The Utopia Guide to China (2nd Edition) is an expanded and updated guidebook to the gay and lesbian scene in 50 Chinese cities including Beijing, Guangzhou, Hong Kong, and Shanghai. Included are bars, discos, spas, and restaurants. Enjoy hundreds of savvy comments and recommendations from local Utopians and travelers. Click here to order

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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.

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'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.

Sadly, with frank discussion of sexuality suppressed for decades in communist China, the HIV/AIDS epidemic was able to sweep across the country unchecked. Now playing catch-up, the government has had to recognize not only the diversity of The People, but that gays and lesbians are often frontline teachers and caregivers in the battle against AIDS.

• Being Gay in China a special audio report by BBC World Service
• China / Hong Kong Gay & Lesbian News
• China Gay Scene Updates message forum
• Some thoughts on Homosexuality and the Law in China
• Lesbian listings
• Manifesto of the 1996 Tongzhi Conference
• Men in China message forum
• Travel in China message forum
• Additional Links and Resources

Comments from Utopians:

"Traveling around China is getting easier. Local websites for domestic travel such as CTRIP.com, make it easier to pay and book hotels and flights at a cheaper price than an agent will ever do. Never travel at PEAK TIMES or during festivals -- the locals pay full price, but the gweilos (foreigners) pay a lot more. Remember that you are a GUEST in this country, so act like it (but dont be silly about it either). Credit Cards, are accepted in most 5-star hotels, but not in restaurants, etc. This is a CASH SOCIETY, so make certain you keep that in mind. But DON'T carry lots of it with you or you'll soon be parted. BARGAINING: yes do it. Don't accept the first price someone tells you, unless you're in a retail store (they won't lower the price). China is an amazing country to visit and travel around, but being overly proud of being GAY and being OUT THERE for the world to see WON'T go far here. Homosexuality is accepted and tolerated as long as it's not seen (it's been like that for over 4000 years and that's how it will stay)." -- bambamrubble, Mar 1, 2006

• Friend Exchange
  A bimonthly AIDS awareness magazine for gay men in China. Funded by the New York City-based Ford Foundation, the magazine serves as a "primer for gay men on how to avoid AIDS." Each issue of the magazine includes at least 10 pages devoted to the topic of HIV/AIDS and a guide to safe sex for male readers.
• mENbox
• Time Out
  This English-language monthly magazine available widely around the country has a gay and lesbian page.

• China AIDS/HIV organizations and information
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• Women's Groups

• Concorde Travel
  1/F Galuxe Bld, 8-10 On Lan St, Central, (852) 2526-3391, 2845-0485, email. Gay-owned leisure travel business, both inbound (visiting Hong Kong and the whole of China), and outbound worldwide from Hong Kong. Tailor-made itineraries are a specialty.
• Go Pink China
  Email. A professional gay travel service dedicated to providing alternative travel solutions in China. Experience exceptional quality services within a 100% gay-friendly environment and access to gay entertainment and local community life. No deposit, no cancellation fee or postponement charges. Pay upon the start of your tour. Destinations include Beijing, Shanghai, Xian, the Silk Road, Yunnan, Sichuan, and Guilin.

  Purple Dragon 119/5-10 Surawong Rd, Bangkok, (662) 238-3227, FAX (662) 634-0292, email. Asia's oldest and largest gay tour company offers hundreds of options using local English-speaking guides throughout Thailand, Cambodia, Vietnam, Laos, Myanmar (Burma), India, China, Singapore and Bhutan. Specializes in programs focusing on culture, cuisine, adventure and aesthetic improvement programs. Utopia Member Discount

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

• Jianshen Bath Hall
• Square in front of the Railway Station
• Xiaodongmen Park

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

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

• Culture Palace

Baoding

• Opposite Heibei Theater (Heibei Yingjuyuan)

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

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

• Kakadu Disco (mixed)
  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.

Beijing

Click here for Beijing listings.

Benxi

• Worker's Palace

Cangzhou

• Long Distance Bus Terminal
• Opposite the Jiuhe Hotel

Changchung (Jilin Province)

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).

