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Alfa

For a bit of nostalgia, head to Alfa’s, as this is the place for those who love to get-on-down with 80’s music. The dance floor is small, but very festive.  Drinks are affordable, and the service is quite good. There is seating aplenty, including an upstairs gall...
For a bit of nostalgia, head to Alfa’s, as this is the place for those who love to get-on-down with 80’s music. The dance floor is small, but very festive.  Drinks are affordable, and the service is quite good. There is seating aplenty, including an upstairs gallery, a downstairs area with a water feature, and a large outdoor patio. Look out for listings of Alfa’s 80’s nights in the local publications.  The crowd is a pleasant mix of students, expats and locals.

The Tree

Formerly known as the Hidden Tree, the bar was relocated to Sanlitun’s famous South Bar Street was as the original was demolished. The Tree is a bit tricky to find, but it is the worth the trek as it has some of the tastiest pizza in Beijing, and possibly all of C...
Formerly known as the Hidden Tree, the bar was relocated to Sanlitun’s famous South Bar Street was as the original was demolished. The Tree is a bit tricky to find, but it is the worth the trek as it has some of the tastiest pizza in Beijing, and possibly all of China (or even the world according to Beijingers returning from Italy). Their secret is the large prominently displayed wood fired oven (which I suppose doesn’t make it much of a secret). The Tree is also famous for their wide selection of Belgian beers on tap. No need to hurry over as they stay open to the wee hours.
 
Directions to The Tree: From the intersection of Sanlitun Lu and Gongti Lu, go north on Sanlitun Lu for one long block, then turn left. On the right side is Tongli Studios. Go straight until Poacher’s night club is on the left; then turn left and pass Fish Nation restaurant. Then make the first left and The Tree is on the left side. It is just behind Poachers, which is a major Sanlitun land mark as the original disco / watering hole in the area .
 

Chinese Local Massage & Spa Experience

The goal of Chinese massage involves creating a balance of qi (a term for energy) and blood flow in the body, according to an October 2014 study published in Trials. According to the theory of Chinese massage, pain is caused by a blockage or obstruction of this qi.

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The goal of Chinese massage involves creating a balance of qi (a term for energy) and blood flow in the body, according to an October 2014 study published in Trials. According to the theory of Chinese massage, pain is caused by a blockage or obstruction of this qi.

Practitioners of tui na use their fingers and hands to apply pressure at specific points on the body, similar to acupuncture, according to the Pacific College of Oriental Medicine. They use gliding and kneading motions to promote the flow of blood and qi, with the goal of healing and alleviating pain.

Tui na techniques typically involve stretching, kneading and pushing the muscles, according to the Pacific College of Oriental Medicine. However, the practitioner uses specific methods like compression, vibration, friction, pinching and joint manipulation intentionally, deciding which technique is best depending on their client's needs.

Kungfu Legend

The Legend of Kung Fu Show, which premiered at Beijing’s Red Theatre in 2004, tells the story of a young monk who dreams of one day becoming a kung fu master. The best kung fu practitioners from all across China tell the story through Chinese martial arts, traditional and modern dance, and Chin...
The Legend of Kung Fu Show, which premiered at Beijing’s Red Theatre in 2004, tells the story of a young monk who dreams of one day becoming a kung fu master. The best kung fu practitioners from all across China tell the story through Chinese martial arts, traditional and modern dance, and Chinese acrobatics.

The Heaven Supermarket

It’s 3am. The bar you've been drinking in is dead, and the staff want to go home. You don’t want to go home. So where next? Heaven Supermarket offers a shameful but fun solution. It’s not a real bar, but they do sell everything, from Belgian beers to a huge variety of spirits, all at incomparable...

It’s 3am. The bar you've been drinking in is dead, and the staff want to go home. You don’t want to go home. So where next? Heaven Supermarket offers a shameful but fun solution. It’s not a real bar, but they do sell everything, from Belgian beers to a huge variety of spirits, all at incomparable prices. Bonus points for plastic cups and bags of ice. They even have what we’d consider a “boutique” selection of fizzy mixers. Yes, it’s like drinking in the liquor aisle of a supermarket. But that only makes you wonder why more supermarkets don’t offer tables and chairs in the liquor section.

Alfa Bar & Lounge

Alfa Bar is the most popular bar in Beijing, Chaoyang District. This is a total meat market, the external part is actually quite good, but a good trend after the end, once you hit the main dance room. If you don't like dancing, there are often unoccupied tables upstairs so if you are looking for ...

Alfa Bar is the most popular bar in Beijing, Chaoyang District. This is a total meat market, the external part is actually quite good, but a good trend after the end, once you hit the main dance room. If you don't like dancing, there are often unoccupied tables upstairs so if you are looking for a table try upstairs if the ground is full. where the Acupuncture DJs fed me awesome fried rice and convinced me to keep dancing until dawn.

The best thing about the Alfa Bar&Lounge is its Martini Nights, Absinthe Parties 80s night and assorted madnesses of the (010) party organizers is inside.If you are hungry, Losangeles is next door.

The World of Suzie Wong

One of the longest-running clubs in Beijing, The World of Suzie Wong is a flagship in Beijing's nightlife scene, founded in 2002. Named after the protagonist from British novelist Richard Mason's...  Read More

Dance Clubs: One of the longest-running clubs in Beijing, The World of Suzie...

One of the longest-running clubs in Beijing, The World of Suzie Wong is a flagship in Beijing's nightlife scene, founded in 2002. Named after the protagonist from British novelist Richard Mason's...  Read More

Dance Clubs: One of the longest-running clubs in Beijing, The World of Suzie Wong is a flagship in Beijing's nightlife scene, founded in 2002. Named after the protagonist from British novelist Richard Mason's fiction, this flamboyant club is the place to hang out with the rich and pretty in the capital. The space is divided into five areas. The whimsical 1920-style Touch bar is the core of the club where DJs, performers and parties take action; the charming Suzie Wong lounge on the other hand mixes the modern and imperial Beijing styles in décor and is more intimate and classy. The spacious terrace can hold up to 200 people and is great to hang out at when the weather is nice.

Club China Doll

The Club China Doll is without a doubt THE best electro music club in Beijing city. this Club owners are well reputed music amateurs, as a consequence every single DJ to ever have performed in ChinaDoll are awesome. The music there is what I like to call "pure". The resident DJs are mind blowing ...

The Club China Doll is without a doubt THE best electro music club in Beijing city. this Club owners are well reputed music amateurs, as a consequence every single DJ to ever have performed in ChinaDoll are awesome. The music there is what I like to call "pure". The resident DJs are mind blowing (DJ MHL on ladies night, or A Wing on Fridays etc...) and the foreign DJs that the club fly in about twice a month (often from UK, Germany or Australia) are amazingly good. Honestly you will not find any electronic music amateur in Beijing that will dare telling you they don't like the music in ChinaDoll.

What also makes a great club great ? The bar of course ! The drinks might be a bit expensive there, but included in the price you get a nice looking glass, not plastic crap, a fair amount of ice, real alcohol and a very cool bartender that prepares in front of your eyes amazing cocktails !