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Advisory: In April, 2001, homosexuality was deleted from the Chinese Classification of Mental Disorders. China has joined a growing number of Asian countries which have rejected outdated Western notions that homosexuality was a mental disorder. China and Japan both have many literary references to socially accepted homosexual traditions in their long histories.

Homosexuality is NOT illegal in China. Paying for sex IS. Do not pay for sex under any circumstances or you may be subject to blackmail or worse. Respect the law while you are a guest in China.


China Listings by City:

BEIJING | CHENGDU | HANGZHOU
GUANGZHOU | HONG KONG | SHANGHAI
SHENZHEN | XIAMEN | XIAN

Other cities and provinces are listed below...


General Information

    Homosexuality is not an aberrant blip on the cultural radar of Chinese history. Ancient records mention queers as far back as the Shang Dynasty (that's 1,700 years before Christ ever said nothing about gay love). During the Western Han Dynasty (206 B.C. - 9 A.D.) nearly all Emperors were recorded as having had male lovers. The traditional attitude was generally tolerant as long as men fulfilled their filial duties to take a wife and produce heirs. Not until the Song dynasty did laws emerge to control popular male prostitution.

    China Dragon (c) 2005 by John C. Goss

    Qing Dynasty conservative Confucians (17th century), buggery-obsessed British-colonial imperialists (18th century), and Mao with his catastrophic pogrom to annihilate Chinese cultural tradition (20th century), all failed to stamp out the human reality of same-sex love and gender diversity. A short-lived attempt to stifle the natural by adding homosexuality to the official list of diseases fizzled in April, 2001, when physicians updating the Chinese Classification of Mental Disorders pressed their collective undo button.

    China Proud To Be Gay (c) 2009 by John C. Goss
    "I'm gay, I'm proud"

    China's long literary tradition offers many elegant references to socially accepted gay and lesbian relationships in the ruling classes. Indeed, some of those legendary romances are still referenced in contemporary language used to describe homosexuality. Alas, the lives and loves of common folk and women were rarely valued enough to be put into song, verse, or scholarly library, and so these listings offer a remarkable glimpse at the comtemporary everyday gay scene enjoyed by millions of comrade Utopians.

    China Sneakers (c) 2009 by John C. Goss

    Chinese lesbians use the terms "T" for tomboy (butch women), 婆 or po (femme or wife), and 不分 or bu fen (not divided) for women who don't fit the T/Po stereotypes. The slang term lala or is also used by lesbians to describe themselves.

    China Shanghai Pride (c) 2009 by John C. Goss

    With GLBT organizations, legal services, events and festivals around the country, and with the emerging power of the middle class, China's gay scene is blossoming.

    China No Need To Hide (c) 2009 by John C. Goss
    "No need to hide. Live the life I like."

    The best way to make local connections is to use apps like Blued and WeChat (it will translate for you)!

  • China / Hong Kong Gay & Lesbian News Archive
  • Some thoughts on Homosexuality and the Law in China
  • Manifesto of the 1996 Tongzhi Conference
  • We Who Feel Differently: LGBTQ Identity and Politics in China a fascinating essay by Bao Hongwei


Articles and Publications

  • Time Out

      This English-language monthly magazine available widely around the country has a gay and lesbian page.


Organizations

  • China AIDS/HIV organizations and information

  • Tongzhi Conference Chinese Tongzhi Conference
      Email

      Since 1996, the Tongzhi Conference has been successfully held multiple times in Hong Kong (1996, 1998, 1999, 2004) and in Taipei (2001). It has become an important international gathering for Chinese tongzhi (LGBT) and their supporters around the world. In addition to the conference itself, they also sponsor a series of tongzhi events throughout the conference week, such as public education activities, social gatherings and dance parties.
      Add your review, comment, or correction

  • Hotline beeper service to provide info on the lesbian/bisexual/gay scene and counseling: 010-6833-8800, Tues and Thu nights 7-10pm and on Sat afternoon from noon-6pm.
    Add your review, comment, or correction

  • International Chinese Comrades Organization (ICCO)

      Their mission is to provide related information to the queer comrades who lack information and resources in China, to provide services to those comrades whose civil rights are violated, and to build a global network for Chinese comrades.
      Add your review, comment, or correction



Anshun (Guizhou Province) -- area code +86-853

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Anyang (Henan Province) -- area code +86-372

General Information

    Population is about 5 million (that's 200,000 Utopians).


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Baoding

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Baotou (Inner Mongolia) -- area code +86-472

General Information

    The population of Baotou is over 2 million (that's about 80,000 Utopians).


