The old Shanghai-style French-style cafe "Yi Lou Cafe"
by TIMBEE LO
May 18, 2023
How much do I love it?
Even when watching a bad drama, I insist on continuing just because it was filmed in Qingdao Old Town.
This summer was especially long, and as soon as it got a bit cooler, the rain, rain, rain mode started again. During the holiday, I rushed to the old town as soon as the rain stopped.
The plants in early October are still lush, and only the fallen leaves after the wind and rain remind people that it is autumn.
While taking photos, I noticed there are so many slopes, some with such a big drop that stairs had to be built. I lived in the old town during my middle school years, and I had to climb nearly a hundred steps every day going to and from school. Because of this, we don’t have bike lanes! Please refer to — photos 1️⃣, 2️⃣, 7️⃣, 8️⃣.
Starting from photos 1️⃣ and 2️⃣, this is the site of the first German postal agency explored during the holiday, which later became a mosque and now is a café and restaurant. The indoor furniture and old house complement each other well, showing the owner’s good taste (the black cat adds extra charm). I ordered coffee, which was ordinary — not the kind that leaves a lasting impression. Needs improvement!
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