Tom 8383,

Never heard of Pacific Hotel, but in Nanjing West Road, you have easy access to many places with action.

For cheap drinking + inexpensive hooker pickup (600-1000 RMB), try Maoming Road stretch of bars (Manhattan, Woodstock or Judy's too) or Julu Road stretch of bars (Flashback, D'Bar or Goodfellas). If you pay more than

For not-so-cheap drinking + costlier hooker pickup (1000-1500 RMB), try Hard Rock Cafe beside Ritz Carlton, Bar at Sofitel Hyland at Nanjing Road walking street or just hang around at lobby lounge at Equatorial Hotel located beside the Hilton.

Plenty of KTVs along Nanjing West Road and just specify the type of girls and activities you want with the mamasan prior to selection. Also check prices first.

Don't count on freebies because that takes time, if time is what you are short of. And also don't go with any pimps walking the streets.

I've been in Shanghai over a year now and many posts here are credible and urge you to check them out if you have time.

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