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Party 98

Party 98 is a large, popular nightclub that usually has a good mix of Chinese and foreigners.  The club usually features a Filipino band that plays both Chinese and English music, and has dance music and sometimes foreign DJs late at night.  

Cocktails are not che...

Party 98 is a large, popular nightclub that usually has a good mix of Chinese and foreigners.  The club usually features a Filipino band that plays both Chinese and English music, and has dance music and sometimes foreign DJs late at night.  

Cocktails are not cheap here, but they sometimes have specials on beer. 

Location: Party 98 is on Sheng Li Jie (胜利街) just south of Xita (西塔）, and 1 km north of the South Train Station.  Ask a taxi driver for "Xītǎ pàiduì".      

True Love Dance Club

One of Shenyang’s older clubs, Zhen Ai is very popular with young Chinese, but is generally not a foreigner favorite. The club quite large but has a low ceiling, so it tends to get very smoky. On the weekends it is very crowded and there is no dance floor, but there is al...
One of Shenyang’s older clubs, Zhen Ai is very popular with young Chinese, but is generally not a foreigner favorite. The club quite large but has a low ceiling, so it tends to get very smoky. On the weekends it is very crowded and there is no dance floor, but there is always a variety show that includes singing, dancing, comedy, etc. 
   
Beers from 20 yuan
Cocktails: 30 yuan
200 yuan minimum purchase to sit at a table
          
Location: On Heping Da Jie (和平大街), just north of Ma Lu Wan.  To get there, you can ask a taxi driver for the Hua Li Building (华利大厦 huá lì dàshà).  Also most drivers will know "zhēn ài".  The club is on the fourth floor.

Xi Ta Korea Town

The West Tower (西塔 xī tǎ) is one of the four ancient towers that once formed Shenyang’s boundaries. Now, the tower itself is a barely noticed landmark. However, the area around the tower is quite well known. Sometimes called “Korea Town”, the area is home to ...
The West Tower (西塔 xī tǎ) is one of the four ancient towers that once formed Shenyang’s boundaries. Now, the tower itself is a barely noticed landmark. However, the area around the tower is quite well known. Sometimes called “Korea Town”, the area is home to a large portion of Shenyang’s Korean population, as well as a good number of Korean restaurants, bars, hotels, spas, dance clubs, massage parlors, and karaoke bars. This is a popular nightspot among many of Shenyang’s foreign students, as well as the “hip” crowd of young Chinese. 
 
Xī Tǎ’s “main drag” is xī tǎ jiē (西塔街). At night the street is lit up with neon lights, which are supposed to resemble a Korean city. Fans of Korean food should definitely head here. Otherwise, the dance clubs here are quite popular; and if you like KTV (karaoke), Xī Tǎ is a good bet for finding English songs. 
 
The following are popular dance clubs/bars located at Xi Ta:
 
--Don’t Tell Mama    不告诉妈妈   (bú gàosu mā mā)
--Party 98                   98 俱乐部    (98 jù lè bù)
 
How to get there: The Xita area is located a few km directly north of the South Train Station, at the northern end of  tài yuán běi jiē (太原北街), and the western end of shì fǔ dà lù (市府大路). All taxi drivers will know "xī tǎ”, otherwise the following buses will take you there: 249, 611, 255, 252. 
 
 
 
 
 
Photos by Jerry Wang, 2007

Bee House

Opened in 2004, Bee House has become one of the most well-known night clubs in Shenyang. Bee House’s main floor  features live entertainment in the evenings, and is a dance club late at night. Bee House maintains a very international clientele, and is a popular hang-ou...
Opened in 2004, Bee House has become one of the most well-known night clubs in Shenyang. Bee House’s main floor  features live entertainment in the evenings, and is a dance club late at night. Bee House maintains a very international clientele, and is a popular hang-out for many of Shenyang’s foreign students and teachers. The second floor lounge is a bit quieter and more intimate than the main floor. Sometimes hosts or sponsors organize special theme parties such as “Hip-Hop Night”. The third floor is a KTV lounge (karaoke).
 
Bee House is a fun stop if you like dancing and/or loud music. It’s usually too loud to hold much of a conversation, and the drinks are on the expensive side. A bottle of water will cost you more than a bottle of beer…ask for a bucket of ice and wait for it to melt.
 
Prices: Beers from 25 yuan, cocktails from 30 yuan.  Specialty cocktails (some with very elaborate presentation) around 50 yuan.
  
Recommended:  A pitcher of some mixed drink costs 80 yuan, probably the best value at Bee House.
 
How to get there: Bee House is on Feng Tian Jie (奉天街), just north of da xi lu (大西路) directly across from Dalian yu gang (大连渔港).

Jia Bar

The Jia Bar (officially named Lan Gui Fang Jiu Ba) is supposed to mimic the super-trendy bars in Hong Kong’s  Lan Kwai Fong district. The trendy atmosphere doesn’t always match the people inside, but it’s an interesting place nonetheless. Two dance floors are sometimes complemented by a Western DJ playing a mix of techno and hip-hop.  For those intending to dance the night away, don’t plan on drinking water for hydration; this bar only sells miniature bottles of Evian for 30元 (it should be a crime). If feeling parched, go outside, turn right and buy a normal sized bottle of water for 1元.
 
Food: Jia bars serves pretty good food including a fairly unique selection for Shenyang (pizza, tacos, etc.) 
 
Price: Beers from 20 yuan, cocktails around 30.  Most dishes are 25-50 yuan.
 
How to Get There: Near the corner of Taiyuan shopping street (太原街) and zhōng huá lù (中华路), directly across from Trader’s Hotel (商贸饭店，shāng mào fàn diàn).

