UCoffee, Sanlitun, Beijing

I have had the most amazing time in Beijing. On a course sponsored by the Confucius Institute in Tsinghua University, I have met many wonderful people, that I honestly believe I will keep in touch with for a long time. Many things built the bonds between everyone on the trip: from spending 5 hours in a coach, to climbing the Great Wall after 2 hours sleep, to learning Chinese. But I think one of the biggest activities that made everyone closer was going out in Sanlitun. Traditionally starting with V Plus Lounge, and ending with Sirteen Nightclub, every single night spent in this crazy part of the city was unforgettable!

And guess what? Not far away, within this lively neighbourhood, close to a street full of local street food (I highly recommend Mr Shi's dumplings), UCoffee does great gelato!!

A cute setting, imitating European cities, from London to Rome, and with peaceful painting classes in the evening, the place is lovely!! 

Their coffee was good, and Jason tried their Pistachio ice cream. Although not the expected taste one would have for pistachio gelato, being fairly creamy, it was really good. The other flavours also looked really delicious, especially Tiramisu and berries!!! 

If you are in Beijing on holiday or studying, you cannot miss out on a Sanlitun night! And of course, if you have a sudden craving for good gelato, drop by UCoffee!