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Bars and Clubs

    • Kakadu Disco
        Gangtie Dajie (near intersection of Lin Yin Lu)

        Mixed place, but after 10pm the gay ratio increases remarkably. Las Vegas-style drag queen and dancer shows with half-naked guys. Nice place to be. Open nightly till 2am, busiest Fri-Sun.
        Add your review, comment, or correction



BEIJING



Benxi

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Cangzhou (Heibei Province)

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Changchun (Jilin Province)

General Information

    Changchun is the capital and largest city of Jilin province, located in China's northeast. The population of the metropolitan area is over 7 million (that's almost 300,000 Utopians).


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Bars and Clubs

    • San Paolo Bar (Sheng Bao Luo)



Changsha (Hunan Province) -- area code +86-731

General Information

    Population is over 6 million (and that's more than a quarter million Utopians).


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Changzhou (Jiangsu Province)

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Bars and Clubs

    • Bar on 2/FF of the Nanda St Shopping Center. Drag shows on Fri, Sat and Sun are fun and the atmosphere is relaxed. Some guys can also speak English and, probably being the only foreigner, you'll no doubt receive a lot of attention.
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Chengde (Hebei Province)

General Information

    Chengde is a picturesque destination for Chinese tourists and just a few hours drive from Beijing. It is well worth a short visit for a Chinese slice-of-life experience.

    The population is half a million (that's about 20,000 Utopians).


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Attractions

      There are lots of unique tourist attractions in Chengde, including...

    • An early evening walk along the picturesque riverside where you will encounter all manner of local recreational activities.

    • The Imperial Summer Resort. A Qing Dynasty pleasure garden and palace complex, twice as big as the Summer Palace in Beijing and more authentic feeling and rustic than The Forbidden City. Take the hair-raising high speed tram ride along the tiny ribbon of concrete surrounding this huge UNESCO heritage site and then wander at leisure.

    • Little Potala Temple

    • Puning Temple

    • Twin Pagoda Scenic Area (see picture below)

    • Wooden Club Mountain. That's what they call it (see picture below).


Massage


Meeting Places

    • Local gays congregate along the river front area directly opposite the Yunshan hotel, including the unbelievably stinky facilities nearby, and on the steps down to the riverside platform. UTOPIA VISITED JUN 2010
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CHENGDU (Sichuan Province) -- area code +86-28



Chongqing (Chongqing Province)



Dali (Yunnan Province)

General Information

    An old capital of various kingdoms for over 400 years, Dali is one of the most popular tourist spots in Yunnan, just 40 minutes flight from Kunming, and on the way to Lijiang.


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Bars and Clubs

      Comments from Utopians:

      "Butterfly Bar is no more." -- Jason, Aug 7, 2024



Dalian (Liaoning Province) -- area code +86-411

General Information

    Population is 5.5 million (that's about a quarter million Utopians).


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Meeting Places


Saunas

    • Lan Yu UTOPIAN VERIFIED FEB 2013

        Near the intersection of Bo Ai Jie and Chang Chun Lu. The manager is a great guy to hang out with. They have masseurs, but no one is pushy (just say no once and they won't bug you again). There's a room downstairs, below the common room, for action. Bring your own safety supplies. You can stay the night, but have to leave before noon the next day. After showering, head to the basement (that's where all the action is) via the stairs in the right corner of the resting lounge. They've cleaned up the place a bit. You'll find guys of all ages.
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    • Red Dragon (Hong Long Xi Yu Zhong Xin) UTOPIA VERIFIED MAY 2016
        722 Huang He Lu
        8459-0419

        A few hundred meters west of Da Di Chun Bing Restaurant (very famous here). There is a red long (dragon) Chinese character right next to the entrance door. A small local sauna (don't expect much in the way of facility hygiene), with cubicles at the end of the hall to have fun. The crowd is mostly around 25-30, a bit shy to mingle, but a little Chinese will go a long way. They also have massage available and the masseurs are cute.
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Dongguan (Guangdong Province)

General Information

    Population is over 7 million (that's over 280,000 Utopians).


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Bars and Clubs

    • Beijing Bar

    • Now Now Bar UTOPIA VERIFIED SEP 2017
        Dongcheng walking street, behind the McDonald's to the left

        This bar is on 3/F down a dingey hallway with no sign, just some colorful rope lights (a lesbian bar is on 2/F). The bar is poorly furnished, poorly ventilated when it's full of guys smoking, and often just plays Chinese karaoke on a big screen above the stage/dance floor. Very loud music. Nice local costumes drag show at midnight. Hardly any English spoken, but you can get by meeting guys using WeChat´s translation feature. Drink selection is not too broad. The mood is lively and people are friendly.
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Fuyang (Anhui Province)

General Information

    Population is about 100,000 (that's about 4,000 Utopians).


