Chongqing at Night: How Can It Be So Breathtakingly Beautiful?
In a city like Chongqing,
beauty is always within easy reach.
At night,
standing on the WFC observation deck overlooking the city,
you feel that the lights and night scenery of Chongqing are a never-ending fascination.
This is a three-dimensional city,
even more a tolerant and free city.
The terrain endows Chongqing with the most beautiful sense of layering and scenery,
and also reveals its inclusiveness to the fullest.
Photo by Zhang Kun Kun
Taken at: WFC Observation Deck | Provided by Yuzhong District Culture and Tourism Commission
Years ago, a friend from Yichang took a cruise up the Yangtze River. When he arrived in Chongqing around ten at night, the cruise made a sharp turn at Liangtuo. In an instant, the friend standing on the deck was stunned. From the pitch-black night, a crystal palace of a city appeared before his eyes: skyscrapers rose one after another along the hills beside the Jialing and Yangtze Rivers, layer upon layer, reaching into the clouds; bridges over the rivers and overpasses on land crisscrossed and spiraled upward, dizzying yet forming a unique scene; at the confluence of the two rivers, Chaotianmen Square shone brilliantly, appearing especially magical against the clearly demarcated waters of the Yangtze and Jialing Rivers.
Photo by Tan Zhiwei
Provided by Yuzhong District Culture and Tourism Commission
This is Chongqing at night.
How can it be so breathtakingly beautiful?
Even more beautiful is to truly enter the fabric of this city. Calvino said that cities do not reveal their past; they hide it like a palm print, written in the corners of streets, in the grilles of windows, on the handrails of stairs, on lightning rods and flagpoles.
And in Chongqing’s night, every beam of light is the poetry of this city.
1. Let’s Go Cross the Dongshuimen Bridge at Night
Dongshuimen Bridge, even in the bridge capital of Chongqing, holds a special status. On this bridge, people leisurely stroll on top, subways speed underneath, and passenger boats sail downstream along the harbor—three-dimensional and multi-dimensional.
Because the camera can capture an 8D magical scene, it has quietly become another internet-famous spot. The three-hundred-year-old Huguang Guild Hall serves as a collective name for exploring ancient architectural clusters. During the day, the guild hall has more surprising exhibits and professional performances; at night, the walls and buildings of these old structures outline classical shapes in the darkness, together with the surrounding old residences, creating an atmosphere of time travel.
Huguang Guild Hall at Night
Provided by Huguang Guild Hall
Besides Dongshuimen Bridge and Huguang Guild Hall, there is even more worth seeing in this area at night. Among the “4A scenic spots” Bayu Twelve Scenes from the Qianlong era, one scene called “Dragon Gate Bright Moon” is here.
Looking across from Dongshuimen Bridge to the south bank, you see Longmenhao. “Hao” in Chongqing does not refer to vast waters but to a water area separated by rocks along the riverbank.
Chongqing Huguang Guild Hall | Photo by Tang Anbing
Provided by Yuzhong District Culture and Tourism Commission
In the water between Huguang Guild Hall and the opposite Nanshan Mountain, there is a long but narrow water area separated by a stone ridge. In the dry season, the protruding stone ridge resembles a leaning dragon. During the Southern Song Dynasty, the people of Chongqing carved the characters “Dragon Gate” on the inner and outer sides of the protruding stone surface.
Photo by Zhang Kun Kun
Taken at: South End of Dongshuimen Bridge
In the flood season, the Yangtze River surges, and the stone ridge submerges. Once the flood recedes and the Dragon Gate stone ridge emerges, the water inside Longmenhao becomes distinctly different from the outside. The water inside Longmenhao is especially clear and calm, while the Yangtze River beyond the ridge remains turbulent and vast. When the bright moon hangs in the night sky, its reflection makes Longmenhao glisten and appear particularly moving.
One river area with two states—the turbulence inside the stone ridge and the tranquility outside form a stark contrast. Viewing Longmenhao by moonlight, the peace is intoxicating, and it suddenly makes one understand the meaning of a harbor.
Viewing spot: East end of Dongshuimen Bridge, Yuzhong District
Attractions: Huguang Guild Hall, Dragon Gate Bright Moon
Time: Huguang Guild Hall closes at night, but the ancient architectural cluster feels more atmospheric than during the day; no ticket needed to see Dragon Gate Bright Moon, and night is the correct time to truly appreciate it.
