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2025-07-31

Amazing Words

Amazing Words Bookstore in the creative park on Hepingli Beijie (N. St) is launching the "Longest Distance Promotion in History" from now until September 21st, with unprecedented intensity.

Promotion 1: Great Value Offer for Buying Drinks and Books

Starting today, when you purchase any drink at the bookstore, (including coffee, tea, alcoholic beverages, or decaffeinated drinks), you can enjoy a 50% discount on all regular books and a 30% discount on special editions (including signed copies, special editions, limited editions, etc.)... The on-site promotion will continue until 9:00 pm on September 21, 2025, on a first-come, first-served basis, while supplies last! Come and explore books quickly.

Promotion 2: Member Recharge Promotion

Recharge 500 RMB as a member and receive 2 drink vouchers

Recharge 700 RMB and receive 4 drink vouchers

New library cardholders will receive an Amazing Words founder's good book blind box (worth 129 RMB) upon registration

Amazing Words Card

Own a Happy Reading Room for 999 RMB

Free borrowing: 2 books for 2 weeks each time, with the option to renew once (for 2 weeks). The price of the books borrowed should not exceed the amount of the deposit.

Discounts and gifts: Enjoy a 10% discount on dining and cultural and creative products! Book discounts start at 50% off in sync with ongoing in-store promotions. Tickets for on-site events organized by the bookstore are 10% off, with some events offering free admission and the chance to receive complimentary tickets to other collaborative theater or concert events.

Priority seating on the second floor: The bookstore's second floor is prioritized for members.

In order to continue operating, we apologize for the need to consume in order to be seated.

Card fee: Pay 999 RMB (usable on the day of registration, valid for 6 months), including:

1. A one-time service fee of 900 RMB for six months.

The balance on the card is 99 RMB, which can be used for in-store purchases or borrowing deposit.

You will also receive a limited edition book card film bookmark.

Friends who cannot come to the venue are welcome to receive coupons on the WeChat store and place orders with large discounts. The validity period of the coupon is until 2025.9.21, 24:00 on that day. Hurry up and use the coupon before placing an order.

Business hours: Monday to Thursday 10:00-19:00; Friday, Saturday, Sunday/Holidays 9:30-21:00

Address: Amazing Words (FESC Park Store) F1, FESC Park, No. 6 Hepingli Beijie (N. St), Dongcheng, Beijing

Kubrick Beijing

Located in the contemporary MOMA Park next to the Broadway Cinematheque, Kubrick Bookstore in "Sky Town" has created an immersive art space with its unique fluorescent green bookshelves and film atmosphere. Summer discounts are currently available.

Kubrick Beijing Summer Special

Promotion Period:

July 7, 2025 to September 1, 2025

Activities include:

Foreign language books: 40% off storewide

Simplified Chinese books: 50% off storewide

Traditional Chinese books: 20% off storewide

Magazines: 70% off storewide

Cultural and creative products: 40% off storewide

*Pearl works and products from the old store are not included in the promotion

DVD & CD: 70% off storewide

Coffee equipment: 70% off storewide

Some books are not included in the promotion due to price restrictions from publishers. Please inquire in-store.

Kubrick Bookstore, which settled in a 400-square-meter space in Beijing in 2009, showcases and sells nearly 30,000 types of books and periodicals, mainly focusing on film art, as well as film posters and unique cultural and creative products. It often hosts small exhibitions for young creators and is a cultural space with a strong humanistic atmosphere that combines bookstore, salon activities, and coffee classes.

Address: Kubrick Bookstore, Unit 102,105, Building 2, North area of Courtyard 1, No. 1 Xiangheyuan Jie (St), Dongcheng, Beijing

PAGEONE

Founded in Singapore in 1983, PAGEONE showcases and sells a large number of design and art books. It has multiple stores in Beijing, each with its own unique features and has been selected as the "Most Beautiful Bookstore in Beijing".

This store located in the Beijing Fun at Qianmen is a must-visit place in Beijing. With three floors and huge floor-to-ceiling windows, it is perfect for enjoying the view of Zhengyang Lou while reading and studying.

New Vinyl Records

Piano Concert

Opus: This solo concert, filmed by Ryuichi Sakamoto's long-time production team, will premiere at the Venice Film Festival in 2023.

