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Studio 78

Studio 78’s Official Website

  
Studio 78 is one of about 15 bars that have set up shop in the newly developed bar district on Tongren Lu catering to expats. While the ...

Studio 78’s Official Website

  
Studio 78 is one of about 15 bars that have set up shop in the newly developed bar district on Tongren Lu catering to expats. While the bars in this area can be something of a meat market, Studio 78’s second floor location provides some seclusion. As a result, it usually hosts a smaller crowd (i.e. less of a meat market).  If  the chaos at Blue Frog, Judy’s, or M-Zone is too much for you, try Studio 78. 
 
The drinking environment is entertaining, to say the least, as it transports patrons back to the 1970’s disco era.  The bar takes advantage of the 70’s fun décor with everything from disco balls to mod velvet couches.  The music, however, stays up to date unless there is a special themed party. Those in the mood to dance should move towards the small, makeshift dance floor whose brightly colored lighting will entice you to bust a move.
 
Drinks are standard prices for Tongren Lu at RMB45 for a mixed drink and RMB35-40 for a bottled beer.  Saturday evenings from 8pm-10pm is Cheesy Sounds night featuring unlimited martinis and music from the Rat Pack for a RMB100 cover charge. After 10pm the music changes to 80’s and 90’s.
  
How to get there:
  Take Metro Line 2 to Jingan Temple Station. Exit onto Nanjing Rd, and walk east. Take a right on Tongren Lu, Studio 78 is on the left side about 10 minutes walk from the station.

Huaxin - Clothes and Shoes

Huaxin resembles a smaller version of Fashion Lady except that it is not only marketed to female customers.  The department store contains 3 floors of small stores competing to sell shoes, clothes and accessories.  The p...
Huaxin resembles a smaller version of Fashion Lady except that it is not only marketed to female customers.  The department store contains 3 floors of small stores competing to sell shoes, clothes and accessories.  The prices between Huaxin and Fashion Lady are similar.  Huaxin’s slightly more 前卫 (trendy) selection of fashion products makes it more popular among the younger, high school and university student aged crowd.
 
Huaxin is within walking distance of the center of Xinjiekou.  It is in the same building as the Pizza Hut.

Watsons - Drug Store

Watsons
 
Locations at:
Xinjiekou – South side of the main pedestrian square.  Next to
Watsons
 
Locations at:
Xinjiekou – South side of the main pedestrian square.  Next to Fashion Lady.
Xinjiekou – Basement of Dayang Department Store (大洋商场) on Zhongshan Nan Lu (中山南路).  Exit 15 of Xinjiekou subway station.
Xinjiekou - Golden Wheel Plaza, No. 8 Hanzhong Lu
               汉中路8号金轮国际广场
+86 (0)25 8477 3788
Watsons is a drug store which sells products from around the world.  It is a good place to start for foeigners seeking personal hygiene products including deodorant, skin care products, hair care products and Body Shop look-alike products.  Watsons also carries a variety of snacks such as chocolates and drinks.

Xuanwu Hotel Rooftop Restaurant

I am pleased to report that the Xuanwu Hotel Rooftop Restaurant is the signle best buffet restaurant I’ve ever been to! It’s a revolving restaurant on the 20th floor of the Xuanwu hotel, serving both Chinese and Western buffet. To sit comfortably on a sofa, en...

I am pleased to report that the Xuanwu Hotel Rooftop Restaurant is the signle best buffet restaurant I’ve ever been to! It’s a revolving restaurant on the 20th floor of the Xuanwu hotel, serving both Chinese and Western buffet. To sit comfortably on a sofa, enjoy a delicious meal, and take in a bird’s eye view of the entire city, including the beautiful Xuanwu Lake in the moon-lit night, is a wondeful feeling. Although the speed of the revolution is almost too fast for me.

The cold dishes include sashimi, mussels, and scallops. Hot dishes include beefsteak, fish steak, muttonchops, stewed French snails, crab, and various soups. The desserts here are delicately made and delicious but the fruits and drinks are nothing spectacular. Besides these plentiful choices, there is also BBQ, fried shrimps, and other spot-made food at the bar. The price is 148 yuan per person plus a 15% service charge.

Dining at the rooftop restaurant is rather convenient as the hotel is centrally located. It is just across the street from the Jiangsu Exhibition Hall, a few meters away from Xuanwu Men Subway Station, 10 minutes from the railway station, and 25 minutes from the airport.

Link: Xuanwu Hotel

Sunward Fishery Restaurant

After sampling the Sunward Fishery Restaurant twice, I discovered that it is truly an excellent place to dine. The restaurant boasts a spectacular facade with a large parking lot outside. The decor within the restaurant is equally grand and luxurious, so ...