2. Standing in the Spirited Away Building—Isn’t It Beautiful?
In fact, Hongya Cave has been built along the riverbank for over two thousand years. When it appeared in Chongqing in 2005, it didn’t cause such a sensation as now—after all, internet information wasn’t as developed back then. For Chongqing locals, now that it’s become an internet celebrity, everyone says Hongya Cave is a scene from Spirited Away. But for Chongqing people, it’s just ordinary human life and烟火.
Chongqing Hongya Cave Night View | Photo by Zhang Kun Kun
Provided by Yuzhong District Culture and Tourism Commission
This is the烟火 of the mountain city, the poetry of the years.
Praised as the building most resembling those in Spirited Away, it is actually the most local Chongqing stilted house, intricately layered. When night falls, its lights suddenly turn on, as if coating it with layers of golden paint, creating a dreamlike feeling of Spirited Away, instantly transporting you to a two-dimensional space.
More and more tourists come, and the shops in Hongya Cave close later and later. Once only shops on the first and second floors stayed open late; now, small stores and some art-filled cafes on the fourth and fifth floors also bustle until 10 p.m.
Two-river cruise ships passing on the Yangtze use Hongya Cave as an important photo and check-in spot, but how can that pleasure compare to actually being inside the Hongya Cave scenic area? The layered steps are shaded by trees, illuminated by night lights, the green leaves glowing bright emerald. Various small shops are bustling, selling Chongqing’s unique snacks. Lights are bright, soup is warm, laughter lingers—there is even more vibrant street life than during the day.
When the view extends further back, combining Hongya Cave with the progressively rising skyscrapers behind it, the stilted houses and the towering buildings of Jiefangbei perfectly form a layered oil painting. Whether in terms of grandeur, three-dimensionality, or texture, the beauty of Yuzhong is fully revealed before your eyes.
Viewing spot: Qiansimen Bridge
Attraction: Chongqing Hongya Cave
Time: Depending on the season, the lights of Hongya Cave turn on and off at different times—generally in summer, lights are on from 8 p.m. to 1 a.m.; in winter, from 6 p.m. to around 11 p.m.
3. Across the River: Night and Years Passing
Taking a boat cruise along the two rivers from Chaotianmen is a classic way to experience Chongqing at night. In the Qing Dynasty, this tourist activity was called “Character Water Night Lanterns.” Wang Erjian, the then magistrate of Baxian County, observed from a height that the currents at the confluence of the Yangtze and Jialing Rivers near Chaotianmen, after several twists and turns, naturally formed the ancient seal script character “Ba.” “Character Water” refers to this confluence area.
When the lights first come on and the waves shimmer, “Character Water Night Lanterns” is the elegant cultural name for the night view of Chongqing’s two rivers.
Provided by Century Cruises
The two-river cruise ship enters the Jialing River from the confluence, passing by the Chongqing Grand Theater and the real-life Spirited Away scene of Hongya Cave, often drawing exclamations from tourists. Turning around, it returns to Chaotianmen waters and continues along the Yangtze River. Ciyun Temple appears quiet and lonely in the darkness, the Yangtze River Cable Car passes overhead… On the curtain wall of Raffles City, various advertisements cycle, including Chongqing-specific slogans like “Hello Chongqing, Hello World” and “Travel a Thousand Miles, Reach a Vast Realm.” At this moment, everyone raises their phones to take photos.
In Chongqing at night, there is no reason not to take a boat. The river breeze carries a faint scent of soil and water, making the river feel thicker and heavier.
Provided by Century Cruises
Meanwhile, both banks of the two rivers are dazzling, lights scattering gold and jade on the water. Sitting on the boat, you experience another kind of beauty from across the river.
And at this time, every passenger on the two-river cruise, though not drinking, is drunk on this incomparable night.
Viewing spot: Two-River Cruise
Attractions: Chaotianmen Square, Chongqing Grand Theater, Hongya Cave, Ciyun Temple
Time: Different cruise companies have different departure times, but generally from around 7:40 p.m. to 10:30 p.m., which is also when Chongqing’s night view is at its best.
Price: Jiaoyun series: Mingzhu/Mingyue 138 yuan; Manjianghong: 168 yuan. Chaotian series: Chaotianmen, Chaotiango 138 yuan; Chaotian Haoyue 168 yuan. Jinbi series: Jinbi Palace, Jinbi Queen 138 yuan (subject to real-time prices from the scenic area/cruise company).
