Historically themed shops drawing younger crowds

LANZHOU — Imagine yourself in a well-lit cave, sinking deeply into a sofa and leafing through a magazine. Beside you is a cup of freshly brewed coffee and a pastry shaped like a millennia-old painted pottery jar.

The art and life gallery affiliated with the Gansu Provincial Museum in Northwest China can give you that kind of experience. Integrating artifacts, art, cuisine and books, this gallery has been a magnet for young people since it officially opened recently.

Across China, museums are opening themed cafes and galleries that represent a perfect fusion of historical profundity, sheer ingenuity and relaxed vibes, embodying a lifestyle pursued by the contemporary young generation. "The themed cafes and galleries meet the demand of the young people for a new type of comprehensive cultural space and diverse lifestyles," said Cui Youxin, head of the cultural creative center at the Gansu Provincial Museum and a member of the "post-90s" generation.