Beijing is set to become a 24-hour entertainment city, according to new government proposals announced Tuesday.

However, residents who live near the one of the proposed new all-night party zones have complained their lives are unbearable already.

According to Wang Hui, director of the municipal government's media office, Beijing will promote nightlife culture in the Sanlitun, Shichahai, Nanluoguxiang and Solana areas.

"These places will be 24-hour entertainment zones in the future," Wang posted on her Sina microblog.

A director from the Municipal Commission of Development and Reform told the Beijing Times that the city is learning from international cities which are famous for consumption and leisure.

"Four measures will be taken to build up 24-hour consumption zones, including developing high streets like Sanlitun and Solana, opening midnight opera houses, improving the environment of food streets, and creating the atmosphere of 24-hour consumption by holding activities like a New Year countdown," said the director.

In Shichaihai, Dongcheng district, residents did not have anything positive to say about the new plan.

Tian Shuge, 61, said that the glut of bars in the area is already devastating her nights.

"My apartment lies behind a block of bars and every night they turn the loudspeakers up to the maximum volume after 10 pm. Usually the suffering will last until 2 am," said Tian, adding she could not imagine what would happen if bars could open for 24 hours.

Wu Meibao, the director of the management office of the Shichahai community committee also expressed his concerns.

"Maintaining order in Shichahai is a tough task. We have all kinds of people everywhere, which demands more supervisory forces which we lack. Not to say longer opening time means more waste will be produced and we have no cleaners working during the night," said Wu.

"I personally believe the municipal government should be more careful before drafting such plans. At least a hearing should be held to listen to our voices first," said Wu.