After sampling the Sunward Fishery Restaurant twice, I discovered that it is truly an excellent place to dine. The restaurant boasts a spectacular facade with a large parking lot outside. The decor within the restaurant is equally grand and luxurious, so the restaurant is an ideal place to hold banquets. While dining, the quiet and cozy atmosphere makes for a suitable environment to discuss important topics such as business.

As is obvious from the establishment’s name, the restaurant specializes in fish dishes and seafood. An impressive and enjoyable part of the dining experience is the way in which you order. Instead of browsing the menu, patrons walk around an exhibition hall of sorts to look at the display dishes. Then the waiter accompanying them will note what they wish to order. After ordering, an elevator takes guests to the dining hall.

Meals here are relatively expensive; of course the fine service tip is included. The meal costed us about 500 yuan for four people, not including alcohol.

Bus routes 25,59,82,17,52,87

Other Locations

No. 189 Jiangdong Bei Lu, Gulou Qu, Nanjing (南京市鼓楼区江东北路189号)
+86 (0)25 8655 1111, 8655 6666

No. 1 Lijin Lu, Gaoxin Kaifa Qu, Nanjing (高新开发区丽近路1号)
+86 (0)25 5874 7777

CJW (Cigar Jazz Wine)

If your heart pulses with a jazz beat, Shanghai has a surprising collection of music venues ranging from international names to more humble, yet eager, Chinese clubs . The most luxurious choice and arguably the best jazz club in China, is CJW.

CJW has two locations, one in Xintiandi and t...

If your heart pulses with a jazz beat, Shanghai has a surprising collection of music venues ranging from international names to more humble, yet eager, Chinese clubs . The most luxurious choice and arguably the best jazz club in China, is CJW.

CJW has two locations, one in Xintiandi and the other in the Bund Center by the Westin Hotel. Visitors with limited time in Shanghai should head for the CJW locale on the Bund. Situated on the 50F, it offers spectacular night views of the Huangpu River.

The music is genuine jazz and all musicians are “imported” from overseas.  Just recently CJW played host to the luscious Arlee McLeonard. The venue now boasts Craig Haynes, son of famed jazz musician Roy Haynes, as part of the house band. Musical selections range from swing beats to jazz to old classics.

The décor and layout resembles a scene from a Turkish palace with silk swathed crystal chandeliers and velvet seats. If headed to CJW as part of a bigger group, I recommend booking in advance. A reservation for a spot around the edge of the venue offers an encompassing view, plenty of privacy, and plush sofas to lounge on. There is a 800RMB minimum. The minimum might sound like a lot to some, but with cocktails at 80RMB, it really is an easy target to hit.

The manager, Eric Zhang, originally hails from Taiwan, and has lived in Hawaii. He speaks fluent English, brings a tremendous sense of fun, and reliably offers a warm welcome to all of his guests.

CJW Xintiandi is a smaller venue, but it still offers the same outstanding talent.

Make sure to reserve a spot on the weekends, as CJW almost always fills up quickly. While there are no strict guidelines on dress, I would still recommend appearing half decent on a Friday or Saturday night.

CJW at Bund Center, 50F, No.222 Yan’an Donglu, Shanghai
TEL:+86 (0)21 6339 1777 OR +86 (0)21 6339 2777

CJW at Xintiandi, House 2, Lane 123, Xinye Lu, Shanghai
TEL:+86 (0)21 6385 6677 OR +86 (0)21 6385 2277

Top China Tours

$150 Per Day

Guangzhou

Day 1 Arrive in Guangzhou

Arrive in Guangzhou in the morning, you will be met and transferred to hotel, then visit Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hall. The Memorial Hall is a very famous historical scenic spot. It is in memory of Sun Yat-sen, the great revolutionary forerunner. After that proceed to visit the Ancestral Temple of the Chen Family. It is a unique site for offering up sacrifices to worship ancestors of 72 Chen families in Guangdong. This ancestral temple is also the largest, best preserved and best decorated ancient architecture existing in Guangdong province.

Day 2 Guanzhou Tour 

After breakfast, you will go to Yuexiu Park first, the largest and the most famous park in downtown Guangzhou. There are three artificial lakes and seven hills of Yuexiu Mountain. Then you will visit Temple of Six Banyan Trees, which is one of the four best Buddhist temples in Guangzhou and located on the Liurong Road (meaning the Six Banyan Trees Road). The Nanyue King Tomb Museum is a must-see Guangzhou attraction, which dates back to 2,000 years ago, is the earliest large scale painted stone chamber tomb ever found south of the Five Ridges. Buried with the tomb owner in a jade shroud are a gold seal and a lot of exquisite jade adornments. It has become a world famous museum. After the day tour you will be transferred to airport for your next destination.