4. All the Parting Sorrows of China Begin Here in Chongqing
There are some fixed thought patterns in Chinese literati, deeply embedded in cultural genes. It seems that seeing the long river and setting sun always evokes heroism, while seeing green willows immediately brings parting thoughts.
Photo by Chen Liang | Taken at: Hutouyan Park
Provided by Yuzhong District Culture and Tourism Commission
When mention is made of “Bashan night rain,” everyone feels a surge of melancholy, inexplicable nostalgia and longing lingering in the heart. This feeling almost all comes from a poem by Li Shangyin: “Written on a Rainy Night to My Wife in the North.”
“When can we trim the wick together by the west window, and talk about the rainy night in Bashan?” Where exactly is Bashan? Not the literal Daba Mountains.
When Li Shangyin was on his way from Bazhou to Zizhou to take up a post, he lodged at Fotuguan in Chongqing and wrote “Written on a Rainy Night to My Wife in the North” to his wife far away in Chang’an, a poem that has stirred sorrow throughout literary history. To this day, in Chongqing’s Fotuguan Park, there is a relief of “Night Rain Sending to the North,” depicting the poet in a foreign land at night, with pitch darkness outside the window, only the drizzling rain, the autumn water of Fotuguan pond, and a silhouette of a lamp.
Over the years, the mountains and rivers remain unchanged, as does the mountain path at Fotuguan. In terms of current landmarks, it is not far from where the metro passes through a building. It is a small hill along the river, graceful in shape. Every morning you can see mist rising from the river surface.
Photo by Tang Wei | Taken at: Fotuguan Park
Provided by Yuzhong District Culture and Tourism Commission
Fotuguan area has many old buildings. Under the cover of night, traces of metro and high-rises blur. Thus, the Chongqing night you see from Fotuguan—all the parting sorrows of China begin here: those rivers, the moon, and the shapes of the mountains are exactly the same as when Li Shangyin saw them in the Tang Dynasty.
Viewing spot: Fotuguan Park
Attractions: On the southern cliff of Fotuguan, there are four large characters “Fotuguan Fortress” inscribed by Mr. Zhao Puchu, former chairman of the Buddhist Association of China. Within the park, stone carvings, Buddhist statues, Buddhist caves, merit steles, chastity and filial piety steles from the Tang, Song, Ming, and Qing dynasties, as well as the viewing pavilions “Xizhen Shuangjiang” and “Qinxian Pavilion,” form important components of the scenery.
Time: 8:00–22:30, currently free admission.
5. Mist and Rain from Four Thousand Years Ago Continuing to Today
On a certain day in the Song Dynasty, the famous minister Yu Jie stood at the foot of Tushan Mountain, gazing at the eastward flow of the Yangtze River, where sky met water, water met sky, merging into one. The sandbank in the middle of the river is now called Shanhu Dam. Ferries had to zigzag to reach the other side. In the misty vastness, faraway wooden boats looked like autumn leaves drifting. At the ferry landing, there was a large yellow locust tree, which became the anchor of this painting. All ferry boats used this big tree as their coordinate. Porters put down their loads, women and children chatted and laughed, waiting under the tree for the ferry.
The Glittering Nanbin Road
Provided by Nanan District Culture and Tourism Commission
During the frequent wars of the Southern Song Dynasty, this moment of peace and tranquility was especially precious. Yu Jie wrote poems many times about this scene. This warm sentiment of awaiting return struck a chord in everyone’s deep love for home.
How romantic is Tushan? The first love poem in literary history came from Tushan. It had only four characters: “Hou ren xi yi!” (Waiting for you, ah, waiting for you!) According to legend, about four thousand years ago, the daughter of Tushan waited daily on the mountain for her lover, Yu the Great, to return. Facing the surging river, she sang deeply: “Hou ren xi yi!” — “Waiting for you, ah, I’m waiting for you!” Before her lay a vast expanse of misty waters.
Provided by Ascott Limited
The mist and rain of Nanbin Road have continued from four thousand years ago to today.
Once, the riverbank was planted with crabapple trees. Whenever spring rain fell, light mist spread, and rain fell like silk—hence the name “Crabapple Misty Rain.” A small stream was called Haitang Creek. Now, the crabapple trees are gone, the stream is gone, but luckily, the mist and rain remain.
The newly built Misty Rain Park is now a viewing platform. On rainy nights, the mist is vast, the Yangtze River flows mightily, and Nanbin Road is brightly lit, with specialty food shops tempting taste buds all along. Every weekend, there is also a large music fountain. When there is no rain, the fountain’s mist fills the square. Across the river, the Yuzhong Peninsula’s lights just come on, finding a subtle balance between ancient charm and modern prosperity.
