Event Dates
From: Friday, June 2, 2023
To: Friday, June 2, 2023
Join Shanghai’s hottest men at the HEAVEN Dragon Boat Festival gay dance festival, presented by ANGEL Shanghai’s creative team, featuring superstar guest DJ’s and some of the best-looking party crowds in Asia.
The Dragon Boat Festival is a national festival, but the LGBTQ community has adopted it as a sort of gay Valentine’s Day because one theory is that the hero behind the legend died not for his country but love for the king.
The Heaven Summer Dragon Boat Festival is the summer edition of the quarterly circuit parties hosted by Angel Events Shanghai mainly at Icon with house, tribal, techno and dance music.
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Where to stay close to all the gay bars
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The Twelve at Hengshan by the luxury
collection is our preferred place to stay
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The gay scene in Shanghai changes quickly, and there is no particular ‘gay district’. A few well-established gay venues can be found in the Old French Concession area – Shanghai’s richest and most vibrant neighborhoods.
The French Concession is west of the historic Old City and Bund areas, and south of the dynamic Jingan neighborhood. Most are along blocks either on or near the neighborhood’s main east-west drag, Huaihai Zhong Lu.
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The Langham, Shanghai, Xintiandi is ideally located adjacent to the retail utopia of Huaihai Road, surrounded glamorous international restaurants and designer boutiques. Boasting Chuan Spa, an indoor pool and gourmet cuisine across several stylish restaurants, Modern rooms feature over-sized windows, a tea/coffee maker and bathroom with twin vanities and a bathtub.
The villas are furnished with a private courtyard, a parlor and an entertainment room equipped with sound system and a 55-inch flat screen. Bedrooms are adorned in soothing colors of pale green and dark wood, with a walk-in closet. The spacious marble-clad bathrooms comes with separate bath and standing shower complimentary high-speed Wi-Fi.
Offering classic wood furnishings, air-conditioned rooms at Equatorial Shanghai come with a kettle and satellite TV. They have a safe and a spacious bathroom equipped with free toiletries and a hairdryer. Guests can have fun at the on-site pool or relax at the spa centre after a day of activity. The 24-hour front desk can help with luggage storage.
The elegant rooms at Villa Anting feature modern European decor and most have views of the beautiful landscape gardens. A cable/satellite TV, fridge and tea/coffee making facilities are also featured. Guests can work out at the fitness centre or enjoy a game of billiards. The hotel also provides karaoke rooms and a business centre and laundry services are available.
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Along with 2 restaurants, this smoke-free hotel has an indoor pool and a health club. Additionally, a bar/lounge, a sauna, and a conference center are onsite. All 329 rooms boast fireplaces and deep soaking tubs, while also providing free WiFi, free wired Internet, and LCD TVs with satellite channels. Other amenities include washers/dryers, 24-hour room service, and minibars.
Along with 4 restaurants, this smoke-free hotel has an indoor pool and a fitness center. Additionally, a bar/lounge, a snack bar/deli, and outdoor tennis courts are onsite. All 320 soundproofed rooms provide free WiFi, free wired Internet, and 24-hour room service. Guests can enjoy deep soaking tubs, and other standard amenities include minibars and flat-screen TVs.
Along with an indoor pool, this smoke-free hotel has a restaurant and 2 bars/lounges. Additionally, a fitness center, a snack bar/deli, and a sauna are onsite. All 360 soundproofed rooms provide free WiFi, free wired Internet, and 24-hour room service. Conveniences include refrigerators and coffee makers, and guests will appreciate thoughtful touches like bathrobes and slippers.
Along with an indoor pool, this smoke-free hotel has a restaurant and a health club. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, a sauna, a conference center, and a spa tub are onsite. All 669 rooms boast deep soaking tubs and offer free WiFi and pillowtop beds. Free wired Internet and sitting areas are standard, as are TVs with cable channels.