REVIEW · SHANGHAI
Shanghai Fuxing INS – All Access Ticket for 7 nightclubs
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Fuxing INS is Shanghai clubbing with training wheels. It’s one ticket for 7 famous nightclubs in the same nightlife complex, so you can hop floors instead of wasting time hunting venues. I like that you get an included drink at each club, plus extra value at FRiENDS (5F) with unlimited drinks. One thing to plan around: this is a ticket service, not a guided bar crawl with pick-up, so you’ll want to handle timing and follow the check-in flow on your night.
Here’s what makes it especially interesting: INS is widely known as the biggest nightlife area in Shanghai (and all of China), and it’s a popular spot for young locals. If you like nightlife that feels local, not tourist-only, you’re in the right place. The booking help can make the night smoother, especially if you don’t have a Chinese phone number or trouble paying inside the app. Main drawback to consider is that the ticket is valid only for the specific night you buy, and the ticket can’t be refunded—so you’ll want your plans locked in.
In This Review
- Key Highlights You’ll Care About
- INS All Access Pass: What You’re Really Buying
- Price Reality Check: When It’s Cheap, When It’s Not
- How the Ticket Service Works (And Why It Helps)
- The INS Night: What To Expect From Each Floor Stop
- Freshman (B1-1F)
- HUSH (2F)
- RADi (3F)
- Culture Club (4F)
- DIRTY HOUSE (4F)
- FRiENDS (5F): The Money-Value Stop
- LA FIN (6F) and ANOTHER SIDE (6F)
- Scheduling Tips That Actually Matter
- Group Size and Comfort Level (Up to 10)
- What the Best Reviews Emphasize (And What You Can Use)
- Is This Experience Worth It for You?
- Quick Booking Reality: What Not to Overthink, What to Watch
- Should You Book the INS All Access Ticket Service?
- FAQ
- What does the All Access Ticket include?
- How long is the experience?
- Is pick-up or drop-off included?
- Is this a guided bar crawl?
- What’s included in terms of drinks?
- How do tickets get purchased?
- Why would I need this ticket service?
- What are the official prices on different nights?
- Can I buy early sessions with this service?
- Is there a service fee?
- Can I cancel after booking?
Key Highlights You’ll Care About

- 7 clubs, 1 ticket: Freshman to ANOTHER SIDE, all in the INS complex
- Included drinks across floors: one drink at each club, with unlimited drinks at FRiENDS (5F)
- INS is a local magnet: a gathering spot for young people, not a theme for tourists
- Booking help when tech gets in the way: especially useful if you lack a Chinese phone number
- Small group limit: up to 10 participants, so the process stays manageable
INS All Access Pass: What You’re Really Buying

This isn’t just “club admission.” You’re buying access to a set of well-known venues inside the Shanghai Fuxing INS nightlife area, so your money goes toward time and convenience as much as nightlife itself.
Your pass includes entry to these stops:
- Freshman (B1-1F)
- HUSH (2F)
- RADi (3F)
- Culture Club (4F)
- DIRTY HOUSE (4F)
- FRiENDS (5F)
- LA FIN (6F)
- ANOTHER SIDE (6F)
That’s a big deal because the whole point is hopping between floors without paying separate cover charges. You also don’t need to buy extra drinks before you get going—the ticket includes a drink at each club, and FRiENDS adds unlimited drinks. If you’re building a single night around nightlife, this structure is where the value happens.
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Price Reality Check: When It’s Cheap, When It’s Not

On the booking page, you might see a $1 price. That’s mostly a platform display quirk—the official ticket price is set by the venue, not the app. The official rates right now are:
- Wednesday, Thursday, Sunday: ¥168 + 8% service = about ¥180 RMB
- Friday, Saturday: ¥288 + 8% service = about ¥310 RMB
So what’s the value? On the cheaper nights, you’re paying a relatively reasonable rate for access across multiple clubs and drinks. On Fri/Sat, it costs more, but you’re still stacking multiple admissions and included drinks into one ticket.
