SUMMARY

• An abandoned pig pen in Guangxi has been transformed into the quirky PigPen Cafe, attracting tourists with its unusual setting.
• The cafe kept parts of the original pigsty while adding rustic furniture, farm tools and pig-themed serving ware.
• Manager Chen says holiday visitor numbers can reach 1,000 to 2,000 as the cafe plans to expand its drinks menu and facilities.

From Pigsty To Coffee Hotspot

An abandoned pig pen in southern China has found a surprising second life as a coffee shop, attracting crowds of tourists looking for an unusual place to grab a drink and take photos.

The PigPen Cafe, located in the Kuishanli Scenic Area in Xingye County, Yulin, Guangxi, has gained attention for turning a former farm building into a quirky cafe without completely hiding its past.

Instead, the renovation keeps much of the original character of the site. The old rammed-earth walls, pig pens and low concrete partitions remain part of the interior, giving visitors a setting far removed from the usual minimalist coffee shop.

The cafe has added wooden cabinets, bamboo furniture, vintage-style windows, old farming tools and feed sacks to complete its rustic look. Some drinks are also served using traditional pig-feeding ladles, adding to the novelty.

A Photo Spot With Coffee

For visitors, the unusual setting has become part of the attraction.

Tourist Zhang said she was initially surprised to discover that the cafe had been converted from an old pig pen. After visiting, she said the site appeared well disinfected and had no unpleasant smell, while she also enjoyed the coffee.

Another visitor, Zhou, said the distinctive design makes the cafe a popular place for taking photos. The unusual co...