Chengdu Nightlife
Chengdu is well known for its modern, broad-ranging nighttime activities. In fact, the city's nightlife is on par with that of many of China's larger coastal cities. Chengdu has traditionally been a city of active, culturally involved people who are fond of music, art and theatre (mainly Sichuan Opera). Sichuaners also have a long tradition of dining out, visiting tea houses and shopping at large, open-air markets.Sihcuan Opera
Sichuan Opera features vivid, humorous narration, singing, and acrobatics. It also boasts a system of stylized movements and its acting is both exquisite and lively. Sichuan Opera performances are always full of wit, humor, lively dialogues, and pronounced local flavors.
To portray special characters, the opera incorporates a series of stunts, including the famous "face-changing." In Chinese opera, facial makeup is usually painted, but in Sichuan Opera, the performer can change his or her facial makeup in the snap of a finger right on stage.
Theatres
Sichuan Opera House
Wonderful performances from famous troupes from all over the country and foreign countries are often performed here.
Add: 126 S. Renmin Rd., Chengdu
Open Hour: 18:00-22:00
Chengdu Arts Center
Normally the Arts Center holds concerts every Saturday night.
Add: 48 Shuinian He, Chengdu
Open Hour: 17:00-23:00
Jincheng Art Palace
enjoys a high reputation for the wonderful performances of Chuan opera here. It is also highly praised for its originally-designed structure, as well as the superior sound effects.
Add: 61 Renmin South Road
Open Hour: 17:00-22:30
Cafes & Bars
1. Kuan Zhai Xiang Zi, Wide and Narrow Alleys
Kuan Zhai Xuang Zi is an unmissable site for nightlife in Chengdu Kuan Zhai Xiang Zi in Chinese literally means “Wide and Narrow Alleys”. Here they particularly referred to the two famous lanes in Chengdu – Kuan Alley (wide lane) and Zhai Ally ( narrow Lane).
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Check out: Kuan Zhai Xiang Zi, Wide and Narrow Alleys
Both Kuan Alley and Zhai Alley (Kuan Zhai Xiang Zi) are the gentrified ancient alleys from Qing Dynasty ( 1644 -1911 ) in Chengdu.
2. Jiuyanqiao Bar Street in Chengdu
In Chengdu, there are several bar streets for you to kill time. One of the popular night bar area is known as Jiuyanqiao Bar Street (or Bar Area). The name of the bar area is taken from the bridge by around which all the bars and pubs are scattered. The name of the bridge is called “Jiuyanqiao” which literally means “nine-eye bridge” (nine-arch bridge).
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Check out: Jiuyanqiao Bar Street in Chengdu
All the bars and pubs are dotted along the banks by the “Jiuyanqiao Bridge”. The bridge is located southeast of the downtown Chengdu, between Dongsanduan of No.01 Ring Road and Dongsiduan of No. Ring Road, just close to Sichuan University and Wangjiang Tower.
3. Qintai Road or Qintai Street
Qintai Road is 570 meters long and the ancient buildings are lined on the both sides of the road are focused on the theme of the love story between Sima Xiangru and Zhuo Wenjun – a great amount of stone carvings, wood carvings and copper carvings which showcase the custom in Western Han Dynasty in terms of music, banquets and etiquette.
The night scene at Qintai Road is fantastic! The north arch entrance to Qintai Road.
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Check out: Qintai Road at Night
The road is named “Qintai” in commemoration of Sima Xiangru and Zhuo Wenjun whose ancient love story has been lingering for over 2000 years.
4. Shaoling Road Bars & Pubs
Shaoling Road is one of locally frequented bar areas as well as a nightless restaurant street in Chengdu. The street is located west of the West Yiduan of First Ring Road, Chengdu. The most popular bar on Shaoling Road is known as Babi 88.
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Check out: Shaoling Road Bars & Pubs
Every night, people flock to Babi 88 for drinking and enjoying beautiful music.
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