Xiuwen cave cafe starts trial operations

Xiu Coffee, a cave cafe in Xiangbahu village, Xiuwen county, started its trial operations on Aug 8.

Xiu Coffee is located amidst the verdant mountains in Xiuwen county. [Photo/xiuwen.gov.cn]

The cafe is located in a natural karst cave, which the design team has preserved while adding simple tables, chairs, and warm chandeliers as decorations, creating an immersive experience that integrates karst landforms and coffee culture.

"We hope our guests can slow down here and feel the breath of Guizhou's mountains," said Peng Wei, founder of Xiu Coffee.

The cafe is in a natural karst cave. [Photo/xiuwen.gov.cn]

In addition to premium coffee, the cafe will launch experience projects such as cave exploration and hiking, allowing visitors to discover the cave's characteristics.

"The experience here is unlike any ordinary coffee shop," remarked a tourist. "Drinking coffee in a karst cave allows us to experience the wonders of karst landforms and broadens our understanding of coffee houses."

A barista makes coffee. [Photo/xiuwen.gov.cn]

With one of the highest densities of coffee shops in China, Guiyang's coffee culture is extending from urban streets to natural wonders. Xiu Coffee's trial operations mark an innovative exploration of Guiyang's coffee industry and provide new ideas for the integration of local culture and tourism.