Shanghai Nightlife: Traditional Chinese Medicine Cocktails
Shanghai French Concession, Shanghai
Discover Shanghai’s most unique nightlife! You’ll explore two extraordinary cocktail bars.From herbal infusions to mystical cocktails, revealing the spiritual and artistic side of Shanghai after dark.
Traditional Chinese Medicine Cocktail Experience in Shanghai’s Former French Concession
This evening activity suits travelers interested in wellness, culture, and unique nightlife in Shanghai’s Former French Concession area.
Highlights
- Enjoy one personalized cocktail based on your Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) pulse reading.
- Visit two creative bars that blend ancient Chinese culture with modern mixology.
- Flexible and immersive experience designed for a relaxed night out with friends.
Description
The experience begins at 7:30 PM with a meetup in Shanghai’s Former French Concession. After a brief conversation to understand your preferences, a local host will guide you to a TCM-themed bar.
In this dimly lit, herbal-scented bar, a traditional Chinese medicine doctor will take your pulse and conduct a wellness reading. Based on your yin and yang balance, you will receive a custom cocktail crafted with medicinal herbs, floral infusions, or warming spices tailored to your constitution.
Next, you will explore Shanghai’s lanes to visit a Chinese divination cocktail bar. Here, you will draw a fortune slip or tarot card inspired by local traditions. Your reading will determine the cocktail you receive, each themed around luck, destiny, the Five Elements, or blessings.
Your host will translate menus, explain cultural symbols, and share insights into Shanghai’s spiritual subcultures. The night is flexible; you can stay longer at favored spots, explore additional bars, or enjoy conversations while walking through atmospheric streets.
Drinks are included, and you will also receive a digital guidebook featuring more mystical bars, cultural mixology venues, hidden lounges, and modern spiritual locations in the city.
Includes
- One personalized cocktail crafted after a TCM pulse diagnosis.
- Local host companionship tailoring the route to your interests such as wellness, mysticism, culture, art, or socializing.
- Visits to a TCM apothecary-style bar and a Chinese divination cocktail bar, with optional additional speakeasies.
- Flexible nighttime plan allowing you to change locations or stay longer at preferred spots.
- Digital guidebook with recommendations for mystical bars and cultural mixology venues.
Easy Cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.
For the best experience, arrive on time and dress comfortably. Evening tours suit cooler months to enjoy Shanghai’s night streets leisurely. Booking in advance is recommended due to limited group sizes.
