Community presence
One community.
Six cities.
Sofa Lounge started in Shaoxing and is growing city by city — bringing together the international creative community wherever it lands in China.
240+
Members total
6
Active cities
4
Events hosted
4+
Cities coming soon
Active chapters
Where we are
Shaoxing
Where Sofa Lounge was born.
60+
members
The founding city. Shaoxing's creative park district drew a wave of international students and young professionals — Sofa Lounge started here to give them a community they could actually feel.
Shanghai
The most international city in China.
80+
members
Shanghai's density of international creatives, agencies, and studios makes it a natural home for Sofa Lounge. The LinkedIn × Beehive Creative Exchange launched our presence here.
Beijing
Art, history, and a creative underground.
45+
members
Beijing's hutong culture, art districts like 798, and strong university presence create a unique environment for creative foreigners. The Sofa Lounge Beijing chapter focuses on cross-cultural exchange.
Shenzhen
Where tech meets design.
35+
members
Shenzhen moves faster than anywhere else in China. Designers, makers, and product thinkers are drawn here — and Sofa Lounge gives them a creative community to belong to beyond work.
Guangzhou
South China's creative capital.
30+
members
Guangzhou's vibrant media, fashion, and trade industries attract a diverse international crowd. Sofa Lounge here bridges creatives across the Pearl River Delta.
Chengdu
Slow pace, deep creative scene.
20+
members
Chengdu's reputation for quality of life and a thriving arts scene makes it one of the fastest-growing destinations for international creatives. Our newest and fastest-growing chapter.
Expanding
Coming to more cities
Chapters in the pipeline — or start one yourself.
City chapter leads
Bring Sofa Lounge to your city.
Chapter leads are community builders who organise local events, welcome newcomers, and grow the Sofa Lounge presence in their city. We give you the brand, the tools, and the network.
Organise local events
Mixers, workshops, and meetups in your city
Welcome newcomers
Be the first point of contact for new arrivals
Build your network
Access the full Sofa Lounge community
Full brand support
Design assets, event tools, and co-promotion