While it may be a relative newcomer to the international party scene, Beijing has no shortage of all-night karaoke lounges and western-style pubs and cocktail bars.
Sanlitun’s (三里屯) “bar street,” located in the embassy district, is a favorite for westerners due to its heavily American and European influenced bars. Another party point, Nurenjie (女人街), loosely translated as “women’s street”, has similar offerings. The Houhai (后海) area is a tamer and more romantic alternative that trades in some of the chaos and excitement for a quieter, more relaxed atmosphere. Houhai’s lakeside bars and outdoor tables create a more subdued drinking experience. In the last few years Wudaokou (五道口) has become a popular congregation point on the north side of Beijing. Here, the high concentration of universities and foreign exchange students has prompted the rise of a younger, and cheaper, nightlife hot spot.
The House
Address:
North Gate of Worker’s Stadium,
工体北门
工体北门
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A marriage of Workers Stadium megaclub Mix and Beijing grassroots techno label Acupuncture, House brings smart dance music and local producers to the Gongti masses. The first floor, with its gargantuan LCD screen, maintains the megaclub feel, while the darker, chandelier-lit second floor evokes Acupuncture’s previous underground club, Lantern. Service and drinks, from ¥35 for mixed drinks to pricey bottle service-fruit plate sets, are designed to win over the Workers Stadium cliques. The atmosphere and incredible sound, however, will please even the most seasoned clubbers.
ChinaDoll Club (NOW CLOSED)
Clubbers and night cats in Beijing not only shake their booties to the hottest beats at the new ChinaDoll club, they are also surrounded by work from some of China's best contemporary artists. Founded by award-winning Chinese actress/producer Ai Wan and club designer Wu Ying, ChinaDoll was conceived and designed via their studio E.P.I.C. Design where the original club first opened in Beijing at the end of 2006.
Relocated now to the main strip in Sanlitun, the new club is prominently located on the top floor of the '3.3' plaza building. The good news for party-goers is that this venue is three times bigger, comprising a lounge, dancefloor and eight VIP rooms. With their motto The Art of Play', the interior of ChinaDoll takes art out of the gallery and into the club. The overall theme of the interior revolves around 'The Kiss' with passion and sensuality taking centre stage.
China Doll Club - NOW CLOSED
2nd Floor TongLi Building, SanLiTun, Beijing, China
Phone: 13910676110
Propaganda
This venerable party spot has given many a laowai his introduction to the Beijing club scene. With two levels, cheap drinks and booty-grind hip-hop every night of the week, Propaganda is a sweaty student hook up joint drawing Korean honeys and the foreigners who chase them.
Stepping into Propaganda is like transporting yourself back to your teenage years. If you feel like reminiscing about your 14 year old spotted self, sporting your new peach fuzz moustache and grinding your training bra girlfriend to the sounds of DJ Scooter or some such tripe, then this is the place for you.
If you're not interested in feeling of shame you'll undoubtedly get after dancing in the sweaty maw downstairs, try grabbing some dice games from the bar and meeting some new friends - this is definitely the spot I have met the most strangers in.
Address:
100m north of the east gate of Huaqing jiayuan,Wudaokou, 
