hangzhou opens first metro-themed cultural flagship store
metro-inspired cultural products sold at the store. [photo/wechat account: hangzhou-metro]
hangzhou has launched its first metro-themed cultural and creative flagship store, metro x, now in trial operation near exit b of qibao station on metro line 1.
the space transforms a metro area that is typically passed though quickly by busy passengers into a multifunctional hub where commuters and visitors can shop, grab a coffee, and brows the exhibitions.
the store features original hangzhou metro-inspired merchandise, including seasonal cityscape fridge magnets, osmanthus-scented souvenir ticket cards, plush train toys, and detailed metro train models.
popular items include a metro day-pass blind box, allowing unlimited rides for a day, and a metro-themed educational card game introducing subway knowledge through play.
metro x also hosts a national metro ticket card exhibition, showcasing ticket designs from cities such as hangzhou, nanjing, suzhou, fuzhou and xi'an, offering a snapshot of urban culture across china. a cafe zone provides specialty drinks, including the signature x line coffee blending longjing tea, coconut milk and matcha.
operated by hangzhou metro, metro x is the city's first metro cultural flagship store. it has been in trial operation for over 10 days and is expected to move to full seven-day opening after the trial period.
a cup of coffee served at the store. [photo/wechat account: hangzhou-metro]
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