XIAN: In Liyukou village of Xi’an city, Shaanxi province, Wang Huiting’s dream of ensuring everyone in the village could enjoy coffee has not only come true but also has transformed the village into a bustling scenic spot.
Wang, a doctoral graduate from Xi’an University of Architecture and Technology, stumbled upon the idea during her research on urban planning and the happiness index.
She was trying to figure out the relevance between urban planning and the happiness index while visiting Liyukou village at the foot of Qingling Mountain.
“I found that people tend to be more relaxed and happy in rural areas instead of the metropolis.
Coffee is attractive for young people and this would add lures to the place,” said Wang, who later established her Two Tree coffee bar here in 2019.
The cafe, about 50 kilometers from Xi’an, used to be a disused factory.
Boasting unique designs like a courtyard wall made from discarded hollow bricks and acrylic materials, it features a large parachute-like shelter where visitors can savor coffee amidst the picturesque mountain scenery. It also houses a library and a movie screening room, attracting locals and tourists alike.
Since it was opened in October 2022, the coffee bar quickly went viral on social media. –The Daily Mail-China Daily news exchange item
