Chongqing

Another way to see the brilliant city lights reflecting against the river is to take a night cruise. You can choose to embark on a splendid river cruise along the Yangtze River where the colourful lights shimmering on the water are simply breathtaking.

Chongqing's nightlife hub is without a doubt Nan Bin Road. Here you can find a huge number of bars, pubs, cafes and tea houses along the Yangtze River. This street is illuminated by thousands of lights at nighttime.

Chongqing Municipal Chuanju Opera Theater is internationally well-known for its stagings of Chinese Opera plays. Here you will be able to see some remarkable performances of classical Chinese Opera.

Nuts Live House is home to the best live music in Chongqing and hosts Chinese local Indie bands every weekend. Cold beers, whiskey tastings and powerful music shows are the key elements that make this place a meeting point for a younger, energetic crowd.

If you are craving any western comfort dishes or beverages, The Harp Irish Pub is the place to go. Pick from their great foreign beer selection and accompany it with a western dish or snack, all the while catching a sporting event being screened.