Hidden Bookshops for the Beijing Bibliophile
Even though Beijing boasts a number of lavish shopping malls, the absence of bookshops in them is often perplexing. There is no doubt that China has as many bibliophiles as other countries. It appears, however, that the concept of bookshops as people know it in the west is interpreted differently with the help of technology and well-priced online book retailers. For those who still swear to the superiority of traditional bookshops, we have found Beijing’s hidden little gems.
1. Zhengyang Shuju (One and Two)
Bookstore, Shop
2. The Bookworm
Cafe, Restaurant, Bar, Food Court, Bistro, American
3. Civilian Mobile Library
Library
5. Poplar Kid’s Republic bookshop
Bookstore
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