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Kaiyuan Coffee Xian

Xi'an, China

About Kaiyuan Coffee Xian

Xi'an's best specialty coffee shop in the South Gate area near the university district, with excellent single-origin pour-over coffee, beautiful campus-adjacent atmosphere, and a loyal community of university students and young professionals. The most comfortable work cafe in the ancient city.

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📍South Gate area, Beilin District, Xi'an, Shaanxi 710001, China

📞+86 29 8525 4567

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Why it works for solo travelers

✓ Comfortable to sit here on your own, whether you're reading, working or people-watching.
✓ Mid-range ($$).

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