Gay club shanghai

This is ‘the spot’ to see and is seen, so bring your game Glam Bar can get ever-popular late at night so maybe consider heading downstairs to the restaurant ‘M On The Bund’ for cheaper cocktails in the more relaxed setting (and the food is just as incredible as the view).

Sunshine Bar @ Captain Hostel

A liberal international hostel with a very swish rooftop bar and stunning views of the Bund.

Plenty of treatment options, including Thai-style, body-to-body oil massage and their popular Twin Dragon Massage with two boys.

Gay Spas & Gay Saunas in Shanghai

Had enough of gay cruising in Shanghai – either in the bars or elsewhere?
 
For those who want a bit more guaranteed action, the gay saunas in Shanghai are open late, although many are as disappointing as all those faceless Grindr accounts…

For one of the biggest cities on Earth, the gay sauna scene in Shanghai is somewhat underdeveloped and is nothing like the fabulous sauna you would find in the gay sauna of Taipei or Gay Tokyo – but Shanghai does, in fact, have the best saunas in mainland China.
 
In such a foreign-friendly city, you should have no issues visiting any of the Shanghai gay saunas but be warned that we have heard reports that older, hairy or chubbier non-Asian guys are being ignored at most saunas.

Lian Bang

(Temporarily or permanently closed.

It’s so simple!

Gay-Friendly and Gay Hotels in China

As Shanghai is one of the most progressive and gay-friendly cities in China, most quality hotels in Shanghai can be considered gay-friendly, and none of our readers will likely experience issues – after all being gay-friendly is not all about upscale luxury, but about providing friendly service and welcoming everyone with open arms!

Having said that, everyone likes to be surrounded by people with common interests, and as such, there are a few well-known gay-friendly hotels in Shanghai that are hot spots for gay travelers to stay – either because of their location near gay clubs in Shanghai or their design and inclusive vibes.

The following hotels in Gay Shanghai have all had glowing recommendations from gay travelers in the past, but of course, there are hundreds of other hotels in Shanghai if these are not quite what you are looking for.

While gay rights in China – and LGBT visibility – have a long way to come still in a culture where traditional values are still held in high regard, queer travelers to China are unlike to experience any discrimination – just don’t expect to see the rainbow flag flying high.

Public displays of affection in China are uncommon, though becoming increasingly normalized in modern Shanghai, yet surprisingly enough, Chinese people are far more comfortable showing affection with members of the same sex in public.

They love drag. All this and only a 5-10 minute walk to most of the gay Shanghai nightlife spots.

Crowne Plaza Shanghai ☆☆☆☆

An international 5-star hotel with an indoor pool and in-house spa. Comparable to New York’s SoHo or Kaohsiung’s Pier-2 Art Centre.

Century Park

The largest park in Shanghai and a local favorite with beautifully manicured lawns, woodland areas, and lakes.

They believe in drag for all. If you want to escape Shanghai and enter into a kitsch London-esque world, this is the place for you. Our pick for the best place to meet up and hold an intimate conversation.

Rice Bar

A cute bar with Japanese theming that offers delicious cocktails, a mixed foreign and local crowd and generally chilled vibes.

Here are the top recommended gay spas in Shanghai and male massage Shanghai options (though there are other gay massage places in Shanghai, we have heard mixed reviews about the rest).

However, like many things in Shanghai and China, quality varies, and if you are exploring more in Asia, we would recommend visiting the Gay Kuala Lumpur or Gay Phuket Spa instead.

Hero Man Spa

(Temporarily or permanently closed.

As with most observation towers, sunset visits are crowded but the best.

Shanghai Disneyland

The newest and possibly best Disneyland Resort in the entire world – as well as the cheapest, you should not miss this incredible park with a distinct Chinese twist.

The nightlife and bar scene here is exploring, and it seems gay venues, in particular, are opening faster than we can keep track, with many drawing a diverse crowd of ex-pats and young things from all over China who migrated to modern Shanghai to just be themselves. 

Still, the epicenter of the Gay Shanghai Triangle is in the French Concession neighborhood centered around Lucca 390, and filled with plenty of creatively designed and eccentrically themed bars and lounges calling to Shanghai’s ever-growing, and increasingly cosmopolitan gay crowd.

In the next few years, it is expected Shanghai will play catch up to the rest of the world, and we will talk about the gay scene here like that of Sydney, San Francisco or Medellin.

Whether that is true or not remains to be seen, but in this city that is constantly growing, redefining itself and looking to the future, it is not hard to imagine.

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A favorite amongst Shanghai locals, the gay sauna and massage spas, Huli Men’s Club is clean and modern with a dark + steam room.

With 26+ million residents, you’ve got plenty of places to go and people to meet. Welcome cocktails are offered on arrival, and its rooftop bar is simply breathtaking.

JW Marriott Hotel @ Tomorrow Square ☆☆☆☆

The flagship hotel of the famous gay-friendly Marriot Chain, this hotel may not ‘pop’ like the W, but you can still expect beautiful rooms with views all around, indoor and outdoor pools, fantastic service and a location second to none.

They even have a 24/7 call-out service.

Shanghai Thailand Health Club

(Temporarily or permanently closed. Sadly the Shanghai institution Eddy’s Bar permanently folded in 2016, and as of 2018, Happiness 42 bar, the PinkHome complex and the infamous Club Deep is closed – If the situation changes, please get in touch with us!

Man Massage and Gay Spas in Shanghai

Don’t care about the sights or simply want to take advantage of affordable gay massages in Shanghai?

Underground music fans who love big crowds and live DJs should head here.

DKNSTRKT

A China-based collective of genderfluid drag lovers.

There is a mixed-age crowd of mostly locals, and many who do not speak English – but toned foreign guys can expect a lot of attention.