Teahouses

Teahouses are a common sight seen everywhere in this mountain city, serving as the primary meeting place for leisure and social contacts among local people and travelers. Teahouses in Chongqing are not only considered the place for thirsty people to visit but for people to chat in a kind of community exchange forum. Some of the older teahouse function as a club, yet without the membership restriction. As the people of Chongqing become more prosperous with more leisure time to linger in these establishments, some of the old-styled teahouses are being replaced with cafes. Some of them even offer private rooms in Japanese, European and countryside style for customers that prefer more intimate surroundings.

Sichuan Opera

The elderly in Chongqing are fond of watching Sichuan opera. This genre of Chinese opera is noted for its pitched tune accompanied only by percussion and chorus without any wind or string instruments. Most of the programs in the wide repertoire of the Sichuan opera are adapted from the Chinese classical novel, mythology, legend and folk tale. Besides, the performance is always full of wit, humor, lively dialogue and distinct local flavor. The Sichuan opera has also built a system of stylized movements with acting that is both exquisite and vivid. In order to portray special characters, there are a series of stunts that are included in the " face-changing." In Chinese opera, facial makeup is usually painted in advance but in Sichuan opera, the performer can change their expression suddenly on the stage during the performance. Therefore, it makes the audience exclaim with admiration during the transition.

Dragon Dance

Tongliang County is the home to the dragon lantern dance. It originated during the Sui and the Tang Dynasties, flourished during the Ming and the Qing Dynasties yet it still remains quite popular nowadays. Hence there is a popular expression handed down for generations in Chongqing: " The Lantern in Hechuan, Fish in Dazu, while Dragon Dance in Tongliang". With the help of some large props and accompanied by an ensemble of Chinese wind and percussion instruments, the performance of the dragon lantern dance is usually carried out with firecrackers set off in order to create an atmosphere of jubilation and celebration.

Acrobats

The acrobats from Chongqing are well-known all over the world. " Kicking Bowls on a Balancing Board" performed by the Chongqing Acrobatics Troupe won a silver medal at the 9th Festival of Circus and Acrobatics and a Golden Lion Medal during the National Acrobatics Competition event. "Plate Spinning and Hoops on the Ground" won a Silver Lion Medal during the National Acrobatics Competition.

Crafts

Rongchang County is noted for its folding fans. With as more as 345 varieties, these types of folding fans are all made with superior craftsmanship. Folding fans are one of the articles of everyday use and a special type of handicraft.