Chongqing - Chongqing is aglow with festive cheer as Christmas arrives. Streets adorned with Christmas hats, gingerbread men, and twinkling trees create a joyous ambiance, welcoming all into a cozy, heartwarming Christmas night.
LISA YOUNGASHI's exquisite Christmas-themed decorations (Photo/Cheng Jialu)
LISA YOUNGASHI, a French dessert haven in Chongqing's Jinshan Yiku, radiates festive spirit. Transformed into a Christmas wonderland, the shop captivates with intricate decorations, crafting a cozy and joyous ambiance.
The signature festive Christmas dessert at LISA YOUNGASHI (Photo/Cheng Jialu)
The shop's manager, Lisa Wang, has infused creativity and holiday cheer into their dessert offerings. Their signature puffs, now redesigned to embody the Christmas spirit, are a visual and culinary delight.
Crafted in vibrant shades of green and red and shaped to resemble festive wreaths, these desserts are not just treats but pieces of art, evoking the essence of Christmas in every bite.
The festive Christmas specialty cake at LISA YOUNGASHI (Photo/Cheng Jialu)
But the true highlight of LISA YOUNGASHI is its enchanting "snowy" tableau. Recognizing that Christmas is often associated with snowflakes and wintry landscapes, and yet mindful of Chongqing's typically snowless winters, the shop has ingeniously installed a snow machine.
This machine creates a magical, dream-like snowfall, transforming the urban setting into a snowy Christmas wonderland and becoming a draw for patrons. As the faux snowflakes gently float down, guests congregate to capture this unique tableau in photos, observe the tranquil snowy tableau from the cozy confines of the shop, and savor the specially crafted Christmas desserts.
LISA YOUNGASHI's creative approach to Christmas infuses the city's festive season with a touch of whimsy. It presents a unique and memorable experience that vividly brings the spirit of Christmas to life in Chongqing.
LISA YOUNGASHI's snowflake-adorned shop window, crafted by a snow machine (Photo/Cheng Jialu)
The shop plans to enhance its festive offerings further by embracing Chinese New Year and other special occasions. They aim to give customers an immersive and memorable holiday experience, artfully blending traditional celebrations with unique, specialty-themed treats.
(Cheng Jialu, as an intern, also contributed to this report.)