Zhengzhou travel guide: where to stay, what to do, and where to eat in Zhengzhou, Henan, China.
Zhengzhou nightlife centres on the Nongke Road bar street in Jinshui District (Metro Line 2, Dongfeng Road station), with clubs along Jingliu Road, plus street-food night markets such as Jiankang Road and the family-friendly evenings at Erqi Square and Ruyi Lake in Zhengdong.
The scene mixes live-music bars, chain pubs, craft-beer venues and a small number of clubs, alongside busy night markets. It is casual and mostly Chinese-language.
At a glance
- Peak hours
- Bars busiest 21:00-01:00; night markets 18:00-23:00.
- Average drink
- Beer from ¥30 (~$4.50); cocktails ¥45-80 (~$6.70-12); weekend table minimums ¥600-1500 (~$90-224).
- Dress code
- Casual at bars; smart-casual at clubs.
Nightlife districts
Where the action happens after dark.
Nongke Road Bar Street
About 800 m of bars and livehouses, Jinshui District; Metro Line 2 Dongfeng Road station exit C then about 500 m.
Jingliu Road
Club and bar district in Jinshui District.
Erqi Square and Dehua Street
Central plaza with music fountain and the underground night market.
Zhengdong New District (Ruyi Lake, CBD)
Illuminated lakeside walk and craft-beer venues near the CBD.
Bars & pubs
Where locals drink.
Nongke Road Bar Street
Known for: About 800 m strip of live-music bars, cocktail bars and clubs in Jinshui District
Nongke Road, Jinshui District, Zhengzhou (Huayuan Road to Jingsan Road); Metro Line 2 Dongfeng Road station exit C, then about 500 m
Jingliu Road nightlife strip
Known for: Club and bar district in Jinshui District
Jingliu Road, Jinshui District, Zhengzhou, Henan
7LiveHouse
Known for: Rock and folk live music; local-band nights on Fridays
Nongke Road area, Jinshui District, Zhengzhou, Henan (confirm door number on Amap)
Helen's Bar (Nongke Road)
Known for: International chain pub with beer, cocktails and a relaxed crowd
Nongke Road, Jinshui District, Zhengzhou, Henan (Nongke Road branch)
Helen's Bar (Erqi Wanda)
Known for: Affordable chain pub within the Erqi Wanda area
Erqi Wanda Plaza, Erqi District, Zhengzhou, Henan
Target Pub
Known for: Expat-friendly pub owned by a local, darts and imported beer
Zhengzhou, Henan (confirm address on Amap; search Target Pub 郑州)
Beer Factory
Known for: Wide selection of imported and local beers
Zhengzhou, Henan (confirm address on Amap)
Space Club
Known for: Nightclub with DJs on Nongke Road
Nongke Road, Jinshui District, Zhengzhou, Henan
Fever Lab
Known for: Cocktail and club venue in Jinshui District
Jinshui District, Zhengzhou, Henan
Jiankang Road Night Market
Known for: Street food, clothes, phone accessories and crafts
Jiankang Road, Zhengzhou, Henan
Dehua New Street Underground Night Market
Known for: Central underground market of snacks and small goods
Dehua Street area, Erqi District, Zhengzhou, Henan
Erqi Square Music Fountain
Known for: Evening fountain and lights at the city centre plaza
Erqi Square, Erqi District, Zhengzhou; Metro Line 1 Erqi Square station
Ruyi Lake and Zhengdong CBD night walk
Known for: Illuminated Big Corn and Convention Centre reflections along Ruyi Lake
Ruyi Lake, Zhengdong New District, Zhengzhou, Henan
Ruhe Road Residential Night Market
Known for: Neighbourhood evening market
Ruhe Road, Zhongyuan District, Zhengzhou, Henan
Clubs
For dancing into the early hours.
Jingliu Road nightlife strip
Cover: Varies; verify at door
Hours: Evenings to late
Space Club
Cover: About ¥50-100 (~$7.50-15)
Hours: Nightly late (verify)
Fever Lab
Cover: Verify at door
Hours: Evenings to late (verify)
Live entertainment
Music, theatre, and performance venues.
Live music
Livehouses on Nongke Road, such as 7LiveHouse, stage rock and folk; Friday is local-band night.
Nightlife tips
Stay safe and have fun.
Take Metro Line 2 to Dongfeng Road station exit C for Nongke Road.
Use DiDi for rides after the metro closes.
Check venue hours on Dianping; several listings need confirming on Amap.
Pay by Alipay or WeChat Pay; carry your passport for club entry.
Cover at clubs is about ¥50-100 (~$7.50-15).