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If you want to enjoy some refined, mellow cigars then you need an appropriate atmosphere. Thanks to Forbes Travel Guide you can now find out which are the top 3 luxury cigar bars in China where you can smoke good quality cigars.

1. Cigar Lounge – The St. Regis Beijing
Everybody knows that the St. Regis Beijing is a 5 stars location and of course, the cigar lounge is not an exception. Here you can find an impressive selection of cigars especially from the Dominican Republic and Cuba. You can also admire the private collections of hotel patrons which are available in humidor cabinets.

2. The Compass Bar – The Peninsula Shanghai
This place is very elegant and romantic and it has a certain nautical vibe, mostly because of its blue and purple decorations. Here you can enjoy a very famous cocktail called the Shanghai Mist that contains Shanghai White Vodka, lemon juice, soda water and green tea. The cocktail is garnished with lime and lychee. You can smoke a sophisticated cigar on the elegant terrace while drinking a delicious cocktail.

3. Long Bar – Waldorf Astoria, Shanghai on the Bund
This bar dates from 1910 but it was not open this entire time. It was recently renovated and ever since it has gained an excellent reputation among cigars lovers. As long as you don’t forget to give a little advance notice to the manager you can be sure that you will be able to enjoy your favorite cigars in a wonderful location.