Taking a sip of new coffee culture in nation's northwest

URUMQI — From desert cafes to mountain-view lattes, China's northwest is driving a coffee transformation, blending local flavors with scenic charm to fuel a thriving "coffee+" economy.

Perched on a mountainside in a rural area of Urumqi, capital of the Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region, a cafe has become a hot spot since opening earlier this year.

At this venue, visitors linger for hours sipping lattes while gazing at snow-capped peaks. "It's perfect for families," said Aynigar Arkin, a local who was celebrating her child's birthday at the cafe.