When in Changsha, one must always take a stroll through Fengying Xili

Fengying Xili is truly the most comfortable place I've found in Changsha this time. Although it has become somewhat commercialized, there are still many interesting coffee shops and clothing stores. The cold brew at Hammer Coffee is stunningly refreshing with a crisp blackcurrant flavor, and their hand-poured washed Gesha has a clean and rounded taste. The warm wooden tones of the cafe's interior and the Shanghai alley-style street view outside the window make for a very comfortable environment. Then, walking along Huangxing Road pedestrian street to Huogongdian, it's like instantly stepping back into Wangfujing pedestrian street (crowded version). Finally, arriving at Chaozong Street, there are many trendy brand select shops, but it feels too noisy and crowded, not as comfortable as Fengying Xili. However, I did find a green hat that I really like in a Korean niche clothing store, haha. The dinner I had tonight was the most satisfying and joyful meal I've had in Changsha, at Beierlou food stall. The Luo's shrimp and barbecue were both incredibly delicious!! After a full meal, we went for drinks, starting with the new branch of Bar Farble Yu, which is very popular among local young people. 'Fu Yao Zhi Shang' has a unique atmosphere, combining a traditional Chinese medicine shop with a dark theme. The drinks were good, mostly on the sweeter side with low alcohol content. Then we moved on to the place I was most looking forward to when planning the trip, CMYK. It truly lives up to its reputation as one of the Asia Best 50, run by the owner of Miaoqian Bing Shi. 10/10! They have sweet drinks suitable for ladies as well as strong flavors for those who prefer a punch. We had a total of eight drinks, and I especially loved the peanut soy milk with egg yolk, the coffee chocolate, and the 'Low-key' (which includes Changsha's special osmanthus oil).