OK, you're in Ningbo. You've finished dinner with your Chinese colleagues, and it's only 8pm. What can you do in this unknown city?
First should be Lao Waitan , or "Ningbo's Bund". There are two big English-speaking bars there, Le Cargo and Shamrock . Le Cargo is a French bar, and Shamrock is an Irish pub with real Guinness. Lots of traveling expats at these places. If you want to meet the locals, go to LBB and talk with some of the foreign residents of Ningbo - they're friendly and don't often get to talk to outsiders. For a
Ningbo's nightlife scene is growing rapidly. From Irish pubs to dive bars, from dance clubs to live music, Ningbo has a lot to offer at night. Lao Waitan (老外滩) district is home to many clubs and bars, all within walking distance. Gu Lou (鼓楼) has a number of small pubs on the second floor, including Ningbo's only venue for touring rock bands. Imported draft beer is widely available at the international pubs. Dance clubs have local DJs, but rarely, if ever, have international acts.
Lao Waitan, also known as "The Old Bund",
Grimy commercial hub by day, Ningbo transforms after dark into a sparkling seductress. This is a party town from way back. Ningbo has returned to its rightful place as one of the world's great sin cities – and one gets the feeling that the party has only just begun. Welcome to Ningbo by night.
1.1982 Bar
This is the best choice for the young people who are keen on rock and roll, heavy metal, punk, blues, hard core and electronic music.
Address: Hutong Street, Drum-tower
Opening hours: 24 hours
Phone: +86 574 130 9593 1395
2. The Second Stop Bar
Grimy commercial hub by day, Ningbo transforms after dark into a sparkling seductress. This is a party town from way back. Ningbo has returned to its rightful place as one of the world's great sin cities – and one gets the feeling that the party has only just begun. Welcome to Ningbo by night.
1.1982 Bar
This is the best choice for the young people who are keen on rock and roll, heavy metal, punk, blues, hard core and electronic music.
Address: Hutong Street, Drum-tower
Opening hours: 24 hours
Phone: +86 574 130 9593 1395
2. The Second Stop Bar
Grimy commercial hub by day, Ningbo transforms after dark into a sparkling seductress. This is a party town from way back. Ningbo has returned to its rightful place as one of the world's great sin cities – and one gets the feeling that the party has only just begun. Welcome to Ningbo by night.
1.1982 Bar
This is the best choice for the young people who are keen on rock and roll, heavy metal, punk, blues, hard core and electronic music.
Address: Hutong Street, Drum-tower
Opening hours: 24 hours
Phone: +86 574 130 9593 1395
2. The Second Stop Bar
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