3 cities with a published scene.
Shanghai's fast-changing club circuit spans dedicated hard-techno rooms and intimate community spaces, with much of the programme announced through local digital channels.
Recognized as the epicenter of China’s underground counter-culture, Chengdu fosters a boundary-pushing electronic community celebrated for zero-VIP dancefloors and Berlin-level techno purism.
Beijing's nightlife moves between long-running community dance floors and compact hutong live rooms, with queer club culture, rock and electronic music all represented.
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A long-running Beijing queer nightclub with multiple dance spaces, local parties and international DJ guests operating from the Workers' Stadium district.
Chengdu's legendary epicenter of Chinese underground dance culture, perched high above Donghu Park with panoramic vistas.