Taipei Store Visit｜Xiaoqingyuan Coffee and Pop Music Exhibition: A Double Feast of Taste and Melody

#Taipei Itinerary Hidden in the alleys of Yongkang Street in Taipei is a coffee shop full of surprises - Xiaoqingyuan Coffee. This space, discovered by chance through Google Maps, is fascinating from the moment you push open the wooden door: green plants are growing vigorously indoors, and old Japanese items and retro toys are dotted around. The most eye-catching thing is the collection of monster dolls covering an entire wall. The strong Showa style seems to bring the nostalgic atmosphere of Tokyo Nakano to your eyes. As a coffee shop with attitude, the soul of Xiaoqingyuan lies in the owner's dedication to coffee. The iced coffee set here is a must-try highlight: coffee beans from several different producing areas are presented in ice drip or cold brew, and the owner will carefully explain the order of tasting - from the fresh fruity aroma of light roasted to the mellow nutty flavor of dark roasted, like a "symphony" of coffee flavor. During the process, the boss insisted on his own rules, such as suggesting "smell first, then sip", and even jokingly said "breaking the order will affect the experience". This kind of "stubborn" persistence has become the unique warmth of the shop. Leaving the space filled with the aroma of coffee, you can turn around and immerse yourself in the melody of the Taipei Music Center Cultural Hall. For Chinese pop music fans, this is undoubtedly a "treasure trove of music": from Teresa Teng's nostalgic vinyl records to contemporary singers' album manuscripts, from stage costumes to recording equipment, every detail tells the history of the Chinese music scene. The specially designed interactive experience area in the museum allows visitors to simulate the recording and mixing process and experience the mystery of music creation firsthand. As you stroll through the museum, the familiar melodies flowing in your ears and the precious collections in front of you are intertwined, just like a journey of youthful memories across time and space. From the aroma of coffee to the sound of singing, these two spaces in Taipei interpret the cultural texture of the city in completely different forms - one records time with taste buds, and the other depicts years with melody. Whether you are enjoying the tranquility of coffee alone or immersing yourself in the waves of music, you can't help but stop and savor the warmth and feelings of this city. #TaipeiStore #TaipeiCafe #YongkangStreetFood #ChinesePopMusic #TaipeiCultureExperience #CitySlowLife