Entertainment in Jiāngsū
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Jiangsu Kunju Theatre
Excellent kūnjù or kūnqǔ opera performances are held here. This type of opera is a regional form of classical Chinese opera that developed in the Sūzhōu-Hángzhōu-Nánjīng triangle. It's similar to (but slower than) Beijing opera and is performed with colourful and elaborate costumes. The theatre is next to the eastern entrance of the Heaven Dynasty Palace. Take bus 4 from the Xinjiekou roundabout and get off two stops to the west.
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Home Sweet Home
This modest café near the intersection of Guangzhou Lu and Shanghai Lu is a far cry from the ubiquitous coffee house chains sprouting up around the city. Choose from a wide range of coffees, pastries and sandwiches - the ice-mint coffee and brownies are a good afternoon pick-me-up.
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Jane's Pub
With Guinness on tap (per pint Y55), Chimay and Duvel for more discerning palates, obligatory foreign banknotes stapled to the bar, pool and the occasional live singer (from 9pm), Jane's musters enough appeal for those that like an old-fashioned rough and tumble bar.
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JJ's Lounge Bar
This is a laid-back haunt with comfy sofas and a wide choice of beer and wine on offer. The place appeals to a wide range of folks - from foreign students to businessmen to trendy urban youth.
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West Street Bar
This three-storey bar is crammed full of Chinese and European antiques. With its homey ambience, eclectic crowd and friendly management, it's a great place to relax with a beer.
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Music shows
Music shows are performed nightly for tourist groups at the Garden of the Master of the Nets .Don't expect anything too authentic.
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Scarlet Bar
This small place is on a lane off Zhongyang Lu and is popular with a younger, local crowd. The dancing starts around 22:00.
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Art and Culture Centre
You'll find a number of bars around this place, and at Nanjing 1912 near the Presidential Palace.
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Píngtán Museum
Better shows than at 'Garden of the Master of the Nets' are performed here at 1.30pm daily. Tickets on sale at noon.
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Kūnqǔ Opera Museum
Puts on occasional performances of kūnqǔ. At the time of publication, there were shūoshū (说书, storytelling, including tea Y20) sessions.
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Garden of the Master of the Nets
From March to November, music performances are held nightly from 7.30pm to 9.30pm for tourist groups at this garden. Don't expect anything too authentic.
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Finnegans Wake
Great, if pricey, food and drinks. Guinness on tap and an Irish bartender who also belts out the tunes. Quiet except for the weekends and Monday (half-price burgers). Don't try the chilli vodka unless you want to spend the night writhing on the ground.
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Bookworm
Beijing's Bookworm has wormed its way down to Sūzhōu, although the selection isn't as good as Beijing's. The service could be a little quicker but the food is crowd pleasers (lots of Western options) and the beer is cold and includes Tsingtao (Y15) and Erdinger (Y45), as well as coffee (from Y10). There are occasional events and books you can borrow or buy. Just off Shiquan Jie.
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Behind the Wall
Very laid-back and comfortable with outside seating, convivial atmosphere and draught beer. A talented guitar duo performs most nights. The bar doubles as a Mexican restaurant and servings (from Y48) are huge. It's literally 'behind the wall'.
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