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  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.

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

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Benxi

• Worker's Palace

Cangzhou (Heibei Province)

• Long Distance Bus Terminal
• Opposite the Jiuhe Hotel

Changchun (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).

• Glamor
  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 man, 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.It's very open. They have Thai ladyboys that entertain as well as lots of cute Chinese guys.

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

Changzhou (Jiangsu Province)

• Bar on 2/FF of the Nanda St Shopping Center. Drag shows on Fri, Sat and Sun are fun and the atmosphere is relaxed. Some guys can also speak English and, probably being the only foreigner, you'll no doubt receive a lot of attention.

Chengde (Hebei Province)

Chengde is a picturesque destination for Chinese tourists and just a few hours drive from Beijing. It is well worth a short visit for a Chinese slice-of-life experience.

The population is half a million (that's about 20,000 Utopians).

There are lots of unique tourist attractions in Chengde, including...
• An early evening walk along the picturesque riverside where you will encounter all manner of local recreational activities.
• The Imperial Summer Resort. A Qing Dynasty pleasure garden and palace complex, twice as big as the Summer Palace in Beijing and more authentic feeling and rustic than The Forbidden City. Take the hair-raising high speed tram ride along the tiny ribbon of concrete surrounding this huge UNESCO heritage site and then wander at leisure.
• Little Potala Temple
• Puning Temple
• Twin Pagoda Scenic Area (see picture below)
  

• Wooden Club Mountain. That's what they call it (see picture below).
  

• 138-3244-0717. Local gay outcall massage service.

• Local gays congregate along the river front area directly opposite the Yunshan hotel, including the unbelievably stinky facilities nearby, and on the steps down to the riverside platform.

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

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

Chongqing is a city built skyward on a hilly peninsula formed by the confluence of two rivers, one being the mighty Yangtze. Not much remains of central city's older areas. Progress has stripped away much of the charm and replaced it with generic concrete and steel towers.

The population is over 31 million (that's more than 1.2 million Utopians), but for all its potential, the city retains a small-town conservatism and gays socialize on the down low. Still, there are a number of places listed here where you may enjoy a taste of local gay flavor.

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• Ciqikou
  About a 20 minute cab ride from the CBD to the northeast side of Shapingba Dist. This ancient town was built in 998AD as a commercial harbor for the shipment of porcelain in the Ming and Qing Dynasties. This historic neighborhood has been preserved and transformed into a sort of theme park of traditional Chinese culture. Wandering the winding roads, amidst old shophouses and merchant buildings, are throngs of local and visiting Chinese and a few foreign tourists. A huge variety of arts, foods, crafts, clothes and entertainments give Ciqikou a permanent county fair feel. Candy makers sculpt hand-made lollypops of glass-like melted sugar in the shape of beasts from Chinese astrology; cotton candy is spun into wild shapes and colors; a home-made spook house beckons; and overlooking all sits the picturesque Po Lun Temple. 瓷器口
• Shibati
  One of the last remaining old neighborhoods near the CBD. Wander through the area to experience daily life, warts and all. Fascinating and full of memorable details, unlike much of modernized Chongqing. 十八梯

• Ruyi (mixed)
  Hilton Hotel, Lianlukou, Yuzhong Dist. Less than 10 minutes by taxi from the clock tower at the center of town. Ask the driver to take you to the Hilton Hotel. The bar is in the basement of a building opposite the drive-through entrance of the hotel. Very visible with a neon lit doorway. Occasional shows. Busiest Fri and Sat nights. Crowd is mostly gay and young. 如意吧 : 重庆市渝中区两路口希尔顿酒店
• Tian Tan Bay
  Shang Qing Shi, in the back street of firehouse. Gay bar. 天堂吧 : 重庆上清寺消防队后面

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

• Metropolitan Plaza shopping center attached to the Harbour Plaza hotel. Facilities and retail areas can be cruisy. 解放碑大都会
• Newspaper Wall (in the center of the walking mall) and benches under the trees. Just a minute walk from the Jiefangbei Xinhua Bookstore. Mature Chinese gays hand out here.
• Starbucks, most branches near tourist areas, but especially the branch at the Red Cliff Cave. 洪崖洞
• Jiefangbei Xinhua Bookstore, near the Liberation Monument click tower in the center of town. 4/F English section can be cruisy in the evenings. 解放碑新华书店