• San Paolo Bar (Sheng Bao Luo)
  Zhu Jiang Lu (off of Nan Guang Chang), 131-5431-7488, email. This friendly gay bar welcomes gay men as well as lesbians. Large dance floor and nightly shows. Karaoke also available.

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

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

Comments from Utopians:

" Ye Mao (Wild Cat) has now closed. The action in Changsha has moved to the TP1069 Club, a disco (their sauna is now defunct) with live performances every evening." -- Tarn, Apr 12, 2008

"The best place in town is Glamor. It's very open. They have four Thai ladyboys that entertain as well as lots of beautiful Chinese guys! I don't know the name of the street its on but it's still easy to find, near the Wal Mart. You can see it from the McDonalds at the entrance to the walking street. With your back to the statue of the Chinese guy, it will be to your right across the street. There are a lot of lights and two entrances. One is not marked very well, but the other is clearly visible." --dadun, Aug 11, 2006

• Newspaper Post on May 1 Rd
• Facilities near Foreign Language Book Shop

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

Click here for Chengdu listings.

Chongqing (Chongqing Province) -- area code (86-23)

The metropolitan population is around 14 million (that's over half a million Utopians).
• Men in Chongqing message forum

  
  

• Ruyi
  Ask a taxi driver to take you to the Hilton Hotel. The bar is in the basement of a building 30m away, behind the hotel. Occasional shows. Busiest Fri and Sat nights.

  Comments from Utopians:

  "I'm told Ruyi (pronounced roo-ee) has been established longer than the other bars in Chongqing. It had maybe 100 people on a night during the Lunar New Year Festival -- busy, but not packed. The floor show was good: a few well-built dancers supporting guys in drag." -- Laowai, Apr 9, 2007

Chongqing Star Male Massage Appointments: (0)135-2443-9085 (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

• Newspaper Post on Shanqingsi Rd
• Workers Palace

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

Population is 5.5 million (that's about a quarter million Utopians).
• Men in Dalian message forum

  
  

• Fridays
  2 Ai Hua St. Karaoke early in the early evenings, with dance music later on and on the weekends. The bar is busy and the patrons are very friendly (some speak English, but are a little shy). A great place to make local friends. The bar is very safe, clean and the owner goes out of his way to make visitors feel welcome and comfortable.

  Comments from Utopians:

  "Tried looking for other bars but no luck. Went to Fridays and met up with some English speaking locals. They said the other bars are either show bars -- meaning drag queen shows with not much chance to talk or meet people -- or moneyboy places. They did say that most gays meet through the Internet or through friends. Of course the Internet is only good if you know Chinese. So, to all you English speaking Utopians, the place to start is at Fridays." -- i327, Mar 26, 2007

Dalian Star Male Massage Appointments: 159-4282-7225 (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

• Jianmin Bath Hall
• Square in front of the Railway Station
• Zhongshan Park

Comments from Utopians:

"Huang He Yuan is close to the corner of Huang He Rd and Heng Ping St. After you walk into Heng Ping St about 15m on the right side you'll see a small glass porch with a blue sign on top. You have to turn right again to go in. On top of the door you can see white sign with the name in Chinese. They did not let me in though. They told my Chinese friend with me, 'no foreigners'. An alternative is Guang Ping sauna in Guang Ping St, very close to Huang He Yuan. Walk from Huang He Rd into Guang Ping St, about 150m on the left with some green sign I couldn't read with a mobile phone number on it (opposite a lot of KTVs). No house number noted. Men in 3/F. Y$15 admission. Went there last Sat. Very wild, but also very dirty and smelly." -- druzba, Nov18, 2007

"There's a sauna called Huang He Yuan, which is so wild, it makes Dafan in Beijing look like a kindergarten. I'd rather nickname it 'Le Dungeon'. Never the less, it's really value for money. Only Y$6 and you get to see........everything." -- Loneranger, Nov 4, 2006

Fuzhou (Fujian Province) -- area code (86-591)

Population of Fuzhou is nearing 6 million (that's a quarter million Utopians).
• Men in Fuzhou message forum

  
  

• 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.

