Shekou Sea World is an internationally-minded enclave of bars, clubs and live music venues, alongside plenty of restaurants and cafes.

Bookworms and art lovers will marvel at the astonishing shū qiáng (literarily “book wall”) at this cultural center, an architectural cliff-face of illuminated bookshelves.

A high-end venue for live music, showcasing a diverse lineup ranging from folk guitarists to hip-hop artists and electronic beats.

From hair metal to experimental jazz, all genres are equal at this warehouse live-music venue that welcomes eclectic performers from around the world.