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Shanghai Fuxing INS – All Access Ticket for 7 nightclubs

★ 4.3 · 11 reviews 7 hours From $1 Operated by Shanghai Pub Crawl · Bookable on GetYourGuide
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Shanghai Fuxing INS packs a remarkable amount of nightlife under one roof. One pass gives you entry to a series of clubs in the same building, so you can move from room to room instead of crossing Shanghai at midnight. The included drinks are a real help, especially on Friday and Saturday when the regular ticket costs about ¥310.

I like the chance to compare several club styles in one night, and I like that the booking service solves a real problem for visitors without WeChat, a Chinese phone number, or a bank card that works with local payment systems. The drawback is just as important: the advertised $1.35 is not the ticket price. It is a platform placeholder, and you must pay the official ticket cost plus a service fee before the booking is made.

Key points

  • One building, several club rooms: The pass covers Freshman, HUSH, RADi, Culture Club, DIRTY HOUSE, FRiENDS, LA FIN, and ANOTHER SIDE.
  • Drinks are built in: You receive one drink at each club and unlimited drinks at FRiENDS on the fifth floor.
  • Weeknight value is better: Wednesday, Thursday, and Sunday cost ¥168 plus an 8 percent booking charge, about ¥180 total.
  • Weekend pricing rises sharply: Friday and Saturday cost ¥288 plus the 8 percent booking charge, about ¥310 total.
  • This is a ticket service, not a hosted tour: Tony arranges the booking after you communicate and pay, but no guide, transport, or nightclub escort is included.
  • The pass is for adults: People under 18 and people over 55 are listed as unsuitable for the activity.

What the Fuxing INS pass really offers

Shanghai Fuxing INS - All Access Ticket for 7 nightclubs - What the Fuxing INS pass really offers

Fuxing INS is presented as Shanghai’s largest nightlife area, and the appeal is easy to understand. Instead of committing to one club for the whole night, you get a pass that lets you sample multiple venues in one complex.

That matters in Shanghai, where a night out can otherwise involve taxis, queues, cover charges, and guesswork about which room will suit your mood. Here, you can start in one club, check another floor later, and keep moving without arranging separate entry.

The activity lasts about seven hours. That is long enough for a full evening, though you should think of the pass as flexible access rather than a seven-hour guided program. Nobody is taking you from room to room or explaining the music scene. You decide when to arrive, how long to stay, and when to move on.

The pass is advertised as access to seven nightclubs, while the current inclusion list names eight venues. Those listed venues are Freshman, HUSH, RADi, Culture Club, DIRTY HOUSE, FRiENDS, LA FIN, and ANOTHER SIDE. Since club programming can change, check the final details when your booking is arranged.

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Moving through eight floors and club rooms

Shanghai Fuxing INS - All Access Ticket for 7 nightclubs - Moving through eight floors and club rooms

The strongest feature here is variety. The clubs are stacked through the building, from the basement and first floor up to the sixth floor. You are not buying eight unrelated nightclubs across Shanghai. You are buying access to different rooms in one concentrated nightlife spot.

Freshman, B1 to 1F

Freshman is the lowest listed stop, occupying the basement and first floor. It gives you a natural starting point if you want to begin below street level and see how the complex feels before heading upstairs.

The practical advantage is simple: you can enter, use the included drink, and decide how much time you want to spend there. If you prefer a quieter start, the pass lets you move on without wasting the entire night on a club that is not your style.

HUSH, 2F

HUSH is on the second floor and forms part of the early climb through the building. The information provided does not specify a music style, exact room layout, or performer schedule, so I would not promise a certain sound or mood here.

That lack of fixed detail is also a reason to keep your plans loose. The best room for you may depend on the lineup that night and the energy you find when you arrive.

Same country, a completely different kind of day:

RADi, 3F

RADi takes you to the third floor. By this point, the pass begins to show its value: you can treat the building like a small club circuit rather than making one high-stakes choice at the door.

You receive a drink at each club included in the pass. That does not mean every drink you want is covered, but it does mean you do not need to buy an extra drink simply to make the ticket useful.

Culture Club and DIRTY HOUSE, 4F

Culture Club and DIRTY HOUSE are both listed on the fourth floor. Having two venues on one floor makes it easy to compare them without a long walk or another entry line.