Stroller's Bar

Stroller’s is a small, dark pub with a largely foreign clientele. There’s usually decent music playing, and the food is pretty good, although a bit pricey. Choices include pizza, steak, and traditional appetizers. Almost every inch of the place is covered with European ...

Stroller’s is a small, dark pub with a largely foreign clientele. There’s usually decent music playing, and the food is pretty good, although a bit pricey. Choices include pizza, steak, and traditional appetizers. Almost every inch of the place is covered with European (mostly German) memorabilia. Stroller's is one of the oldest bars in Shenyang, and most foreigners are familiar with it.          *How to get there:* Ask a taxi driver to go to the Royal Hotel (皇城酒店 huáng chéng jiǔ diàn), then walk 50 meters northeast and you’re there.   /Photo by Jerry Wang, 2007/

San Marco's Bar

San Marco’s Bar is noisy and busy pretty much every night of the week. The customers here are mostly Chinese, but most bar-going foreigners make the occasional stop. San Marco’s has something of a “variety show” 7 nights a week, which mostly consists of perform...
San Marco’s Bar is noisy and busy pretty much every night of the week. The customers here are mostly Chinese, but most bar-going foreigners make the occasional stop. San Marco’s has something of a “variety show” 7 nights a week, which mostly consists of performers singing Chinese pop songs to unnecessarily loud karaoke recordings, and large men guzzling beer by the pitcher. The entertainment can be amusing, but the “variety” tends to be pretty much the same night after night. On the weekends they often have special performances. One of the more unique ones includes a very “exotic” dancer and a live snake. 
 
This bar is worth a visit, as it can be fun with a large group of friends, or with that “special someone.” Some people complain that the music is much too loud, but if you go to the back of the bar farthest from the stage, it is quiet enough to have a normal conversation.
  
Pitchers of beer: 30元
Cocktails from:   30 元
Food: A decent selection of greasy, overpriced food is available. Most people eat dinner elsewhere, but if you’re in a pinch it’ll do.

Sophie's World Bar

       Until recently, this small laid-back pub was the most popular stop for many of Shenyang’s Westerners. Over the past couple years however, Sophie’s has lost some of its popularity, partially due to the addition of new bars around town....
       Until recently, this small laid-back pub was the most popular stop for many of Shenyang’s Westerners. Over the past couple years however, Sophie’s has lost some of its popularity, partially due to the addition of new bars around town.  Nevertheless, if you’re looking for a laid-back place to drink and hang out, Sophie’s is still a good bet. Drinks are cheap; the manager, Johnny, is kind and helpful; and Sophie’s is still one of the best known bars among Shenyang’s foreigners, so if you’re new in town it’s a good place to start out. 
        
        It’s worth noting that there often seems to be no rhyme or reason to Sophie’s busy hours.  The bar will sometimes be packed with people on a Tuesday night, but sit virtually empty on Saturday. 
 
Large tap Ginsber beer 10元
Large tap Carlsberg 20元
Large tap Heineken 30元
Pitchers of Ginsber 25元
Shots/mixed drinks from 20元
Very limited food menu includes peanuts and instant noodles. Plan on eating dinner somewhere else. 
 
Location:  In Shenhe District (沈河区) about 1-2 km south of Government Square, on the corner of Er Jing Jie (二经街) and Ba Wei Lu (八纬路).  Simply ask a taxi driver for "èr jīngjiē, bā wěilù". 
 
 
 
 


 

Tai Qing Gong

Tai Qing Gong is a Taoist temple originally built by the Qing dynasty emperor Kangxi in 1663. However, it didn’t receive its current name until 1779. The temple is not large, and visitors may only spend about 20-30 minutes inside, but some of the designs and painting on the ex...
  
Location: The temple is on the west side of Xi Shun Cheng Jie (西顺城街) near the corner of Bei Shun Cheng Lu (北顺城路). It is 1 km east of Government Square, and 1 km west of Middle Street. Ask a taxi driver for “tài qīng gōng”. 
  
Useful Bus Routes:
116 to/from North Train Station, Bei Hang
131 to/from Beiling Park East Gate, Shenyang University, North Tower
207 to/from Middle Street, Wuai Market, Malu Wan, Taiyuan Street, South Station
212 to/from Wuai Market, Shenyang University, 9-18 Museum,
221 to/from South Station, Taiyuan Street, Malu Wan, East train station
224 to/from North Station, Wu Ai Market, Huigong Square, south tower
227 to/from Beiling Park, Wu Ai Market
230 to/from North station, Huigong Square, Government Square
243 to/from North Market, Xi Ta, South Station
248 to/from North market, Emperors’ Temple
256 to/from Shenyang University, Fangxing Square, Shuntong Street
258 to/from U.S. Consulate, Fangxing Square
270 to/from Wuai Market, Summer Palace, Wu Li He Park
289 to/from Shenyang University
292 to/from Imperial Palace, Huigong Square
331 to/from Emperors’ Temple, Shenyang University
333 to/from North Station, Wuai Market
334 to/from North Station, Wuai Market, Summer Palace
338 to/from Wuai Market, Beiling Park East Gate
503 to/from Wuai Market, Huigong Square, North Station
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
All photos on this page taken May, 2007
 
 

Local bus routes: 207 212 221 224 227 230 243 248.

Liaoning Grand Theater

Location: The theater is on the east side of Government Square.  It’s a big white building connected to the Liaoning Provincial Museum.  You can...

Location: The theater is on the east side of Government Square.  It’s a big white building connected to the Liaoning Provincial Museum.  You can’t miss it. 

 

Photos by Jerry Wang and David de Jesus, 2007

Take bus 214,215,216,230,244,247,265,269,285,291,293,295 and get off at Shifu Guangchang (市府广场)

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