Ch 48: Top Fun Spots- Shanghai Winter 06/07

From my personal experiences and in no particular order:

1. Bund 15 (Attica)- Good music and one of the best views of Pudong from the outdoor lounge.


2. Level 2- a new hip hop club on Danshui 66. Great music and a hip, cozy atmosphere.


3. Guandi- the “older” hip hop club in Fuxing Park. A younger crowd and always a good time.


4. Bund 18 (BarRouge)- Good drinks and a good place to take a few friends for drinks anytime of the week.


5. Face- Lounge converted from an older colonial building next to the Ruijin hotel. The atmosphere is quiet and with 2 “bed” lounge areas it’s a great place to get “closer” to others =p.


6. Cotton’s- A French style building with an outdoor bar and smaller rooms inside for loud gatherings of friends.


7. Just Grapes- Great wine shop with a sweet loft space upstairs for private gatherings.


8. Cash Box (Qian Gui)- KTV. China. Nuff said.


9. Ritz Carlton Jazz Bar- Local and international (i.e. anyone not Chinese) jazz bands play here every night.


10. JZ Club- A jazz bar with live music and a crowd that really gets into it.


11. Xintiandi- an area of tea houses, jazz clubs, lounges, stores, & restaurants south west of Renmin park. Not to be missed.


12. Mint- A sleek lounge close to the city center. Wednesday is lady’s night (free mixed drinks for her but not bad for guys either)


13. Plaza 66- in Shanghai you are what you wear- and if you shop at Plaza 66 you are wearing the best (or just the most expensive =p)

I also recommend Chinese foot massages with herbal water soaks. I’ve never had anything like it before (but then I am not one to pamper myself). Beware the social danger! Remember “everything in moderation”.