• Chongqing Food Street
  Jiefangbei, CBD. 解放碑 One little stretch of pedestrian mall near the clock tower has been designated as a food street, although the pickings are pretty slim: spicy noodles and mutton satay mostly. Visitors wanting a less adventurous option can go to any of the restaurants in the Metropolitan Plaza shopping center, attached to the Harbour Plaza Hotel, and point at the pictures on menus there. There are also a couple of very good street stalls serving hot noodle soup and dumplings in the alleyway that runs up the hill from the Red Cliff Cave towards the center of town.

• Red Cliff Cave
  In the CBD, just five minutes walk from the clock tower. Not a cave at all, but rather a vertical shopping arcade hugging the face of the riverside cliff opposite the modern performing arts center on the other side of the river. It has a very good traditional food alley where you can taste freshly ground tofu, hand made yam noodles, mallet pounded sweets, or all sorts of local treats. Plus, a cruisy Starbucks up top next to a pirate ship! Arrrr. 洪崖洞

Dali (Yunnan Province)

An old capital of various kingdoms for over 400 years, Dali is one of the most popular tourist spots in Yunnan, just 40 minutes flight from Kunming, and on the way to Lijiang.

• 106 Bar
  3 Ren Min Nan Lu (inside the compound of Min Mao Zhong, adjacent to Dali Hotel), Xia Guan, Dali City, 0872-212-0169. Opened by the Good Friends Group of the Dali Aids Prevention and Health Promotion Council. The bar provides tea and snacks, and organises periodic dance performances, free distribution of condoms and lube, as well as counseling services. Reservations for hotels, bus and air tickets, and travel advice are also provided. 地址：大理市下关人民南路3号民贸中院内（大理饭店旁）

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

Population is 5.5 million (that's about a quarter million Utopians).
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• 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.
• Mask
  138-8965-9276, 138-8964-4419. Open for a long time and always crowded with young gays from Dalian and overseas. 玛歯珂酒吧, 大连市西岗区鞍山路，北岗桥（1路车站旁边）

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

• Red Dragon (Hong Long Xi Yu Zhong Xin)
  722 Huang He Lu, 8459-0419. A few hundred meters west of Da Di Chun Bing Restaurant (very famous here). There is a red long (dragon) Chinese character right next to the entrance door.

  Comments from Utopians:

  "It's a small sauna, with cubicles at the end of the hall to have fun. About 10-15 guys at 3pm in the afternoon. Bring your own safety supplies. It will cost you Y$26 to use the sauna supplies. The guys are mostly around 25-30yo, a bit shy to mingle, but a little Chinese goes a long way, so I suggest you guys to learn a bit of Chinese before visiting. They have massage available, priced at Y$180-280 or so, guys are pretty cute." -- scold316, Nov 17, 2011

  "I went at about 2am and there were about 25 guys there, mostly young guys from 18-30, but also some older. I was told it is most crowded everyday from 8pm-midnight. The entrance fee is Y$26 (US$4 or E$3) and they also offer massage." -- Michael, Aug 31, 2011

  Comments from Utopians:

  "Visited Lan Yu Bathhouse today, a much better and cleaner place compared to Red Dragon and others. The manager is a great guy to hang out with. Masseurs are there, but no one pushes you - just say no once and they won't bug you again. There's a room downstairs, below the common room, for some action. Bring your own safety supplies. Charge for the bathhouse is Y$25. You can stay the night, but have to leave before noon the next day...pretty good deal! You'll find guys of all ages. It's located near the intersection of Bo Ai Jie and Chang Chun Lu." -- scold316, Jan 20, 2012

Dongguan (Guangdong Province)

Population is over 7 million (that's over 280,000 Utopians).

• Beijing Bar (mixed)
  Bar street. Gay-friendly.
• Now Now Bar
  Dongcheng walking street, behind the McDonald's to the left. This bar is on 3/F down a dingey hallway with no sign, just some colorful rope lights (a lesbian bar is on 2/F). The bar is poorly furnished, poorly ventilated when it's full of guys smoking, and often just plays Chinese karaoke on a big screen above the stage/dance floor. Drink selection is not too broad. The mood is lively and people are friendly.

