Guiyang, China: Coffee Culture, Monkey Parks & Local Life

Good morning from the beautiful city of Guiyang, China! We had no idea this place would surprise us so much — a city filled with thousands of unique coffee shops, peaceful parks full of monkeys, and some of the friendliest people we’ve ever met in China. In this episode, we set out to explore Guiyang’s growing coffee culture — and discover what makes locals mix their brews with fruit, lemon, and even sugarcane. From a quiet café roasting their own beans to a huge local park where people sing karaoke, dance, and feed monkeys (even though the signs say not to!), we got to see a side of China most travelers miss. We also visit an ancient Buddhist temple, meet incredible local artists painting with water, and experience what daily life looks like in one of China’s most underrated cities.