Microphone Madness: Fuzhou’s Top 3 KTV Venues

Huanchang KTV. Photo: letao.com.cn

Fuzhou has no shortage of KTV venues. However, if you’re looking for good quality and service, then there’s only a handful worth considering. This article reviews Huanchang, A GOGO and Diyuan, three of the most famous and popular venues in the city. Do they really make the cut in terms of their facilities, interior deco and service? And equally important, are their prices really fair?

Huanchang KTV 欢唱量贩式KTV
Huanchang KTV is an old name in Fuzhou’s KTV scene. Run by a well-known entertainment company from Fujian Province, Huanchang is a “supermarket style” KTV, which is a Japanese notion that refers to the fact that prices are fair and that customers can usually buy food and drink from elsewhere. Because the venue has been around for a long time, the equipment was starting to look rough around the edges. However, a recent refurbishment has spruced the venue back to life, making the overall inside environment much more elegant and pleasant. The new lighting system also gives this venue’s atmosphere a very unique feel.

Its location is very convenient in terms of public transport and the service is also very good. However, the most attractive aspect of this KTV venue is the price. Out of all the famous KTV names in the city, Huanchang is by far the cheapest and members can even enjoy discounts of up to 90% during the day.

The playlist here is updated regularly, boasting a large selection of the newest pop songs from Hong Kong, Macau, Taiwan, Japan and Korea, as well as a number of popular English-language pop songs. Drawbacks include the fact that private booths here are smaller than at other venues, and they don’t have private en-suite bathrooms. Also, parking facilities for those with their own cars aren’t great either.

Price list:
Luxury mini room (2-4 persons): 70 RMB/hour
Luxury small room (5-6 persons): 90 RMB/hour
Luxury middle-sized room (6-10 persons): 110 RMB/hour
Luxury large room (8-12 persons): 130 RMB/hour
Small suite (4-6 persons): 110 RMB/hour
Mid-sized suite (6-10 persons): 130 RMB/hour
Large suite (8-12 persons): 150 RMB/hour

Discount hours for room:
Mon-Thurs: 19:00-24:00 (20% discount), other times: 80% discount
Sat-Sun: 19:00-24:00 (10% discount), other times 60% discount
Friday: 11:00-19:00 (80% discount), 19:00-24:00 (10% discount), after 24:00 (60% discount)

Add: 2-3 F, Duanmin Department Store, 40 Fuzhou Dongjie, Fuzhou
地址：福州市东街40号（瑞闽百货2－3f）
Tel: 0591 8752 2258
Opening hours: 11:00-02:00
Getting there: take bus no, 102, 117, 118, 128, 22, 27, 301, 317, 55, 5, 74, 80 or 88 to Dongjiekou. Walk for 72 metres.

AGOGO KTV. Photo: agogoktv.com

A Gogo KTV（Dongjie branch）
A Gogo is another well known KTV name. Located close to Huanchang KTV in the bustling Dongjiekou area, this venue’s location is also very convenient in terms of public transport. Moreover, the venue boasts its own parking lot, which has been one its ingredients of success. A Gogo has been expanding at a rapid rate; a new branch opened last year in Huacheng.

In terms of environment and sound system quality, A Gogo ranks as the best KTV venue in Fuzhou. If you’re living closer to the Huacheng branch, then that location’s facilities are just as good.

A Gogo’s interior design is simple, yet modern. Playlists are updated quickly and mid-range rooms are relatively cheap, making it perfect for larger groups. However, this venue doesn’t provide any buffet and prices for snacks and drinks are on the high side. If you do choose this venue, then prior reservations are highly recommended if you want to avoid long waiting times.

Price list:
Mini room (2-4 persons): 59 RMB/hour
Small room (4-6 persons): 89 RMB/hour
Luxury room (5-7 persons): 99 RMB/hour
Mid-sized room (6-8 persons): 109 RMB/hour
Luxury mid-sized room (7-9 persons): 119 RMB/hour
Large room (10-12 persons): 169 RMB/hour
Party room (20-30 persons): 219 RMB/hour

Discount time:
Sun-Thurs: 19:00-24:00 (20% discount)
Fri, Sat & holidays: 19:00-24:00 (10% discount)
Other times: Mon-Fri (80% discount), Sat, Sun & holidays (60% discount)

Add: 4F, Xiannan Commercial Building, Bayiqi Beilu, Dongjiekou, Fuzhou
地址：福州市东街口八一七北路89号贤南商厦四楼
Opening hours: 11:00-02:00
Getting there: take bus no. 102, 117, 118, 128, 22, 27, 301, 317, 55, 5, 74, 80 or 88 to Dongjiekou. Walk for 100 metres.