Drolmala Music Space

Top choice in Chengdu


Drolmala is something of a social centre for the young of Chengdu's big Tibetan community. This superb space mixes fabulous modern Tibetan cuisine with regular, live world music (when we dropped by a contemporary Kazak folk band was playing) and a happening bar that attracts a good crowd of Tibetans and in-the-know Chinese and expats. Food is served until 10pm.


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