Viewing spot: Nanbin Road Misty Rain Park
Attractions: Yellow Locust Evening Ferry, Misty Rain River Breeze, Confluence of Two Rivers, Ciyun Temple, Changjiahui Danzishi Old Street… the entire Nanbin Road is a scenic spot.
Time: This is a square park open to the public. Go anytime; Nanbin Road is always waiting for you.
6. True Artist Spirit in the Night of Ciqikou
A single stone road, thousand-year-old Ciqikou.
Most people’s first impression of Ciqikou is always “people, people, people, crowds, crowds, crowds.” After becoming an internet celebrity in recent years, it’s even more packed. The only time to peacefully see Ciqikou is probably at night.
In summer, Ciqikou Pedestrian Street and Ciqikou Back Street opened. The new back street not only has two boutique hotels and two unique guesthouses but also the “Chongqing 1949 Theater” officially opened.
Overlooking the 1949 Theater | Provided by 1949 Theater
Around nine o’clock, the evening crowd has mostly receded, the stone road reveals its original appearance, and shop owners relax from the day’s frantic shouting. There are fewer and fewer people on the street, and shops begin to close up. Old shops slowly close their wooden doors, preparing to shut down and go home. There are also late-night eateries with bright lights and hearty soup—a few skewers of barbecue, a couple of twists of fried dough, and Qiaotou Cat Noodles, focusing on the nightlife of young artists for over a decade.
1949 Theater | Provided by 1949 Theater
A guy in a dessert shop sits with headphones on, seemingly a bit lonely, but the steaming hot pear soup mixed with beautiful music gives the impression that he has been sitting in the ancient town so long that he has solidified with it.
“Chongqing 1949” is a serious theme, but the story is not dull. It is rare to build an entire theater for one play. The revolutionary martyrs on the eve of Chongqing’s liberation had families and country, boundless love and personal affections; the story is magnificent and deeply moving, with montage interpreting spatial artistic conception, making the viewing experience exceptionally special.
Still from the play “Chongqing 1949” | Provided by 1949 Theater
Now, the slow-life bar street has introduced a series of benchmark bars from Shanghai and other places. The bar street seems to perk up, its nighttime noise making it feel bustling. The most popular style here remains artistic. Folk singers perform familiar songs like “Lilian,” “South Mountain South,” or Pu Shu’s husky voice, singing about the ancient town’s night, the moments when there are fewer people and a closer connection to the ancient town.
Walking through Ciqikou at night, the stone slabs beneath your feet seem to come alive, together with the dark walls beside you, forming Chongqing’s most artistic night.
Viewing spot: Ciqikou
Time: Ciqikou is open without time restrictions; visitors can enter anytime.
Tickets: Tickets for the 1949 performance start at 200 yuan, divided into various zones with different prices. Check the official website or agents for details.
7. Sleeping in the Night, Sleeping in Chongqing’s Skyline
A plane crosses Chongqing’s skyline at dusk | Photo by Tang Feng
Provided by Chongqing Raffles City Exploration Deck·Observation Deck
Romance knows no limits. Just like in the movie “Sleepless in Seattle” starring Tom Hanks and Meg Ryan, the meeting at the top of the Empire State Building, witnessed by the sky and stars, is the most romantic of all.
In Chongqing, such an opportunity now exists.
Chaotianmen Square and the WFC have kneaded Chongqing’s night into the skyline.
Provided by Chongqing Raffles City Exploration Deck·Observation Deck
On Raffles City’s 250-meter Crystal Corridor sits the flagship hotel of InterContinental in China. Sleeping here, with floor-to-ceiling glass windows on two sides, you can enjoy unobstructed views of the two rivers. On one side is the Yangtze River, with the bustling Nanbin Road and the layered greenery of Nanshan Mountain creating a sense of depth. Look down to see several cruise ships moored at the shore. On the other side is the Jialing River, with towering buildings lining both banks. When the neon lights shine at night, there is a magical sci-fi feel. The Ascott Raffles City Serviced Residence in another building offers the same view.
Don’t worry about the costs—the 42nd-floor sky garden and restaurant, like a castle in the air, offer buffet, afternoon tea, and a bar. Meanwhile, the Chongqing Raffles City Exploration Deck·Observation Deck provides an experience from exploring the origins of Chongqing city to viewing and thrilling Skywalk.
