CHENGDU (Sichuan Province)
-- area code (86-28)

Population is 10 million (that's 400,000 Utopians).
• Chengdu Gay Scene Updates message forum
• Men in Chengdu message forum

  
  

• Chengdu Gay Community Care Organization
  88 Xin Kai Shi Lu (just down the hall from the drag cabaret show bar mentioned below). A regional HIV/AIDS outreach center--a Tongzhi community organization, funded by a UK NGO. They have a positive presence in town.

  
  

The Connection Hong Ji Xin Road 5, Ground Floor, Unit 110, 8451-1140, 139-0173-1598, 139-1666-1426, email. Chengdu's first international-style GLBT bar, where English is spoken by the majority of staff. Ultra-modern decor and atmosphere. Weekly theme nights, including Lucky Draw, Mr. Gay Chengdu Contest, Make A Friend Night, Romance Night. Fri and Sat are Dance Nights. The Connection operates on two floors, complete with dance floor, large square bar, walk-up bar, multi-purpose stage, DJ station and a quiet, relaxed area for chatting. Located within walking distance from the Shangri-La Hotel. Opening Jun 1, 2008. Utopia Member Discount

• Hong Bar
  Blue Caribbean (a kind of mall), Ke Hua Bei Rd. A nice, cozy and comfortable interior with lounge sofas as well as tables. Upstairs there are semi-private rooms for those who like to enoy conversations/drinks in a more intimate atmosphere. These rooms are like balconies that look down onto the main floor. Crowd is mostly younger.

  Comments from Utopians:

  "Hong Bar is very clean with mostly a local, but friendly, crowd. Some of the waiters and the manager speak English. It is not terribly cruisy -- some people come here to play card games, others to unwind and relax. Great dance music, with a small dance area." --jonathan8000, Jul 9, 2007

• Yi Jia Yi Jiuba (One Plus One Bar)
  3/F 1st Club Jiuba, Hongxing Lu Erduan. Ask your taxi driver to go to the Bowling Hall near the Wanfujing Shopping Centre 万福井 in Zongfu Lu 总府路. When you are outside the main door of the bowling center, walk east on the street parallel to Zongfu Lu towards Hongxing Lu. 100m ahead, at the crossroad with Hongxing lu, you will find this place on your righthand side. Another simple way to get there is to get to the crossroad between Zongfu Lu, Dacisi Lu and Hongxing Lu Erduan, and walk north on the western sidewalk of Hongxing Lu Erduan. You will see the glittering sign for '1st Club Jiuba' on your lefthand side. Just pop onto the escalators, get to 1/F, and ... get your senses ready for one of the most exotic experiences in Chengdu! As soon as the show ends the drag queens get changed into "Priscilla" style clothes and head to another place...you can ask them about other places to dance or where to meet other gays and lesbians. If you leave your e-mail with the bartender, they will update you on other events and clubs in town. 一加一酒吧 红星路二段

  Comments from Utopians:

  "Yi Jia Yi Jiuba has undergone a complete renovation. The speakers have been replaced by an excellent new sound system (no need for earplugs anymore). The stage is now almost twice the former size and new tall tables with bar stools have completely changed the overall look of the place comparable to a high-end pub. Don't let the outside of the building and the elevator put you off because those have not been renovated, but once you step into the bar, you will be pleasantly surprised. Although it has been reported that the bar is not cruisy at all, during my recent two visits some people did cruise me, but very discreetly. The show is a lot better as well...new routines, better costumes and some amazing professional dancers. It is well worth a visit and a starting point for other bars in this huge city." -- jonathan8000, Sep 17, 2007

  "Yi Jia Yi Jiuba at Chengdu is hard to find since they do not have the business card nor phone number. The bar itself is poor, the drag queens' performance as well. The loudspeakers are shouting. Chinese like it. As for me it was a terrible place and I left immediately." -- buzifrancois, Oct 13, 2006

• Top One disco
  Sun Cheng Da Jie. The most happening place for locals, with many gays standing to the left of the DJ.

Chengdu Star Male Massage Appointments: 134-0855-1859 (English and Chinese), email. Gay-owned massage business. Handsome, friendly Chinese masseurs offering relaxing massage for men. Outcall only. Utopia Member Discount

Mr Strong Massage Appointments: 136-8190-2538, email. Gay-managed 24-hour outcall massage by male therapists. Foot reflexology, Chinese, Thai and oil massage. They offer a number of massage styles and their masseurs are young and strong. Utopia Member Discount

Neil Massage Appointments: (0)137-8892-0568, email. 24-hour outcall massage by male therapists. Foot reflexology, Chinese, Thai and oil massage. Utopia Member Discount

Comments from Utopians:

"Merco J is a new massage business at two locations in town. A variety of services are available and the masseurs are quite cute! Check their website for details." -- lasha, Jul 21, 2007

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