Fuyang (Anhui Province)

Population is about 100,000 (that's about 4,000 Utopians).

• Yese Bar
  Down an alley opposite the Buckingham Palace Hotel, 155-5589-1069. Fuyang's longest running gay bar (set up in 2005), Yese has soft music, free tea and sunflower seeds...and AIDS prevention posters on the wall---it's run by an employee of the local CDC. Its laid back atmosphere attracts guys in their 20s and 30s coming for the LGBT company. Beer can be purchased, but is not pushed. Open most evenings 8:30-11:00pm (call to confirm it's open, and for someone to guide you in).夜色酒吧（白金汉宫对面）
• Nanmei Bar
  233 Qinghe Dong Rd (3/F of the building in rear, above a regular KTV, near the Buckingham Palace Hotel), 186-0969-1010, 0558-216-5938. Opened in late 2010. Nanmei has loud karaoke-style music and a weekend drag show. Attracts a middle-age crowd. Open 7-11pm every evening (weekends til midnight).南美酒吧会所，阜阳市清河东路233号（即白金汉宫对面）

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

Population of Fuzhou is nearing 6 million (that's a quarter million Utopians).
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• 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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Guigang

• Gays meet at the northeastern corner of the park in front of the Guigang Gouvernment building. At the crossroads between Zhongshan Lu and Hecheng Lu (in the small woods behind the public facilities).

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

You'll be hard-pressed to find anything gay in this picturesque, provincial city popular with Chinese tourists. Yet, the amazing landscape of colossol limestone karsts and the lazy river ride through stunning landscapes on the way to Yangshuo should not be missed by ardent China travelers. Cheap flights in on Air Asia make this a useful entry port into southern China.

Population is almost 1.5 million (that's about 60,000 Utopians, but where are they?).

• Don't miss a "bamboo" boat ride to Yangshuo through one of China's most incredible landscapes. Take a bus or a taxi (about US$25) to the nearby village of Yangdi. Negotiate for a private boat (about US$40 for two people) for a 90 minute ride to the charming village of Xingping. After exploring the ancient streets and shops, catch a local bus to Yangshuo (about 40 minutes ride) and spend the afternoon wandering around this bustling town before catching a bus back to Guilin (about 90 minutes).

• Guilin's limestone karsts are home to spectacular caves adjacent to scenic spots and guided tours are a typical tourist attraction here.

• 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.

• Foodie Alert! Try a typical local breakfast from sidewalk vendors: a thin, rice pancake wrap stuffed with an egg omelette, pickled vegetables and cripsy cubes of fried dough. Delicious!

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

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

• Mini (mixed)
  583-1113, 582-3336, 150-8600-2524. It is located in the same building as club Pink, in the city center close to Soho club. Mixed, but 50% young gay men at least.
• 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"). Crowd is about 50/50 gay/lesbian.

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

Haicheng

• Zhongjie Bath Hall

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

Prices are low in this small city. A lot of gay men go to the gay bars every night. There is quite a different feeling between a Beijing gay bar and a Hainan gay bar: all the mature men in Beijing bars are usually foreigners, but in Hainan you'll find many middle-aged locals relaxing after work and enjoying Hainan's easy-going atmosphere.

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

• China Boys Club
  136-0817-7313, email. Skilled outcall massage service with staff in many of China's major cities. Chinese traditional massage, Thai traditional massage, and Swedish massage available 24/7. Call for an appointment.

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

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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).

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• 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

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

Population is nearing 2.5 million (that's about 100,000 Utopians).

• Dragon Bar
  Near Jiang Jun Ya Shu.
• F1 (mixed)
  Ask a taxi driver, most of them know it. It fills up on the weekends. Drag shows and loud dance music.

• 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).
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• 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.
• Shen Lan Jiu Bar
  off Qancheng Rd (first street to the left after the canal, 100m in on the left). Happy young crowd, no entrance charge. Smoky. Karaoke. Occasional great drag show (tatty frocks and torn stockings). Live (usually falsetto) singing - which was quite impressive. Just a little English spoken at the bar. Young crowd.

