By Catherine Cook (That's beijing)
Updated: 2006-09-18 10:15

Club Fusion has arrived, instantly setting itself apart from other clubs by enlisting the help of seasoned nightlife veteran “Mr. Wang” as music director. His grand plan for Fusion is to make it home to Beijing’s house and electronic DJs, and he has already enlisted the talents of Dio and DJ of the moment, Eddie (organizers of the Morse and Dunt parties, respectively).

Of course, Fusion wouldn’t be able to compete with its counterparts on Gongti Xilu without the promise of international DJs: US dirty-house DJs Astro & Glyde have already been confirmed for September, and one of Beijing’s best-loved superstar DJs, Sasha, returns in October. Fusion should see Chinese and foreigners partying in harmony – the ground floor is designed in a similar way to Babyface and Tango, but with a more fluid layout.

The obligatory karaoke rooms are located upstairs. The second floor is geared towards foreign tastes, with funky next-century seats and big booths overlooking the dance floor. Perfectly situated at the next alley down from The Den, two-week old club Fusion is going for the Gongti jugular and has the additional advantage of being within walking distance of Sanlitun’s bar area. This, coupled with the experience of Mr. Wang, should give Fusion the edge over its competition. 

Club Fusion
Opening hours: Daily 8.30pm-3.30am.
Address:A8, Gongti Beilu (one block west of the Den), Chaoyang District
Tel: 010-51673333