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Chengdu Nightlife
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Face Changing Magic and Sichuan Opera
Located in the centre of Southwest China, Chengdu is quite a prosperous city with interesting nightlife entertainment facilities like sauna rooms, massage parlors and bowling alleys, which are all as good as those in big coastal cities in East China. Chengdu people do really know how to enjoy their nightlife, and they will go to places like traditional teahouses and theaters which are full of Sichuan cultural characteristics, and at the same time to some modern bars and clubs. Every street corner of Chengdu will offer tourists with the warmest welcome.
However, the best way to enjoy the most original lifestyles of Chengdu people will be going to teahouses, enjoying Sichuan opera, acrobatics and ethnic songs and dances.
Popular Nightlife Activities
Sichuan Opera and Face Changing Magic
Sichuan Opera is mostly like Beijing Opera, except that it is performed in Sichuan dialect. It is an important part of Chengdu culture, being popular in Sichuan, Yunnan and Guizhou Provinces. Retaining the Sichuan dialect, the role of Chou (clown) covers a comparatively large part of the performances. Sichuan opera often presents audience with a charming witty atmosphere. Its varied performances, such as Bianlian (Changing faces), Gundeng (Rolling lamps) and Tuhuo (Spitting fire) are very popular; Bianlian (Changing faces) is famous even overseas for its mysterious techniques. Learn more about Face Changing Magic.
Drinking tea in Tea Houses
Some people may say, tea houses of Sichuan rank the first in the world, while Chengdu may have the best teahouses in Sichuan. Teahouses have played an important role in the lives of Chengdu people. Served as the place for people to taste the fragrant tea, teahouse is also one of the best places for people to relax and enjoy many social activities. It is also said that teahouse is actually the reflection of people’s lives in Chengdu. There are some recommended teahouses below for you to choose.
- Yuelai Tea House
It is located in Huaxingzheng Street, providing free Sichuan opera performances from 14:00 to 16:00 every Tuesday and Saturday. - Heming Tea House
This is an outdoor teahouse located inside Renmin Park, which has a picturesque and quiet environment, providing services from 6:00 to 19:00. - Dabei Temple Tea House
It enjoys a good reputation for its history and surrounding ancient architecture. Antique and Chinese calligraphy and painting exchanges often take place here. - Wenshu Monastery Tea House
It attracts the locals and visitors with its traditional tea services and inexpensive prices. It is located inside Wenshu Monastery, Middle Renmin Road.
Pubs and Bars
- Kakadu Club & Disco: dance music and theme parties.
Location: 16, the third section, south of the Yihuan Road, Chengdu - Hongse Niandai (Red Age) Club: passionate music, DJ competition, fashion shows.
Location: Entrance of Nijia Bridge Road, Chengdu. Close to the American Consulate Chengdu - Meigaomei International Recreational Club: a KTV club with VIP box, disco hall, performance and sports bar.
Location: Floor 5, Yanshikou Square, Lihua Street, Chengdu - Allen Story Café: telephone services are provided for the guests.
Location: 107 Shuangyuan Street, Shuangnan Residential District, Chengdu - Renhe Spring Cafe
Location: Floor 5, Renhe Spring Department Store, No. 59, Renmin East Road, Chengdu - The Coffee Beanery
Location: Floor 2, Gaobang Department Store, Chunxi Road, Chengdu
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