Shaoxing travel guide: where to stay, what to do and where to eat in Shaoxing, Zhejiang, China.
Shaoxing's nightlife is modest and culture-led: it centres on rice wine taverns, canal-side walks and a recently opened bar street at Fushan, rather than nightclubs. Hangzhou and Shanghai are the closer options for clubbing.
Nightlife districts
Where the action happens after dark.
Fuheng Bar Street (Fushan, Yuecheng District)
A newer strip of about ten bars near Lu Xun's former residence serving rice wine and local dishes, with Yue opera excerpts at some venues.
Lu Xun Middle Road (Yuecheng District)
Home to Xianheng Tavern and other wine-themed eateries in the old town.
Cangqiao Straight Street canal area
Canal street with tea houses and wine shops, quiet after about 9:00 PM.
Bars & pubs
Where locals drink.
Fuheng Bar Street
Known for: Roughly 450-metre strip of ten or more bars serving yellow rice wine and local dishes with occasional Yue opera excerpts
Fuheng Street, Fushan, Yuecheng District, Shaoxing 312000
Xianheng Tavern (Xianheng Hotel)
Known for: Historic wine tavern from Lu Xun's story 'Kong Yiji', serving warm yellow rice wine with fennel beans
No. 179 Lu Xun Middle Road, Yuecheng District, Shaoxing 312000
Clubs
For dancing into the early hours.
Xihu Tianxia bar and club district (Hangzhou)
Cover: Varies by venue; many bars have no cover
Hours: Evenings to about 2:00 AM
Shaoxing KTV and late-night lounges (Yuecheng District)
Cover: Room-based pricing; book on arrival
Hours: Evenings to about 2:00 AM
Nightlife tips
Stay safe and have fun.
Most venues warm up after midnight — earlier arrivals get easier entry and shorter queues.
Carry ID, even if you look older — bouncers check at most venues.
Plan your ride home before you go out — last transport runs earlier than the clubs close.