Visitors enjoy the night views of Hongyadong from the Qiansimen Bridge over the Jialing River. (WANG ZHUANGFEI / CHINA DAILY)

At night in Chongqing, cruise boats shuttle back and forth on the Yangtze River, diners pack hotpot restaurants and tourists and locals flock to its central Jiefangbei Square as city life returns to its normal pace. Because of sweltering daytime temperatures and locals' passion for the nightlife, Chongqing has become known for its booming nighttime economy. It is estimated that more than 60 percent of Chongqing residents' consumption happens in the evening. China Daily photographer Wang Zhuangfei records the municipality's vibrant nightlife with his camera.

Tourists dine on a cruise ship on the Yangtze River. (WANG ZHUANGFEI / CHINA DAILY)

Singers perform at a nightclub in Hongyadong. (WANG ZHUANGFEI / CHINA DAILY)

Customers wait for their caricatures at a shop in Chongqing's Hongyadong tourist area on July 21. (WANG ZHUANGFEI / CHINA DAILY)

A shop employee, dressed like a robot, walks along a Hongyadong street. (WANG ZHUANGFEI / CHINA DAILY)

Visitors stroll around Guanyinqiao commercial street. (WANG ZHUANGFEI / CHINA DAILY)

A customer enjoys getting his ears cleaned in Hongyadong. (WANG ZHUANGFEI / CHINA DAILY)

A bar displays its collection of liquor to draw customers on Jiujie Street. (WANG ZHUANGFEI / CHINA DAILY)