These paired stops may be especially useful if your group has mixed tastes. One person can try Culture Club while another checks DIRTY HOUSE, then you can meet again upstairs or downstairs. The supplied details do not identify separate music policies or room themes, so you should treat the names as club labels, not guarantees of a particular atmosphere.

FRiENDS, 5F

FRiENDS is the most financially useful stop because the pass includes unlimited drinks there. You still need to drink responsibly, of course, but this inclusion changes how you might plan the evening.

If you want to keep spending under control, FRiENDS can be your longer stop. Use the single included drink at the other clubs, then spend more time here if its atmosphere suits you. The unlimited-drink benefit also helps explain why the pass can offer reasonable value on a busy night, even though the headline ticket price may look high.

LA FIN and ANOTHER SIDE, 6F

LA FIN and ANOTHER SIDE are both on the sixth floor, giving you two final named venues to check. The upper-floor clubs may appeal if you want to see the full range of the complex, but the available information does not promise a view, a particular style, or a set closing time.

You should not feel obliged to visit every room. The pass gives you freedom to choose, and a rushed checklist of every club can be less enjoyable than settling into two or three places you actually like.

Drinks, cover charges, and real value

Shanghai Fuxing INS - All Access Ticket for 7 nightclubs - Drinks, cover charges, and real value

The ticket includes one drink at each club and unlimited drinks at FRiENDS. Additional drinks are not included elsewhere. This distinction is worth keeping in mind, because the phrase all access refers to club entry, not unlimited alcohol throughout the building.

The official prices provided are:

  • Wednesday, Thursday, and Sunday: ¥168, plus an 8 percent booking charge, about ¥180
  • Friday and Saturday: ¥288, plus an 8 percent booking charge, about ¥310

There is no stated price for Monday or Tuesday, so do not assume the pass is available every night. Official prices can also change, and a well-known performer may bring an extra charge.

I see better value on Wednesday, Thursday, or Sunday. At about ¥180, you receive access to the listed clubs and included drinks, with the chance to spend seven hours in one nightlife complex. Friday and Saturday are a different calculation. At about ¥310, the ticket can still work if you plan to visit several rooms and use the included drinks, but it is no longer a cheap night out.

You may see lower prices online for early sessions. These are not the same deal. Early-session tickets come with strict entry times, and missing that window can mean you are refused entry. This service does not help book those early sessions, which avoids one common source of confusion but leaves you with fewer low-price options.

The service fee is another part of the calculation. You will pay more than someone who buys the ticket directly through WeChat or the official app, and coupons cannot be used through this arrangement. You are paying for help with the process, not for a discount.

Why the booking service can matter

Shanghai Fuxing INS - All Access Ticket for 7 nightclubs - Why the booking service can matter

The official ticket must be bought online with WeChat or the club’s official app. That is straightforward if you have the right payment setup and can read the instructions, but it can be a genuine obstacle if you are visiting China briefly.

The service is aimed at people who lack a Chinese phone number, cannot complete payment with a foreign bank card, or are not comfortable operating the local booking system. In that situation, the extra fee buys convenience and access rather than a cheaper price.

Tony contacts you by email within 12 hours after you place the order on GetYourGuide. He does not automatically issue the nightclub pass the moment you click the booking button. You must communicate first, confirm the details, and then pay the ticket cost and service fee before he books it.

That arrangement has earned strong practical praise. One booking described Tony as reliable after payment was completed, and another initially felt cautious about the process but found it worked properly. A separate booking highlighted the useful tips and the fact that the evening included enough drinks to avoid constant extra spending.

Still, you should understand the limits. This is not a guide standing beside you at the door. Tony is not accompanying you through the clubs, answering questions all evening, or providing transport. The service is for getting the ticket, with questions about INS handled as part of that process.

Timing, communication, and the risk of waiting

Buy early if this night matters to your schedule. Tickets can sell out, and the provider is not an automatic ticketing system. You need time for the initial email, payment, and booking.

Do not assume that an order confirmation means you already hold a valid nightclub ticket. The ticket can be booked only after the payment process is finished, and it is nonrefundable once purchased. It is valid only for the night of use.

