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Red Light District entertainment in Asia

  1. A

    Nana Entertainment Plaza

    Nana is a three-storey go-go bar complex where the sexpats are separated from the gawking tourists. It’s also home to a few gà·teu·i (also spelled kàthoey; transgender person) bars.

    reviewed

  2. B

    Soi Cowboy

    This single-lane strip of raunchy bars claims direct lineage to the post-Vietnam War R&R era. A real flesh trade functions amid the flashing neon.

    reviewed

  3. C

    Patpong

    Possibly one of the most famous red-light districts in the world, today any ‘charm’ that the area used to possess has been eroded by modern tourism, and fake Rolexes and Diesel T-shirts are more ubiquitous than flesh. There is, of course, a considerable amount of naughtiness going on, although much of it takes place upstairs and behind closed doors. If you must, be sure to agree to the price of entry and drinks before taking a seat at one of Patpong’s ‘pussy shows’, otherwise you’re likely to receive an astronomical bill.

    reviewed