Where to go Nanjing 1912 - a place where the youth could have a vibrant nightlife
Where is the liveliest place in Nanjing after 10 p.m.? The fashion elites in Nanjing would reply, "Nanjing 1912." Nanjing 1912 refers to an entertaining area in present Nanjing. One could see the Presidential Hall in this area where Dr. Sun Yet-sen, the forerunner of China's democratic revolution, had his presidential office erected in the year 1912. Seventeen well-preserved historical buildings from that period and four entertainment squares can be found in this area in today's Nanjing.
Nanjing 1912 is a blend of the old days in China and the modern styles of the West. Gray-bricked buildings, simple-styled balconies, floral-carved windows and pinnacle tops picture the old China. Today, western culture has seeped in Nanjing. Nanjing 1912 is home to world-branded coffee shops such as Starbucks, the Coffee Beanery, and Kathleen Five, Japanese and Korean restaurants, Asian-famous spas and beauty salons. Nanjing 1912 is like the Xin Tian Di in Shanghai!
Feature: all kinds of bars, pubs, discos, and teahouses
Customers: mid-class citizens, businessmen, and foreigners spend the evening in Nanjing 1912
Cost:50-100 RMB/pax
High Time: 11:00 p.m. to 12 p.m.
Hunan Lu - a night street for gourmands
Another way to spend the night is to walk through the crowded Hunan Lu dining and shopping area to satisfy your palate with all sorts of delicious food. The night scene of the street is also beautiful.
Fuzimiao Dining Street- a night street for gourmands
The riverside area near Fuzimiao (Confucius Temple) dotted with numerous snack shops, restaurants housed in traditional Chinese buildings is also a popular night entertaining venue.
Directory of Entertaining Places
Cinema
Shuguang Cinema
Address: No.7, Zhongshan Beilu, a block east to the Drum Tower Square)
Honglou Cinema (Red Mansion)
Address: No.136, Zhongshan Donglu, opposite the Stadium
Theatre
Culture& Art Center
Address: No.101, Changjiang Lu in Xinjiekou area
Qinhuai Theater
Address: a theater located right in the famous tourist area of Qinhuai River
Teahouses
Tianming Teahouse
A teahouse in a classic-style garden
Address: No.1, Dazhongting, Gulou District (Drum Tower District)
Capacity: 50 people
Tianyu Teahouse
Address: No.26, Huaqiao Lu
Discos & Bars
Century 2000 (Shi4 Ji4 2000)
Address: No.10, Lubeiting Xiang, Zhongshan Donglu
Purple Rose (Zi3 Mei2 Gui4)
Address: No. 88, Rehe Lu
Gone with the Wind (Luan4 Shi4 Jia1 Ren2)
Address: Drum Tower area
Jidi 77
Address: near the Xinjiekou Crossing
Wei Cai Yin Xiang
Address: Xuanwu Gate
Time Tunnel
Address: Taiping Nanlu
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Travelers' Voices on Nightlife in Nanjing
1.
Nov. 14,2009 22:22 Reply
Mr.Deacon(Chin) said:
I have heard that 'Cats' is coming to Nanjing. Can anyone tell me when and where I can get information on tickets? Also, is 'Phantom of the Opera' coming?
2.
Sep. 7,2009 01:59 Reply
Ms.D(USA) said:
What are the drinking hours in Nanjing? i.e. what time do the bars and clibs close?
Sep. 10,2009 01:38
Mr.Henry replied:
Usually open at 7pm to 1am or 2am.
3.
Jul. 30,2009 03:41 Reply
Mr.heald(new zealand) said:
Hi, I'll be in Nanjing in october, is there anywhere i can watch the rugby league grand final?
cheers Leighton from nz.
Aug. 1,2009 22:08
Mr.Andy replied:
Through Television or website, I think. I have no idea if the television in the hotel would have the channel.
Sep. 3,2009 10:46
Ms.MADAME_CAPTAIN(Australia) replied:
Hello. i will try to find out for certain but your best chances are either Finnegan's Wake - they played the recent game between NZ and OZ (good game, you guys won it well!) Or Blue Sky.
When I know for sure I will post the address in english and Chinese so you can print it off and show it to the cabbie.
Cheers!
Sep. 3,2009 10:52
Ms.MADAME_CAPTAIN(Australia) replied:
I'm at Finnegan's Wake bar now and they said they'll be showing it.
The web address is www.finneganswake.com.cn
you can print out the map and address from there.
It's my 'local' so I look forward to seeing you here!
4.
Aug. 31,2009 08:40 Reply
Mr.Joey(UK) said:
Don't forget the Tepanyaki near starbucks! The best value and tasty food for only 150, drinks included. After trying many restaurants that were poor to middlin', I used this 3 times and got good service and a friendly atmosphere. Most speak decent English also.
Choyi baby san
5.
Jul. 7,2009 09:03 Reply
Ms.Alanna(Nanjing, China) said:
I have lived here for a few months and will be here for a few more. I go out often.
I have found 1912 to be a bit of a meat-marketas far as the clubbing goes! I'm not a fan! But the restaurants are good. Blue Sky is for an older crowd.
Castle bar is great after midnight if you like dancing, Danny's bar at the Sheraton is fun and the staff are great.
Jimmy's bar is awesome, great food and staff, with the most wicked cocktails - try a JP's smooth infection, Irish tea or Red Bomb, but don't plan on doing anything the next day!!! Jimmy's also has the euro-football as well as other sports televised. Very comfortable vibe.
Finnegan's Wake is good if you like it quiet, super friendly owner and staff with an excellent Irish Guitarist/Singer, and they make a margerita that's pretty hard to beat (they make their own sour mix - mmmmm).
And then there's always the fabulous restaurants!
part of the fun of Nanjing is finding these places and seeing for yourself - everyone has different tastes!
The next place I'm going to try is Scarlet.
Aug. 9,2009 18:11
Ms.Morgan (USA) replied:
Hi Alanna,
I am going to be teaching english in Nanjing for one year, I am leaving for China in two weeks, and I found your information on the nightlife very helpful! I am from LA, and I would love to know more about the nightlife scene in Nanjing. What are you doing in Nanjing? If you'd rather email, my address is morganmcummings@gmail.com I would love to talk more about Nanjing!
6.
Mar. 26,2009 05:35 Reply
Mr.SBIF(UK) said:
Blue Sky Western Bar & Restaurant is the place to go in Nanjing.
After the disappointments of bars which were more expensive than Shanghai theme bars, food which was dreadful and expensive, and staff not able to understand basic english, Blue Sky was a welcomed stopover.
They had an excellent range of good western food, a selection of draught and bottled beers, all served really cold, and good, easy to listen to music that didn't stop you hearing the person next to you.
The staff were very friendly and spoke good english.
The prices were some of the best I have found in Nanjing.
The clientelle was a mixed bunch of students, chemical engineers, businessmen and local Nanjing.
I was able to watch the Six Nations Rugby on the satellite tv.
The bar has an Australian theme, and is owned by an Australian, but was managed by an Irish guy.
When I first arrived I asked my colleagues where I could go to have a relaxing drink, they suggested Blue Sky.
I must admit, I tried several other bars,closer to my location first, but as I have said I found them to be disappointing in one or more respects.
I would like to thank the staff at Blue Sky, they have made living and working in Nanjing, almost bearable.