If you gauge the nightlife of a typical metro by the amount of debauchery it presents, then Beijing has and most likely never will compare to the Babylonian glitter you notice in Hong Kong and Shanghai.

1. Nightlife in Beijing
If you gauge the nightlife of a typical metro by the amount of debauchery it presents, then
Beijing has and most likely never will compare to the Babylonian glitter you notice in Hong
Kong and Shanghai. But if you appraise the nightlife by its diversity, China’s capital city can
outdo any dashing Asian metro.
You will be surprised to learn that this is just a recent paradigm shift. In fact, the people of
Beijing normally hit the bed and tucked themselves shortly after sunset before. This,
perhaps, could be attributed to the Mao-Puritanism and left the travelers with a couple of
touristy places such as operas and circus shows in a near-empty theater. Or they could opt
to roam around languidly around their hotel area to grab a mug of drink.
The government has recognized the potential to tap this aspect and has been boosting
nocturnal activities and entertainment ever since. The resultant recreation in night-time
guidelines, organized in synchronization with the locals’ love for diverse culture and
heritage has paved way for the vibrant Beijing nightlife. Of course operas and street
gymnastics are still there. But there are also the teahouse theater, puppet shows, amazing
conventional live music and at times a classic Chinese movie with subtitles that last until
the wee hours.
These events go hand in hand with Beijing's drinking and disco set ups too. A few are even
starting to match those in Shanghai. With more urbane discotheques in the picture pushing
back the kitsch dance bars, travelers to China have something to occupy themselves with
all the time. Do you fancy yourself being a rock star? China’s favorite night-time activity is
Karaoke as of now. Interaction with the locals and bonding with them over a cuppa has
progressed tremendously. Ready to rock and roll in Beijing after the regular Great Wall
trip?