Beijing Library
Sunlight pours through the expansive glass walls of the Beijing Library, illuminating the "Ginkgo Valley" and "Book Mountain." Inside the library, every step reveals a new and beautiful view. As you ascend the steps of "Book Mountain," you reach a platform at the top where you can overlook the entire reading room. The 144 pillars resemble ginkgo trunks, with "ginkgo leaves" layered on the ceiling. The two three-story-high book mountains stretch out majestically, offering stunning views from every angle.
The library features a leisure dining area, offering not only fresh greenery and exquisite cultural displays, but also aromatic coffee and other beverages. Discovering the perfect way to enjoy the leisure and dining experience at the Beijing Library is something you deserve.
The Children's Library is located on the southwest side of the first floor. The outdoor reading area, called the Forest Reading Park, spans 2,500 square meters, making it the largest outdoor reading space for children in the country. During holidays, many parents bring their children to the Children's Library for parent-child reading, making it an ideal spot to refocus before the new school term.
Address: Building 02, Courtyard No.1, Lvxin Lu (Rd), Tongzhou, Beijing.
Tai She Shu Ju
Tai She Shu Ju is located in the Xiju area of the Xi 3 Huan (W, 3rd Ring), covering an area of approximately 1,000 square meters. The store houses around 50,000 books, spanning various categories such as humanities and social sciences, children's literature, technology, and history. This is the first time that Shanghai Sanlian Bookstore's lifestyle brand, READWAY, has combined with a community in an innovative model, creating an "immersive" bookstore right at the doorstep for local residents.
Inspired by traditional Chinese gardens, it boasts a luxurious and classical interior design. Upon entering, visitors are immediately struck by the soaring 7-meter-high book tower, where cultural richness and visual appeal blend seamlessly. The powerful visual impact leaves readers in awe.
The children's book section here not only offers a vast collection but also a wide variety of genres. The engaging content draws in young readers, and even parents can't resist picking up a book to read.
Address: Courtyard No. 10, Xiju Houjie, Fengtai, Beijing.
Geng Du Shu She (Dongsi Longfu Temple Branch)
Geng Du Shu She is a leisure space that integrates a library, bookstore, café, cultural and creative products, and cultural salons, catering to the diverse needs of readers in different settings.
The reading area of it is a "library-store" hybrid space created in collaboration with the First Library Of Beijing Dong Cheng District, Beijing. Here, you can not only read and purchase books, but also borrow books and study as you would in a traditional library.
The beverage area offers a variety of coffees and teas, allowing you to enjoy a quiet afternoon by sipping on a fragrant coffee and casually flipping through a book.
In addition to books and art collections, trendy toys and cultural products like blind boxes, figurines, gashapon, and plush toys are scattered throughout the store, making them popular with young readers.
Address: 1st Floor, Building 2, No. 95 Longfusi Jie (St), Dongcheng, Beijing.
Tsutaya Bookstore
The Tsutaya Bookstore at THE BOX in Chaoyang, Beijing, focuses on books, cultural and creative products, merchandise, coffee, and offline events. In addition to a wide selection of books, it also offers a comprehensive range of stationery and exquisite lifestyle products.
As you pass through the Tsutaya Café on the first floor and ascend the stairs to the double-height area on the second floor, you'll reach the largest magazine section among all TSUTAYA BOOKSTORE locations in China, where you can find magazines from around the world.
Beyond books, lifestyle goods, and curated selections, the store features the first "SHARE LOUNGE" in mainland China. It is a shared reading and relaxation space that combines the functions of a co-working area, private library, rest space, coffee shop, and afternoon tea lounge.
Address: THE BOX Chaowai Building B, Chaoyangmenwai Dajie (St), Chaoyang, Beijing.
Benstore
The new Benstore has opened at THE BOX in Chaowai, Beijing! The new store not only sells original design stationery and various writing tools, but also features products from different designers and styles.
A major highlight is the vintage stationery section. The store owner has collected antique stationery from around the world, some dating back nearly a hundred years. In addition to admiring these items, hardcore stationery enthusiasts can also purchase them to take home.
Stamp collectors will be delighted! It has introduced an automatic color-stamping machine. With just six pulls of the lever, you can create precise color-stamped art, and even design and produce your own custom stamps.
Address: THE BOX-A L2 (East Side of the 3rd Floor), No. 12 Chaoyangmenwai Dajie (St), Chaoyang, Beijing.
Translator: NIU Lihua
Reviewer: JIANG Yuanqin
