The Ultimate Gay Travel Guide
The Gay Passport is your complete Gay Travel Guide. Looking to Drink, Play or Sleep we have reviews to help. Award-winning & Updated 2025.
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Shanghai shines as a beacon of gay nightlife in mainland China, offering a dynamic mix of exclusive gay bars and welcoming mixed venues. While it’s not your typical gayborhood, the Changning district—right beside the stylish French Concession area—is the heart of the action. This perfect blend makes it effortless to switch between gay and straight nightlife, ideal for diverse groups of friends.
Dive into Shanghai’s vibrant gay nightlife with our top picks for the best spots in town! Start your evening at Rice Bar, a Japanese-themed lounge perfect for a relaxed vibe. Then, head over to Lollipop Bar & Lounge and Asia Blue, where cozy atmospheres meet expertly mixed cocktails. Don’t forget to check out Hunt, a popular chic modern bar with karaoke that’s a hit with the LGBTQ+ community.
Want more? Get your groove on at Lai Lai Dance Hall, which is perfect for dancing and socializing. Don’t miss Culture Club, a hotspot for diverse party vibes and a buzzing dance floor, which is around the corner from Potent, another popular Shanghai gay club for techno and hip-hop music. These Shanghai gay dance clubs are must-visits!
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Shanghai PRIDE, China’s largest LGBTQ+ event, offers a vibrant mix of film screenings, art exhibitions, and educational seminars. Organized entirely by volunteers, it aims to raise awareness and promote acceptance within the community.
Facilities: Drag Show, Dancing, Live music
Moon Café and Bar on Middle Huaihai Road offers an intimate setting illuminated by blue lighting and neon rainbow accents. Patrons can enjoy classic cocktails and simple mixes priced around 70 RMB. It’s an ideal spot for a relaxed evening or as a prelude to a night out at nearby venues.
Facilities: Bar, Music
Unwind at Lollipop Bar & Lounge, a sleek spot in Shanghai’s Changning District. Known for its modern, muted decor, it’s perfect for easy conversations over expertly crafted cocktails. Stop by any night between 7:30 pm and 3 am on Tai’an Rd for a mix of pop, R&B, and jazz vibes.
Don’t miss its signature Lollipop cocktail— as unique and inviting as the crowd.
Facilities: Bar, Music, Free WiFi
Rice Bar, Shanghai’s intimate Japanese-themed lounge on Fahuazhen Lu. With its simple, cool decor and relaxed vibe, it’s the perfect spot for low-key drinks before the night kicks off. Friendly staff, a mix of local and international patrons, and chill tunes set the scene for great conversations. Whether it’s catching up on the couch or a pre-party drink, Rice Bar is your go-to!
Facilities: Dancing, Restaurant, Bar, Music, Free WiFi
Hunt Bar, at 42 Xingfu Road in Shanghai’s Changning District, is a popular LGBTQ+ venue featuring a modern chic style with red lighting and a central round bar. Open Tuesday to Sunday from 5 PM to 2 AM, it offers a lively atmosphere with a dance floor and regular events.
Facilities: Drag Show, Dancing, Karaoke, Bar, Live music, Music, Free WiFi
Asia Blue, Shanghai’s oldest gay bar, offers a cozy atmosphere with mint green walls and porcelain replicas of Michelangelo’s David. Patrons can enjoy a private KTV room on the raised loft space. Open Monday to Friday from 9 pm to 3 am, and weekends from 9 pm to 6 am.
Facilities: Bar, Music
The Gay Passport is your complete Gay Travel Guide. Looking to Drink, Play or Sleep we have reviews to help. Award-winning & Updated 2025.