Nightclubs:

These are often free to get in outside of the major cities. But good clubs often require that you spend a certain amount of money when ordering your first round of drinks. This can be several hundred RMB depending on the club’s reputation. A collection of individual beers or just a few spirits (such as Gin, Vodka or Whisky) as well as ice tea (which are all mixed in a jug) will be accompanied with a plate of popcorn or fruit to be shared out among your party. Club closing times vary but generally 3am is a good indication in the bigger cities. Clubs tend to fill-up and get quite packed on Fridays and Saturdays at around midnight. Often, clubs have a sea of small, square tables with high stools spread throughout – but these can fill up early. Around the club there are often plush sofa zones – to sit here you must buy over 500RMB of drinks and maybe reserve in advance. Never leave your mobile phone, lighter or any other valuables in public view. Astonishingly, for a very traditional country, you may also find unisex toilets at some discos.