Chongqing Modern Growing City Nightlife

Chongqing (重庆) is the biggest city and most populated municipality of the People's Republic of China's four provincial-level municipalities, besides Beijing, Shanghai and Tianjin. Chongqing, the southwestern China's dynamo, is the most economically important city in West China and is certainly the biggest inland city of the country.

Chongqing was separated from Sichuan province and made into a municipality in its own right in March 1997. As a modern city now, population of the urban area of Chongqing proper was 5.09 million.

Located on the edge of the Yungui Plateau, Chongqing City is intersected by the Jialing River and the upper reaches of the Yangtze. It contains Daba Shan in the north, Wu Shan in the east, Wuling Shan in the southeast, and Dalou Mountain to the south. Chongqing is notorious for its hot and humid weather. The air quality in the warmer months can be challenging to people with respiratory problems.

Chongqing is the largest commercial center and land and water communication hub in South-West China. The port of Chongqing is the biggest in the upper reaches of the Yangtze River. Known as a "Mountain City", Chongqing was constructed on the mountain slopes and along the riversides. It has a long history and numerous scenic spots and historical sites. It's renowned in particular for gardens with unique beauty.

Chongqing tourist attractions :

Chongqing attracts visitors from home and abroad for its cultural heritage and other tourist attractions. The city is the starting point for the Yangtze River Cruise, which explores the stunning scenery of the Three Gorges. Other attractions include the Dazu Rock Carvings , valuable works of art carved during the Ninth Century, Gold Buddhist Mountain, a rich repository of diverse animals and plants; and Fishing Town, one of three ancient battlefields in China. Ancient Ci Qi Kou village lures tourists to linger in its streets to buy handicraft souvenirs.

Chongqing Nightlife

As another China modern city, Chongqing has a dynamic vibrant nightlife. Start from boasting bars, movie theatres and dance clubs which bring the city alive in the evening hours.

Not only the fancy new skyscrapers are growing into the sky - also the nightlife of Chongqing grows up, making it a little bit comparable to Shanghai, the head of the ChangJiang and idol of Chongqing.

Chongqing has many western style of Nightclubs, Bars, and Karaoke in its nightlife entertainment. No doubt as Chongqing is one of the most rapid growing city in China. SO many western and expatriat comes to Chongqing.

The Jiangfangbei area is the district where most of the best bars are located. JJ's House Disco on Bayi Street is the pick of the moment. Close by, the Silver Rock and the Rainbow are also good choices.

Chongqing Clubs
1. Metropolis Entertainment. Zhongshan Road

2. Yangtze International Club. Jiangbei District New World Entertainment Club. Minzu Road

3. Chongqing Ball King International Club. Near the Nanping West Road Post Office. Friendly Nation Entertainment. 2 Zhongshan Road

4. Kaiser Night Club. The Pedestrian Street, Sha District

5. Shapingba Wudu Club. Xiaolongkan New Street

6. Jiangbei District New World Entertainment Club. Yeshuigou Guanyinqiao

7. China City Night Club. Zhonghua Road

8. Ba Nanqu Kuan Huan Club. Yudong, Ba South District

9. International Country Club. Qiaoping, Ba South District,Chongqing

Chongqing Bars
1. Dee Dee's Bar. Address: 86 Nanping Xinjie, Nan An District. Located beside the Holiday Inn apartment block.

2. The Fifth Season Book Pub. The first book pub in the city, set up to encourage reading and relaxation. Good coffee. Address: 6th floor, Metropolitan Plaza, Jie Fang Bei

3. Newcastle Arms. A Western-style bar with good beer and great music. Address: 3rd floor, 168 Ba Yi Road, Jie Fang Bei, Yu Zhong District

4. Romantic Bar Street. A terrace area, stretching out to the Jialing River, with Chinese-style buildings housing an array of bars and pubs, with outdoor seating. Ma Bar, A Street Car Named Desire Movie Bar, Ready Made Bar, Hot Sea Bar, and Philadelphia Bar are just some of the venues you’ll find.
Add: located near the Modern Book Center

5. Reunion Club. A pleasant and popular bar offering live jazz music. Address: Level 8, Yu Tian Mansion, Ba Yi Road, Jie Fang Bei (next to McDonalds)

6. 023 Bar. Big music club, modern decor, reasonable prices for a good time out. Address: 1st floor underground, Deyi World, Jiaochang Koum, Yuzhong District

7. Sohu. European-style music club. Very popular, good music, good chance that you’ll meet local beauties. Address: A1-6 Deyi World, Jiaochang Kou, Yuzhong District

8. A@ACLUB. Located on the second floor of Di Yi World in Jiaozhangkou Jiefangbei, five minutes away from the Liberation Monument. NIce atomosphere, good music, and pretty dancers.

9. Celtic Man Irish Pub. The Celtic man Irish Pub is Located in De Yi World Square downstairs at Nos. 7-2, B1 the first bar next to the skytrain station across from the Marriott Hotel. There are live bands, a pool table, and darts. Variety of music is played with the exception of loud disco music. Cheap beers and drink specials. The Celtic Man is pretty much the only expat hangout bar in Chongqing. A nice place to meet other foreigners, a home away from home.

10. Falling Club. Not only are fancy new skyscrapers rising into the sky - the nightlife of Chongqing nightlife is on the rise as well, making it comparable to Shanghai. A favorite is the Falling Club, close to Jiefangbei Monument. It is one of the few houseclubs in China that is acceptable.

Chongqing Karaoke (KTVs)
1. Story City. Address: 6F B Zone, Deyi World, Jiaochang Kou
Phone: (23) 63797146/63797148
Price: CNY 50-300
Comment: local old-style KTV

2. The Milky Way Palace. Address: Floors 1 - 3, Zone A, Deyi World, Jiaochang Kou
Phone: (23) 63798200/63798201/63798202
Price: CNY 20-200
Comment: first choice in KTV, relaxing and friendly

3. Star Box. Address: 5th Floor, A Zone, Deyi World, Jiaochang Kou
Phone: (23) 63798307/63798095
Price: CNY 50-200
Comment: good quality environment

4. Zuka. Address: Haiyi Garden, 9 Yanghe Highway
Price: CNY 40-60
Comment: Chongqing's first multifunctional leisure square, including hotel, show bar, card bar, and KTV.

5. Manhattan KTV. Address: 65 Xingsheng Road, Yangjia Ping
Phone: +86 13370760633

Chongqing has a lot of skylines, situated in the upper reaches of the Yangtze River at the confluence of the Yangtze and Jialing Rivers in southwest China.

A night view of the People's Grand Hall in Chongqing, China

Land mark of Chongqing, People's Liberation Monument(Anti-Japanese War Victory Monument) in the city center area.

Chongqing is arguably the most economically important city in West China and is certainly the biggest inland city of the country.

The Jiangfangbei area in Chongqing is the district where most of the best bars are located.

Nightview of Chongqing

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