Beijing offers a variety of reading spaces for book lovers. From the National Library of China to themed bookstores like Zhongshuge and pet-themed Xinhua Bookstore, there is something for everyone. These spaces not only provide a wide range of books but also offer cultural activities and unique experiences. Whether you're interested in history, art, or simply enjoying a good book, Beijing has it all.

Beijing Honglou Pulic Library

The Honglou Public Library, located at No. 24, Xisi South Street, Xicheng District, was built in 1945 and was transformed from Beijing Honglou Cinema.

With the idea of "collecting, reading and sharing" and the purpose of "collecting cultural heritage books and share them with the public", the Honglou Public Library collects, exhibits, lends books, studies masters' manuscripts, and holds diverse theme reading parties.

Honglou Public Library is a small library with rich collections, consisting of a cafe, circulation and reading area, cultural and creative products area and so on.

This 2,000-square-meter library is loaded with nearly 60 thousand books, with bookstores, television studios, and meeting rooms.

The reading space integrates a private library, a public library, and a physical bookstore. It is a complex cultural space that uses books as a medium to boost the exchange of humanistic ideas and promote cultural spread.

Address: No. 26, Xisi South Street, Xicheng District, Beijing.