ChongqingNightlife
Chongqing is not short on nightlife. In this city, you can find numerous types of entertainments. Sampling Chongqing's nightlife will give you an up-close and personal flavor of what makes the city special, and there are a wide range of activities to suit people of all ages and interests.
In Chongqing, elder people enjoy organized dancing in the city squares. The activity is popular, as it offers the opportunity for physical exercise set against the backdrop of street lighting. Some office workers will go to the gym and women may choose to go shopping. Some people like to read books in book bars, seeking a mental relaxation and leaning in a peaceful, pleasant environment.
As Chongqing is a large metropolis, the bars, cafes, cinemas, KTV, teahouses and theatres are the most popular places for entertainment. These places of entertainment lighten up Chongiqng’s nightlife from sunset to sunrise.
Are you tired of o full day’s sightseeing? Why not follow us to get a taste of Chongqing's nightlife? You will have a deep impression of the vibrant city under the curtain of night.
You can start your nightlife with a good meal. Have a sumptuous dinner by tasting its dishes with local Chongqing flavors. You can taste its local traditional food in numerous hot pot restaurants and sidewalk stands when nightfall comes. Each of these restaurants are beautifully lit and decorated to suit your ambience and mood.
After a supple dinner, have leisurely walks along the streets of Chongqing which are well known for their nighttime view. If you want to have a bird’s eye view of the whole city, get up to the top of South Mountain. The vantage point also grants you a view of its two rivers where all the lights give color to the whole city. Get away from the city’s busy scene by taking a cruise aboard a ship to enjoy the city’s night scene.
If you are looking for some fun and entertainment, go watch a movie at the Chongqing Studio City Cinema. The largest and most luxurious cineplex in the area, it is located on the sixth floor of the Metropolis Plaza in the Yuzhong District. Most films are dubbed in Chinese, although Hollywood films and Chinese blockbusters with English subtitles are shown occasionally. Since its grand opening in 1998, Studio City Cinema has been regarded by locals as the top entertainment centre in Chongqing.
When you want to sit down and relax, head to Nan Bin Road, where many bars, pubs, cafe and teahouses, each offering a unique style and flavor. Stretching along the Yangtze River, this street has become a hub for nighttime leisure in Chongqing. You will have no problem finding Nan Bin Road, just look for the dazzling neon lights.
Enjoy a unique bar experience at the Soho Bar. What makes the bar distinct from other is the way customers call the attention of the waiters - simply wave the candle on the table and the waiters will come to you in a moment!
Some entertainments most loved by the locals are listed below.
Chuanju (Sichuan opera)
A local opera popular in southwestern China, Chuanju opera features vivid, humorous narration, singing, and acrobatic fighting, showing the optimism and open-mindedness of the people in Sichuan Province. What is most appealing to the audience is the way the face masks are changed by tearing off, rubbing away, or quickly blowing off one mask to let another one appear.
The Dragon Lantern of Tongliang County
Tongliang County has long been known for its production of dragon lanterns and the dragon lantern dance. The dance features large stage properties, exaggerated dance movements, and a grand atmosphere. It is performed amidst the blowing and beating of Chinese wind and percussion musical instruments and a display of fireworks to present an exhilarating scene of jubilation and celebration.
Acrobatics
Chongqing is known for its acrobatics. ‘Balancing on a Plank and Bowls Topping’ by the Chongqing Acrobatic Troupe won a silver medal at the Ninth World Acrobatics of Tomorrow Festival and the troupe’s Plate Spinning and Jumping through Hoops were winners of the Silver Lion Medal at the National Acrobatics Tournament.
