CHONGQING: Chongqing, a mountainous metropolis in southwest China known for its hot pot and hot weather, now has another tick in its box — its hot nightlife.
When night falls, residents who have had enough of the scorching heat during the day can finally breathe a sigh of relief outdoors, as there are abundant cultural and tourist activities going on in the city.
A three-month-long nightlife festival was launched this summer, with over 200 events themed on music, art and beer to be held.
Raffles City Chongqing, located at the intersection of two rivers on the Yuzhong Peninsula, has seen crowds of tourists attracted to its 45th-floor viewing deck. The “sky garden” combines indoor lighting and plants with an outdoor terrace featuring a panoramic landscape of the city.
“This place is full of magic! We enjoy the night view through the transparent glass corridor.
There is also an immersive Mars-themed exhibition, which is like a scene from a sci-fi movie.
My children and I enjoy it very much,” said a tourist surnamed Lu from south China’s Guangdong Province.
Raffles City said the volume of customers has recovered significantly since July, especially during evening hours.
Guests to the “sky garden” have doubled from June, with an average daily reception of about 1,000. The restaurant and bar on the same floor are almost fully booked these days. –Agencies