One practical note: if there’s a known lineup performing, there can be an extra charge. That’s not unusual for nightlife, but it means you shouldn’t treat the displayed price as final until you’re looking at the official rate for that night.
How the Ticket Service Works (And Why It Helps)

This experience is a ticket purchasing service, not a traditional guided outing. There’s no pick-up or drop-off, and there isn’t a guide walking you between clubs with a megaphone.
The core benefit is the help with buying the INS ticket when the official process is annoying:
- If you’re not sure how to purchase the ticket
- If you don’t have a Chinese phone number
- If you can’t complete payment with your bank card
Tickets are bought online with WeChat or the official app, which is exactly why this sort of service can matter. If you’ve ever tried to pay inside a Chinese app with a non-local setup, you already know why.
There’s also a communication step:
- After you place an order, the provider contacts you by email within about 12 hours
- You pay for the tickets after discussion, then they book them for your night
- Tickets can’t be refunded and are valid only for the night you use
This is why I suggest treating this as “plan ahead” nightlife. Don’t leave it to the last minute and then be surprised if the timing is tight.
The INS Night: What To Expect From Each Floor Stop
Think of INS like a vertical nightlife map. The pass is your key, and the rest is your pacing: you can stay longer at one spot, then move when you feel the energy shifting.
Freshman (B1-1F)
This is your lower-floor starting point. The main value here is having an entry venue right away so you’re not arriving and immediately still deciding what to do. You’ll also get your included drink, which helps you start the night without spending extra.
HUSH (2F)
Moving up to 2F is where the night often changes vibe as people shift floors. If you like variety, HUSH is one of the stops that keeps the night from feeling repetitive. Expect it to be part of the same all-access flow, so you’re free to hop rather than commit to one room all night.
RADi (3F)
RADi sits on 3F, and that’s useful if you like watching the crowd ebb and flow across levels. The included drink at this stop keeps your spending predictable. The drawback is simple: if you’re not used to nightlife crowds and stairs, plan on moving a bit.
Culture Club (4F)
Culture Club shares the 4F level with DIRTY HOUSE, which means you can switch between these two without trekking across the whole complex. That’s good when you want to sample two different rooms but keep the night efficient.
DIRTY HOUSE (4F)
DIRTY HOUSE is the second 4F stop, giving you a quick “compare” moment between rooms. Because both are on the same floor, the trade-off is minimal: one included drink and a short move, then you decide what fits you better.
FRiENDS (5F): The Money-Value Stop
If you want the best bang for your pass, FRiENDS (5F) is where it’s built in. This is the club where your ticket includes unlimited drinks.
That matters because it changes the night math. Even if you end up spending most of your budget elsewhere in Shanghai, this stop can help you keep the rest of the night in check. If you’re the type who wants to toast a few times without watching every drink cost, FRiENDS is likely your centerpiece.
LA FIN (6F) and ANOTHER SIDE (6F)
Both LA FIN and ANOTHER SIDE live on 6F, which is handy for a late-night change-up. You can decide at that stage whether you want to keep the momentum going or shift to a different room before calling it.
The included drink at each of these stops also keeps you from needing extra purchases to keep energy up.
Scheduling Tips That Actually Matter
The pass is listed as duration 7 hours, but the exact starting times can vary by availability. That affects real-world planning: you don’t want to miss your first window, then feel rushed for the rest of the night.
A heads-up on ticket types: you might see other early-session options elsewhere with strict entry times. Those can be risky because if you miss the time, entry can be refused. So for a relaxed, enjoyable night, you’ll generally want standard timing rather than something with tight clock rules.
Also note: it’s best to buy tickets in advance to avoid selling out on the day.
Group Size and Comfort Level (Up to 10)
This is capped at 10 participants. That small group limit tends to make the service feel less chaotic, especially when there’s a coordination step for ticket purchase help.
At the same time, it’s not a private VIP event. You’re still joining a popular nightlife complex where the crowd is part of the experience. If you need a calm, quiet night, INS may not be your best match.