The platform allows cancellation up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund, but that applies before the nonrefundable nightclub ticket has been purchased. Once the provider has bought the ticket for you, changing your mind is a much bigger risk.

The reserve-now, pay-later option can help you hold the activity while you sort out your evening plans. It does not remove the need to pay before the actual nightclub booking is made.

What your night may feel like

You should expect a self-directed club night, not a cultural tour or a pub crawl with a host. The experience begins with your arrival at Fuxing INS and continues as you choose among the included rooms.

A sensible plan is to visit a few clubs early, note which atmosphere suits you, and then return to a favorite. The seven-hour duration gives you room to slow down. You do not need to consume a drink in every room immediately, and you do not need to force yourself through every listed venue.

The included drink at each club creates a useful reason to look around, but it can also encourage overdrinking if you treat every stop as a challenge. Use the pass for access and variety first. The unlimited drinks at FRiENDS are a benefit, not an obligation.

The complex is also useful for photos. The activity specifically highlights taking pictures of your best Shanghai moment, so bring a phone that is charged and ready. No professional photography service is included, and there is no promise of a photographer or reserved photo location.

Who will enjoy this most

I would recommend the pass to adults who want a large, high-energy night and prefer choice over a fixed itinerary. It works well for a group of friends, first-time Shanghai clubgoers, and visitors who want to meet young local people in a popular nightlife setting.

It is also a practical choice for you if Chinese online payment is the main obstacle. Paying a service fee may be worth it when the alternative is struggling with WeChat, a local phone number, or the official app late in your trip.

I would be more cautious if you want a calm evening, a hosted introduction to Shanghai nightlife, or guaranteed access to a specific performer. The activity includes no guide, no pickup, no drop-off, and no promise about music styles or lineups.

The stated small-group limit is 10 participants, but that does not mean you will have a private group inside the clubs. It refers to the booking activity. The nightclub itself can be much busier, especially on Friday and Saturday.

The listed age guidance excludes people under 18 and people over 55. If your group includes anyone outside that range, confirm eligibility before paying.

Is the pass worth booking?

Book it if you want to visit several Shanghai clubs in one place and you need help completing the official purchase. The strongest value comes on Wednesday, Thursday, and Sunday, when the total is about ¥180 before any lineup surcharge.

On Friday and Saturday, compare the ¥310 price with your plans. It makes sense if you expect to visit many of the listed venues and use the included drinks. It makes less sense if you plan to stay in one room all night.

The 4.3 out of 5 rating from 11 bookings supports the service as a useful booking solution, especially when Tony is responsive and the payment process is completed correctly. Just treat the transaction clearly: the $1.35 display price is not the cost of entry, the ticket is not free, and this is not a guided nightlife tour.

FAQ

What does the Shanghai Fuxing INS pass include?

It includes access to the listed Fuxing INS clubs, one drink at each club, and unlimited drinks at FRiENDS on the fifth floor.

Which clubs are included?

The current list includes Freshman, HUSH, RADi, Culture Club, DIRTY HOUSE, FRiENDS, LA FIN, and ANOTHER SIDE. The activity is promoted as a seven-club pass, although eight venue names are currently listed.

How much does the ticket cost?

Wednesday, Thursday, and Sunday cost ¥168 plus an 8 percent booking charge, about ¥180. Friday and Saturday cost ¥288 plus the booking charge, about ¥310. Prices can change, and a special lineup may add a charge.

Is the $1.35 price the actual ticket cost?

No. The $1.35 amount is used as a platform display price because the platform does not allow a zero price. You must pay the official ticket cost and the service fee.

Is this a guided pub crawl?

No. This is a ticket purchasing service. It does not include a guide, nightclub escort, pickup, or drop-off.

How are the tickets purchased?

The provider contacts you by email within 12 hours after you place the order. After you finish payment for the ticket and service, the provider books it through the required online system.

Can I buy the ticket directly?

Yes. The official tickets can be purchased through WeChat or the official app. Buying directly may cost less because the service fee does not apply.

Are drinks included?

Yes. You receive one drink at each included club, plus unlimited drinks at FRiENDS. Additional drinks are not included elsewhere.

Can children join the activity?

No. People under 18 are listed as unsuitable. People over 55 are also listed as unsuitable for this activity.

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