Strolling down Dajing Alley, you’ll be instantly drawn to a charming health-themed alfresco cafe. Tucked right in front of Hu Qing Yu Tang, it blends TCM and coffee cultures in perfect harmony, with bamboo tables and chairs, decorative paper umbrellas, and traditional Chinese medicine cabinets adding a touch of cultural flair.

The Shangcheng District Comprehensive Administrative Law Enforcement Bureau is breathing new life into Dajing Alley with their One-Street-One-Plan initiative, which supports the development of street-side businesses. Thanks to the initiative, Hu Qing Yu Tang, a century-old TCM store, has tapped into a new market by setting up a health-themed alfresco café right in front of its premises. “The city’s new sidewalk business policy is a game-changer,” says a representative from the Law Enforcement Bureau. “We’ve streamlined the approval process, making it easier than ever for businesses to create unique outdoor spaces. This is good for the local economy. It also creates a more vibrant and inviting atmosphere for the neighborhood.

Savor a cup of coffee while soaking in the beauty of Hu Qing Yu Tang’s tranquil courtyard. This alfresco cafe offers a haven for locals and tourists to unwind during the day. As twilight descends, it transforms into a mesmerizing wonderland of light and becomes a focal point of Dajing Alley’s captivating nightlife. “The cafe's lighting scheme ties everything together – the coffee culture, the store’s TCM background, the platform for live streaming, and the city’s intangible cultural heritage. They all come together to create a vibrant nightlife scene that boosts the vitality of the local economy,” explains a representative from the Law Enforcement Bureau.  Hu Qing Yu Tang’s alfresco café promises a fun experience for diverse clientele. Here, visitors of all ages can connect with this historic brand and explore the fascinating world of TCM culture. It perfectly captures the city’s new sidewalk business policy’s “Fun, Food & Exploration” focus. This innovative policy aims to create more outdoor spaces like this, where locals and tourists can soak up Hangzhou’s rich cultural heritage while enjoying their leisure time.