• Shichahai - Prior to your journey, you’ll receive a customized digital nightlife guide brimming with insider recommendations: unique themed cocktails, LGBTQ+ friendly spots, and even academic bars where students from China’s leading universities engage in open, salon-style discussions.
  The evening will kick off at a divination bar, offering tarot readings or traditional Chinese Wuxing divination. Local “wizards” will provide interpretations, and you might even savor a cocktail specially concocted to “bless” you based on your reading.
  Alternatively, you could opt to visit an academic bar, where subjects like politics, geography, and history are explored in informal settings. The hosts — often students, PhDs, or professors — encourage casual dialogue, offering insight into the perspectives of China’s highly educated youth.
  One cocktail is included in the experience. Should you desire additional drinks or wish to treat your local companion, you are welcome to purchase more independently.
  Above all, this experience is designed to be relaxed and adaptable. While a suggested route has been crafted, you are free to explore other venues from the guidebook — simply let us know what piques your interest!

• Local cultural insights and stories throughout the night
• Ongoing trip tips and Beijing lifestyle recommendations from your local friend
• Optional hangout time after bar hopping (up to guest and host’s vibe)
• Alcoholic beverages
• Flexible starting time and meetup point — tailored to your route
• Personalized local host matchmaking (based on your vibe, interests, or preferred bar style)
• Digital nightlife guidebook (PDF) about curated bars, clubs, and cultural venues in Beijing

• A cocktail of divination

Beijing boasts a plethora of distinctive and intriguing bars, ranging from academic salons and enchanting speakeasies to divination-themed lounges and film-inspired retreats. Whatever your interests, you’re sure to encounter something surprising here.

Prior to your visit, you’ll receive a customized digital nightlife guide brimming with recommendations: specialty-themed cocktails, LGBTQ+ friendly venues, and even academic bars where students from China’s leading universities engage in open salon-style discussions.

A starting bar will be recommended for you and your matched local companion based on your preferences — but you’re free to tailor the evening as you wish, exploring venues that pique your interest in the guide.

One cocktail is included, and you’re encouraged to continue discovering more bars together afterward. Feel free to treat your local friend to the next adventure!

This is more than just a tour — it’s an opportunity to connect with a local, explore Beijing from an insider’s perspective, and experience the city in the most genuine way possible.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.