• 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).
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• Lanse Didai (Blue Zone)
  2/F, just near the Tong le Yuan sauna (see below). Head south along Hueng Cheng East Rd, which becomes Hueng Cheng South Rd after the major intersection Dong Jiao Rd. Continue south past the China Mobile Hotel on the right. Cross over the intersection with Cha St and continue south another 100m or so. To the left you will see McDonalds, Hydro Hotel and finally Gome shop. Roughly opposite Gome there is a small car park fringed with small trees along the front. Turn right into the first entrance to the car park. Once inside, turn left. You will see ahead an unmarked 4-storey building with a large open doorway and blue signage. Enter and go up the stairs. On 1/F is the bar. Tables glow blue. There's karaoke. Very smokey, very loud Chinese pop. No fancy cocktails, but not bad and crowded on weekends from 10-12pm with cute, young guys.

• Top One disco
  Next to the Bolan Hotel on Baita St. There are several Top One discos in town. There are more gays at branch in Kundu. The hippest place for locals, with quite a lot of gay people.

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

• Tong Le Yuan
  133 Huan Chen Nan Lu. Head south along Hueng Cheng East Rd, which becomes Hueng Cheng South Rd after the major intersection Dong Jiao Rd. Continue south past the China Mobile Hotel on the right. Cross over the intersection with Cha St and continue south another 100m or so. To the left you will see McDonalds, Hydro Hotel and finally Gome shop. Roughly opposite Gome there is a small car park fringed with small trees along the front. Turn right into the first entrance to the car park. Once inside, turn 90 left. You will see ahead an unmarked 4-storey building with a large, open doorway. No sign. Enter and go up the stairs. On 1/F is the bar Lanse Didai (see under Bars). Go up the stairs to 2/F to reach the reception counter. Exchange your shoes for slippers. Ask the guys in the locker room for a robe if you like. Not very clean, but cruisy. There's open showers and a dry sauna, which seethes with action after it's switched on about 10pm. There's a large lounge with a bar and beds, lined up facing a TV which shows Chinese soap operas. Chatting, smoking, cuddling and sometimes much more goes on there (sometimes openly, but usually hidden beneath duvets). Upstairs are small open cubicles, but the partitions are only 1.5m high, so not exactly private. Best on weekends after 9pm.

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).
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• Simple Love Club (Jane Café)
  Go to Jinqiao Hotel and then walk 5-10m along Sela Rd towards the north. You will see a T-junction and then you will find a 2-storey high traditional Tibetan building. Friendly bar. The manager, a handsome guy, can speak English. Most guests are Tibetans, who are enthusiastic. The club is decorated in a modern Tibetan style.

• 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)

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

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.

• Park at Shiji Guangchang, or Century Square Park, just opposite the 5-star Huayang Hotel.

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).

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• Senado Square
  Especially after 7pm at night and all day Sun. Lots of Filipino guest workers looking to while away their leisure hours.
• Walk around the outside of the Lisboa casino and you might meet some guys that are interested.

Mianyang (Sichuan)

The population of Mianyang is over 5 million (that's more than 200,000 Utopians).

• Renmin Park
  Down the street from the Walmart, about a block away. Look at the signs and go past the 'monkey mountain' (during the day there are several tea gardens in the vicinity). On the other side of the lake in the far corner of the park in the darker areas between the trees, there are men hanging out close to the facilities every evening from about 10pm-1am. Some gays during the daytime, also, with lots of eye contact. Be discreet, it is a mixed crowd and some MBs and a pickpockets also at work.

  Comments from Utopians:

  "The holes in the 4/F facilities in Walmart have been closed up. I have also found that it is most busy from around 10am-noon and then again from 6-8:30pm. Not much going on in the afternoon." -- millaecuti, Aug 16, 2011

  "The Walmart center has become popular in the last few months. The facilities on 3/F and 4/F are frequented by mostly locals. On 3/F, all cubicles have holes in the walls. On 4/F, use the cubicles on the right hand side." -- TheThorne, Aug 3, 2011

Nanchang (Jiangxi Province)

• 510 Bar
  237 Zigu Lu (just off Deishan Lu). Zigu runs parallel to the Walking St, one city block north towards Tangwangge. 510 is a small hotel. 4/F bar, drag shows nightly. Busiest on weekends. Very welcoming.