• 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.
• 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.

GUANGZHOU

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Guilin (Guangxi Province) -- area code (86-773)

Population is almost 1.5 million (that's about 60,000 Utopians).

• No. 8 Club (mixed)
  8 Jie Fang Dong Rd, 139-7730-3388, 299-9189, 237-7999. Mixed club frequented by lots of tourists and locals. No dance floor.
• Lv Club (mixed)
  5 Ti Yi Guan Bei Che, Zhen Yang Bu Xing Jie, 288-5188, 288-3188. Another mixed club popular with both tourists and locals. No dance floor. The club gets busy after 11pm.
• Ragazza Pub / Yi Ren (mixed)
  27 Yiren Rd, Zhen Yang Bu Xing Jie, 3282-2222. Another mixed club that gets going after 11pm.

• The Airline Ticket Office
• Bus Station
  Zhongshan Zhong Lu. Facilities are quite active in evenings.
• The General Union

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

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

• Shang Xia Xian (Up/Down Line)
  Located in the the alley behind the Parkson's nearest to Pen Shui Chi on Zhonghua Lu (take a taxi or walk to "Long Gang Baisheng").

  Comments from Utopians:

  "Up/Down is still open and about 50/50 gay/lesbian!" -- suehiro, Jan 17, 2008

• Shiguang Suidao
  Located in a small alley on Shanxi Lu, 791-5574.

• Around the Chairman Mao statue in People's Square in the evening. Lots of eye contact and lots of cute guys!

Comments from Utopians:

"I found a gay sauna/massage. Phone 657-0045, 135-1195-3024." -- -- suehiro, Jan 17, 2008

Haicheng

• Zhongjie Bath Hall

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

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

Comments from Utopians:

"Prices are low and the city is small. A lot of gay men go to the gay bars every night. Only Y$10 for a tin of beer and Y$50 for 8, I think everyone can afford. So here is just a very easy and relaxed place for removing the tired from a long day's work. And there is a very different feeling between a Beijing gay bar and the Hainan gay bar: all the mid-aged men or even older in Beijing gay bar are foreigners, coz' mid-aged Beijing gay men dare not go to a gay bar. But in Hainan there are a lot of mid-aged local gay men! That means the homo atmosphere is much easier here in Hainan than in Beijing. That's why we have a wonderful gay life here." -- Ken, Jan 25, 2005

Haikou Star Male Massage Appointments: (0)135-2443-8085 (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

HANGZHOU (Zhejiang Province) -- area code (86-571)

Click here for Hangzhou listings.

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

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).

• Men in Harbin / Haerbin message forum

  
  

Click here for Harbin hotels and accommodations.

• 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, 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. 德利赛斯酒吧 : 道里区红霞街49号（毗邻中央大街）
• Lanyu (Blue Rain)
  200 Ma Duan Jie, Nan Gang Qu, map and directions, 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. 蓝雨酒吧 : 南岗区马端街200号

• Jiuzhan Park
• Yiman St
• Zhongshan Hotel
• The Zoo

• Mu Lian Hua (mixed)
  115 Gong Le St (corner of Gong Le St and Jian Guo St) in the Dao Li District. Has a sauna, shower, hot pool, and TV room. Mixed crowd but seems quite active.

Hohhot (Inner Mongolia) -- area code (86-471)

Population is over 700,000 (that's about 30,000 Utopians).

• Gongyuan Qingcheng
  Southwest corner of this park, around the facilities.

HONG KONG S.A.R.

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

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

• Sanjiang Bath Hall
• Xinmuyuan Park

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

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

• Skyboys
  Century Square. Really friendly and really cute staff. Inexpensive drinks.

Jinan (Shandong Province) -- area code (86-531)

Population is 5.5 million (that's over 200,000 Utopians).
• Men in Jinan message forum

  
  

• Lanco
  North side of Quan Cheng Hotel, Nan Men St, 674-5929. Near "Hei Hu Quan Park" (Black Tiger Spring Park). Lots of hot guys. Open 6:30pm-2am.

