Chongqing (CQNEWS) -- It is said that visiting night markets is the best way to feel the charm of a city. Chongqing is a city with colorful night life, which makes it more vibrant, releasing another of its charms. 

In order to promote consumption and unleash the potential of the nighttime economy, Night Market Culture Festival in Chongqing of this year will be upgraded to the 2020 Chongqing Nightlife Festival, which will be held in all districts and counties of Chongqing from July to October, with more than 150 various nightlife themed activities for the public to choose from!

Let’s take a look at these night markets. Which of them would be your first choice?

Jiaochangkou Night Market at intersection between Zhonghua Road and Bayi Road, Yuzhong District

The night market is mainly composed of container shops with modern industrial-style, including frizzled the bacon, spicy grill, cold-mixed Chuanchuan, fruit platters.... all kinds of dishes are available, which can be called “the paradise for foodies”.

Shacixiang in Ciqikou, Shapingba District

Combined with the characteristics of Ciqikou Ancient Town, it restores the night markets of the ancient Ba and Yu, and all kinds of selected night market food such as spicy crayfish, pot-stewed food and fried Chuanchuan will eat your fill.

Huangjueping Night Market in Huangjueping Center Street, Jiulongpo District

Citizens can see all kinds of fancy DIY gadgets here, along with the unique architectural graffiti art of Huangjueping Street. Delicious pig-knuckle soup and Takoyaki are must-try.

Hongyadong Night Market in Cangbai Road, Jiefangbei, Yuzhong District

As one of the must-visit attractions for visitors to Chongqing, Honggyadong has a beautiful night view as well as a lot of good food and fun, including Chongqing specialties, hot pots, Laoma Wonton, Chongqing Xiaomian, hot and sour rice noodles, sober bars, and resident singers.

Nanfang Huayuan Night Market in Keyuan 4th Road, Jiulongpo District

As night falls, the street is lined with hundreds of stalls, large and small, surrounded by smoke and bustling with activity, making it a culinary paradise for night owls in Chongqing, with seafood, barbecue, hot pot, Chongqing grass-roots cuisine... Hot and spicy food stimulates the taste buds and can be paired with an ice-cold drink to take the edge off the summer night heat.

Likely Wharf in No. 1 Beibin Road, Jiangbei District

As the best place on Beibin Road, Likely Wharf is the epitome of Chongqing's life aesthetics. If you're looking for some freshness and tranquility or spicy and hot dishes, it's the right place.

Danzishi Old Street in Dafoduan Center Street, Danzishi, Nan’an District

The night market here is low-key and uncluttered. The barbecue is delicious and inexpensive, and most importantly, the generous servings will make you satiate. Recommended food: cold cake and beef stick.

Sleepless 9th Street in Guanyinqiao Business District, Jiangbei District

There are the trendiest bars and the garden night markets, which not only offer night snacks, but also buskers, artisan markets and other retail and service industries, allowing people eating while shopping.

Yihuali Night Park in Fushou Road, Nan’an District

It offers a beautiful night view of the mountain city. The streets of the bazaar are crisscrossed with shops in the form of front shops and back workshops, showcasing Chongqing's traditional handcrafted brews, foodstuffs, hot pots and snacks. (Translated by Wang Huixin, Fathom Language Limited)