• 510 Sauna
  237 Zigu Lu (just off Deishan Lu), 671-0808. Zigu runs parallel to the Walking St, one city block north towards Tangwangge. 510 is a small hotel. 5/F sauna, clean and friendly. Busiest on weekends.

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.

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• 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 with live performances on weekends.
• Zhongtian Yu Le Gong
  Ping Jiang Fu Rd, 137-0147-0552. Nearby the Confucian Temple shopping area (Fuzi Miao). Live performances nightly.

Nanjing Star Male Massage (0)151-1889-0336, (0)150-1893-4533 (English and Chinese), email. Gay-owned massage business. Handsome, friendly Chinese masseurs offering relaxing massage for men. Outcall only. Utopia Member Discount

• Gu Lou Park, just two blocks from Red Bar.
• Coming from Gu Lou Park, take Zhong Shan Bei Lu and turn right in the first street you see and go in the public facility. Sometimes it's empty, but sometimes it's busy.

  
  

• 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.

• Bibochi
  135 Shengzhou Lu, 025-5224-1848. The infrastructure is basic, but the staff and customers are really friendly.

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

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

• Cun Ai Jiu Ba (Only Love)
  Xinghu Lu, Nanhu Gong Yuan Da Meng, 159-7771-9919, 133-0771-2246, 280-0252. Go to the east end of Xinghu Lu, go straight into the smaller road (follow the big KTV red neon sign), turn right and it is there. Bar with cabaret and KTV. There are shows even on weekdays from 10pm-midnight and it turns into a disco on Fri and Sat. The location is nice and convenient, next to Nanhu (South Lake) Park. Beware of MBs.
• 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.

• Huan Qiu (Ring Ball)
  7/F on Mingzu Dadao, 820-0252. Gay sauna.
• Taiyang (Sun)
  Guangsha, 210-0484. Gay sauna.

  
  

Ningbo (Zhejiang Province)

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

• Bing Dao
  Jiang Xia Jie in the only small house at Jiang Xia Gong Yuan (Jiang Xia Park), very close to the bridge beside a river and in front of Intime Mall.
• Hong Jiu Ba (Red Bar)
  Ask your taxi to go to Golou. The bar is in the market area on 2/F. Busy on weekends. Drag show.

• 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).

• 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.

Dragon Asia Male Massage +86 158-1476-9734, email. Gay-owned massage business with branches in more than a dozen cities including Hong Kong, Singapore and Shanghai. Handsome, friendly masseurs offering relaxing massage therapy for men. Booking is easy and they speak excellent English. Just select your masseur from pictures on their website (all pics are of their real staff). Then call to confirm and your masseur is on the way within minutes. 24-hour outcall, direct to your door.

• Ze Xin Chi Sauna
  89 Dacheng Rd (Taidong area near Changchun Rd and Chang Cheng Rd beside Decorator), 0532-8364-9960. A clean, 24-hour sauna for gays. You can stay there the whole night and rent a room for yourself. There are also dark rooms where you find what and who you like. Shows on Fri and Sat, from 10-11:30pm. Young and good looking masseurs also available.

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.

• Behind the Chinese Overseas Hotel on Baiyuan Rd you will find a square opposite the Confucius Temple. Just sit on the rocks under the trees. Mixed crowd, young and old. Public facility is near. Friendly and curious people.
• Cruising area behind the Quanzhou Bus Station, near Yiquan St, between the back of the station and public facility. You can meet guys under the big tree. They walk around as well. Just sit and wait.