• Landiao
  The club is situated in or near Fo Shan Jie St somewhere behind the Silver Plaza. The doors are painted bright orange and it is across the street from a hot pot restaurant. Bigger than Lanco. There's KTV, a show and a disco afterwards. The drinks are cheap enough and everyone seems to be enjoying themselves. It also seems to be a favorite with lesbians. Open till late.

  Comments from Utopians:

  "Park Club in Quancheng Park is a nice place to have a night out. At least one of the managers is gay and can speak good English. Location: east gate of Quancheng Park. Price: 0-30 yuan for gent (depends on date). Ladies free. Drink: Absolute Vodka, Y$480 with four tonics. Sprite, Y$25. Tip: Don't let them mop you up because you're a foreigner! Bargain with them hard!" -- schneetag, Jun 30, 2007

• Ying Xiong Shan Park (Hero Hill Park)
  Facilities near the statue. Daytime and evenings (busiest). Beware of hustlers.
• Hei Hu Quan Park (Black Tiger Spring Park). Evenings. Some gays. Beware of hustlers.

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

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

• People's Square
• Vegetable Market

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

Population is 4 million (that's about 160,000 Utopians).
• Men in Kunming message forum

  
  

• Lanse Didai (Blue Zone)
  2/F, just next to the Tong le Yuan sauna (same owner). No fancy cocktails, but not bad and crowded on weekends from 10-12pm.

• Top One disco
  Next to the Bolan Hotel on Baita St. The hippest place for locals at the moment with quite a lot of gay people.

  Comments from Utopians:

  "There are several Top One discos in town. I guess there are more gays at Top One in Kundu (still, there are 2 Top Ones in Kundu! Pick the largest one... But nothing really crazy goes on!" -- phileo, May 4, 2005

Kunming Star Male Massage Appointments: (0)135-2443-9085 (English and Chinese), email. Gay-owned massage business. Handsome, friendly Chinese masseurs offering relaxing massage for men. Outcall only. Utopia Member Discount

• Disheng Fitness Club
  7/F Parkson Mall (above KFC). Many gays go here.

• Tong Le Yuan
  133 Huan Chen Nan Lu. Not very clean, but cruisy. Local crowd.

  Comments from Utopians:

  "I checked out Tong Le Yuan sauna on a Sat late afternoon. The place was empty and looked really dilapidated and dirty." -- elcondor606, Jul 30, 2006

Lanzhou (Gansu Province) -- area code (86-931)

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

• 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.

Lhasa (Tibet)

The population of Lhasa is about 200,000 (that's about 8,000 Utopians).
• Men in Tibet message forum
• Travel in Tibet message forum

  
  

• Park located at the back of the Potala Palace. Usually you can meet people after 9pm at the facilities there, including gay Tibetans.

Liaocheng (Shandong Province) -- area code (86-635)

• Blue Moon
  135-6352-0131. 60 meters south of Feng HuangTai park. Pleasant place. Staff are very friendly. Busy weekends 10:30pm till late.

• Feng Huang Tai
  A sort of mini-park. Busy around 8pm.

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

Click here for Lijiang hotels and accommodations.

• Dadawa Bar
  Lijiang old city. Good music and coffee.

Lijiang Star Male Massage Appointments: 135-2443-9085 (English and Chinese), email. Gay-owned massage business. Handsome, friendly Chinese masseurs offering relaxing massage for men. Outcall only. Utopia Member Discount

Liuzhou (Guangxi Province)

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

• 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).

Luoyang City (Henan Province)

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

• Ge Shi Hua Jin Bar
  intersection of Dingding Lu and Zhongzhou Zhonh Lu, just at the traffic light.

Comments from Utopians:

"The cruising park is at Shiji Guangchang, or Century Square Park, just opposite the 5-star Huayang Hotel." -- lush, May 7, 2007

Macau -- area code (853)

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).

