Wanning Opens Its First Rural Coffee Hub

When you drive toward Hainan’s famed Dongshan Hill—the so-called 'First Mountain of Hainan'—you now pass a new kind of roadside stop: a stone-walled coffee station run entirely by local villagers. This isn’t a corporate chain or a tourist trap. It’s the Yanglan Coffee Station, the first rural coffee hub in Wanning, and it tells a story about how a village built its own future, cup by cup.

The Yanglan Coffee Station, which opened on July 18, is Wanning’s first rural coffee station. Around 500 villagers invested through land, labor, tools, or materials, earning shares redeemable as dividends. It’s part of the larger 1,000-acre Yongfan Flower Sea tourism project.

How the Village Built Its Own Coffee Station

The Yanglan Coffee Station sits at the foot of Dongshan Hill, a major regional attraction. But instead of hiring outside contractors, the village did the work itself. Villagers contributed labor, old furniture, timber, and even land. The tables and beams? Many were donated from villagers’ own homes. The construction crew? Also the villagers. Even the management is staffed locally.

"From May, my wife and I worked on the station. We earned 150 yuan a day, counted as shares. We’ll get dividends later," said Li Yiping, a local from Lingtou Village in Yongfan. That daily wage, set by a village committee vote, became equity.

A Bigger Plan: Flowers, Coffee, and Community Tourism

The coffee station is just one piece of the Yongfan Flower Sea project, a 1,000-acre tourism development. So far, workers have leveled the land, completed one kilometer of a planned two-kilometer wooden boardwalk, and placed over 100 bikes along a cycling path encircling the flower fields. The road to Dongshan Hill is now lined with planted bougainvillea. The goal is to draw both locals and travelers for flowers, cycling, and now coffee.

The village committee has more plans. They’re building a Bamboo Forest Coffee Station and a farmhouse restaurant. A third site, the Old House Coffee Station, is set to open next week. All are community-driven initiatives, using local labor and resources.

Why This Matters for Rural Coffee in China

This project flips the usual script. Instead of a city brand opening a branch in the countryside, the villagers themselves built a coffee business as part of a wider tourism and agricultural plan. Equity is earned through work or materials, not bought. The station isn’t just selling coffee—it’s selling a model where rural communities control their own growth, one cup at a time.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is the Yanglan Coffee Station located?

The Yanglan Coffee Station is located at the foot of Dongshan Hill, near Wanning city in Hainan province, China. It’s part of the Yongfan area, close to major local attractions including a large flower tourism project.

How did villagers invest in the coffee station?

Villagers contributed in various ways: some offered land, others provided labor, tools, or building materials. About 500 villagers participated. Labor was paid at 150 yuan per day, which was counted as share equity for future dividends.

What other projects are planned in the area?

Besides the Yanglan Coffee Station, the village is developing a Bamboo Forest Coffee Station, a farmhouse restaurant, and an Old House Coffee Station, which will open soon. All are part of the broader Yongfan Flower Sea tourism initiative.

Who manages the coffee station?

The coffee station is managed by villagers. The entire project, including construction and furnishing, was done by local residents using materials many donated from their own homes.

Is this the first coffee station in Wanning?

Yes, the Yanglan Coffee Station is officially the first rural coffee station in Wanning. It represents a new model of community-owned hospitality and tourism in the region.

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