The Velvet Rope Revolution: How Shanghai's Entertainment Clubs Are Reinventing Urban Nightlife

Section 1: The New Geography of Shanghai NightlifeThe city's entertainment landscape has reorganized into three distinct districts:1. The Bund Cultural Quarter (35% premium venues) - Historic buildings converted into jazz supper clubs - Members

Shanghai After Dark: The Transformation of China's Premier Nightlife Destination (2025)

Section 1: The Shanghai Nightlife Ecosystem1. Market Overview (2025) - Total venues: 8,600+ (32% increase since 2020) - Market value: ¥48 billion (US$6.7 billion) - Employment: 210,000+ workers - Foreign clientele: 18% of premium venue pat