• Men in Macau message forum

  
  

Comments from Utopians:

"Senado Square is turning into a real pick-up spot, especially after 7pm at night and all day Sun. Lots of Filipino guest workers looking to while away their leisure hours!" -- lotusbear, Feb 4, 2008

NANJING (Jiangsu Province) -- area code (86-25)

Nanjing is just two and a half hours northwest of Shanghai by bullet train and its population is over 5 million (there are about 200,000 Utopians here). The city is clean and tidy, with major avenues graced by canopies of parasol shade trees imported from France. Lots of traditional architecture remains, including the Xuyuan Garden and Zhanyuan pleasure gardens. Even contemporary housing projects incorporate the local white wall and black tile style with geometric roof finials. Together with its large lake, winding river moat, and nearby Purple Golden Mountain park, Nanjing is harmonized with its surroundings. A former imperial capital, the city is rich in history, including the sad fate of hundreds of thousands of its citizens who died during the brutal Japanese invasion of China.

If you visit in late Feb, early Mar, don't miss Plum Blossom Hill, where thousands of pink and white plum trees bloom. During the annual Spring Festival, incorporating Chinese New Year, the Confucian Temple shopping area (Fuzi Miao) is decked out with auspicious red lanterns, large illuminated folk sculptures made from silk, and traditional folk toy vendors. Take an evening boat ride from the pier to view the charming, illuminated waterways. Most of Nanjing's gay bars are also just a short walk away.

• Men in Nanjing message forum

  
  

• Nanjing Gay Hotline
  8360-3012. Mon-Thu from 7pm-10pm.

Click here for Nanjing hotels and accommodations.

• Red Bar (Hong Ba)
  Beijing East Rd (in back of the well known Yosemite restaurant), 133-2781-1472. Red and black Chinese interior decor with red and green laser squiggles. Booths surrounding central table seating. Busy on the weekend. Weekdays you can sing karaoke. Weekend "model shows" and other activities. No English spoken, but you'll be welcome. Younger crowd (some MBs) and even some lesbians occasionally. Open daily.
• Zhongtian Yu Le Gong
  Ping Jiang Fu Rd, 137-0147-0552. Nearby the Confucian Temple shopping area (Fuzi Miao).

  Comments from Utopians:

  "Both Red Bar and Zhongtian bar have live performances. Red on weekends, Zhongtian everyday." -- david41hk, Nov 21, 2007

Mr Strong Massage Appointments: (0)137-9536-9578, 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

Nanjing Star Male Massage Appointments: 159-9625-4709 (English and Chinese), email. Gay-owned massage business. Handsome, friendly Chinese masseurs offering relaxing massage for men. Outcall only. Utopia Member Discount

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

• Gu Lou Park, just two blocks from Red Bar.

  Comments from Utopians:

  "If you take Zhong Shan Bei lu, coming from Gu Lou Park, turn right in the first street you see and go in the public facility. Sometimes it's empty, but sometimes it's incredibly busy!" -- loremis, May 20, 2007

  
  

• Nanjing Da Pai Dang (regional Chinese)
  2 Shi Zi Qiao, Hu Nan Rd, Gulou District, 8330-5777. Disney-style themed food court serving practically everything and everything edible. It's easy to point and order from hundreds of snacks and specialty dishes. Local artists perform live with Chinese opera or folk music on traditional instruments.

  
  

Comments from Utopians:

"There's a gay bath at 317 Shen Zhou Lu. The customers are a bit mature. All the young guys are MBs and not very handsome. " -- loremis, May 29, 2007

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

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

• Ge Di Xiu Xian Ba
  29 Gong He Lu (near Wallmart). Sat night.
• Ming Jiang Lang Ge
  191 Ming Xiu Lu (near You Ai Bei Lu), 314-0681. Every Sat night.

• Chao Yang Garden
  An open public square right in the centre of the city. After evening falls you may find gays around the public facility at the edge of this square.
• Min Zu Square
  Small woods near the public facility. Just behind the bus station. After 9pm you can find gay people here, but after 10:30pm is the perfect time.