$53 Per Day

Pingyao Highlights Walking Tour

Pingyao Highlights Walking Day Tour

With our guide to know the Ancient Pingyao better!

Our guide will meet you at your hotel lobby at 08:00 or 08:30, then show you the ticket office to get the ticket for the museums we will visit later.

First we will visit the 700 years old City wall, We will climb up from south gate and have a walk on the wall. We are not sure how many km we can walk, because of the renovating of the wall. Normally we will walk from south gate to the Yunlu Exit.

Then visit the Confucius temple, there is a old building named Dacheng Hall which is over 840 years old. From outside, we can see the big wood joints to lift the big roof around the building which is named Dougong. Due to this design, there are less columns inside the hall for giving the big space for the statues and the prayer. We have chance to see the Confucius statue and learn the philosophy of Confucius. If you like, you can pray for you and your children to get better study.

There is the Paper Cutting master named Wentao nearby the exit of Confucius temple. She is very smart and create the new style paper cutting with much more details and good wishes on it. Her products are made by hanks. It is worth to visit and buy as a souvenir from Pingyao. From the table standing and wall hangings. Please remember, take the red one because of red is the traditional and happy color. But the white one is the best. It is really difficult to choose, because of all of them are really nice.

Then you can have coffee break or tea break if you need at Chummy coffee, after this, visit the City god temple (ChenghuangMiao) which is most beautiful temple inside the wall. Because of the roof is covered by the colorful glazed tiles. There is not only city god and also the three money gods, Now you know why pingyao was the financial center.

Next we will visit the Ancient government building, to see the pingyao politics center in the ancient time. It is the complete building with officials bed room, kitchen and private garden. Follow the guide to look the official’s life from the 250km far away from the hometown.

Have a stroll in the alley to the Rishengchang exchange bank, which is the first bank all of china.You can not miss it.

After lunch, walk to the Ming and Qing street, this is the shopping street full of the stores on the both side of street. You can find alot things here , from post card to lacquered boxes, and wall panels. One more place to see, it is the Armed escort agency also named security and transport service for the business man before the bank founded.

Inlcusions

1.private english speaking tour guide servcie

2.bottle water for the tour

 

$310 Per Day

3- Day Popular Tour In Zhangjiajie

Day 1    Zhangjiajie National Forest Park

Full day trip to Zhangjiajie National Forest Park,take Bailong Elevator up Yuanjiajie,Bailong Elevator is the said to be the worlds tallest full-exposure outdoor lift,double-deck sightseeing elevator.Yuanjiajie is the inspiration for Hallelujah Mountain in AVATAR , Where you will also find the aptly named First Bridge under Heaven, Lover Peaks and so on.

Continuing to Tianzi Mountain, it takes you 40 minuts from Yuanjiajie to Tianzi Mountain by public bus, after arriving in Tianzi Mountain, you will have a bird’s-eye view of all the mountains and valleys of the Wuling Mountains. Visit Western Sea, Helong Park, Viewing Terrace etc.Take Tianzi cablecar down and check in hotel for a rest.
Accommodation: Wulingyuan Downtown

Day 2    Baofeng Lake & Glass Bridge

After breaking in the hotel, we head to Baofeng Lake where is the masterpiece of nature and human beings’wisdom. Baofeng Lake is pure just like a big crystal among Bao feng mountain Range.When you cruise, you can hear authentic song from Tujia minority people,you can fully understand the harmony and peace between human beings and nature.

Transfer to Zhangjiajie Grand Canyon, have a walking on the Glass Bridge, Glass Bridge is the highlight of Zhangjiajie Grand Canyon, located in Zhangjiajie Grand Canyon, Zhangjiajie Grand Canyon Glass Bridge is the highest and longest transparent glass bridge with a length 430 meters and a width 6 meters. It is 300 meters above the ground level and it can bear 800 persons standing on it at the same time. (need to book the tickets in advance)
Accommodation: Wulingyuan Downtown

Day 3    Tianmen Mountain

Full day to explore Tianmen Mountain,take the longest cablecar in the world up Tianmen Mountain,have a walk on the mountain plank road built along the face of cliffs. You will feel like walking in a fairy land when the mist is still heavy.The must-visit scenic spots are: Tianmen Cave, Glass Road, Tianme Temple.

See you off in the airport and looking forward to seeing you again in Zhangjiajie.