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What is KTV?
A. KTV (also known as Karaoke) is probably the most popular entertainment activity in China. A group of friends will make reservations and rent a room for a few hours of karaoke fun.
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Where can I go to participate in KTV?
A. There are many KTV locations around town. Many larger bars will have KTV rooms on site as well. For Information on specific KTV locations, Please Visit Our China Olympics Useful Information Links
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How late is a KTV venue open?
A. Many KTV houses are open until 3 or 5 in the morning, others are open 24hrs. For Information on specific KTV locations, Please Visit Our China Olympics Useful Information Links
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Do I sing in a public area or private room?
A. Karaoke is typically in private reserved rooms for a group of your friends, however, some KTV locations have public Karaoke in the waiting areas while you are waiting for your room to become available.
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How much does it cost?
A. The price varies depending on location, quality of the room, size of the room, and time of day. The price can range from as cheap as 20RMB per hour up to about 400RMB per hour.
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Do they have food and drink available for purchase?
A. Typically, KTV venues include a buffet of food and beverages (non-alcoholic) included in the price of the room. Alcoholic beverages are also available for an additional charge.
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Do I need to make reservations in advance?
A. Yes, Because of the popularity, it is almost always required to have a reservation, unless you are willing to sit around for an extended period of time for a room to open up.
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How many people can fit in a KTV room?
A. Different KTV venues vary in size. You could expect to get about 20 people in a typical Large room. Around 6-8 comfortably in a smaller room.
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