The 4 Best China Bar Crawls

1.4-Hour Shanghai Pub Crawl (bars & nightclub hopping)

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 190 reviews · 4 hours · from $23Our pick

Join guide Tony or his team for four hours of bar hopping around Shanghai, with three bars and one club on the route. You get one free shot at each bar, club entry, digital photos, and taxi transfers when needed. The event suits solo visitors, expats, students, and small groups looking to meet people and find nightlife spots around the French Concession.

“Tony was so fun and we had really a good time! Super happy!”

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2.4-Hour Nightlife Adventure & Tasting Bike Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 81 reviews · from $45

Spend about 3.5 hours cycling Shanghai after dark with an English-speaking guide such as May, Mai, Mayfer, Julia, or Jenny. See both sides of the Huangpu River, the Bund, Yu Garden’s night market, Xintiandi, the Former French Concession, Jing’an, and a local snack stop. Expect traffic, steady riding, and plenty of city views.

“Lot of fun. Very safe. The snack was delicious. Mai ist a very professional Tour Guide.”

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3.Shanghai bar hopping tour in the former french concession

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 43 reviews · from $29Top rated

Join Jill for a three-hour, English-language pub crawl through Shanghai’s former French Concession. In a group of up to 10, you’ll visit at least three bars for craft beer, wine, cocktails, spirits, local snacks, and included Chinese liquor and tequila shots. It suits solo visitors and anyone wanting a relaxed introduction to Shanghai nightlife.

“Jill is a very nice woman with excellent knowledge where to go for a perfect drink. Sad, that the time with her went so fast by! Looking forward to the next time with her!”

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4.Shanghai Authentic Dinner and Night River Cruise with Rooftop Bar Hopping Option

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 37 reviews · from $139

You’ll begin with a local Shanghainese dinner featuring soup dumplings and dishes suited to your dietary needs, then cruise the Huangpu River for about 50 minutes. Private guides such as Roy, Sunny, Shirley, and Mason add context along the way. Add rooftop bar hopping for a complimentary wine or beer and skyline views.

“Sunny was a great tourguide on our private trip with useful insights and hidden information about Shanghai. She made our little night journey really special with a local Chinese great restaurant which we would have never find out and a bar on top of the city with great DJ music and an amazing view along the river and night skyline. Would always book it again with her.”

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