Fujian is a coastal province in southeast China facing Taiwan, known for the UNESCO tulou earthen buildings, Gulangyu island, Quanzhou's Maritime Silk Road heritage and the Wuyi Mountains.
Fujian nightlife is low-key and tea-and-seafood driven. Xiamen's Shapowei and Haiwan Park have the liveliest bars; Fuzhou has jazz and sake bars.
Early-evening snacking and tea precede bar-hopping; most places fill after 21:00.
At a glance
- Peak hours
- 21:00-01:00
- Average drink
- Beer ¥20-50 (approx. $3-7); cocktails ¥50-90 (approx. $7-12.50)
- Dress code
- Casual everywhere; no dress code at most venues.
- Cover charge
- Venue details change often. Verify opening times on Amap or Baidu Maps.
Nightlife districts
Where the action happens after dark.
Shapowei, Xiamen
Former fishing harbour with bars and small theatres.
Best for: craft beer and live music
Haiwan Park, Xiamen
Bars with live bands on the west coast of Xiamen Island.
Best for: seaside drinks
Bars & pubs
Where locals drink.
Thank You Cafe
Known for: Jazz-to-hip-hop turntable nights hidden off the main road
162 Daxue Road, Siming District, Xiamen
Between
Known for: Old-school hip-hop and electronic nights
Shapowei Art Zone, Siming District, Xiamen
Fat Fat Beer Horse
Known for: German-style craft beer in a two-storey brewery
Shapowei Art Zone, Siming District, Xiamen
Zebra Bar
Known for: Live band bar listed in expat guides
Siming District, Xiamen, Fujian
The Keeper
Known for: Egyptian-themed room with jazz band
Near Fuzhou North Railway Station, Fuzhou
Dozo Sake Bar
Known for: Japanese sake list near West Lake Park
Near Xihu Park, Gulou District, Fuzhou
Clubs
For dancing into the early hours.
Club Myst
Cover: No cover usually
Hours: Nightly 21:00-late
Havana Beach
Cover: No cover usually
Hours: Evenings
Live entertainment
Music, theatre, and performance venues.
Nightlife tips
Stay safe and have fun.
Carry your passport; venues may check ID.
Last ferry to Gulangyu is around 22:30, so do not drink on the island unless you are staying overnight.
Use DiDi for taxis; street hailing at night is unreliable.