Chongqing Bars & Nightlife Guide (2026): Suzie’s Sky Bar, 9th Street & Nanbin Road River Drinks
Chongqing Top Nightlife & Skyline Drink Spots
| Route / Option | Duration | Est. Cost | Friction | Best Suited For |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suzie’s Sky Bar (WFC Huixianlou 73F–74F, Jiefangbei) | 18:30 – 23:30 | ¥98–¥128 ($14–$18) observation + drink | Low (Door-to-Door) | 360-degree open-air 320m roof deck towering over Jiefangbei & two rivers |
| Nanbin Road & Changjiahui Craft Taprooms (Hops / Trips) | 19:00 – 01:00 | ¥45 – ¥75 ($6.50–$10.50) | Low (Door-to-Door) | Sitting across the Yangtze looking straight at Raffles City & Yuzhong cliffs |
| Jiujie (9th Street 九街, Guanyinqiao) | 21:30 – 04:00 | ¥50 – ¥100 ($7–$14) | Low (Door-to-Door) | High-energy live houses, clubbing & 3 AM spicy street barbecue |
How to Find the Hidden Elevator for Suzie’s Sky Bar (WFC 73F)
Located atop the Chongqing World Financial Center (WFC) right beside the Jiefangbei monument, the 73rd/74th-floor open-air deck offers the highest unobstructed 360-degree view in the city. Don’t enter the main shopping mall doors — walk around to WFC Gate 6 (6号门), take the dedicated high-speed observation elevator to the 70th floor, and walk up to the 73F/74F sky bar.
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Suzie’s Sky Bar / WFC Gate 6 (Jiefangbei)
解放碑WFC环球金融中心6号门（去73楼会仙楼观景台/苏兹酒吧）
Jiěfàngbēi WFC Liù Hào Mén
2-minute walk from Xiaoshizi Station (Line 1/6) or Linjiangmen (Line 2).
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- ✓ Optional sunset drop-off directly at Nanbin Road Bell Tower or Hongyadong lower pier
Frequently Asked Questions
What time do Hongyadong and Chongqing’s skyline lights turn on and off?
Hongyadong and the Yuzhong Peninsula skyline lights switch on around 19:30 (20:00 in mid-summer) and switch off sharp at 23:00 every night.