The Disney Book | Lang Lang x Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Disney classic music, red vinyl 2LP, produced by DG.

Chopin: Nocturnes Complete | Chopin's "Nocturnes" complete collection, performed by Martanbo, black vinyl 2LP.

Address: PAGE ONE (Beijing Fun Store) 1st floor 01, 2nd floor 01, 3rd floor 01, No. 13 Courtyard, No. 1 Building, Langfang Toutiao, Xicheng, Beijing

Tsutaya Bookstore

Want to experience a richer cultural life? Why not visit Tsutaya Bookstore in THE BOX Building B in Chaoyang, where each floor of this comprehensive cultural space is full of surprises. Tsutaya Bookstore in Chaoyang, Beijing, THE BOX store focuses on books, cultural and creative products, coffee, and offline activities to bring everyone more "possibilities for a better life."

New IP

Latest original imported IP books

[Signed Edition]

1. "TERADA KATSUYA: THIS AND THAT"

Author: Katsuya Terada (Japan)

Publisher: PIE International

Publication Date: May 2025

2. "ANIMATION CREATORS 100"

Author: Geijutsu Shinbunsha

Publisher: Geijutsu Shinbunsha

Publication Date: April 2025

3 "Cheriko Art Collection Capture-C"

Author: Cheriko (Japan)

Publisher: Genkosha

Publication Date: May 2025

4 "BanG Dream! It's MyGO!!!!! Whispering to the Rain, Begging for the Clear Skies 1"

- Special Edition with Bonus Card -

Author: Yua Ma (Japan)

Publisher: KADOKAWA

Publication Date: May 2025

Japanese anime and game entertainment IP magazine

Kyoya Bookstore's online store features a selection of popular Japanese magazines: introducing idol and entertainment topics in "DUET," "JUNON," "FLOWERS," ongoing classic manga magazines "Shonen Magazine," "Shonen Sunday," "Afternoon," focusing on anime and voice actor information in "Animedia," "Animage," "V Jump," covering new game releases and information in "Famitsu," as well as delving into picture books and art culture in "MOE."

Address: Tsutaya Bookstore (THE BOX Chaowai Store) Building B, Youth Energy Center, No. 10 Chaoyangmenwai Dajie (St), Chaoyang, Beijing

Mofan Bookstore

If you want to experience the charm of rare ancient books and traditional printing techniques, Mofan Bookstore is a must-visit place. Founded in 2014, Mofan Bookstore is a rare book library with a core collection of rare editions.

Special Exhibition of the Epic of the Custodian of Books: "Yongle Encyclopedia" (守书人的史诗《永乐大典》特展)

The "Yongle Encyclopedia" is a large-scale encyclopedia compiled during the Yongle reign of the Ming Dynasty, and it is also the largest official compilation in Chinese history. The catalog consists of 60 volumes, the main text has 22,877 volumes, divided into 11,095 volumes, with a total of approximately 370 million characters. It is a precious historical and cultural heritage of the Chinese nation and is considered a national treasure.

The "Yongle Encyclopedia" contains a total of 8,000 important ancient Chinese classics, ranging from pre-Qin period to the early Ming Dynasty, and is renowned for its vast coverage of the universe and the integration of ancient and modern knowledge.

The exhibition showcases 62 volumes of the "Yongle Encyclopedia" this time.

Exhibition Route

Address: Mofan Bookstore Poetic Space [Tonglinge Lu (Rd) Store], No. 85 Tonglinge Lu (Rd), Jinrongjie Subdistrict, Xicheng District, Beijing

Beijing Books Building

The total construction area of Beijing Books Building is over 50,000 square meters, with a business area of over 16,000 square meters. The underground floor to the fourth floor above ground is the business selling area.

Beijing Books Building's "Brilliant as Summer Flowers, Wisdom and Fun Book Sea (灿若夏花 智趣书海)" 2025 summer series cultural activities are in full swing for 59 days, presenting a long cultural feast!

