CHONGQING (CQNEWS) -- Maanshan Community Park in Shangxin Street, Nan’an District, now retains the look of the old street of Chongqing. Old objects such as stone-paved steps, rustic stilted buildings, nostalgic televisions and water heaters have been pieced together bit by bit to create the look of childhood. In addition to the “World of Anime” by featuring Hayao Miyazaki’s films, Maanshan Community also has a newly opened drink shop called He Dou Bar. After a hot day in Maanshan, you can take a break at He Dou Bar and have a refreshing drink to chase away the sweltering heat.

A strong artistic and cultural presence at He Dou Bar

Maanshan in Shangxin Street is a real-life version of the “fairy tale world” and there is a constant stream of people visiting it; and after walking up and down the slopes, they can take a break at He Dou Bar when they are tired.

He Dou Bar is actually a new drink shop that opened at the foot of Maanshan. You might be puzzled by the word “He Dou” when you first come here. After all, there is nothing to associate the drink with. The owner later revealed that his name has the character “Ke” in it, and that the structure of this character is the origin of “He Dou”. The owner, who is a young artistic and cultural man, has chosen an artistic and cultural name for the shop, and the environment inside speaks for itself.

The folk music is a relaxing “medicine” and the main tone of the shop. The folk music cells in the visitors are stirred up as soon as they step through the door, so that they can quickly get involved in the relaxing atmosphere. As soon as you enter, you can see the navy blue drum set, with its warm yellow and incandescent lighting. The walls of the interior are covered with posters of many different styles, but in a surprisingly consistent palette of vintage style, which echoes the overall environment...

Artistic, cultural and refreshing He Dou Bar

If you’re not impressed by the purely artistic approach, then the refreshment of He Dou Bar may be the answer.

The bright yellow cylindrical sofa stools, square pillows and rectangular container tables are the most eye-catching features of the artistic and cultural space, interspersed with yellow and black stripes, greenery, small hangings and small ornaments. It breaks down the old style and adds new elements to give the whole environment a new soul, without being abrupt, but with a refreshing feel.

The signature drink here is also refreshing, even down to the name - the Mint Coconut Ice, a surprising collision of a glass of soft green and mint ice. A glass of Mint Coconut Ice is all you need to make up with the heat after a day of sightseeing in Maanshan.

The location is not too far away, just under the stone-paved steps, providing a resting place for those who are tired; and the space is not too small, just for three to five friends to rest and share their touring experience. He Dou Bar is a great place to take a break!

Address: No. 122, Shangxin Street, Nan’an District, Chongqing

(Translated by Wang Huixin, Fathom Language Limited)