In fact, when I was initially trying to find a reliable information about Suzhou pick up bars, clubs and expat nightlife, it proved to be a bit difficult task. First, Google search is blocked in China. Second, not all information is available on the internet in English language.
But I entered Pulse Dance Club as well. A detailed list of various interesting Suzhou bars and clubs is also provided in this post. All the must visit clubs and bars names are available with detailed address English, Chinese and pinyin. This post is mainly about the nightlife revolving around Li Gong Di. You can find my other Suzhou related blog-posts elsewhere. Well, probably there is no other street in Suzhou like Li Gong Di that combines a unique scenery with history and modern business elements.
Li Gong Di is indeed very famous for being a highly scenic zone in Suzhou city popular for the classical Chinese gardens. The night views of 1. Please use the Baidu Map to conveniently navigate in Suzhou and other Chinese cities. Although I carried my Chinese work permit card just in case? A seat for a couple could be reserved for RMB or so. Well, in August the clubs were not full of their max strength. The dance floor and bars looked rather empty and a bit boring.
That means, most of the clubbers were either tourists or local working class. It could be challenging talk to just one of the group members to have some real action. You can, of course, talk to the whole group and probably make friends- and hang out. Basically, the drinks are not at all expensive in Suzhou bars. I reached Li Gong Di by 9. The bars looked rather empty.
I decided to go for a walk around Jinji lake as the lake views looked really beautiful. By 10pm the light on the lake were off and I returned to the bar street to get into a club. The DJ was quite okay and the lighting effects were at its best. No one seemed to be dancing at this moment. There were lots of girls in the club, nicely dressed and the vibe inside the club looked warm and welcoming.