Ningbo (Zhejiang Province)

Population is over 6 million (that's more than 250,000 Utopians).

• Zhongshan Gongyuan
  Opposite the Moon Lake, coming from the railway station, this park gets busy in the evening (there is a round pillared building here trying to look ancient). Be discreet.

QINGDAO (Shandong Province) -- area code (86-137)

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

Comments from Utopians:

"Men from Shandong province are known in China as being tall and well built (well proportioned). From personal experience, I can vouch that this is indeed the case!" -- songtangay, Nov 5, 2006

• Feeling (mixed)
  Xiang Gang Lu. Recommended by Yuan Lai bar staff for Sat nights. Huge mixed dance bar located just next to the Bauhinia Flower statue in Hong Kong Park (Xiang Gang Yuan) on Hong Kong St (Xiang Gang Lu) in the commercial part of town. There seem to be many PLU floating around, but being a mixed and popular bar meeting appropriate people may take a bit of work.
• Yang Yang Yan Yi Ba
  17 Chang Er Lu, 136-9532-9595. Karaoke and entertainment bar with funny comedic shows. Entrance is on the ground floor, with a big neon sign with the Chinese characters for Yang­Yang (easy to see). The bar resembles an old movie theater and can get quite lively. “洋洋演艺吧”青岛市场二路17号
• Yuan Lai Jiu Ba
  Yellow River Hotel, 75 Yan An Yi Lu, Qing Dao Shi, Huang He Fan Dian, 8288-5988, 138-0895-4352. Entrance to the bar is on the right corner of the hotel. This is an entertainment bar, that is apparently busy (sometimes) during the week, and on Fri nights. Fashion Shows, karaoke, and entertainment. Apparently very busy during the Qingdao Beer Festival and other major events. “缘来酒吧”， 青岛市延安一路75号，黄河饭店院内

Mr Strong Massage Appointments: (0)137-9536-9578, 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

Qingdao Star Male Massage Appointments: (0)135-2443-9085 (English and Chinese), email. Gay-owned massage business. Handsome, friendly Chinese masseurs offering relaxing massage for men. Outcall only. Utopia Member Discount

• Shui Xiang Yuan Xi Yu Zhong Xin
  Jia Shan Lu, map and directions. A small establishment for men with dry sauna. Towel rub massage also available from good looking massuers.

  Comments from Utopians:

  "Their dry sauna was switched off when I went there last month." -- Fips, Sep 4, 2007

  "The place is a bit run down. It's a bit cold during Fall. The towel massage is great and the massuer as well. You can order massage or meet the local people." -- francois, Oct 29, 2006

Comments from Utopians:

"There is a place in Jinan Lu. Entry fee is only Y$15. Steam, dark room and TV room. Busy on weekend afternoons. Very friendly staff and customers." -- Fips, Sep 4, 2007

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

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

• 789 Bar
  Next to the Dong Hu cinema in Dong Jie. Gay bar.
• SuiYan Bar
  Next to Jian Fu hotel on Wenling Lu. Gay Bar.

Sanya (Hainan)

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

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

Sanya Star Male Massage Appointments: 136-9890-4261 (English and Chinese), email. Gay-owned massage business. Handsome, friendly Chinese masseurs offering relaxing massage for men. Outcall only. Utopia Member Discount

SHANGHAI

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

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

  
  

• Bar Place
  25 Caitajie, ShenYang-city, 024-8199, 024-3699. Gay Bar.

• Hong Fan (mixed)
  Heping District (not far from Heping Plaza).

• Ba Yi Park
  Famous cruising park in Heping District, more or less in city center. Supposed to be always jumping. Beware of MBs.
• Lu Xun Park
• Park along Nan canal.
• Wan Liu Tang Park
  A peaceful place. There are lots of trees, a lake, an "extraventricular natatorium" (Summer) and a rockery. It is beautiful.

