And further west in Gulou, Dada is a sticky-floored Beijing institution and a mecca for the city’s hippest clubbers ... and was drunk on his music all night, so look out for him.” ...

Lan Club is particularly known for its spectacular interior, and is considered to be one of the best lounges in the city. Other than bars and clubs, one can also a night of theatre, Beijing Opera ...

Strolling around Sanlitun, a glamorous shopping mecca and 24-hour catwalk in central Beijing, it’s easy to forget that the city is the home of what is essentially a one-party dictatorship ...