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Bars and Clubs

    • Hong Ba (Red Bar)
        233 Qinghe Dong Rd (3/F of the building in rear, above a regular KTV, near the Buckingham Palace Hotel)
        南美酒吧会所,阜阳市清河东路233号(即白金汉宫对面)
        186-0969-1010, 0558-216-5938

        Opened in late 2010. Nanmei has loud karaoke-style music and a weekend drag show. Attracts a middle-age crowd. Open 7-11pm every evening (weekends til midnight).
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Fuzhou (Fujian Province) -- area code +86-591

General Information

    Population of Fuzhou is nearing 6 million (that's a quarter million Utopians).


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Bars and Clubs

    • Paradiso cafe ,bar, disco
        5.4 North Rd, Fujian Sports Stadium (inside turn right). Great atmosphere, serving very good European and Asian cuisine. A wide selection of imported wine, Italian coffee and English tea. Handsome waiters and English speaking staff.
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Meeting Places

    • Between Dong Jie Kou Post Office and the Jin Min Movie Theater there is a small street there where gays meet. At night it is dark, but is safe since it is near the main street. Busy from 19:00-24:00. Mostly young gays. Beware of hustlers from the countryside.
      Add your review, comment, or correction

    • Jiang Bing Park
        It is a park that is along the Min river. You can take #51 bus from the center of town. There is one facility outside of which gays gather. Safe, there are a lot of people around. Best from 18:00-24:00.
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GUANGZHOU



Guigang

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Meeting Places

    • Gays meet at the northeastern corner of the park in front of the Guigang Gouvernment building. At the crossroads between Zhongshan Lu and Hecheng Lu (in the small woods behind the public facilities).
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Guilin (Guangxi Province)



Guiyang (Guizhou Province) -- area code +86-851

General Information

    Population is over 3 million (that's about 120,000 Utopians).


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Bars and Clubs

    • DD 酒吧
        贵阳DD酒吧:位于贵阳市化龙桥旁
        152-8500-1069

        From Malt, walk north on Zhonghua Rd, turn right at the first intersection (Qianling Dong Lu), then turn right again before the bridge into an alley sloping down behind a tallish building. DD is on the right, on the back side of Yinhai Mansion. Very close to the cross road with Shaanxi Lu. You can call the very helpful boss, Mr Brian (who used to work at English First), if you need help finding it. Dancing, loud music, with drag queen waiters. Very lively, even on weekdays (show before 10:30pm on weekdays), full of young gays.
        Add your review, comment, or correction

    • Ever Bar
        Xiao Shizi area
        139-8484-7735, QQ: 513574393

        Find the prominent sign 'Xingguan Canlan', then walk right down an alley past a parking gate. The sign 'Ever' is on the left, with the bar downstairs. Windows of the Dicos fast food store on 2/F (entrance in the shopping mall) look out over the side alley that the bar is located on.
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    • Malt 麦芽酒吧
        2/F on east side of Zhonghua Rd, a bit north of the post office and Createa, Pengshuichi area
        贵阳麦芽酒吧:位于贵阳市喷水池邮局向上20米,宜北町旁2楼,tel:
        0851-685-3399

        Smallish sit-down lounge drinking bar.
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    • Mini
        583-1113, 582-3336, 150-8600-2524

        It is located in the same building as club Pink, in the city center close to Soho club. Mixed, but 50% young gay men at least.
        Add your review, comment, or correction

    • Zhuti 主题音乐酒吧
        Zunyi Rd (across from the Exhibition Hall, a bit down the road towards the elevated highway and the train station)
        139-8404-3722

        With renovation of the building behind it, a street restaurant in front of it (usually closed by the time the bar opens), and no sign, this bar can be hard to locate. But persist. Customers are mostly middle age and working class, plus young guys who like mature men.
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Massage

    • Fringe Zone
        139-1179-0271, email

        Gay, bi and straight men massage by fully qualified masseur. Hot oil sensual massage with a mix of Thai and Chinese traditional techniques and an acrobatic advanced yoga slant. Let him warm you up with a good back massage. 24-hour outcall massage.
        Add your review, comment, or correction


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Saunas

    • Banmeng 伴梦浴室

        In the area of the Yingxing Hotel, near the Suocao Rd bus stop. Not the easiest place to find. On Suocao Rd, about 100m from the Yingxing Hotel, take a right at a small alley going down a slope, then veer right. Entrance is inside a building's parking lot. Mostly middle aged guys. Not plush. Entrance is Y$21.
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Haicheng

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Haikou (Hainan Island) -- area code +86-898

General Information

    Prices are low in this small city. A lot of gay men go to the gay bars every night. There is quite a different feeling between a Beijing gay bar and a Hainan gay bar: all the mature men in Beijing bars are usually foreigners, but in Hainan you'll find many middle-aged locals relaxing after work and enjoying Hainan's easy-going atmosphere.

