Throughout Jinshan, charming countryside cafes are popping up in ancient towns, forests, and open fields. More than just places to enjoy a cup of coffee, they tell a story of rural revival, youth culture, and a new way for young people to relax, connect, and chase their dreams.

1. Gao Fang Coffee Teahouse

Specialties: The venue serves herbal coffee and offers free traditional Chinese medicine constitution assessments. Visitors can enjoy camping, BBQ, outdoor tents, and afternoon tea. It is also pet-friendly and exudes a traditional charm.

Address: No 2016 Taiping village, Lyuxiang town

Opening hours: Tuesday to Sunday, 9 am – 6 pm

2. Despacito Cafe

Specialties: The cafe was recognized as one of the top 10 cafes in the Yangtze River Delta in 2025. Nestled among farmland, orchards, and gardens, it offers professional-grade coffee with a relaxed rural vibe.

Address: No 1101 Hongguang Road, Lyuxiang town

Opening hours: Tuesday to Sunday, 9 am – 6 pm

​3. Li Zhu Fang

Specialties: The cafe is set right on a lake, offering both pastoral views and shimmering waterscapes.

Address: Inside Lyuxiang Fruit Park, No 3889 North Jinshi Road

Opening hours: Daily, 9:30 am – 4:30 pm

​4. South&North

Specialties: Tucked away in the charming Youche village, this rustic cafe with its wood-finished decor offers a serene escape. Visitors can sit by a sea of flowers with coffee and desserts, making it the perfect spot for a tranquil rural getaway.

Address: No 5088 Group 8, Youche village, Tinglin town

Opening hours: Daily, 9:30 am – 5:30 pm

​5. Xuxi Xiaoyuan

Specialties: The venue is pet-friendly and serves a wide selection of coffee and drinks, as well as hearty dishes such as firewood chicken soup and duck soup.

Address: No 3067 Xupu village, at the intersection of Xubao Road and Songlin Highway

Opening hours: Daily, 9 am – 10 pm

​6. He Cafe

Specialties: The cafe is nestled between a vast ecological forest and Yulan Lake. It features an outdoor terrace built into the trees, where coffee blends with the scent of greenery for a natural escape from urban stress.

Address: Intersection of Gaoqiao Road and Dangli Road, Baijia village, Zhangyan town

Opening hours: Daily, 9:30 am – 5:30 pm

7. Xingzhou Cafe

Specialties: This venue offers coffee, camping, BBQ, fruit picking, and animal interactions. It's a pet-friendly place where nature, socializing, and family fun come together.

Address: No 1001-1 Group 10, Xinghuo village, Jinshanwei town

Opening hours: Wednesday to Monday, 10 am – 4 pm

​8. SoNew

Specialties: This coffee shop offers seasonal fruit specials, such as tomato fruit tea and peach cold brew. It is a pet-friendly cat cafe that also hosts team-building activities.

Address: No 228 Songjin Highway, Jinshanwei town

Opening hours: Friday to Wednesday (closed on Tuesday mornings), 9:30 am – 5:30 pm

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Sources: Jinshan district government, establishments mentioned above