In the heartwarming winter season, DuanDuan Coffee is back with exciting new offerings! Their decaf milk tea, topped with richly fragrant pistachio snow and creamy strawberry pulp, delivers a refreshingly unique flavor while boasting an irresistibly photogenic aesthetic. Meanwhile, the new Oreo latte and hot chocolate are sweet, velvety, and utterly comforting—perfect little joys to warm your soul this winter.

After snapping some photos, be sure to stop by the shop for a bowl of bubble wontons. The delicate, translucent wrappers are tossed with a touch of spicy oil, delivering a fresh, fragrant flavor that lingers on the palate. Outside the window, the gentle murmur of flowing water and the rhythmic splash of oars create a soothing backdrop as you savor the warm, lively essence of this ancient town.

The toppings include not only traditional favorites like fried fish, braised pork, shredded eel, and preserved mustard greens with shredded pork, but also creative options such as water chestnut and shrimp, gently stewed small intestines, and braised beef. With each bite of noodle soup and each spoonful of topping, the savory flavors meld in your mouth, whetting your appetite.

The restaurant’s interior seamlessly blends traditional calligraphy, vintage furnishings, and the refined, unhurried charm of Jiangnan. Lush greenery serves not only as a refreshing accent within this timelessly elegant space but also as a natural, poetic divider between seating areas.

At the Lüxiang Garden Restaurant, the Fu Lu cake is delightfully soft, glutinous, and sweet. Building on the tradition of Suzhou-style tea snacks, it has been creatively reimagined with flavors like sesame, rose, and jujube‑date paste, and generously studded with plump pine nuts. Gather around the hearth to brew tea and savor this cake, and experience the refined charm of China’s slow‑living lifestyle.

The first impression upon entering the Nan Shi Tea House is one of serene tranquility. The interior is elegantly appointed, with bamboo tables and chairs, understated tablecloths, and vibrant potted landscapes, all evoking the gentle charm and leisurely pace of a traditional Jiangnan town. A cup of delicate green tea is brewed, its leaves unfurling slowly alongside your thoughts; paired with a few dainty tea‑time snacks, you can savor each sip at your own pace, finding a moment of unhurried, carefree serenity.

　Accompanied by the gentle aroma of tea, savor a bowl of freshly made large wontons or glutinous rice balls with water chestnuts—warm, flavorful broth that lets you savor the leisurely charm of a Jiangnan winter right on your palate.

　Classic projectors, vintage televisions, and kerosene lamps all combine to create a rich, nostalgic ambiance. The café offers not only premium pour-over coffee but also cozy hearth‑side tea‑brewing sets. As the winter chill deepens, step into “Ms. Mo’s Ideal Life,” sip a cup of coffee or savor a steaming mug of tea, and let the warm glow of the lights envelop you in the gentle warmth of the season.

Luzhi’s cultural and creative products feature Duanduan as their spokesperson, seamlessly weaving a host of iconic Luzhi elements into highly imaginative designs. This weekend, the Duanduan Gift Series will make its way to Shanghai as part of the 2023 Wuzhong Boutique Festival’s Shanghai Promotion Week, bringing the unique charm of Luzhi to the city. This afternoon, from 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m., the roadshow will also feature an interactive prize‑winning segment—answer the host’s questions to receive Duanduan‑themed文创 items. Don’t miss your chance to join in and win exciting gifts!

The store showcases a wide array of cultural‑creative products from the Duanduan IP series: endearing Duanduan plush toys, exquisitely crafted and delightfully whimsical Duanduan straw paintings, as well as creatively designed Duanduan phone cases and canvas bags. You’ll also find文创 items inspired by the “Qinglian Shirt” collection of water‑town women’s attire, the “Eight Immortals of the Water” Serene Realm series, and the Ye Shengtao Education series—each infused with Luzhi’s intangible cultural heritage and rich人文heritage, waiting for you to explore and choose to your heart’s content.