    The population is a half million (that's 20,000 Utopians).

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 Restaurants and Cafes

    • Coffee World/Pizza Corner
        28 Guomao Ave (above KFC)
        海口市国贸大道28号金贸商城2楼
        6858-5907, email

        Gay and lesbian-friendly western style coffee shop and restaurant with free Wi-fi. Under the Radar gathering Wed nights 8pm until closing. Women spotted here. Email for earlier meeting times.
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HANGZHOU (Zhejiang Province)



Harbin / Haerbin (Heilongjiang Province) -- area code +86-451

General Information

    Every January Harbin hosts an Ice Festival (Frozen Lamp Festival) that draws people from all over the world.

    Harbin's population is over 10 million (that's about 400,000 Utopians).


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Accommodations

      Click here for Harbin hotels and accommodations.


Bars and Clubs

    • Del I Sai Si (Delicious Bar)
        49 Hong Xia Jie, DaoLi Qu (off of Zhong Yang DaJie shopping street in the center of town, opposite Bremen Hotel), map and directions
        德利赛斯酒吧 : 道里区红霞街49号(毗邻中央大街)
        8976-5858

        Geared towards the younger 20s crowd, this is another show bar with magic, humor, dancing, lip-sync, and some drag shows. Quite crowded on Fri and Sat night. The crowd was mixed, but obviously friendly. Shows start about 10pm.
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    • Lanyu (Blue Rain)
        200 Ma Duan Jie, Nan Gang Qu, map and directions
        蓝雨酒吧 : 南岗区马端街200号
        8273-0073, 133-5251-5255

        Bar sign in blue neon letters. It is located on the first floor. Lanyu puts on very elaborate drag shows on Fri and Sat nights -- with lip-syncing, jokes, story telling, and an impressive group dance of some over-the-top drag queens. The walls are adorned with numerous pictures of previous guests and famous people. Drinks are relatively cheap, and they have some simple bar snacks. Be prepared for the sound of endless seed-cracking. Fri nights seem more popular, but there is a healthy Sat crowd.
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Hohhot (Inner Mongolia) -- area code +86-471

General Information

    Population is nearing 2.5 million (that's about 100,000 Utopians).


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HONG KONG S.A.R.



Jiamusi (Heilongjiang Province) -- area code +86-454

General Information

    The population of Jiamusi is over 600,000 (that's about 25,000 Utopians).


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Jilin City (Jilin Province) -- area code +86-432

General Information

    The population of Jilin City is over 1.3 million (that's over 50,000 Utopians).


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Jinan (Shandong Province)



Jinhua (Zhejiang Province) -- area code +86-579

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    Population is over 4 million (that's over 160,000 Utopians).


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KUNMING (Yunnan Province) -- area code +86-871

General Information

    Population is 4 million (that's about 160,000 Utopians).


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Discos

    • Top One disco
        Next to the Bolan Hotel on Baita St

        There are several Top One discos in town. There are more gays at branch in Kundu. The hippest place for locals, with quite a lot of gay people.
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Lanzhou (Gansu Province) -- area code +86-931

General Information

    The population of Lanzhou district is 3.2 million (that's about 130,000 Utopians).


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Bars and Clubs

    • Tomato Bar
        East Gate of Peoples Square (opposite the Industrial and Commercial Bank Bld)
        6111-4411

        Excellent bar with gay cabaret and friendly staff. Mainly local crowd of mixed ages.
        Add your review, comment, or correction



Lhasa (Tibet)

General Information

    The population of Lhasa is about 200,000 (that's about 8,000 Utopians).


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Bars and Clubs

    • Simple Love Club (Jane Café)

        Go to Jinqiao Hotel and then walk 5-10m along Sela Rd towards the north. You will see a T-junction and then you will find a 2-storey high traditional Tibetan building. Friendly bar. The manager, a handsome guy, can speak English. Most guests are Tibetans, who are enthusiastic. The club is decorated in a modern Tibetan style.
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Liaocheng (Shandong Province) -- area code +86-635

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Lijiang (Yunnan Province) -- area code +86-8891

Accommodations

      Click here for Lijiang hotels and accommodations.