Photographer: Zhang Kun Kun | Taken at: World Financial Center
Provided by WFC Observation Deck
And below the WFC observation deck, there is no confluence of the two rivers, but as the most bustling part of Yuzhong, the 74th-floor observation deck offers a different flavor. On summer nights, you can get a 360-degree bird’s-eye view of Chongqing’s neon lights, with the two rivers in full view, Nanshan Mountain close by, and Jiefangbei right at your feet.
Provided by WFC Observation Deck
If you stay at the Lixiang Rui Hotel·Hyatt Unbounded Collection in the WFC, the 270-degree floor-to-ceiling windows also show the confluence of the Yangtze and Jialing Rivers. When night falls, the lights twinkle like stars, reflecting the colorful clouds and neon. At this moment, Jiefangbei is filled with romance and sweetness. The bathtub by the window is the perfect spot for photos: lying in the tub, looking out the window, a lazy posture, blending your body with this fiery city. Lying in the 2-meter-wide bed, gazing at the night view outside, your thoughts stop, time stands still, and all worries vanish.
Viewing spots: Chaotianmen Square, WFC Observation Deck, Chongqing Raffles City Exploration Deck·Observation Deck
Attractions: Confluence of the Two Rivers, entire Yuzhong Peninsula, Nanshan Mountain
Time: If you stay in a hotel, all time is yours. The WFC observation deck closes at 9:30 p.m.
Price: WFC observation deck ticket is 100 yuan; Chongqing Raffles City Exploration Deck·Observation Deck ticket (including Skywalk) starts at 180 yuan/person. Hotel prices vary by room type; it is recommended to check the day’s price before booking.
8. At Danzishi, Encountering the Forbidden City
In Chongqing, Changjiahui is a place name that straightforwardly describes the magnificent confluence of the Yangtze and Jialing Rivers.
The confluence is not a specific point but an old street and a 516-meter stretch of riverfront landscape.
The most peaceful tradition and the most vibrant urban nightlife coexist here.
Provided by Nanan District Culture and Tourism Commission
After Shanhaiguan fell on January 31, 1933, the Board of Directors of the Palace Museum decided to evacuate some of the museum’s artifacts from Beiping in batches. On February 5, with a curfew in Beiping, the first batch of southward-relocated artifacts departed from the Meridian Gate, marking the beginning of one of the largest artifact migrations in human history. Over 9,000 cases of Palace Museum artifacts were transported via Hankou to Chongqing and stored in three locations. One of these was the Andason Yanghang (Anderson & Co.) in Nanan District, Chongqing, where a total of 3,694 cases of artifacts were stored. Andason Yanghang is located near Danzishi Old Street, built into the mountain. It was restored to its original state in 2020. There is no nightlife here. Every day at 6 p.m., the museum staff leave, the evening drum of Ciyun Temple sounds in the dusk, the heavy gates close, and the secular world is completely separated.
Photo by Zhang Kun Kun
Provided by Nanan District Culture and Tourism Commission
Stopping by the Yangtze River nearby, one can see the museum’s staggered structure in full view: four heritage buildings, four traditional-style buildings, and one cable car relic. Under the night sky, with the weight of history, they appear even more grand. In the corner café, a long scroll themed after Wang Ximeng’s “A Thousand Li of Rivers and Mountains” serves as a tabletop, blending into the river view and the Raffles City building—a picture of mountains and rivers, and mountains and rivers as a picture.
Provided by Nanan District Culture and Tourism Commission
Further along toward Changjiahui is Danzishi Old Street. The old streets here are not as steep as those near Hongya Cave; each level has sufficient width, and even river-view platforms can be carved out into small squares. The confluence of the two rivers, sky and water merging, the brilliant lights of the city—all can be fully appreciated.
Thanks to mature operations, this is not a pure tourist attraction but a place genuinely frequented by Chongqing locals. At night, restaurants and small bars string lights at their doors, creating a strong atmosphere. Especially on summer nights, the river breeze, night beer, music, the two rivers, and groups of hot beauties around—almost everything a perfect night should have, including transitions between tranquility and bustle.
Address: No. 68 Taichang Road, Nanan District, Chongqing
Time: 24 hours
Chongqing Palace Museum South Relocation Museum
Address: No. 1 Ciyun Old Street, Nanbin Road, Nanan District, Chongqing
Time: 10:00–18:00 (Monday 14:00–18:00)
9. The Bustle of Jiefangbei is Never Lonely
Small hermitage in the wilderness, great hermitage in the city. Crossing the busiest city, walking from Jiefangbei to opposite the Guotai Plaza, Daijia Alley suddenly appears before you.
