Today I came to this place - Xidian Memory Cultural and Creative Town. A few years ago, this place was still the old factory of Beijing Glass Factory. The factory buildings and workshops were used as warehouses for storing glass products, dilapidated and crumbling; some were rented to processing plants for producing paint, lime, etc.; and some were dormitories for workers. Several railway tracks are distributed closely, and every half an hour, a variety of trains will pass by with a rumbling sound, making this place seem like a forgotten corner.
With the opportunity of the city's rapid development, the old industrial civilization represented by warehouses, processing plants, and green trains has been connected with modern life again, transforming from a negative space into a more inclusive and adaptable space for contemporary lifestyles. The scent of the industrial civilization of the last century brought by the green trains now shares this moment and space with the still modern buildings and people, creating a subtle connection between them.
This park, which was only built in 2016, has successfully attracted more than 100 companies to settle in, nearly 90 of which are cultural and creative enterprises. The park is divided into phases ABC-1 and DEF-2, separated by a railway track. There are many hidden gem shops here. Let's go and take a look with Huazi~
- First, I recommend the popular 7 sevening coffee, located in Xidian Memory Phase 1. The decoration is in an Instagram style, with a warm caramel color tone. The cactus at the entrance has a Moroccan style and is especially suitable for taking photos. The desserts and coffee are both very good.
- Another recommendation is this Chocolate Pie Laboratory. The store's appearance is very beautiful, with a pink and tender facade, perfect for taking photos. The chocolate pie is slightly greasy, but those who like sweets will definitely love it.
- Raesthete concept store is a place worth visiting. This time, there happened to be a limited-time retro exhibition, which attracted many people to come and take photos. The clothes are all from niche designer brands, and the prices are a bit high, but the quality is good.
- Vspatio independent designer brand store has a creamy overall design, giving a gentle feeling. The clothes are arranged by color, combining retro and modern styles, with many beautiful designs.
- WEIJIAN is a newly opened concept store, and the big red heart at the entrance is particularly eye-catching.
- SUFAN is a beautiful furniture store with many minimalist-style furniture and home goods. The design is full of artistic sense. If you are planning to renovate in the near future, you can come and take a look and find some interesting items~
- Finally, I recommend a popular coffee shop called Boomroom. It has a similar style to 7 sevening coffee, but the coffee is average. There are better options in the park.