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ShanghaiPRIDE group photo. Gay men travel to Shanghai. LGBTQ+ community members with rainbow flags, celebrating diversity & inclusion.
Shanghai Pride parade at night. People hold a rainbow banner with Pride on it. Gay travel destination in China.
Live band performing at ShanghaiPRIDE. Singer in red suit, guitarist in silver jacket, drummer, & bassist on stage. Gay travel.

Shanghai PRIDE

Celebrating Diversity at ShanghaiPRIDE
Shanghai gay bar: Moon Bar interior with a mural of two shirtless men in front of a moon. Bottles on a shelf with neon lights.
Moon Bar in Shanghai. Bar shelf with bottles and MOON sign. Gay travel nightlife in Shanghai. Gay bars, gay clubs.
Interior of Moon Bar in Shanghai, a gay-friendly travel destination, featuring a bar with red lighting and a purple-lit doorway.
Moon Bar Shanghai, a gay-friendly travel destination, features a neon crescent moon and stars, plus vibrant lights. Nightlife spot.

Moon Bar

Shanghai's Moon Café: Neon Oasis
Interior of Lollipop Bar & Lounge, a popular gay cocktail bar in Shanghai. Disco balls, bar with patrons, and a lollipop sign.

Lollipop Bar & Lounge Shanghai

Popular Gay Cocktail Bar
Rice Bar Shanghai cocktail bar: Bartender prepares drinks in gayborhood restaurant. Shanghai's nightlife scene for gay men.
Shanghai gay bar interior. Red lighting, bar with drinks, bartenders, and patrons. Nightlife and travel for gay men in Shanghai.
Shanghai bar scene: Shelves stocked with liquor bottles, glasses, and cocktail shakers. A vibrant nightlife spot for gay travelers.
Rice Bar in Shanghai: Bartender stands behind the bar with liquor bottles on shelves. Gay travel advice for nightlife in China.
Interior of Rice Bar, Shanghai. Warm lighting, orange cushions, and small tables create a cozy atmosphere. Gay travel advice.

Rice Bar Shanghai

Japanese-Themed Lounge & Restaurant
Shanghai gay nightlife: Crowded gay club scene with disco ball and colorful lights. Men socializing, enjoying drinks, and dancing.
Crowded gay bar in Shanghai. People socializing, drinking, and enjoying the nightlife. Gay travel advice, Hunt Shanghai.
Group of gay men at a Shanghai club, enjoying nightlife. Diverse group with drinks, sailor hats, and fun. Gay travel advice, Shanghai nightlife.
Shanghai gay nightlife: Drag performers in costumes and masks at a party. The Hunt Shanghai event, travel advice.
Shanghai gay bar, Hunt, with red lighting, Asian decor, and patrons. A popular gay travel destination known for its nightlife.

Hunt

LGBTQ+ Social Hub & Karaoke
Interior of Asia Blue, a gay bar in Shanghai, China. The bar is lit with red and orange lights and has a modern design. Gay travel.
Shanghai gay travel: Stylish interior of a bar in Asia, featuring colorful lights, tables, and chairs. Nightlife scene, perfect for gay men's travel adventures.
Shanghai gay bar entrance with glass block wall, neon sign, and door. Nightlife scene for gay men traveling in Asia. Blue and red lighting.

Asia Blue

Shanghai's Pioneer Gay Bar Experience

Shanghai's Gay Clubs

Group of gay men at Medusa Realness event, Thailand. Pink Medusa shirts, red latex outfit. Gay travel, LGBTQ+ pride, music festival.
Medusa Realness drag show. Performers in costumes pose on stage. Gay travel nightlife scene.
Black and white image of drag queens with fists raised in solidarity. Medusa Realness and LGBTQ+ pride are demonstrated.

Medusa Realness

Queer Nightlife Epicenter in Shanghai
Gay travel: DJ with arms raised at a dark party. Nightlife scene with music and dance. Potent event for gay men.
Gay nightlife: DJ performing at a potent party. Red lighting, crowd dancing. Gay travel advice.
Silhouetted figures in a red-lit club. Nightlife scene for gay men's travel. Potent atmosphere, dance floor, party.

Potent

Huaihai's Premier Electronic Music Venue
Gay travel: Red-lit dance floor at Culture Club. Crowd with hands up, disco ball. Nightlife scene, gay clubbing, party atmosphere.
Crowd at Culture Club, a gay club. People dancing with hands up, lit by pink lights. Gay travel advice. eff12eaa-0d84-4e21-8ea9-2afe53c38b53.jpg
Culture Club: Bartender pouring a drink directly into a patron's mouth at the gay bar. Nightlife scene, fun atmosphere, travel advice.

Culture Club

Yandang Road's Lively Nightlife Venue
Stairway to Lai Lai Dance Hall, a gay travel destination. Decaying walls, window, and handrail. Come 来 来 dance at this unique spot.
Stairs leading to Lai Lai Dance Hall, a gay nightlife spot. A red sign with Chinese characters above a metal door. Gay travel destination.

Lai Lai Dance Hall

Hongkou's Historic Gay Dance Haven

Shanghai's Gay Friendly Hotels

Courtyard by Marriott Shanghai Xujiahui

Crowne Plaza Shanghai

Harcourts Kailun Hotel

Hotel Indigo Shanghai On The Bund

HUALUXE Shanghai Twelve At Hengshan

Ibis Shanghai Xujiahui Hotel

Park Hyatt Shanghai

Radisson Collection Hotel Xing Guo Shanghai

Shanghai Blue Mountain Youth Hostel – Luwan

Shanghai Le Tour Traveler’s Rest Youth Hostel

Shanghai Rock & Wood International Youth Hostel

Shanghai Soho Garden Hotel

The Longemont Shanghai Hotel

The PuLi Hotel and Spa

URBN Boutique Shanghai

W Shanghai – The Bund

Experience all of Shanghai

Gay-friendly Shanghai street food tour. Busy street at night with neon signs and people. Dumplings and desserts are popular bites.
Shanghai Street Eats: Dumplings, Desserts & Local Vibes

Dive into Shanghai’s culinary scene with a 3-hour tasting tour through the city’s most iconic food hubs. Savor 10-15 traditional bites like juicy dumplings, savory noodles, and sweet treats. Wander from the chic Xintiandi to the historic French Concession, where East meets West in stunning style. Sip authentic Chinese teas and discover the stories behind every delicious bite.

3 hours
$79 USD
Shanghai skyline at night. A personalized tour experience for gay travelers in Shanghai. Explore bites and train street vibes.
Shanghai Your Way: Gay-Friendly Private & Personalized Tour Experience

Unlock Shanghai with a private guided tour designed around your vibes. Wander iconic spots like the Bund and Yu Yuan Garden or dive into hidden gems only locals know. With a like-minded guide, your adventure is as flexible as your plans. Make it luxe, cultural, or wild—your call!

4 - 8 hours
$94 USD
Zhujiajiao Water Town escape from Shanghai. Canal view with boats, traditional buildings, red lanterns. Gay travel adventure.
Private Zhujiajiao Water Town Escape from Shanghai

Escape Shanghai’s buzz with a private half-day tour of Zhujiajiao Water Town. Stroll centuries-old streets, snap iconic Ming and Qing bridges, and savor local eats. Cruise charming canals on a scenic boat ride while soaking in the town’s rich history—all with your own guide and custom vibes.

5 hours
$150 USD

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