In this early summer, a host of new shops have arrived in Shijingshan, bringing brand-new leisure choices to local residents and visitors. Looking for somewhere to kill time? Read on to find more!
Shanyeji Coffee: Aroma inside a Community Market
Situated beside a community wet market, this café features a rustic, industrial style. It serves a wide selection of hand-brewed coffee. Among espresso drinks, SOE Flat White is highly recommended for its smooth and well-balanced taste. At the café's entrance, a brick oven is used for six varieties of freshly-baked authentic Italian pizza. The mingling aroma of coffee and the lively atmosphere of the market create a warm, down-to-earth vibe.
Opening Hours: 9:00–18:00
Address: 25 Bajiao East Street
O'mo garden: Nature-themed Urban Restaurant
Located in Shougang Park, this restaurant renovated from a standalone old chimney stands out with an eye-catching cherry logo. The venue is divided into a beverage zone and a dining zone. The beverage zone inside the chimney adopts a retro industrial design, perfect for photo-taking.
The three signature coffees are surely worth a try. The dining zone is decorated with fresh yellow and green tones, delivering a natural and vibrant ambience. Must-try dishes include oak-smoked grain-fed steak, slow-roasted Liberian pork spare ribs and Mediterranean-style pan-seared sea bass, paired with light salads and vegetable soups for a satisfying feast.
Opening Hours: 11:00–21:00
Address: Room 111, Building 2, Courtyard 8, No.2 Blast Furnace South Road, Shougang Park
Taoxi Xiaozhu DIY Bead Craft Studio (桃喜小筑DIY拼豆店): Enrich Spare Time with Handicrafts
Doing bead art is a relaxing craft of arranging colorful plastic beads into patterns on templates and fix shapes with an iron. Easy to learn and highly soothing, it has quickly gained wide popularity. This professional studio stocks beads in hundreds of colors ranging from basic tones, fluorescent shades and metallic hues to gradient series. Professional staff can offer color-matching suggestions for beginners. It is suitable for all age groups to enjoy creative crafting and kill time in a relaxing way.
Opening Hours: 11:00–20:30
Address: Room 1203, Tower A, CRCC Venture Tower, 134 Pingguoyuan South Road
Ahui NAPOLI Pizza: Authentic Italian Flavors
Hidden inside red-brick factory buildings along No.2 Blast Furnace South Road in Shougang Park, this pizzeria serves authentic Neapolitan pizzas. All pizzas are baked in a wood-fired oven heated up to 400 to 500℃, ready to serve in just 90 seconds. The open kitchen allows guests to watch the whole pizza-making process at the bar. Its signature Margherita pizza features a thin, chewy crust with well-blended sweet tomato sauce and mellow cheese for simple yet amazing flavors. Black truffle pizza is an innovative choice, with the earthy aroma of truffle matching perfectly with a wood-fired smoky taste. Surrounded by Shougang Park's industrial architecture, it is a special dining space allowing everyone to savor traditional Italian tastes in a modern setting.
Opening Hours: 11:00–14:00; 16:30–21:00
Address: Ground Floor, Building 2, Rong Square, Shougang Park
Nuanqiu Xiaozhu (暖丘小筑): A Floral Café Hidden in an Urban Park
Located inside Gucheng Park, Nuanqiu Xiaozhu functions as both a horticulture service center of Bajiao Subdistrict and a multifunctional space for doing floral art, sipping coffee and handcrafting customized items. Hydrangea flowers and Chinese roses bloom vibrantly outside this white building. Fresh flowers and green plants fill the indoor space surrounding the bar counter and the dining area, ideal for coffee chats and flower appreciation. All flowers and potted plants are available for sale, with staff offering detailed introductions on plant habits and maintenance tips. Guests sitting in outdoor seats can have full views of Gucheng Park.
Opening Hours: 9:30–21:00
Address: 1 Gucheng South Road, Bajiao Subdistrict
Time to experience brand-new relaxing leisure moments! Are you ready?
(Source: Shijingshan Wenlv)