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Liuzhou (Guangxi Province)

General Information

    The population of Liuzhou is 1.5 million (that's about 60,000 Utopians).


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Meeting Places

    • Small park

        To the left of the southern bridge across the Liu Jiang river. It is very active after dark with many, many Utopians on the lower levels (where they sing and cut hair during the day, but down a level or two).
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Luoyang City (Henan Province)

General Information

    The population of Luoyang is 6.5 million (that's about 260,000 Utopians).


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Macau

General Information

    Europe's first settlement in Asia, a former Portuguese colony, pre-dates Hong Kong's colonization by a few hundred years. Cobbled alleys, baroque churches, historic graveyards, and Chinese temples have survived practically unaltered since their construction centuries ago. Modern Macau is one of Asia's cleanest cities, with world-class museums, architectural treasures and memorable restaurants and cafés waiting to be discovered.

    Population is a half million (that's about 20,000 Utopians).


Travel Services
  • Macau Secret Fantasy by BOYS TOWN
      +86 400-666-9060, 189-1815-1538, Email

      Special tour program for gay men that is offered every weekend. Package includes male strip show at Divino club plus the Taboo show at the City of Dreams. There is also an optional free half day city tour to the Macau historical attractions and natural landscapes with their guide staff. Visit the old world Cantonese downtown, with cool shops and eateries. The historic Portuguese district, with it's distinctive architecture, is gorgeous. The foodie scene here is excellent, with many influences from Europe joining those of China. See their website for tour details.
      Utopia Member Benefit: 5% DISCOUNT off published rates on their website.
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Mianyang (Sichuan)

General Information

    The population of Mianyang is over 5 million (that's more than 200,000 Utopians).


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Meeting Places

    • Renmin Park
        Down the street from the Walmart, about a block away. Look at the signs and go past the 'monkey mountain' (during the day there are several tea gardens in the vicinity). On the other side of the lake in the far corner of the park in the darker areas between the trees, there are men hanging out close to the facilities every evening from about 10pm-1am. Some gays during the daytime, also, with lots of eye contact. Be discreet, it is a mixed crowd and some MBs and a pickpockets also at work.
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Saunas

    • Ming Ye Bath 明逸

        From the Walmart, turn left (with the Walmart entrance to your back) and cross the street via the footbridge. Stoll down the next block to roughly opposite the entrance to People's Park across the road. You will see a little, alley with small restaurants called FuAn Alley (福安巷). Take a left into the alley and walk down it. About three quarters down the alley the road will make a small bend to the right; passing this you will see the next intersection with e-bike shops on all of the corners and there is no street name sign. Turn right and walk on the right hand side of the road and you will see the bathhouse. It has the brightest windows on the block. Exchange your shoes for a locker key, face cloth and rubber slippers at the front desk (they only have small sizes, so you may want to bring your own). Facilities include a large warm bath, showers and dry sauna - all open plan with the option to get a body scrub (also done in the open). Day time and early evenings you find a lot of men who came to take a bath, chatting away with the other guys in the bath. It turns more quiet after 10pm, with some eye contact. Lounging area on 2/F (this swarming with both male and female workers, and also men and their wives staying the night). Not withstanding this, if you stay over night, you will experience a lot of touching and fondling under the blankets, which is frequently interrupted by staff. There are more inexpensive private rooms available if you have discovered someone you need to see in private. A odd set-up, but worthwhile to explore. Busiest over weekends, but less people and therefore more privacy during the week.
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Nanchang (Jiangxi Province)

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Bars and Clubs

    • 510 Bar UTOPIA VERIFIED MAY 2015
        3/F 237 Zigu Lu (just off Deishan Lu). From the Gloria Grand Hotel

        Walk up Dieshan Lu (away from the river) a couple blocks and turn right onto Zigu Lu (Zigu runs parallel to the Walking St). A half block down on the left look for the large "510" sign just above the doorway. Climb the stairs and pass the gay bar on 3/F. Busiest on Fri and Sat 8pm-midnight. Typical, run-down local neighborhood dive with showers, dark room and resting area. Karaoke and occasional drag shows. Busiest on Fri and Sat after 8:30pm. Typical, run-down local neighborhood dive. Friendly.
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Saunas

    • 510 Sauna UTOPIA VERIFIED MAY 2015
        4/F 237 Zigu Lu (just off Deishan Lu)
        671-0808

        From the Gloria Grand Hotel, walk up Dieshan Lu (away from the river) a couple blocks and turn right onto Zigu Lu (Zigu runs parallel to the Walking St). A half block down on the left look for the large "510" sign just above the doorway. Climb the stairs and pass the gay bar on 3/F. Busiest on Fri and Sat 8pm-midnight. Typical, run-down local neighborhood dive with showers, dark room and resting area. Open 24 hours.
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NANJING (Jiangsu Province)



Nanning (Guangxi Province) -- area code +86-771

General Information

    Population is over 3 million (that's more than 120,000 Utopians).


