Hongkou District
In 2009, Aric Chen of "The New York Times" stated that the "epicenter" of the LGBT community is the "Gay Triangle," three bars in the French Concession. They are: Eddy's Bar () and Transit Lounge Shanghai (TL), both of which have closed, and Shanghai Studio. Wealthier and non-Chinese LGBT persons meet in areas in wealthier communities, while working class LGBT persons meet in less wealthy areas such as Hongkou District and Yangpu District.