to begin with, let me try to categorise the types of ktvs in beijing:
1. deluxe ktvs - these are normally located downtown in wangfujin or guomao areas. there are also a number in 5 star hotels. examples are 天上人间，翠宫夜总会, 阳光俱乐部, etc. you typically spend 3-5krmb a night, good for entertaining key customers.
2. superior ktvs - these are ktvs with reasonable prices, about 1-2krmb per night. ktvs in this category are: 天伦王朝，五洲风情, 红馆, etc. this is a good place to bring customers or cheong with friends.
3. private clubs - these are exclusive clubs with gong an backings. you can do many things here, strip, exotic shows, some even allow HJ, BBBJ or FJ in the ktv rooms. they are normally not listed as illegal activities are going on there.
4. budget ktvs - these are cheap ktvs that you can go alone. if you feel boring and can't find a partner to cheong with when you are in beijing, then you can try this. you can spend less than 1krmb for a night.
5. super cheap ktvs - these are super cheap ktvs located at small lanes or outside 5th ring of beijing. they are very safe as normally the people going there are government officials and gong ans.
6. sucker ktvs - these are black shops (黑店). they will lure you in with cheap rates, but when you see the bill you will jump. they are run by hooligans. if you get into one of these shops, find ways to get out peacefully without burning your pocket. i have shared this on another thread:
http://forum.sammyboy.com/showpost.p...84&postcount=5
Mark Lim