The summer is full of literary charm and continues to heat up. This cultural feast that spans the entire summer, featuring "content, interaction, and fun," integrates various activities such as book exhibitions, dialogues with famous authors, technology experiences, public welfare actions, and more, with a 25% discount on ten thousand books. During the summer reading season, literary companionship for growth is available online and offline at the same price, with a selection of a hundred student party treasure books, classic literary works, historical story readings, celebrity biographies, etc., available for purchase online and offline at the same price! You can also participate in the "Reading Check-in to Win Prizes" activity, buy activity books, complete the reading check-in, and exchange prizes such as stationery, cultural and creative products, unlocking surprise benefits! The ancient charm of literary discounts, the traditional cultural book carnival selects traditional cultural books such as ancient classics, traditional arts, Chinese classics, folk culture, etc., at discounts as low as 50%, with high quality guaranteed!

Address: Beijing Books Building, No. 17 Xichang'an Jie (Ave), Xicheng, Beijing

Hong Lou Public Library

Looking for a quiet place among the red walls and green tiles of Xisi? The Hong Lou Public Library is an excellent choice. The Hong Lou Public Library combines a library, a public library, and a physical bookstore. On a hot summer day, pick up a good book, find a comfortable spot, block out the sunlight, and only have the cool breeze and the scent of ink as companions.

Hong Lou Workshop - Song Brocade Classroom

Suzhou Song Brocade, with fine craftsmanship and elegant artistic style, embodies the traditional style and characteristics since the Song Dynasty. It inherits the weaving skills of the Qin and Han dynasties and the style of the Tang Dynasty, combining the characteristics of both.

Time: Every Wednesday 10:00-12:00

Offline Event Location: Hong Lou Public Library, No. 26 Xisi Nandajie (S. St), Beijing

Address: Hong Lou Public Library, No. 26 Xisi Nandajie (S. St), Xicheng, Beijing

JD MALL Bookstore

The physical bookstore located on the first floor of JD MALL [Beijing Nan 3 Huan Lu (S. 3rd Ring Rd) Store] has quickly become a prominent cultural landmark since its opening, thanks to its unique tech-inspired spatial design.

The design concept of the bookstore is built around the "book spine," with a spectacular dome-shaped book wall rising in the center. The winding staircase creates a sense of ritual as one moves through the halls of knowledge.

The overall space uses soft warm lighting to create an immersive and comfortable reading environment for readers.

Business Hours: 10:00-22:00

Address: Beijing Nan 3 Huan Lu (S. 3rd Ring Rd) Store, Building 1, No. 6 Nanyuan Lu (Rd), Fengtai, Beijing

Sanlian Taofen Books

Located at No. 22 Meishuguan Dongjie (E. St), Sanlian Taofen Books has always adhered to the concept of "humanistic spirit, intellectual wisdom." When you have free time, come here to browse and you will always find the books you like.

Mythology Theme Section

The popular movie "Ne Zha 2" this year has brought us into the grand world of Eastern mythology, sparking the interest of many readers in Chinese mythology and Eastern aesthetics. The bookstore has specially launched a mythology theme section to delight readers.

Yang Zhishui Special Exhibition

This time, on the second floor of Sanlian Taofen Books (Art Museum branch), an exhibition of Yang Zhishui's daily life of reading and studying for over forty years is displayed, including reading notes, research manuscripts, travel diaries, calligraphy works, published works, and, at the request of the bookstore, Mr. Sun Ji's handwritten notes and drawings collected by Yang Zhishui are also exhibited.

New Star Press

Purchase any book from New Star Press and receive a badge for free (limited quantity, first come first served).

Address: Sanlian Taofen Books (Sanlitun branch), Building 2, 1st Floor, No. 01, Beisanlitun Grocery Store, Chaoyang, Beijing

Zhongshuge

The "non-replicating chain" Zhongshuge has a mix of "good-looking appearance + interesting soul" with scattered bookshelves, soft lighting, and a selection of books to sit down and enjoy, creating a cool and refreshing atmosphere.

Enjoy the coolness in the quiet book sea during the summer.

Beijing Central Axis · Architect | Theme Tabletop Game Weekly Competition

On the first anniversary of the successful application for World Heritage status of the Beijing Central Axis, Zhongshuge celebrates its 30th anniversary in collaboration with Tencent News to specially plan the "I Have an Idea" series Beijing Central Axis · Architect Theme Tabletop Game Weekly Competition.

Address: Zhongshuge (Galeries Lafayette) No. 110 Xidan Beidajie (N. St), Xicheng, Beijing

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