The Annual Conference of Financial Street Forum 2024 will be held in Beijing from October 18 to 20. Marking the first major event for consumption promotion in association with the Financial Street Forum, the 2024 Financial Street Forum Shopping Season was already launched a few days ago, both online and offline, with dedicated spaces for main sessions and sub-sessions.

The Fs Coffee Gala, which is free for entry, started at the main session area on October 17 and will run until October 20 at Jinchengfang Street's west section and Jinchengfang South Street. Nearly 70 renowned independent brands in Beijing, including the Internet-famous cafes near the White Pagoda Temple, and internationally prominent coffee chains, will flock to the Financial Street. Visitors can enjoy tasty Western food and the dishes from several must-go restaurants too.

A wonderful journey for exploring the charm of coffee also awaits visitors at a coffee workshop. Here, you will fully appreciate the allure of coffee in an upbeat environment, making you feel like being in a game, by selecting coffee beans, and studying roasting temperature, hand-drip methods, and latte arts.

Schedule of Workshop

Hand-Drip Class: 15:30-16:30 on October 17

Coffee Ornament DIY: 13:30-14:30 on October 18

Latte Arts Class: 15:30-16:30 on October 18

Single ticket: CNY 30/person

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Apart from drinking coffee, several other activities are also here for you to relax! Sandbag throwing, hoop throwing, arrow throwing... People can participate in the games after collecting two stamps. The winners will have the opportunity to win more surprising gifts!

The hard copy version of "Coffeewalk in Xicheng" (漫步西城·咖啡指南) will also be released during the event. The guide contains 50 representative high-quality coffee brands in Xicheng District, providing readers with comprehensive information for their visits.

(Sources: Beijing Xicheng, TimeOut Beijing)