Chongqing - Nightlife in the Chinese megacity | DW Documentary

Summary by Krater

This video explores the mega-city of Chongqing in southwest China, showcasing its explosive growth, vibrant nightlife, dizzying architecture, and unique culture through the eyes of locals such as a German restaurant owner, a food delivery driver, and a young rock musician.

From the video

Answers: What is life like in the mega-city of Chongqing after dark?

• Chongqing urban development
• Chongqing nightlife and hotpot culture
• Expat life in Chongqing
• Food delivery work in China
• Independent music scene in China

What it concludes

• Chongqing has grown massively over the past 30 years to a population of 32 million, yet remains largely unknown outside its region.
• The city's complex multi-level layout and lack of flat terrain make navigation challenging, requiring residents and delivery drivers to master intricate vertical networks.
• Chongqing's vibrant nightlife, driven by hotpot culture, streaming economies, and bustling night markets, provides unique opportunities for young entrepreneurs and artists.
• Foreign business owners and young locals alike find in Chongqing a dynamic environment to build alternative careers and find personal freedom despite strict state surveillance.