Face Bar Shanghai
China - Xian - Beijing - Guangzhou - Chengdu - Dalian - Shenzhen - Shanghai - Hangzhou
Located at the heart of chaotic Shanghai, Face Bar is housed within a beautiful and luxurious Ruijin Hotel. Opened in 1956, this villa type hotel was previously owned by the government. It housed party leaders like Liu Shao Qi, Zhu De and a host of other important political personalities. With wide rooms, wooden balcony and a huge lawn on the hotel property, it would surely transport you back to the bygone era.
Frequented by the affluent class, the Face Bar in Shanghai has one of the best selections of liquors. The decor of this bar has Indian and South-East Asian flavor, which has given it a unique feel. You can even bring your glass outside. The front lawn has seating arrangements where you can sip into tasty cocktail while enjoying the Shanghai sunshine.
If you are a gourmet, then you can choose your favorite items from a mind-boggling selection of the Thai and Indian delicacies. Served by two restaurants, the foods are great. The lawn is given on rent for birthdays and other functions.
The Face Bar in Shanghai provides a unique and rare opportunity to have a drink on an opium bed! However do not be surprised if you find other people have already occupied it. Enjoy the soothing lounge music.
A Buddha face sculpture is outside the mansion. Though this place is expensive, you should try to be there at least once.
