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On his final night in Chongqing, Powell Lumor captures the city's electric party scene on Ninth Street. From packed clubs and candid street chats to the green hat taboo and the thrill of solo travel, it's a raw, energetic look at a side of China many don't see.
More about the current video:(Published on 2026-05-16)
Powell Lumor takes us on a whirlwind final night in Chongqing, diving deep into the city's famously wild club scene. From the moment he steps onto Ninth Street, also known as Canyon Town, the energy is palpable. The crowds are denser than he's ever seen, with a mix of locals and international travelers filling the streets.
A highlight of the night is the cultural exchange. Powell shares the quirky Chinese superstition about a green hat signifying an unfaithful partner—a fact that shocks and amuses the other tourists he meets. He also has a candid conversation about the challenges of being a Black solo traveler in China, from the constant staring to navigating different beauty standards. Despite the difficulties, he emphasizes the rewarding feeling of pushing through the initial culture shock.
The nightlife scene is a sensory overload. Clubs like ESMI and Red Cat pump out a mix of Afro beats and Chinese pop, creating an environment where patrons scream to be heard. Powell finds the loud clubs overwhelming, preferring the organic interactions happening on the street. He chats with travelers from India, Italy, the UK, and the US, bonding over their shared adventures and mishaps, like a bizarre Tai Chi incident on a flight.
