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The Qixia Diary is an original Visual Novel inspired by the food culture of Hangzhou, China. You play as Sheng Sheng—a first-year art student at Yunqi University. Through her eyes, you'll step into a unique university life brimming with warmth and local charm beside the West Lake.
Welcome to Qixia Apartment, where a wonderfully fragrant daily life awaits!
The currently released game and demo are early Early Access builds. There are still many rough edges in terms of production, and we sincerely appreciate your understanding.
A brand-new version rebuilt with our upgraded engine is currently in active development — stay tuned!
For the latest development updates, please check out our development blogs on the Steam Community hub.
If you're interested in the game, you're also welcome to join our Chinese community QQ group (Group ID: 924670841).
The Qixia Diary is an original Visual Novel inspired by the food culture of Hangzhou, China. You play as Sheng Sheng（Personification of Dingsheng Cake, a famous Hangzhou dessert）—a first-year art student at Yunqi University. Through her eyes, you’ll step into a vibrant and heartwarming life by the West Lake.
Chapter 1: Moving into Qixia Apartment and Meeting Her Flavorful “Roommates”
At the start of the new semester, Sheng Sheng moves into an old house called Qixia Apartment located on the shore of West Lake in Hangzhou, where she quickly realizes that co-living here is anything but ordinary:
Su Hupo (personified Dongpo Pork): An athletic, fiery sports enthusiast.
Long Siyue (personified Longjing Shrimp): A razor-tongued, logic-driven computer genius.
A Chuan (personified Pian’er Chuan Noodles): A gentle, reliable, healing-type older sister.
Living under the same roof with three distinctive girls—each inspired by a famous Hangzhou dish—their daily squabbles, teamwork, shared meals, and heartfelt chats create a lively, cozy symphony of laughter and warmth.
A Relaxing University Life Blended with the Charm of Hangzhou
The game beautifully merges freshman life with local Hangzhou scenery. Explore detailed settings and encounter authentic Hangzhou cuisine and cultural tidbits. Yet beneath the cheerful co-living surface, Qixia Lodge seems to hold hidden secrets… Late one night, a mysterious event quietly shatters the peace.
Game Features:
Food Personification, Cultural Reinterpretation: Immerse yourself in the lively modern campus life of five Hangzhou food-inspired girls.
Hangzhou Strolls, Modern Vibe: Experience the city’s scenery, history, and daily life through beautifully illustrated settings.
Heartwarming Daily Life & Subtle Growth: Focus on friendship, personal growth, and the ups and downs of shared living.
Mystery Subplot & Light Sci-Fi: Uncover hidden clues of soft sci-fi suspense woven into everyday life, gradually revealing a unique worldview.
Ready to join Sheng Sheng and her roommates? Together, write a story filled with delicious food, laughter, and a dash of the extraordinary in “The Qixia Diary”—amid the lakeside glow, bustling campus days, and the warmth of an old home.
Please note: The game chapters are still in development. The currently available content goes up to Chapter 2 Part 1.We plan to release Chapter 2 Part 2 and Chapter 3 in March 2026. Stay tuned!