Frequently asked questions about Nanjing 南京FAQ How are the bars and clubs in Nanjing?
The bar scene is Nanjing is tiny when compared to nearby Shanghai but still offers plenty to entertain locals and visitors alike. Nanjing bars are mostly to be found in the area surrounding Nanjing University and Nanjing Normal Univeristy, the Nanjing 1912 area, along the Qinghuai river and in Gulou District. The city’s Central Business Disctrict Xinjiekou has very little to offer in the way of bars. Many of Nanjing’s better bars and restaurants are also members of the SinoConnexion VIP cardholder scheme. You can find all of these locations [here].
Some of Nanjing’s most popular clubs are to be found in the famous Nanjing 1912 area, which can be compared to Xintiandi in Shanghai. FYI the area is named after the year in which Dr. Sun Yatsen established the democratic Republic of China in Nanjing.