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Yes, it’s that time of the year again that music fans all over China look forward to. When some of the best in contemporary Rock and Electronic music, both domestic and international host what is without doubt one of China’s coolest and most relaxed music festivals.

This year’s MIDI festival is seeing the main event move south to the Jiangsu Yangtze River town of Zhenjiang. So, as most people that will be attending MIDI this year will probably be out of towers, it is good idea to make a few plans for where to stay.

In terms of being able to camp at the Jiangsu University site, like everything else in China, the rules and regulations are constantly changing, so even if you have a tent are prepared to use it, I would recommend making back-up plans to stay in a hostel or cheap hotel, just in case.

Without a doubt the most foreigner friendly budget place in town has to be the Xiao Shan Lou International Youth Hostel (小山楼国际青年旅舍). Affiliated to the International Youth Hostel Association, you can find all the standard range of services such as hot water and clean bedding, with added amenities such as bike hire and broadband internet.

The Xiao Shan Lou is also highly recommended for its central location in the ancient western end of Zhenjiang. Surprisingly liberal minded local government town planners have kept this old part of Zhenjiang relaxingly low rise and in keeping with the feel of a historic trading town. After a hard day and evening of rocking, a nighttime stroll through the backstreets and night market just of Zhongshan Donglu for some great street food will be just what the doctor ordered.

Contact Info:

Add: No. 11 Liqun Gang Xijin Du, Zhenjiang 江苏省镇江市西津渡利群巷11号

Tel: 051185286708 (Miss Zhang, Mob: 13218390708)

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