Neon Renaissance: How Shanghai's Entertainment Clubs Are Reinventing Nightlife Culture

PART I: THE NEW NIGHTLIFE GEOGRAPHYCurrent hotspots:- The Bund: Luxury club enclaves- Former French Concession: Speakeasy revival- Jing'an: High-tech KTV palaces- Hongkou: Underground music scenes- Xuhui: Private member clubsPART II: INDUSTRY TRANS

Velvet Ropes and Hidden Doors: Inside Shanghai's High-End Club Culture

Shanghai After Dark: A Study in ContrastsIntroduction: The City's Dual Nightlife PersonalityBeneath Shanghai's neon skyline thrives a parallel economy where billionaires rub shoulders with celebrities in soundproofed VIP rooms, while across town, u