From timeless Chinese elegance to pastoral charm and laid-back comfort, these five cafes in Songjiang bring a fresh twist to Chinese New Year. Whether gathering with family or meeting friends, they provide inviting settings for creating warm and memorable holiday moments.

Cun Ye Li

Step inside to discover a blend of Chinese aesthetics and rustic European style. Vintage wooden beams draped in rich red decor create an immediate sense of warmth and festivity.

Red-and-white tables are paired with cute horse figurines, while pearl-trimmed pendant lights glow softly overhead. Every detail reflects careful thought, from the Chinese character fu symbolizing good fortune on the wall to the pine branches by the windows.

Sip a hot tea in the tranquil rural setting and soak in the romance and warmth that define this countryside retreat.

If you go: No 182 Dongsan village

Hula

A courtyard paved with gravel, a small bridge over flowing water, and Monet-style stained-glass windows make every snapshot a pastoral masterpiece. Take a walk through the village, enjoy views of farmland and lotus ponds, then return for a coffee — true countryside relaxation at its best.

The cafe offers 16 signature drinks, each named after a local village in Maogang, with rich flavors and meaningful stories behind every cup.

If you go: No 666 Huguang village

Rice Huuuuug

This cafe offers a creative tribute to Songjiang's renowned rice, featuring a menu of rice-infused coffee and rice milk drinks, with each sip capturing the authentic flavor of the local harvest. Visitors can also join hands-on workshops or pick up cultural souvenirs to bring a piece of regional heritage home with them.

Served in a space glowing with warm golden light, each rice-scented drink evokes the cozy, earthy essence of the winter countryside.

If you go: No 1000 Yongxia Highway

Timber Bai

Step inside Timber Bai, and you will leave the city's noise behind. The minimalist space is quietly transformed by festive warmth, where Chinese New Year decorations add charm to the clean-lined interior, making every corner photo-worthy. It's the kind of place where you can pause and savor life's quiet joys.

Their richly caramel-scented coffee lingers with a smooth finish, perfectly complemented by cakes adorned with fresh fruit and flowers, offering a sweet counterpoint to the roasted notes.

If you go: No 551 Rongbei Road, Zhongshan subdistrict

Meraki Cafe

Soft tones of cream and natural wood create a fresh, gentle atmosphere. Upstairs, the occasional melody from a piano mingles with the aroma of coffee, shaping a calm and soothing scene.

Red decorations fill the space, carrying the festive wishes of wealth and prosperity for the new year.

Here, you can gather a few friends by the window, share stories over coffee, and enjoy a laid-back moment within this cozy space.

If you go: No 736 Wenhan Road

Sources: WeChat account of Songjiang district administration of culture and tourism at "rwsj-sh", cafes mentioned above