Where to party like a local in Asia

by Mark Manson

Breaking into the culture and nightlife scenes in most Asian mega-cities can seem impossible for the uninformed outsider.

In addition to major cultural differences, language barriers prevent visitors from even asking where the best parties are.

Many travelers get disenchanted with the shining lights of the East -– they find it hard to settle in and enjoy themselves after dark without falling into tourist traps. Or worse.   

That's where we come in, with this handy guide to the local hotspots in Asia's top party cities.

Get there, belly up and order a beer, whiskey or martini (like Coca-Cola and Gangnam Style, all three are now part of the universally understood global lexicon) and figure out the rest.