Going to the same place repetitively can get old, but one of the great things about Xi’an is that it offers a huge variety in bars, clubs, and hangouts. So next time you get the urge to hit the town for a night out, take the time to consider what you’re looking for: to meet new friends, relax with the ones you already have, dance until you’re sore, or venture to a spot out of the usual expat hangouts. Here are just a couple of visit-worthy nightlife hangouts in Xi’an.

1) Park Qin View In Map
Park Qin is the name of the bar downstairs, but the entire vicinity (hostel and Traveler’s Café) is a great place to hang out. You can get an 8 RMB bottle of Hans beer and pizza that will remind you of home at the Traveller’s Café for dinner, then head downstairs for the bar atmosphere. The bar itself resembles a hipster version of Xi’an, complete with a few life-size terracotta warriors. There are lots of tables and comfortable chairs scattered about, and they’re usually filled with people listening to the live band and mingling. The staff is friendly and the cocktails are reasonably priced. If cocktails aren’t your cup of tea then you can grab a beer, munch on the free table snacks, or grab some buddies and try the “DayanTa”. It’s a flaming tower of different alcohols that are both effective and fun. They also have a weekly beer pong tournament if you’re missing your college days or want to try the game. Lastly, since the building is part of a hostel, it’s a great place to meet up with other foreigners, both travellers and those living in the city. 

Add: A-2 Shuncheng West Alley (inside the South City Gate), Beilin District, Xi'an
地址：西安市碑林区南门里顺城西路甲2号(贴城墙向西20米)
Opening hours: Daily, 19:30-03:00
Tel: 029 8728 0092  
Getting there: Head south from the Bell Tower and when you get to the wall take the last right before going under the wall’s archway

2) Vice Versa View In Map
Smaller than Park Qin, but if you’re looking for a good place to hang out with friends, it’s a great spot. The drinks are a little more expensive, but they have some nice deals that are full potency. The “Mexican Standoff” is a Corona, lime included, and tequila shot for 30 RMB. In the bar there’s a nice stage where they have bands come in to perform, and because it’s a smaller place it’s a lot more intimate. If you do want a break from the music or just some fresh air, you can continue up the stairs to the rooftop.

Add: 9 Xianning Xuexiang, Wenchangmen, Beilin District, Xi’an
地址：西安市碑林区文昌门咸宁学巷9号
Opening hours: 19:00-late
Tel: 135 7253 0863
Getting there: Head east from the Bell Tower. Turn right at the first major intersection and walk down until you see the city wall. Before you exit under the wall take a right. Head down the first small street you see. Vice Versa will be on the right side

3) Salsa View In Map
If you want to dance, Salsa is the place to go. It’s a two-story club complete with a dance floor and a couple of stages where the club’s dancers perform. The girl’s dance to the music the DJ plays, but they also have choreographed routines that they perform. Another great thing about Salsa is that you’ll know some of the songs they’re playing. The DJ does a good job of mixing in both Chinese and English songs. If you get a chance, try and catch one of Salsa’s parties. They have themed evenings that they go all out for. But, while they are a lot of fun, prepare for a sea of people on the dance floor. Be proactive about watching your things and leave your belongings at the bag check.

Add: 7F, Parkson Mall, 107 Xidajie, Lianhu District, Xi’an
地址：西安市莲湖区西大街107号时代百盛商场7楼
Opening hours: Daily, 20:00-05:00
Tel: 029 8728 6666
Getting there: Head west from the Bell Tower. Salsa will be on your right at the first big intersection past the Muslim Quarter

4) 3 Carats View In Map
3 Carats can be placed in the gray area between bar and club. It has a good set up for chatting with friends, then going to dance on the stage. Be prepared though, if you are a dancing fiend, you are going to be kicked off at certain points for the band and/or dance performances that the venue puts on. Individually drinks can get pricey, but the group deals where you buy a bottle of a selected alcohol, mixers, and a fruit platter are a good deal.

Add: 2F, Golden Century Plaza, 26 Fenxiang, Nan Dajie, Lianhu District, Xi’an
地址：西安市莲湖区南大街粉巷26号金时代广场2楼（王子大厦斜对面）
Opening hours: 20:00-03:00
Tel: 029 8501 0003
Getting there: Go south away from the Bell Tower on the right side of the street. When you see the club Fantasy, turn right onto the little street. 3 Carats will be on your left side on the second floor. You’ll need to go up an elevator to get inside

5) East Gate Barbeque
If you want to venture off the beaten path then you need to try this place. It’s a giant open-air barbeque shopping mall of sorts. You must pick up a re-chargeable card at the main stand which then allows you choose from a huge assortment of food stands. The food is everything from your usual meat on sticks, to fried grasshoppers and duck wrapped pancakes. Everything is mouth-wateringly good, and it can be accompanied by either a single beer or the purchase of a giant container that can fill about eight glasses. While it may sound like a nice place for dinner, and it is, it’s also a place you could spend the entire evening chatting with friends, and if you are foreign you’ll probably be one of the only ones there.  

Add: 268 Dongguanzheng Jie, Beilin District, Xi’an
Opening hours: 16:30-late
Getting there: take bus No. 27, 37, 102, 300, 602, 604, 709, 714, 715, 903, k8, k43, k203, k300, k630 or k709 to Jishiguai (鸡市拐) stop 

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