With a history of more than 800 years, Nanluoguxiang hutong is one of the oldest hutongs in Beijing and has been a commercial street during the Yuan Dynasty and a center of political activity during the Ming and Qing Dynasties. And many shops, cafes and bars are opened there. Café Alba is one of the popular café there.

Cafe Alba is the perfect place to relax with a book in one hand and a cup of well-brewed coffee in the other. If it’s a strong cup of coffee and friendly ambience you’re looking for, then you’ve definitely found the right spot. What’s more, Alba also offers a delicious range of freshly prepared food, including sandwiches and a mouth-watering range of desserts. Try their homemade apple tart, or their delicious ice-cream. The cafe also offers free wireless internet, so taking your laptop and lounging in the cafe’s intimate settings for a few hours is also a viable option.

Address: No. 79, Nanluoguxiang, Dongcheng District, Beijing

Opening hours: 9:00 am to 1:00 am

Tel: 010 – 6407 3730

Average cost per couple: 100 RMB