The updated and expanded 2nd Edition of the Utopia Guide to Taiwan offers a fresh insider's glimpse at the gay and lesbian scene in 12 cities including Taipei, Kaohsiung, Tainan and Taichung. Listings include organizations, bars, discos, accommodations, spas, restaurants, and more. A special section highlights venues that are especially welcoming for women. Enjoy savvy comments and recommendations from local Utopians and gay travelers. Click here to order
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G Plus Lounge Bar
121 Gong Yi Rd (across the street from Nova) 2301-3498. Dance floor and two lounges on three levels. Open 8pm to 5am weekdays and 9pm to 3am weekends and holidays. No credit cards.
Comments from Utopians:
"I went to G Plus last night. Being new there were not many people yet. But the staff was very friendly and showed me all three floors and tried to speak in English (since I don't speak Chinese). Hope more gays find this place. It's small but kind of nice." -- asialove2, Feb 18, 2006
Comments from Utopians:
"BoBo's has a gay night, usually on the 3rd Fri of the Month. Great
dancing, a lot of cute guys, both Asian and foreign. The DJ is great too." -- grrrl guide, Nov 25, 2005
"I also have been told that there is no western style gay bar/pub in Taichung. All are karaoke bars. Many with a host at your table (That means you buy drinks for him, too. However drink prices in Taichung are cheap, so its not too bad if you enjoy the company). Two bars just opened one is Focus (see below under Karaoke). The other one is Shin Chiao (just opened on the day I was there). Both bars cater mainly for local crowd. but a foreign visitor won't have problems (if you can find it LOL )" -- gayrice, Sep 10, 2005
Comments from Utopians:
"I went around looking for a dancing place. I was told at the bars that Taichung has no disco for gays!!! The huge Taichung Central Department Store disco HAD a gay Fri night but is now closed, as is another prominent disco that also HAD a gay Fri night. Not looking good! So, where is everybody going? Some at Pig Pen or Lion King, huge straight discos, but most just go to Taipei on the weekends." -- blondmanly, Jul 10, 2005
Ai Qiao
B/1, 216 Cheng-gong Rd, 221-1975. Not far from Hon Hwa Gong Sauna & Tai-chung Park.
Big Elephant
8F-3, No. 12, Sec. 2, Tzu Yu Rd, 222-4336
Flower City
9F-1, No. 9, Sec. 2, Tzu Yu Rd, 220-0380, 220-1165. Young crowd.
Macro
Manpower show on the weekend.
Purple Grindery
Basement, No. 60, Chung Shen Rd, 220-2126
Shin Chiao
Lane 19, Section 1 Shuang Shi Rd. Japanese style karaoke bar. Mature customers.
Sydney Disco Pub, 226-2890.
Taichung Park
Located at the intersection of Gong-yuan Rd and Shuan-shi Rd. Take bus number 4, 14, 16, 32, 41, 100 or 102 and get off at Tai-chung Park stop.
100 Xue-shi Rd, 234-4145. Next to Zhong-zheng swimming pool, inside Zhong-zheng Park. Take bus number 38 or 31 and get off at China Medical College Stop. It shares facilities with the swimming pool and gym so lots of things may be observed.
Sunny Park Café
259-12 Xi-tun 2nd Rd (next to Ming-liu Plaza), 258-7425. Take bus number 102 and get off at Ding Shan Shi Li stop or take a cab to Xi-tun 2nd Rd, Shang-shi North 5th lane.
Adam
Shuang She Lu 1 Tuan (Section 1) 19 Siang No. 2, 2220-1069. This place is on the corner. Look up for a big vertical white neon sign board with 4 red chinese characters and their phone number below it (there is no English sign, but you can match the phone number listed here). Young Crowd.
Comments from Utopians:
"Adam is primarily for young men, but there are a few older guys who go there who like the young guys. It has multiple floors and many different rooms: karaoke, wet areas, TV lounge, porno lounge, dark areas, fun rooms, etc." -- cotton4silk, Feb 9, 2006
"There is a fantastic Adam Sauna. It is so happening. It is the largest and best sauna in Taiwan. International men from all over..." -- tonedsg, Apr 18, 2005
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