Organizations

  • Green City Rainbow Activities Center

      A pro-bono organization sponsored by Nanning Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and Family Health International (USA). They are working to build Nanning's gay community and prevent STDs and AIDS. They also offer consultation and help for gay people which helps improve the ability to combat STDs.
      Add your review, comment, or correction


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Meeting Places

    • Chao Yang Square Garden 朝阳广场
        南宁市中心商业区,百货大楼对面,朝阳花园

        An open public square right in the centre of the city. After evening falls there are gays around the public facility at the edge of this square and along the small park area.
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    • Min Zu Square
        民族广场西侧(立交桥旁 ,广西科技馆正对面

        Small woods near the public facility on the west side of the square, beside the flyover. Just behind the bus station, opposite the Science Museum. After 9pm you can find gay people here, especially on weekends, but after 10:30pm is the perfect time.
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Saunas

    • Huan Qiu Shui Yuan (Ring Ball) 环球水源桑拿 UTOPIA VERIFIED MAY 2015
        Room 700, Huan Qiu Shi Dai Bld, Mingzu Dadao (opposite the World Trade Centre)
        南宁市环球时代大厦7楼(国贸中心对面),中山路美食街旁
        (0771) 280-0252

        Largest gay sauna in Nanning. More people between 8pm-midnight, especially weekends.
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    • New Ding Lin 新鼎临健身桑拿会所 UTOPIA VERIFIED MAY 2015
        12/F Zhuan Shi (Diamond) Square Bld, Chaoyang Lu (opposite the department store and next to Chaoyang Square)
        :南宁市朝阳路钻石广场大厦12楼(百货大楼对面,朝阳广场旁)。

        Nice environment. Popular in evenings and weekends.
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Ningbo (Zhejiang Province)

General Information

    Population is over 7.6 million (that's about 350,000 Utopians).


Popular Spots

Bars and Clubs

    • JD Bar UTOPIA VERIFIED SEP 2021
        At the 1844 area, beside Heyi Mall, near Tianyi Square.

        Reported to be the only gay bar in town. Busy on weekends and some gays on weekdays. The boss is friendly (same owner as Blue Light Bath sauna). Drag shows.
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Meeting Places

    • Zhongshan Gongyuan UTOPIA VERIFIED MAY 2018
        Opposite the Moon Lake, coming from the railway station, this park gets busy in the evening (behind Martyr Monument). Mostly older gays (young gays use apps to meet). Be discreet.
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Saunas



QINGDAO (Shandong Province)



Quanzhou (Fujian Province) -- area code +86-595

General Information

    Pronounced "chwen-jo". The population is close to 7 million (that's about 300,000 Utopians).


Popular Spots

Bars and Clubs


Bars and Clubs

    • Behind the Chinese Overseas Hotel on Baiyuan Rd you will find a square opposite the Confucius Temple. Just sit on the rocks under the trees. Mixed crowd, young and old. Public facility is near. Friendly and curious people.
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    • Cruising area behind the Quanzhou Bus Station, near Yiquan St, between the back of the station and public facility. You can meet guys under the big tree. They walk around as well. Just sit and wait.
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Sanya (Hainan)

General Information

    The population of Sanya is over half a million people (that's over 20,000 Utopians).


Popular Spots

Bars and Clubs

    • Yangguang UTOPIA VERIFIED JAN 2012



SHANGHAI



SHENYANG (Liaoning Province) -- area code +86-24

General Information

    Population is nearing 7 million (that's about 300,000 Utopians).


