At ten o'clock in the evening, the city is about to go to bed, but in the Page One bookstore of Beijing square, readers in twos and threes are still enjoying the quiet reading time. With the deepening of the night, the floor to ceiling window reflects the disorderly pattern of the bookstore. The real light and the light in the reflection are interlaced. The light music is melodious. Holding a book or sitting or standing, immersed in it, the night here is full of unique charm.
"I've just finished work. I've been busy all day, but I'm not sleepy now, so I'm here to read. During the day, there are so many trivial things in the day. Only in the evening can I calm down and enjoy the time of solitude," said Ms. Ke, who has just worked for two years. "I don't go to work tomorrow, so I'm going to spend the night reading here." Looking around the Page One bookstore in the middle of the night, young literary and artistic youth like Ms. Ke account for the vast majority. They love reading and life, a bit retro and a bit "trendy". Beijing square attracts such people, and they also give Beijing square a unique temperament.
Beijing square is a Chinese style living experience area, where history and modernity, literature and art and market atmosphere are perfectly integrated. Beijing square is full of century old shops. One second you may still touch history in a hundred year old brand, and the next you can go to Starbucks for a cup of authentic American coffee. At the moment, you are still in the Peking Opera experience hall to feel the art influence, and then you can walk into a small restaurant full of smoke and fire to have a bowl of stew. The young people of petty bourgeoisie love to gather here, but they are looking for the ancient charm of Beijing. It's not in the minority.
When night falls, the warm yellow light comes on, and the architectural complex conceals its own color. In the eye, there are bright light belts and signs, shuttling through the "elegant and market" Beijing square, and the tourists linger on. In the early autumn of Beijing, the temperature is suitable and the breeze is breezy. You can find a suitable place in Beijing square whether you come to spend or just visit.
In Beijing square, "night economy" is not only entertainment and catering, but also culture and communication. The 24-hour bookstore Page One is a typical example. In addition, the 24-hour cinema Poly International studios, Longjing cuisine, which focuses on the original "tea tail wine", and Muji diner, which advocates health and minimalist style, making people have brand-new cultural experience after consumption. Many businesses in Beijing square open to see the "invincible night view" in the open air. In the deep of the night, I have a special drink in season on the terrace. I look up at the bright moon and overlook the ancient night scenery of Qianmen. It seems that there are many stories to tell in the quiet night.
Page One bookstore is open 24 hours a day on the first floor and closes at 10 p.m. on the second floor.