Not suitable for under 18 or over 55, based on the provided info.
What the Best Reviews Emphasize (And What You Can Use)
The strongest praise centers on two themes:
1) Reliable booking help
One review specifically credited Tony as reliable and booked tickets after payment. Another noted they were initially suspicious but it turned out fine. The practical takeaway: if you’re unsure how to buy INS tickets, this service can remove friction and get you into the room instead of stuck at a payment screen.
2) The night itself was worth it
A common satisfaction driver was that the ticket covered what mattered—entry and included drinks. One review described an evening where they ended up hitting 7 clubs in total, which is exactly the “one ticket, many rooms” concept working in real life.
So if you want nightlife variety without making a second plan for each club, this pass is built for that.
Is This Experience Worth It for You?
You’ll likely enjoy this pass most if you:
- Want to spend one night club-hopping without paying separate covers
- Like the idea of a major nightlife area where locals go, not just a tourist circuit
- Feel less confident doing WeChat/app payments on your own
- Want predictable drink coverage, especially with FRiENDS unlimited drinks
You might not love it if:
- You want a guided experience with a person leading you club to club
- You prefer super low-effort planning with no check-in timing pressure
- You’re trying to change plans last minute, since the ticket is valid only for the night you buy
Quick Booking Reality: What Not to Overthink, What to Watch
This service can help you avoid the hardest part, but you still need to keep your end of the bargain.
- Contact early if you need help, since the ticketing process isn’t automatic.
- Double-check the day you’re buying for, because pricing differs for Wed/Thu/Sun vs Fri/Sat.
- Assume lineup nights could cost extra.
And yes, the $1 display price is not the ticket price. The only price that matters is the official one for your night.
Should You Book the INS All Access Ticket Service?
I’d book it if your goal is a true “one-night, many-clubs” experience and you don’t want the stress of navigating the official app purchase on your own. The best value comes from using what you paid for: go room to room across the INS floors and take advantage of the included drink flow—especially the FRiENDS (5F) unlimited drinks.
Skip it if you want a guided tour, worry about being able to stick to your timing, or prefer buying tickets yourself without any service fee. If you’re comfortable doing WeChat payments and you can handle the official booking process, you might save money that way.
Either way, if you’re aiming for Shanghai nightlife that feels like locals actually treat as a go-to night out, Fuxing INS is one of the most direct ways to do it.
FAQ
What does the All Access Ticket include?
It gives access to multiple clubs inside Shanghai Fuxing INS: Freshman, HUSH, RADi, Culture Club, DIRTY HOUSE, FRiENDS, LA FIN, and ANOTHER SIDE. It also includes a drink at each club, and unlimited drinks at FRiENDS (5F).
How long is the experience?
The duration is listed as 7 hours. Starting times depend on availability for the night you book.
Is pick-up or drop-off included?
No. Pick-up and drop-off service is not included.
Is this a guided bar crawl?
No. This is described as a ticket purchasing service, and guide service is not included.
What’s included in terms of drinks?
You get a drink at each of the included clubs. At FRiENDS (5F), the ticket includes unlimited drinks.
How do tickets get purchased?
Tickets must be purchased online using WeChat or their official app.
Why would I need this ticket service?
This service is meant for people who may struggle with the official process, such as if you don’t have a Chinese phone number, can’t complete payment with a bank card, or aren’t sure how to buy.
What are the official prices on different nights?
Official prices are currently: ¥168 (+8% service) for Wednesday, Thursday, and Sunday, and ¥288 (+8% service) for Friday and Saturday.
Can I buy early sessions with this service?
Other prices might be for early sessions with strict entry times. The provided guidance warns that missing entry time can lead to not being allowed to check in.
Is there a service fee?
Yes. The description says there is a service fee and it can be more expensive than buying the ticket yourself on WeChat.
Can I cancel after booking?
The experience states free cancellation up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.
























