Yugong Yishan 愚公移山

West courtyard former site of Duan Qirui Government, 3-2 Zhangzizhong Lu,
Gulou
张自忠路3-2号段祺瑞执政府旧址西院

6404-2711

www.yugongyishan.com
doro@yugongyishan.com

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This gorgeous Gulou nightspot is deservedly hailed as one of Beijing's premier venues for live music. Its high stage, stellar sound system, elegant classical design and upstairs lounge will please both those who come for the music and those who come for the scene.

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One of the premier venues in Beijing for live music, Yugong Yishan has a stellar sound system and awesome roster of international underground acts, not to mention affordable drinks and a voguish lounge.

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2 years, 2 months ago

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siennapc

Went for "reggae night" last night and it was totally lame. Huge waste of 60 entrance fee. I was so excited to go somewhere in Beijing with good reggae, but honestly, I've had a much better time listening to Legend on repeat at Pure Girl... The music wasn't even really reggae and pretty slow and hard to dance to. They'd closed off most of the floor- a sign they didn't expect the night to be popular? There weren't many ppl there at 12:45, and most ppl were leaving quickly after they got there. Think I could have DJed a better reggae night, and that's really not saying much. I've been to better things here, but to be honest I think it's pretty overrated. Drinks are ok I guess, but seem a little pricey for the kind of place it is and the state of their bathrooms - last time I was there I stepped in some huge pool of water in the middle of the bathroom and that was pretty gross....

 
3 months, 1 week ago

janetmichel3009

They have great events there. But again with the overpriced and disgusting drinks...

 
4 months, 1 week ago

alladdin

The old Yugong was a MILLION times nicer.

 
7 months ago

michaeldmanning

Too bad that Yugong Yishan has recently raised drink prices by Y10 across the board. But maybe they've lowered ticket prices? Still a good place to see good music...

9 months ago

amphivera

Yes, the coat check (free) is so key, especially during the winter when you're dying to strip off five layers of insulation plus your michelin-man Northface jacket. Good music lineup here, and this being Beijing, I can't really complain about the acoustics. Like any club, the drinks here are expensive but I've had some really memorable nights here. Good times.

 
10 months, 1 week ago

kristhedabendan

I dont think the acoustics are that bad. They are certainly preferable to some of the other live houses in beijing... and they play music inbetween sets! Yugong is great-- and plays such different styles of music depending on when you go.. If had one fault its that its world-class; in the sense that you could be anywhere in the world inside those doors. Any overseas traveller would be able to tell you somewhere that it is similar to. I rate Yugong Yishan as my "favourite place to see a band i like" slightly edging out MAO in that they have more seats and a professional bar. AND A COAT CHECK!!

11 months, 1 week ago

stonebanks

One of the best and most beautiful spaces for music in Beijing. But because of high ceilings without anything to absorb the sound, Yugong sometimes turns into an echo chamber. I often can hear people chatting at the bar even with an ear inside the stage-right amplifier.

 
11 months, 1 week ago

romainmp

End of the story : they accepted to pay me a new jacket or to give me 4000 RMB

I thought it would take ages to get a refund, they are really honnest.

 
1 year, 7 months ago

rasmus

This is by far the coolest place I have been thus far. Its perfectly sized, not overcrowded, designed in a great retro-way, and yea...nothing is really lacking.

Even more so, the staff were outright polite and chill, and the water is free!

The sound system was descent, and they did not over-play the bassline or did anything else stupid.

Now I only pray they will start playing underground electronica on a regular basis and I will finally have my "home" in Beijing.

Full score!

 
1 year, 7 months ago

rachels

Great live music venue, with reasonably priced drinks and nice, chill atmosphere.

1 year, 10 months ago

dan

One of the best live music spaces in Beijing, Yugong makes it possible for those on the East side to avoid the trek to the West to rock out.

 
1 year, 12 months ago

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