Costa Coffee Rapid Expansion in Central and Western China

Published: Oct 21, 2026 Author: World Gafei Last Updated: Oct/21/2026 226 views

Costa Coffee has opened dozens of new stores in central and western China, including 9 in Wuhan, 3 in Changsha, 8 in Chongqing, 6 in Chengdu, and 1 in Xi’an.

If you’ve wondered just how fast Costa Coffee is growing outside the coastal megacities, the answer lies inland. Over recent years, the UK-based coffee chain has aggressively expanded across central and western China, opening multiple locations in cities like Wuhan, Chongqing, Chengdu, and Xi’an—far beyond its original strongholds in Beijing and Shanghai.

As of the latest data, Costa operates 9 stores in Wuhan, 3 in Changsha, 8 in Chongqing, 6 in Chengdu, and 1 in Xi’an—totaling 27 new outlets across these regions alone.

Wuhan: Costa’s Central China Hub

Wuhan, a major transportation and education hub in central China, hosts Costa’s largest concentration in the region. The city now has nine Costa locations, spread across popular commercial and urban districts:

Wuhan International Plaza (3F, Block C, 430000)
Wuhan Nanguo Beidu Store (1-45, Nanguo Beidu City Plaza, 430000)
Wuhan New World Guomao Store (50-55, 2F, New World Guomao, 430000)
Wuhan 1911 Store (1-1, 589 Xinhua Road, 430000)
Wuhan K11 New Food Art Store (105, F1, K11, 430000)
Wuhan Tiandi Store (9-1-18, 48 Lugouqiao Road, 430010)
Wuhan Enterprise Center Store (1F, No. 5, Enterprise Center, 430000)
Wuhan Shouyi Store (93/94/96, 1F, Nanguo Shouyi Hui, 430000)
Wuhan Outlets Store (157 & 271, Zone C, Wuhan Bailian Outlets, 430012)

Changsha: Expanding in Hunan Province

In Changsha, the capital of Hunan Province, Costa has opened three locations, anchoring key shopping and leisure destinations:

Changsha Yuefang Store (165-1, 1F, Yuefang IDMall, 410007)
Changsha Central Plaza Store (High Street Area, West Section E, Huangxing South Road Pedestrian Street)
Changsha Liuyanghe Store (A3-104, Liuyanghe Leisure Scenic Belt Wedding Culture Park, Furong District)

Chongqing: Eight Stores Across the Municipality

Chongqing, one of China’s four municipalities, is home to eight Costa outlets, located in both central districts and suburban commercial zones:

Chongqing Tiandi Store (D114 & D115, 128 Ruitian Road, Yuzhong District)
Chongqing Sun Moon Light Store (A006, 1F, Sun Moon Light Center, Minquan Road 89, Yuzhong District)
Chongqing Metropolitan Tiandi Store (LG Floor, 128 Rui’an Road, Yuzhong District)
Chongqing Fortune Center Store (14, 1F, Fortune Center, Honghu East Road 1, Yubei District)
Chongqing Starlight Tiandi Store (1F, 70 Jinkai Avenue, Yubei District)
Chongqing Starlight Times Store (G002c400060,, Jiangnan Avenue 28, Nan’an District)
Chongqing Xicheng Tianjie Store (01, Longfor Xicheng Tianjie, Zhujiang Road 48, Yangjiaping, Jiulongpo District)

Chengdu: Six Cafés in the Western Heartland

Chengdu, the capital of Sichuan Province, features six Costa locations, primarily in busy commercial districts and transport hubs:

Chengdu MixC Store (155, Chengdu MixC, Chenghua District)
Chengdu SM Plaza Store (155, 1F, SM Plaza, Erhuan East Second Section 29, Chenghua District)
Chengdu CapitaMall Charm City Store (13, 1F, Vanke Road 9, Chenghua District)
Chengdu Raffles Store (2002, 2F, Chengdu Raffles, Section 4, Renmin South Road, Wuhou District)
Chengdu China Resources Jiufang Store (L111, 1F, Jiufang Shopping Center, Fucheng Avenue Middle 88, Wuhou District)
Chengdu Airport Store (Dep-f-3, Terminal 2, Shuangliu International Airport)

Xi’an: One Store in the Historic Capital

Xi’an, one of China’s ancient capitals, currently has one Costa location:

Xi’an Qujiang Jinhua Store (C1-3, 1F, Century Jinhua Qujiang Shopping Center, Cien Road 69, Qujiang New District)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many Costa Coffee stores are there in Wuhan?

As of the latest available data, there are nine Costa Coffee locations in Wuhan, spread across key districts including Jianghan, Jiang’an, and Wuchang.

Where is the main Costa Coffee hub in central China?

Wuhan serves as the primary hub for Costa Coffee in central China, with the densest cluster of stores in the region.

Does Costa Coffee have locations in Chongqing?

Yes, Costa Coffee operates eight locations across Chongqing, including stores in Yuzhong, Yubei, and Nan’an districts.

How many stores does Costa have in Chengdu?

Costa Coffee has six locations in Chengdu, primarily situated in busy commercial and transit areas such as MixC, SM Plaza, and the airport.

Is there a Costa Coffee in Xi’an?

Yes, there is one Costa Coffee store in Xi’an, located in the Qujiang New District at the Century Jinhua Shopping Center.

Which city in western China has the most Costa Coffee stores?

Chongqing has the most Costa Coffee stores in western China, with a total of eight locations across multiple districts.

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