, and practical tips.

“Lily was a tour guide, she was already waiting in the lobby when we came downstairs. When we arrived at the Restaurant it began to rain and the driver pulled an umbrella for us to use. Lily order for us and made wonderful choices, Read more”

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6.Shanghai Immersive Royal Banquet+Photo, Bar/Massage Options

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 14 reviews · from $20Best value

Review of Shanghai’s royal banquet with costume, tea, dance, photos, and optional massage, including prices, timing, food, and practical booking advice.

“Our guides Bonnie and Xi explained were fantastic, they explained everything about the activity and followed us during the event. They also arranged a special surprise with the restaurant and some gifts for my girlfriend birthday, so cute! The restaurant is really nice place and the food delicious as well, with many dishes served during the show (really nice to see, even if difficult to understand everything). We also chose the traditional dress and make up option, really worth to do in order to have nice and memorable photos to remember this special activity! Recommended!Read more”

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7.Xi’an Bar Crawl: Drink, Gaming, Snacks & Meet with Locals

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 13 reviews · 3 hours · from $58

Review of Xi’an’s three-hour bar crawl, with Chinese drinking games, local snacks, friendly guides, costs, and practical booking advice.

“avrei messo anche 10 stelle ma non posso. la ragazza davvero gentile e alla mano, davvero una bravissima persona. è stata una delle migliori esperienze qua in cina, super consigliato.”

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8.GuangZhou: 70 Floor RoofTop openair Bar, Sunset & Light Show

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 12 reviews · 2 hours · from $80

Review of Guangzhou’s 70th-floor rooftop bar, with sunset views, Canton Tower lights, free-flow drinks, snacks, and practical booking tips.

“Es buena la actividad, en rigor es un cóctel con quesos y algunas frutas, lo bueno es que puedes varios tragos y bebestibles de un listado pre-establecido, lo malo es que tardan mucho en llevar los pedidos.”

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9.Shanghai Foodie Test & Nightlife Adventure Bike Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 12 reviews · from $51

Ride Shanghai after dark on a vintage bicycle, from the Bund and French Concession to old lanes, food streets, and lively nightlife.

“The tour took us around different areas of Shanghai, showing us the history of the city and how it has changed over time. We had a lot of fun, it was relaxed and the bikes were great. The tour allowed us to plan out what to do for the rest of our time in Shanghai. Stro fly recommend starting your visit to this city with this tour.”

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10.Shanghai Fuxing INS – All Access Ticket for 7 nightclubs

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 11 reviews · 7 hours

Review of Shanghai Fuxing INS all-access nightclub pass, covering its clubs, included drinks, true cost, booking service, and practical tips.

“Had a great evening, Tony was reliable and booked the tickets for us after we paid him. Thank you!”

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11.Shanghai Nightlife: Bars in The Bund and Old French Concession

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 11 reviews · from $193

Explore Shanghai after dark with private guides, free drinks, Bund views, French Concession bars, and club entry for a four-hour night out.

“Had an absolute fantastic time with Jim on this experience! He showed me some cool bars and really tailored the evening to things I wanted to do. For my first time in Asia without speaking the language, it was worth every penny!”

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12.Beijing Nightlife with a Local Friend Bars Social and Culture

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · from $70

Explore Beijing nightlife with local guide Yue, two included cocktails, Chinese divination, herbal mixology, and flexible bar choices.

“Honestly, this night was way beyond what I expected. If I hadn’t gone out with a local, I would never have found these bars. Walking through the streets with Yue made me feel like I was actually living in Beijing for a night, real, warm, fun. We Read more”

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13.Chengdu Nightlife Experience with a Local: Bars, Clubs & Culture

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · from $46

Explore Chengdu after dark with a local friend, from Yulin street markets and Wuxia bars to cocktails, culture, and conversation.

“I met Lulu yesterday evening, and she is such a wonderful woman. I was really impressed by how much preparation she had done for our meeting—she shared so many thoughtful suggestions with me, and I felt truly touched by her care. Lulu Read more”

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14.Private Shanghai Foodie Adventures with Rooftop Bar Hopping

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · from $186

Taste Shanghai classics, regional dishes, craft beer, and rooftop views on a private evening tour through Old Town and the French Concession.

“Jade was a very lovely and well-educated who took us to very different places. First stop was a well-known Sichuan style restaurant only some metres from Nanjing East Road, after that we headed to former French Concession and starteRead more”

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15.Tipsy Travel: Beijing Local Food and Bar Crawl night in Hutong

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 4 reviews · from $128

Review of Beijing’s 4 to 5-hour Hutong food and bar crawl, with dumplings, craft beer, cocktails, baijiu, secret clubs, and practical tips.

“Flower was the best! She had the whole night set up, we had great food and drinks. We got to explore areas that, as a foreigner, we’d never experience.”

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