Gay club shanghai

Shanghai Ocean Aquarium should be on your list due to its 168-meter tunnel that takes visitors through a coastal reef experience, open ocean concept, kelp cave, shark cove, and a coral reef, which is one of the longest in the world!

For those looking to venture a bit further, the serene water towns around Shanghai, like Zhujiajiao or Qibao, offer a glimpse into a lifestyle unchanged by time.

In the next few years, it is expected Shanghai will play catch up to the rest of the world, and we will talk about the gay scene here like that of Sydney, San Francisco or Medellin.

Whether that is true or not remains to be seen, but in this city that is constantly growing, redefining itself and looking to the future, it is not hard to imagine.

The nightlife and bar scene here is exploring, and it seems gay venues, in particular, are opening faster than we can keep track, with many drawing a diverse crowd of ex-pats and young things from all over China who migrated to modern Shanghai to just be themselves. 

Still, the epicenter of the Gay Shanghai Triangle is in the French Concession neighborhood centered around Lucca 390, and filled with plenty of creatively designed and eccentrically themed bars and lounges calling to Shanghai’s ever-growing, and increasingly cosmopolitan gay crowd.

Split by the Huangpu River, you’ll find Pudong to the east (mostly high rises and business) and Puxi (with most of the good stuff) to the west.

Most are nothing special, but since the subways don’t run all night in Shanghai, the appeal of stumbling home rather than an across-town expensive taxi – not to mention the language barrier – is highly appealing.

Radisson Blu Plaza Xingguo Hotel ☆☆☆☆☆

A compounded hidden in the heart of the historic French Concession, the Radisson Blu offers a complete retreat from the noise and chaos of Shanghai.

Gay boys are welcome on the weekend, as well as LGBT supporters, so there is a bit of a mix, but during the week, this lesbian bar is all low-key conversations and relaxing with chilled music. Don’t miss the weekly burlesque show on Thursdays!

Moon Bar

One of the newest gay bars in Shanghai in the middle of Xujiahui, you can enjoy delicious cocktails on their large terrace or tuck away in their intimate booths.

Gay-Friendly Bars & Clubs in Shanghai

The Parrot

A funky LGBT-friendly disco bar that spills out into the alley on the weekends when it gets crowded.

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Don’t let the name fool you; Bangkok’s gay spas are far better – but surprisingly, this exclusively male spa does a pretty good job with VIP treatment rooms (although it really does depend on the masseuse you get on the day).

These events are well worth planning a trip to Gay Shanghai around, but new gay club events in Shanghai are always taking place, so it pays to ask around when you arrive (hook-up apps are the best place to get information).

New gay clubs and bars in Shanghai are continually opening and closing, but at the moment, these are the most popular nightlife spots, gay bars, and gay clubs in Shanghai for travelers and locals. 

Gay Bars & Clubs in Shanghai

Lucca 390

(Temporarily or permanently closed.

Many of the gay bars in Shanghai are hetero-friendly and have a mixed crowd because of how ‘cool’ they are, but likewise, don’t be surprised to walk into a luxurious bar and find guys playing computer games on their laptops.

One event to look out for is Shanghai’s most successful gay dance party series, ANGEL, which hosts gay-themed events all year and their particularly famous HEAVEN party series.

There are group of small gay and queer bars in this area called "French Concession Gay Triangle," but they are commonly shut down, and then reopen in different locations to stay afloat. Check their Facebook page for the latest party details and prepare to dance the night away!

Shanghai's Pride parade (started in 2009) was setting the bar for gay events all around the country.

A great spot to view magnolias, cherry blossoms and fields, and flowers, especially in spring – and to see local Chinese families enjoying nature.

Shanghai Roastery

The world’s biggest Starbucks at (double the six of its second-largest store, the flagship roastery in Seattle). So pack your bags and let Shanghai's blend of history and modernity show you what China is all about!