Photo by Chen Yunyuan | Taken at: Jiefangbei
This was once a residential area, with street lights every few meters enough to light the path but not enough to be a landscape. After the Spring Festival in 2021, the cliffside path of Daijia Alley was test-lit. The cliff path shone brilliantly, and under the night sky, the lights of Daijia Alley mingled with the leaves.
Photo by A Gan | Taken at: Daijia Alley
On the “Z”-shaped path, the interplay of light and shadow is perfect. Standing in the stilted houses halfway up the mountain, you see the sparkling Jialing River reflecting the tall buildings on both banks, colorful cruise ships leisurely sailing past, and the majestic Qiansimen Bridge spanning the night sky.
There are many old trees here with dense foliage. Lights shine through the treetops, dyeing the canopy in shades of green. The coffee shops and snack stalls at the top of the path open the city’s nightlife. A bunch of interesting shops hidden in orange-red “boxes” or alleys each display their specialties. Under the night, they use various tricks: the big rabbit in the rabbit house and the old tables and chairs in vintage stores attract tourists with different tastes.
Under the night, Daijia Alley—a marketplace and long lane—gathers together as烟火, spreads out as the world.
Photo by Zhang Kun Kun | Taken at: Shibati
Provided by Yuzhong District Culture and Tourism Commission
And the Shibati area, which encompasses the joys and sorrows of Chongqing people and the essence of life, also includes the traditional mountain-city street texture like “fishbone” and “ladder-like” layouts, as well as “traditional Bayu” architectural types and terraced arrangements. There are 81 large trees and old trees, and 13 traditional streets and alleys called “Seven Streets and Six Alleys,” old stone steps, old retaining walls, old air-raid shelters—these natural and cultural landscapes full of Chongqing flavor… This place gathers too many historical stories and the breath of life.
Shibati, presented in a new look, is built with weathered blue stones along the hillside, gray bricks and black tiles spreading layer by layer, stilted buildings interspersed. In the distance, near Fenghuangtai, there are hipped roofs, parapet walls, small black tiles on roofs, brick pillars and brick walls…
Countless Chongqing locals and tourists wander here, going down or up the steps, then following small alleys to zigzag and return. They just walk casually, touching the most original Chongqing, the oldest mother city, for no other reason.
Daijia Alley Cliffside Boxes
Address: Daijia Alley, Yuzhong District, Chongqing
Time: Open without time restrictions; visitors can enter anytime.
Exhibition: Currently, the red building at No. 46 Daijia Alley is hosting an urban photography exhibition “Encounter the Beauty of Yuzhong,” featuring the private premieres of dozens of top Chongqing photographers. Watching it will fill you with a strong sense of hometown pride.
Shibati Traditional Style Area
Address: Shibati, Yuzhong District, Chongqing
Time: Open without time restrictions; visitors can enter anytime.
Activities: Shibati, presented in its new form, is a landmark urban cultural card of Chongqing, a characteristic cultural tourism commercial demonstration area, an international cultural display window for Chongqing, and an international cultural tourism destination.
As we said at the beginning, in Chongqing, everywhere is a beautiful view, everywhere is a surprise, everywhere can make you drunk with its charm.
Whether day or night.
Photographer: You Daxian | Chongqing Raffles City
Provided by Chongqing Raffles City InterContinental Hotel
Here, we have described many beautiful aspects of Chongqing night, but undoubtedly, relative to the whole city, this is only a drop in the bucket. In the timeline, this is just a beginning. The Dadukou Music Park under construction, with large and small concert halls and small theaters providing over 4,000 seats, is also growing quietly, ready to add the most splendid background sound to Chongqing’s night.
This city, whether in resources, culture, heritage, or the construction by later generations, constantly brings surprises to those who live here and those who come as visitors.
Chongqing Red Star Pavilion | Photo by Jiang Jihang
Provided by Yuzhong District Culture and Tourism Commission
We wander and sink here, have suffered, cried, and loved. Every story that happens here at night will eventually be smoothed by time and return to peace.
The only constant is that in the ocean of time, we hope to quietly leave some photographic and textual memories for our city, expressing through personal feelings our infinite love for the city.
For the love of Chongqing’s night.
