The atmosphere of cafes and slow city coffee in China

Walking around the Wuyishan Sangang Resort these days, I heard local friends talking about a word called "slow city", which refers to a kind of urban form that slows down the pace of life abroad. When I was traveling in Nepal, I thought Bokala was a typical slow city.

Walking around the Wuyishan Sangang Resort these days, I heard local friends talking about a word called "slow city". What is a slow city? this concept has sprung up in western countries for decades, referring to an urban form that slows down the pace of life. When I was traveling in Nepal, I thought Bokala was a typical slow city. I thought it would be nice if Wuyi Mountain could really develop like the city of Bokala.

Slow cities have specific requirements for city size and others. Compared with towns, villages or communities with a population of less than 50,000, slow cities advocate a kind of anti-pollution and anti-noise, emphasizing urban greening, supporting green energy and traditional manual methods. From these aspects, Wuyishan does look like a slow city, tea-based handicrafts, Wuyishan international cultural and natural heritage scenic spot, full greening and natural environment, small population, non-congested streets, these hardware are at least qualified. But more software may be needed to turn Wuyi Mountain into a slow city, so I asked myself, what can slow me down in a city? I would say that there are not only beautiful natural scenery, but also a lot of cultural environment. So how to cultivate the cultural environment, maybe we should start with cafes and bookstores. Of course, a thousand readers have a thousand Hamlets, and others must have many other answers.

During my trip to Wuyi Mountain, I sat in a cafe one afternoon, reading books and chatting with friends. This is what I think is the best moment of the trip, we are not running, we spread out those hurried scenery in our minds, to read and aftertaste. I like this cafe recommended by my friends very much, and I also recommend it to more friends who go to Wuyishan. The name is Cafe 17. If you look for it, you will find it in a more conspicuous position in Lantang Village.

Why do I like it? Look at the picture and talk.

This is the case on the outside of Cafe 17. There is a small garden outside, which is naturally and simply decorated.

Different from the cafes in the city, there are the bleak mountains and gardens, the natural tables and chairs in the open air, and the slate trails, which reveal the flavor of the town in the south of the Yangtze River. The first impression is that this may be different from the exquisite cafes in big cities.

It was drizzling on the day we arrived, which added some comfort and wetness, and it was a good time to chat with coffee.

After living in the north for many years, seeing the umbrella by the door again brings back many memories of studying in the south. The story of rain is always very impressive. As sung in the song "the South", there is always a lot of rain there. It's always red and blue.

Christmas is coming, the cafe is decorated with festive atmosphere, some interesting handicrafts, so that we can not help but take a few pictures.

There are many sofas and tables in the cafe. This corner is my favorite. Simple and simple, the light outside the window does not need to be turned on. The picture on the sofa and on the wall should be the work of the boss himself. The owner of this cafe, a painter, talked to him and smiled shyly and sincerely about our love for his shop. Art and artists are soft, and both the work and the coffee shop run are all aimed at moving people's hearts.

There are many nostalgic collections in the store, such as this TV set.

And this sewing machine from the 1980s.

And this radio fan, nostalgic decorations like this are better, so we can't help but go back to childhood. Cafes and the old days are always closely integrated.

There is a piece of blue and white porcelain cloth on the table, showing design and ingenuity everywhere.

Drinking coffee on this shredded cloth

Opened this book, introduced Wuyi Mountain and tea, there is a sentence particularly impressive: tea can also intoxicate people why wine, if the book can fragrance I do not need flowers. This is a portrayal of the difference between southern and northern cities. For drinking, there are two styles for tea, scholarly tea and toast.

In the corner of the cafe, don't think it's a deliberate pose. When there were not many people in the cafe, the clerk sat here reading. When a guest came, she got up and went to make coffee.

The page she is reading, the trivial life of June 2006.

It was December 21, 2012, the last day before the legendary end of the world. I was reading in a cafe and waiting for the so-called end. The rain outside the window and the quiet environment are the reasons why people do not panic.

Posters of performance information and a printed article were found everywhere in the bathroom. Stick it where you can see the urinals and toilets. I read it carefully. This is a speech on the acceptance of the Jerusalem Literature Prize in Murakami. I asked the waiter, did the boss post this? She said yes. I thought to myself, the boss is really an interesting person with an interesting attitude. I want to share my favorite articles with you and take such an interesting approach. This is one of the important reasons why I like this cafe.

It was past 6 o'clock for dinner when I left the cafe. Wuyi Mountain is dark, the lights are on, there will be many other tourists to play all day, come here to sit down and chat. I will always remember that at the foot of Wuyi Mountains, there is such a cafe that makes me nostalgic. There is not only delicious coffee, but also its own attitude and design.

According to local friends, there are more and more cafes in this small town.

We went to another newly opened cafe called FM513. At first I didn't quite understand why there were 513 everywhere. It turns out that Wuyishan = 513, I am really slow to react. But after remembering this, I'm afraid that whenever I see 513, I can't help thinking of Wuyi Mountain.

FM513 is a small coffee shop newly run by a couple. Unlike the secluded village of Lantang on the 17th, it is quiet in the bustling part of the San Mushroom Resort. The impression of this cafe is that the food is delicious and the boss is very nice. It is also highly recommended.

The small door of FM513, this small coffee shop on the second floor, is more exquisite.

Looking out from the big window of the cafe, it is the main street of Wuyishan Sangang Resort.

In FM513, she met a special traveler who used her own handicrafts to raise her travel expenses, kept traveling, and worked as a couch in different cities. I admire the travelers who work with their hands in exchange for travel expenses and realize their dreams. We all supported her and bought some as a souvenir. As she said on Weibo, we are all working hard for our dreams. I think if she passes by your city, if it is convenient for you, you might as well get to know her and buy one of her handicrafts. I heard that you can also make the style you want. Her Sina Weibo ID:@ has a misty rain.

There are always many interesting people and stories in the cafe, constantly staged, the rhythm of a city is also decided by the people who live in the city. When they are willing to care about the stories of the people around them, care about the dreams and struggles of their friends, and are willing to take the time to listen to their hearts, or to accompany their friends when they need you, this city is a slow city for everyone.

In Wuyi Mountain, I saw a city walking in the direction of slow City. Bless it, and bless the friends who met in Wuyi Mountain. This special city has left us many memories. After a few more rounds of time, when we get together again, those will become old times, and we will become old friends. When we meet again, maybe Wuyishan has become a veritable slow city.