China's nightlife is nonstop fun and booking your Beijing hotel near the hot spots will keep you moving until the sun comes up, if you can handle it.
Since the government has lightened up on their policies, nightlife in China has exploded in popularity. There are a host of clubs and bars in the Chaoyang District (especially the Sanlitun area), but the Houhai Lake (just north of the Forbidden City) area has increased in popularity, offering the best in music and dancing. Tango, Babyface, and Mix are just a few of the spots you can't miss if you want to dance the night away. Karaoke bars (called 'KTV') are a popular evening activity for many Chinese locals and you can join in the festivities and test your vocal cords.
Beijing has also welcomed the super-club; giant dance venues that attract well-known DJs such as Carl Cox and Paul Oakenfold. Some of the hot spots included Vics, White Rabbit, and Yugong Yishan. The hours at Beijing nightspots differ. Typically the bars and live-music venues in the Sanlitun and Houhai close around 2 am, while other clubs may stay open all night depending on the crowd.
If the performing arts are more to your liking, the Beijing Oriental Song and Dance Ensemble is a must-see as well as the Beijing opera. If you're looking for more traditional entertainment, you may want to visit the Lao She Teahouse where you can sit and enjoy a show.
Since the 2008 Summer Olympics, Beijing has become more sports-oriented, offering soccer, baseball, and basketball for the sports afficionado. In addition, many of the city's hotels have added upscale bars, spas, and restaurants right in the Beijing hotel, so you don't have to travel far to enjoy yourself.
From bars to sports to performing arts ' China has many activities to offer its visitors. Book your Beijing hotel and you won't have to go far for entertainment while you're visiting.
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