Organizations

  • Shenyang Ark Tongzhi Care Group

      This support center based its name on the story about Noah's Ark, with the goal of providing help and information to gay and lesbian citizens in this city of 7 million.
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Discos


Meeting Places




SHENZHEN



Shijiazhuang

Popular Spots

Bars and Clubs

    • 1069 Yan Yi Jiu Ba (1069 Performance Bar)
        Intersection of Jian She Bei Da Jie and Sheng Li Bei Da Jie, map and directions
        石家庄市建设北大街运河桥客运站售票大厅东顺二楼
        0311-8881-0698 and 139-3315-0035

        Just East of the Yun He Qiao Ke Yun Bus Station ticket sales office on 2/F (take the outside metal steps up to 2/F). Bus routes 2, 31, 37,41,7,101, & 201 stop nearby. A huge bar with the standard provincial drag queen shows (except many of these queens have muscles and some have tattoos!) and some live singing. Unlike most bars in China, this one has a very high ceiling, and large surface area making it much less smoky and more bright. Cheap drinks. As usual with bars outside the big cities, the focus here is groups of friends who come to watch the shows, but if you are alone you will likely be invited to join a group. Open nightly.
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Discos

Saunas

    • Wei Dian Zi Xiu Xian Xi Yu
        Shi Shen Li Bei Jie, map and directions
        0311-8676-3508, 131-0321-5285

        Ask your cab driver to call the cell phone number for directions. Although the place is close to the main road, better if you can get the taxi to wait for you. Run down and beware of overcharging. Local crowd. Weekends are probably best.
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SUZHOU (Jiangsu Province)



Tianjin (Tianjin Province)

General Information

    Population is over 5 million (that's over 200,000 Utopians).


Popular Spots


Weifang (Shandong Province)



Wenzhou (Zhejiang Province)

General Information

    Population is approaching one million (that's just about 40,000 Utopians).


Popular Spots

Bars and Clubs

    • Afflatus Bar (Ling Gan Yin Ba)
        209 Room #2 Jin Shan Zu Tuan Lu Cheng Rd (Si Cheng Rd opposite Construction Bank, Jin Shan Jing Fan Cheng)
        131-8581-8268

        Gay bar with karaoke located in a small pedestrian zone. Best if your taxi driver can call the bar so that someone may meet when you get dropped off. Busy Fri-Sun nights from 9pm.
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Meeting Places



Wuhan (Hubei Province) -- area code +86-27

General Information

    Population is over 7 million (that's about 300,000 Utopians).


Popular Spots

Bars and Clubs

    • Dibao
        Louyu Rd, Wuchang (near Guoli Wuhan Daxue, the biggest university in the area)
        134-3719-1944

        Take bus number 702 or 596. Or take bus 519 to Luo Jia Shan Station and from that gate you go left until the first big intersection with a huge bridge over it, about 100m away, then turn right and walk for about 100-150m and that's it. The precise location is right across the street from a large hotel called Rui An Cheng Shi Jiu Dian (very easily seen from that big intersection). On the right side of this intersection is also a very large building called Ying Hua Da Sha, which can also be used as an orientation point, because Rui An Hotel is on the left from this building. The bar itself is not very noticeable and it's located underground. The atmosphere is very nice. The barman is a very friendly, handsome young guy named Jerry, fluent in English and very forthcoming. The bar owner, Mr. Shen, is also more then friendly and hospitable. A lot of nice local guys, even mid-week. Prices are affordable. Young gay crowd, mostly Chinese. Very friendly for foreigners.
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    • Mintiange
        Qianjin Wulu (Qianjin Five Rd, close to Jianghan Rd and Zhongshan Dadao--many buses go there, get off at Jiali Guangchang), Hankou

        On 3/F, above Brother Bar. Crowd here is 30+ in age.
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    • Romantic Life
        3-4 Jiangtan Park, Yangtze Riverside Esplanade, Hankou
        浪漫一生 汉口江滩公园内3-4号
        8278-9041

        Go to the main entrance of the long esplanade by the ferry terminal. As you go down the steps, turn right onto a narrow garden pathway. There is a row of restaurants there and Romantic Life is near the end of the block. This is a friendly and popular gay bar on the Yangzi riverside. Dim lighting and nice decor. Busiest early on Fri and Sat. Young crowd.
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    • Shaka Lounge Bar
        Shou Yi Yuan, #1 Shui Che Li, across from Languifang Wuchang,BR>武昌, 首义园, 水车里1号 (兰桂坊斜对面)
        130-1800-8234

        Cozy lesbian bar in Wuchang. Call to check opening hours.
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Meeting Places

Saunas

    • Han Lin Chun
        3/F 25 Hai Shou Jie
        133-8751-7097

        Sauna, Shower, 2 large lounges (one with TV and bar counter), private rooms. The towel they give you is tiny. Shabby and not particularly hygenic. The clientele is mainly 35+. Soldiers pop in here occasionally. Beware that management will try to charge a lot more to foreigners than the locals so best to go with a local if you can meet one at the bars first. Comfortable private rooms with lockable doors, which is rare in Chinese gay saunas. Massage also available. Very inexpensive entry.
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Wuxi (Jiangsu Province)

General Information

    Wuxi is about 40 minutes west of Shanghai by high speed train. The population of Wuxi is about 5.5 million (that's over 200,000 Utopians).


