The Bar Bonanza 

For a real touch of melancholy RUN DON鈥橳 WALK in the direction of a place that goes by the name of THE BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB.

It鈥檚 here Beijingers young and old enjoy songs and music from the 20鈥檚, 30鈥檚 and 40鈥檚.

Here the rhythmic beat of nostalgia comes to life again.

Here in amazing shanghai city, the last few years have seen a white hot explossion of sophisticated bars and night spots.

Today in shanghai,the city that never sleeps, the bar culture phenomena takes on a different perspective seems like any time is party time.In ths city called"The pearl of the orient."

From the late 1800鈥檚 to the early 1940鈥檚 Shanghai was acclaimed the 鈥淧aris of the Orient鈥by people of all nationalities who flocked to this biggest, busiest, richest and naughtiest of China鈥檚 INTERNATIONAL SETTLEMENT sea ports, with 2,000 in mind to make money and to have a good time,specifically in that order.

Today, you don鈥檛 have to go far to find some of the most CHIC bars and some pretty dubious haunts operating within easy walking distance of each other.

But regardless of how much, times have changed, or the old buildings and locales demolished in the name of progress,some things never change!

As if to underline the fact that SH is a very high class city. You could choose to relax in a and CLASSY BAR.

Simply glide up to the 87th floor of Asia鈥檚 tallest building. The Jing Moa Tower approximately 1500 feet and over 468 meters, high in the sky"The Cloud 9 Bar" is a truly stellar experience.

One of Shanghai鈥檚 jewels of modern redevelopment, nestled amidst the galaxy of space age sky scrapers is Xiantiandi.

Xiantiandi strives to keep alive the spirit and authentic character of early 20th century Shanghai by preserving and restoring many of its unique lane type courtyard houses called Shikumen.

Today, Xiantiandi has become the city鈥檚 latest darling with well heeled Shanghainese and up-scale globe trotting tourists because, it鈥檚 not just a place to see,it鈥檚 a place to experience the magic and romance of Shanghai of yester year.

Xiantiandi is one of this city鈥檚 best cross cultural experiences both by night and by day. It offers wonderful and easy opportunities to meet and greet new friends, in Shanghai.

This little oasis of OLD WORLD CHARM becomes a world apart as night takes the day people to bed! To the multi tempo beat of dozens of bands and musical shows entertainment venues cover the spectrum of tastes and delights.

Some of the best bands and singers from the Philippines with their international, pop stylings. How about a cabaret show, directly from France with exciting Can Can guys and gals who transport us to the famous Lido in "GAY Paris".

Or, take in a great group of musical minstrels from Mexico OLE鈥!!

Cool, smooth jazz stylings.The silken sounds of Bourbon on ice in the shadows of a classy Manhattan lounge..

Take a listen to the great sounds of top Shanghai recording artists!

Nationally famous groups and singers round out the wide musical entertainment spectrum and present the latest hits from THE TOP OF THE CHINESE CHARTS.

It鈥檚 international and of course, it鈥檚 very happily intoxicating.

But the bar culture phenomena is not the sole domain of cities and towns across china.