Chongqing is not short of nightlife, boasting bars, movie theatres and dance clubs, which bring the city alive in the evening hours.  In Chongqing, you can find numerous types of entertainment.  To get close to the life of local people, take in some Sichuan Opera karaoke, you can hear people excitingly chanting their favorite lines.  The Jiangfangbei area is the district where most bars are scattered. JJ's House Disco, on Bayi Lu, is the pick at the moment.  At close proximity, the Silver Rock and Rainbow are also good choices.  Try one of the recommendations given below to get a taste of Chongqing's nighttime offerings.

Night Cruise
After viewing the shimmering waters of the Yangtze and Jialing Rivers from South Mountain, you may also want to take a night tour aboard a cruise ship to view the city's night views.  Fares for a 2-hour cruise tour range from RMB30 to RMB80 per person.  Tours run from 7 to 10 o'clock in the evening and depart from the Chao Tian Men Dock.

Chongqing Studio City Cinema
Location: It is located on the sixth floor of the Metropolis Plaza in the Yuzhong District.
It is the largest and most luxurious Cineplex in the area.  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.

Nan Bin Road Bars Street
Location: Nan Bin Road. Stretching along the Yangtze River, you will have no problem finding Nan Bin Road - just look for the dazzling neon lights. It is a good place to relax where you will find many bars, pubs, cafe and teahouses, each offering a unique style and flavor.  The street has become a hub for nighttime leisure in Chongqing.

Bars and Clubs in Chongqing

Metropolis Entertainment Co,Ltd.
Address: Zhongshan Rd., Chongqing

Jiangbei District New World Entertainment Club
Address: Minzu Rd., Chongqing

Chongqing Ball King International Club
Address: Near Post Office, Nanping Road (west), Chongqing

Friendly Nation Entertainment Co,Ltd
Address:2 Zhongshan Rd., Chongqing

Kaiser Night Club
Address:The Walking Street, Sha District,Chongqing

Shapingba Wudu Club
Address: Xiaolongkan New Street, Chongqing

Jiangbei District New World Entertainment Club
Address: Yeshuigou Guanyinqiao, Chongqing

ChinaCity Night Club
Address: Zhonghua Rd., Chongqing

Ba Nanqu Kuan Huan Club
Address: Yudong,Ba South District,Chongqing, ChongqingCity

International Country Club
Address: Qiaoping, Ba South District,Chongqing , ChongqingCity

 

Other Chongqing Entertainment Places

Garden Village Swimming Hall
Address: No 6-2, GardenVillage, Nan'an District

Libao Bowling Centre
Address: No 61, Xingsheng Rd., Jiulongpo District

Qiuhun Billiards Centre
Address: Keyuan Rd., Jiulongpo District

Chenjing Body-building Centre
Address: Yangjiaping Rd., Jiulongpo District

Yale Bowling Club
Address: Wanshou Village, Nan'an District

Guotai Cinema
Address: Zuorong Road,Chongqing

Excitement Kart Centre
Address: Guanyinqiao Rd

Mingdian Bowling Centre
Address: Liberation Monument St., Yuzhong District

Ruida Bowling Centre
Address: No 119, Zourong Rd., Yuzhong District

Art Motion Picture Theater
Address: No 15 Rd., Chongqing, Chongqing City

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.  One of the fascination artistic charm of this charming opera 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?? performed 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.