Sanya (Hainan)

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

Comments from Utopians:

"Yangguang Didai is really super. Very sympatico for foreigners. It is hard to find (back of the building)." -- Luc, Jan 31, 2012

"Yangguang Didai bar at 4/F Huitong Hotel, Jiefang 2nd Rd (opposite the pedestrian shopping street). Entry at rear. On a Wed night there were about 12 patrons at this small bar, mostly local guys in their late 20s. The proprietor said he was planning to redecorate. That would help." -- Laowai, Mar 17, 2011

Sanya Star Male Massage (0)151-1889-0336, (0)150-1893-4533 (English and Chinese), email. Gay-owned massage business. Handsome, friendly Chinese masseurs offering relaxing massage for men. Outcall only. Utopia Member Discount

Comments from Utopians:

"Nude Beach in Sanya called Da Dong Hai Bay. It started in 2007. Initially, some older men from 50-60 years old went there to enjoy nudity. In recent years, more and more people go there to be nude. According to articles in the Net, 500 people were there naked on the beach and in the water once. The nude area is in front of South China hotel. When you see a map, it is at the right side of the bay. If you are facing the ocean, it is at your left." -- bobchina8000, Nov 29, 2011

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

• 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. Run down and beware of overcharging. Local crowd. Weekends are probably best.

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:

  "I just visited Deep Breath and it was a fabulous night. Easy to find, only a 10 minute walk from the main street. From Grand Metro Hotel, turn right and walk two and a half blocks crossing traffic lights. Drag show on Fri at 11pm. Very funny and a HOT pole dancer." -- emas1977, Apr 22, 2011

Suzhou Star Male Massage (0)151-1889-0336, (0)150-1893-4533 (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. Basically a 3-bedroom apartment. They have a small bathroom where you can shower before and after. 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)

• 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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• China Playboy Male Massage
  0186-2131-7907, email. Aiming to provide the highest level of satisfaction in major cities in China. Their massage technicians aim to please. Friendly service and good attitude.

  Tianjin Star Male Massage (0)151-1889-0336, (0)150-1893-4533 (English and Chinese), email. Gay-owned massage business. Handsome, friendly Chinese masseurs offering relaxing massage for men. Outcall only. Utopia Member Discount

Wenzhou (Zhejiang Province)

Population is approaching one million (that's just about 40,000 Utopians).

• Afflatus Bar (Ling Gan Yin Ba)
  209 Room #2 Jin Shan Zu Tuan Lu Cheng Rd (Si Cheng Rd opposite Construction Bank, Jin Shan Jing Fan Cheng), 131-8581-8268. Gay bar with karaoke located in a small pedestrian zone. Best if your taxi driver can call the bar so that someone may meet when you get dropped off. Busy Fri-Sun nights from 9pm.

• Zhongshan Gongyuan
  Southwest corner of this park is quite active during the day.

• Dynasty Hotel Sauna (mixed)
  Minghan Rd (near the Stadium). Some men are interested in others, especially in the sauna. Ask for a VIP card for cheaper entry price. Be discreet.

Wuhan (Hubei Province) -- area code (86-27)

Population is over 7 million (that's about 300,000 Utopians).
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• Dibao
  Louyu Rd, Wuchang (near the Wuhan Physical Exercise College), 134-3719-1944. Take bus number 702 or 596. Young gay crowd, mostly Chinese. Very friendly for foreigners.
• Mintiange
  Qianjin Wulu (Qianjin Five Rd, close to Jianghan Rd and Zhongshan Dadao--many buses go there, get off at Jiali Guangchang), Hankou. On the third floor, above Brother Bar. Crowd here is 30yo+.
• Romantic Life
  3-4 Jiangtan Park, Yangtze Riverside Esplanade, Hankou, 8278-9041. Go to the main entrance of the long esplanade by the ferry terminal. As you go down the steps, turn right onto a narrow garden pathway. There is a row of restaurants there and Romantic Life is near the end of the block. This is a friendly and popular gay bar on the Yangzi riverside. Dim lighting and nice decor. Busiest early on Fri and Sat. Young crowd. 浪漫一生 汉口江滩公园内3-4号

• Xunlimen, Hankou in the evening and night, near the bus stop. Bus 703 goes there. Be discreet.

• Han Lin Chun
  3/F 25 Hai Shou Jie, 133-8751-7097. Sauna, Shower, 2 large lounges (one with TV and bar counter), private rooms. Massage also available. Very inexpensive entry.

