Young Diners ‘Time Travel’ Back to Ancient China

Fri Nov 14 2025
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Beijing, China: Young Chinese paid to “time travel” back to ancient China for a few hours in an experience offered by a newly-opened themed restaurant in central Beijing which provides clothing services and an eight-course meal.

While the world’s second-largest economy has been beset by sluggish domestic demand, many young people are still spending on experiences and goods that gives them satisfaction — a trend recently dubbed in China as “emotional consumption”.

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