SHENZHEN

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Shijiazhuang

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

  Comments from Utopians:

  "On Wed night they have a safe sex education seminar. Sat night crowd was about 80 people around 10pm." -- songtangay, Feb 3, 2007

• Disco City (mixed)
  Zhong Shan Lu. Some gays may be spotted dancing together and hanging out in the red room. Go a little early (around 10pm+) and be discreet.

• 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.

  Comments from Utopians:

  "The place is pretty run down. I did not even dare to take a shower. There was a small show to introduce the staff. The owner wanted to jack up the price to Y$300, but easily agreed to Y$200. Local crowd. Weekends are probably better." -- francois, Oct 29, 2006

SUZHOU (Jiangsu Province) -- area code (86-512)

Suzhou is home to China's best preserved ancient pleasure gardens with intriguing names like, "Garden for Coupling." It's just a two-hour drive from Shanghai, so its quite easy to visit this ancient silk-manufacturing center and stroll through its princely estates, now open to the public.

The population of Suzhou is close to 6 million (that's about a quarter million Utopians).

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• Deep Breath
  93 ShuYuanXiang Rd (400m west of the intersection of RenMin and ShiQuan Rds), 6717-1060. A bit outside of the normal pub area. Not as pro as in Shanghai, but a fun and friendly atmosphere with occasional shows. Mostly young crowd. Gets quite packed on weekends with dancing into the wee hours. The staff is from the old SengHX.

  Comments from Utopians:

  "Dropped by here on Sat night. No karaoke (and I like to sing, darn it). It was dark and a little dismal in my opinion. One waiter was extra friendly and came over and pinched my nipples a couple of times! Wow! What service! The DJ came by for a chat, 'claimed' he's straight, and just wanted to mooch a couple of beers off me -- what the heck, he was cute so I obliged him." -- kev7161, Nov 12, 2006

  Comments from Utopians:

  "From experience, every gay bar in SZ is a karaoke bar. Why Not Bar has the best singers. Times Bar has the worst singers but the cutest and friendliest waiters." -- a_nice_guy, Oct 22, 2006

Mr Strong Massage 99 Heshan Rd, 21st Bld 303, Ming Dou Garden (near Tayuan Rd), 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

Suzhou Star Male Massage Appointments: 138-1269-2257 (English and Chinese), email. Gay-owned massage business. Handsome, friendly Chinese masseurs offering relaxing massage for men. Outcall only. Utopia Member Discount

• Suzhou Spa
  123 Chang Xu Lu, Apartment 2104 (300m south of Gan Jiang Lu), 6509-0363. In and outcall male masseurs. 苏州市阊胥路123号建瑞广场B座1702室(小日晖桥西侧)

  Comments from Utopians:

  "I booked for two hours, but was done in one hour and still charged Y$300. Was told the price is the same regardless of time." -- kev7161, May 3, 2007

  "Suzhou Spa is not really a spa. Yes, they offer massage, but it's basically a 3-bedroom apartment where you go in, try your best to make them understand what kind of massage you want (if you don't speak Chinese, that is), and get a masseur. They have a small bathroom where you can shower before and after." -- kev7161, Oct 6, 2006

• Suzhou Park
  Gong Yuan Lu, 100 meters south off Gan Jiang Lu. Cruise area in the park is south of the small lake. Beware of hustlers. In winter it closes at 8pm, in summer at 10pm. Best times are Sat and Sun afternoons, 2pm onwards. Free local opera in the park as well!
• Xing Hai Swimming Complex
  West Su Chun Rd. Evenings from 7-9pm and weekends after 4pm. Be discreet.

• Hai Xing
  499 Zhu Hui Rd, 6519-5810. At the intersection of Renmin behind the Pizza Hut, about 1km east of Sheraton. Look for the blue vertical sign with red characters. Any late afternoon or early evening is okay. But Fri and Sat evenings 6-12pm are best. It is possible to stay overnight.

Tianjin (Tianjin Province)

Population is over 5 million (that's over 200,000 Utopians).
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• Rendevous (mixed)
  B/F Olympic Towers (O Lin Pi Ke Da Xia). Popular club that attracts a young, friendly gay crowd on weekends.