Popular Spots

Bars and Clubs

    • 7 Gentleman Ballroom
        无锡市国际饭店后,洒吧一条街上

        In the city center, housed in the complex of the 789 Hotel. Find the huge sign for the KTV (close to the police office) and take the stairs to 3/F. On the landing you will be met by the staff. There is ballroom dancing every Sat night from about 8pm. If you like dancing, come and see how traditional waltzes and Fox Trots and an array of other styles of dancing is done to modern Chinese pop music. Tea is served. Not very cruisy, but a lot of fun. Mostly locals.
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    • Darling Bar
        3 Lou 268 Miao Guang (in the Nanchang Market complex)
        013-093-089-807

        Difficult to find, so best to ring first. This place is usually very quiet (often the MBs outnumber the customers). There may or may not be shows on the weekends. Pet peeve: staff expecting drinks to be bought for them.
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XIAMEN (Fujian Province)



XIAN



Yangshuo (Guangxi Province)

General Information

    Population is over 300,000 (that's more than 12,000 Utopians).


Popular Spots

Bars and Clubs



Yiwu City (Zhejiang Province)

General Information

    Population is about 1 million (that's about 40,000 Utopians).


Popular Spots


Yueyang (Hunan Province)

Popular Spots

Massage

    • Li Blind Massage
        Located in 5 mile in the city center of Yueyang, on Gongnong Lu Rd

        A gay-friendly blind massage parlor with an older masseur. Chinese traditional massage. A small place but the service is the best so far in town.
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Saunas

    • Dongfang Luoma (Oriental Rome)
        At the Huabanqiao intersection

        A mostly straight sauna, but worth a visit. Men walk about totally nude in the showers, jacuzzi, sauna and body scrub area. Overnight stay allowed in a common room and occasional shows.
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Zhangjiagang (Jiangsu Province)

General Information

    East of Jiangyin City. Population is around a million (that's upwards of 40,000 Utopians).


Popular Spots

Meeting Places

    • Sazhou Park
        In the city centre. From the Huafang Jinling International Hotel in Changan St, you will see a river flowing along the side street. Follow this for one block. At the next bridge crossing the river, cross over the bridge and the park is across the street along the river bank. Guys hang around the whole park, but especially in the area around the facilities close to the play park. Busiest Sat and Sun afternoons, but there is some activity in the evenings as late as 11pm. The park does not close.
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Zhengzhou (Henan Province)

General Information

    Population is over 4 million (that's more than 160,000 Utopians).


Popular Spots

Meeting Places

    • Behind Remin Park, along the river, is quite active. To get there you can walk along Erqi Lu from the center turn left just before the river opposite the Friendship Hotel. You have to walk around a kiosk, where 08.00 to 20.00 is written on it, and then down a passage between a restaurant which is built across the river and you are there.
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Zhuhai (Guangdong Province) -- area code +86-756

General Information

    Population is over a half million (that's about 20,000 Utopians).


Popular Spots

Bars and Clubs

    • M2

    • WangJiao Pub
        Huaping Rd, between Xiawan Rd and Yuehua Rd

        A nightclub/bar with a very gay friendly crowd. Very simple techno decor and dimly lit enough to be intimate. KTV rooms also available upstairs. Although it opens at 8pm, crowds come in around 10pm. Lots of young, cute, friendly guys ready to chat or otherwise. Drink prices are reasonable. Buy a dozen and you'll soon have lots of friends.
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    • Xiangyue Café
        134-1147-4365

        On Guihua Nan Lu a few meters north of the intersection with Changsheng Lu, Gongbei, near the Macau border. Gay bar with no entry charge. Some English spoken.
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Massage

    • Kang Xin Mang Ren Bao Jian Massage UTOPIA VERIFIED AUG 2016
        2/F 1075 JiuZhou Dadao
        333-0333

        Large and clean massage shop with a mixed crowd. Choice of 20 masseurs. Not much English spoken, but a few can, so you can request an English speaker, or a masseur will be assigned at random. Shared locker room with showers and a small sauna room. Foot massage, plus Chinese or oil body massage are available. The masseurs are mostly early or mid -20s and slim. Affordable and good massage quality.
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