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Xijie Bar in Gejiu, still open in 2026?
last i heard it was still going but jiefang lu bars close early on weeknights so go before 10 & try the local corn liquor
ok but jiefang lu isnt where xijie is, its off the main drag near the old market. honestly weeknights there can go later than 10. teh corn liquor tip is solid tho
fair point about the side street, though the old market stalls pack up around 8 so you'll want cash before then.
corn liquor's the right call, but go before 9 if you want a seat
yeah seats fill up fast once the after work crowd rolls in. maybe try a bit earlier than that if u want to be safe.
Xijie sits off Jiefang Lu anyway, so the early closing doesn't really apply to it.
the 10pm thing is more of a general rule, that side street runs later. weeknights its mostly regulars after 11, so the corn liquor is a good move but pace yourself.
I was there on a Tuesday in October and it was quiet but friendly, with around eight people and a decent local kaoliang.
eight people sounds about right for midweek, but ask for the aged kaoliang behind the counter instead of the house pour
Sounds right, though I'd ask which vintage they're pouring since the aged stock rotates and some batches are noticeably smoother.
Dating in Gejiu 2026: Where Do People Actually Meet?
I only passed through Gejiu briefly but honestly the night market near Jinhu Lu felt more social than Xijie Bar for chatting with strangers
That tracks with what I saw at the Saturday market by the old tin works, where stall owners do most of the introductions. Through friends is still the main route though, so a few weeks of regulars at one noodle shop beats any bar.
the old teahouses near the lake are where it actually happens
yes but go after 9 when the grill smoke clears
after 9 works but weeknights only, weekends the crowd rolls in closer to 10:30