Chongqing 9th Street

The Heartbeat of Chongqing's Nightlife and Cultural Vibe
Chongqing 9th Street

Chongqing 9th Street is located in the Guanyinqiao business district of Jiangbei District, and its nighttime turnover accounts for more than 90%. It brings together a variety of business forms such as catering, entertainment, cultural tourism and shopping.

It is not only a gathering place for Chongqing people's nightlife, but also a hub for cultural creativity, attracting a large number of tourists from other places.

Quick Facts
  • Chinese name: 九街 jiǔ jiē
  • Suggested time: 3 - 5 hours
  • Ticket: Free
  • Open hours: Most stores and entertainment venues are open from around noon (12:00) to late at night (usually 2:00 - 3:00 in the morning).
  • The best time to visit: All year around, but summer (June - August) offers a more vibrant nightlife atmosphere with warm weather for outdoor activities.
  • Address: Liyu Chi Road, Guanyinqiao Business District, Jiangbei District, Chongqing, China
  • How to get there: Take Line 6 or Line 10 to Hongtudi Station, then transfer to bus lines like 617 and get off at Yanghedong Road Station, near Chongqing 9th Street.

Highlights of Chongqing 9th Street

Taste Chongqing Delicacies

Here are gathered all kinds of Chongqing delicacies, such as spicy and delicious hot pot, barbecue, skewers, and crayfish. Many young shop owners have added cultural elements in their shops about the origin of food, inheritance of food schools, and entrepreneurial stories, showing the food culture and their love for food. Here you can not only experience authentic Chongqing food, but also food from other places. If you love delicacies, don't miss the 9th Street.

Experience the Nightlife

A Folk Bar of the 9th StreetA Folk Bar of the 9th Street

At night, It starts to get lively. You can see bars all over the street, jazz bars, folk bars and hip-hop bars. While relaxing after getting off work, and you can even enjoy a lively concert for free. In addition, there are activities with different themes from time to time, like graduation season activities and beer night market festivals, which bring you different consumption experiences.

Guanyinqiao Pedestrian Street

Guanyinqiao Delicious Food StreetGuanyinqiao Delicious Food Street

Starting from the 9th street, it's about a 1.5-kilometer walk to Guanyinqiao Pedestrian Street. Guanyinqiao Pedestrian Street is one of the most prosperous commercial areas in Chongqing. Various international brands, trendy fashion stores and characteristic snacks gather on the pedestrian street. Tourists can go shopping here, taste delicious food and immerse in the modern urban atmosphere of Chongqing.

In addition, you can visit Star 68 Plaza in Guanyinqiao Pedestrian Street. It is a high-end shopping mall within the Guanyinqiao business district, which houses the largest indoor aquarium in Asia. You can watch a free mermaid show there. It is about 1.5 kilometers away from Jiu Jie, and it takes you approximately 20 minutes to walk there.

Beicang Cultural and Creative Street

Beicang Cultural and Creative StreetBeicang Cultural and Creative Street

It takes about ten minutes to walk to Beicang Cultural and Creative Street. It used to be the location of old warehouses, and now it has been transformed into a creative park integrating art, design, catering and leisure. Every shop here, whether it is a handicraft store, an independent designer's clothing store or an artistic cafe, exudes a unique charm that makes people linger on.

By Mia Li
Web Editor
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