Xian Bars and Pubs

Pubs & Bars are essential parts of a city's nightlife. Although night clubs in Xi'an are not abundant since the hip-hop culture is not popular in the city, there are hot atmosphere of night pubs and bars crowded along the short Nandajie, where you can also eat on the street as there are restaurants open past midnight. Especially in summer time, the area around South Gate is beautiful. East of it are nice bars with terraces and gardens: 1+1 (pronounced 'yi-jia-yi' for the taxi driver) remains one of the most popular clubs and definitely the most popular amongst foreigners. Salsa, probably the most popular club, is your best bet on Fridays and Saturdays. The Castle Bar is a good place for business talk and dating. Defu Xiang, next to the South Street, is a lane with more than 20 coffee bars.