  Comments from Utopians:

  "I visited Han Lin Chun sauna. There was a huge commotion in the place when I arrived as they don't get many foreigners. This kind of attention can be 'interesting,' but if you are at all shy and don't like being on display as a curiosity, I would not suggest a visit here. The towel they give you is tiny and the sauna area itself is an excuse for the cruising that takes place in the corridors. Some of the guys are friendly, some will profess undying love for you after seeing your naked backside for 10 seconds, but many are annoying and treat you like a fairground freak that they can pull and poke at will. I went here out of curiosity but I found it shabby and not particularly hygenic. In fact the shower water rapidly became inadequate. The clientele is mainly 35+. About the cutest guy was a young soldier, apparently military pop in here occasionally. Beware that management will also try to charge a lot more to foreigners than the locals...it would be best to go with a local if you can meet one at the bars first. The place does have comfortable private rooms with lockable doors, which is rare in Chinese gay saunas." -- JayCool, Dec 20, 2011

Wuxi (Jiangsu Province)

Wuxi is about 40 minutes west of Shanghai by high speed train. The population of Wuxi is about 5.5 million (that's over 200,000 Utopians).
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• 7 Gentleman Ballroom
  In the city center, housed in the complex of the 789 Hotel. Find the huge sign for the KTV (close to the police office) and take the stairs to 3/F. On the landing you will be met by the staff. There is ballroom dancing every Sat night from about 8pm. If you like dancing, come and see how traditional waltzes and Fox Trots and an array of other styles of dancing is done to modern Chinese pop music. Tea is served. Not very cruisy, but a lot of fun. Mostly locals. 无锡市国际饭店后，洒吧一条街上
• Darling Bar
  3 Lou 268 Miao Guang (in the Nanchang Market complex), 013-093-089-807. Difficult to find, so best to ring first. This place is usually very quiet (often the MBs outnumber the customers). There may or may not be shows on the weekends. Pet peeve: staff expecting drinks to be bought for them.

• In the center of the city, there is a bathhouse visited mostly by locals. Ask your taxi driver to drop you at the Green Tree Inn hotel in Jiefang West Rd. Roughly across the river from the hotel there is a smallish vertical blue sign with four white characters. It is the only building entrance in the block with three steps down. The facilities have that lived-in feeling about them, but the guys are friendly and the establishment is kept clean. It is possible to stay overnight.

XIAMEN (Fujian Province) -- area code (86-592)

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XIAN

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Yiwu City (Zhejiang Province)

Population is about 1 million (that's about 40,000 Utopians).

Yiwu 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

Yueyang (Hunan Province)

• Li Blind Massage
  Located in 5 mile in the city center of Yueyang, on Gongnong Lu Rd. A gay-friendly blind massage parlor with an older masseur. Chinese traditional massage. A small place but the service is the best so far in town.

• Dongfang Luoma (Oriental Rome) (mixed)
  At the Huabanqiao intersection. A mostly straight sauna, but worth a visit. Men walk about totally nude in the showers, jacuzzi, sauna and body scrub area. Overnight stay allowed in a common room and occasional shows.

Zhanjiagang (Jiangsu Province)

Population is around a million (that's upwards of 40,000 Utopians).

• Sazhou Park
  In the city centre. From the Huafang Jinling International Hotel in Changan St, you will see a river flowing along the side street. Follow this for one block. At the next bridge crossing the river, cross over the bridge and the park is across the street along the river bank. Guys hang around the whole park, but especially in the area around the facilities close to the play park. Busiest Sat and Sun afternoons, but there is some activity in the evenings as late as 11pm. The park does not close.

Zhengzhou (Henan Province)

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

• Behind Remin Park, along the river, is quite active. To get there you can walk along Erqi Lu from the center turn left just before the river opposite the Friendship Hotel. You have to walk around a kiosk, where 08.00 to 20.00 is written on it, and then down a passage between a restaurant which is built across the river and you are there.

Zhuhai (Guangdon Province) -- area code (86-756)

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

• Blue Bar
  Shui Wan Lu No. 178, Zhuhai-Gongbei. This is a nice new gay karaoke bar. No entry fees.
• Xiangyue Café
  134-1147-4365. On Guihua Nan Lu a few meters north of the intersection with Changsheng Lu, Gongbei, near the Macau border. Gay bar with no entry charge. Some English spoken.

• F-Bar
  2012 Yingbin Rd, Gongbei , 887-2273, 130-0576-1622, email. Utopia Member Discount