30 Cool Places for Book Lovers in Shanghai(Part I)
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Bookstores in Shanghai never disappoint us.
Video Tour of Beautiful Bookstores in Shanghai
Numerous bookstores have created utopias in the city for book lovers.
This Shanghai bookstore guide features 30 bookstores that will give you reasons to fall in love with reading again.
Legendary Japanese Bookstore
TSUTAYA BOOKS
TSUTAYA BOOKS has opened its second outlet in Shanghai at the popular Taikoo Li Mall in November, 2021.
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The 2800㎡ space takes on the theme of “Wellness Community” and has books, culture, art, and dining in-one.
Address: S-L4-9-15, Taikoo Li, No. 500, Dongyu Road
How to find on Chinese maps: 前滩太古里四楼
How to make a reservation: Via mini-program or Wechat account of TSUTAYA BOOKS official
Business hours: 10:00-22:00
Transformation of a Century-Old Bookstore
1925 Bookstore
The Commercial Press LTD. Hongkou Branch was officially opened at No. 856, Sichuan North Road, in 1925, and it is now nearly a century since it opened.
Today, after six months of renovation, it has returned with a new look as the "1925 Bookstore." There is also a "Shang Hai CAFE" on the first floor of the bookstore. You can enjoy the taste of Shanghai while sipping a cup of Shanghai coffee cooked in an aluminum pot.
Address: NO. 856, North Sichuan Road
How to find on Chinese maps: 四川北路856号
Poems, Books, Flowers, Wine, Tea
TOYOU BOOKS
TOYOU BOOKS is a bookstore hidden in the new landmark THE ROOF and has created a world that combines the following elements - "poem," "book,” "flower,” "wine," and "tea."
This classic garden-style bookstore features books about architecture, humanities, art, and life. In addition, after 8:30 pm, the bookstore is transformed into a bar.
Address: Room 01B, LG01, THE ROOF, Lane 458, Madang Road
How to find on Chinese maps: 二酉书店
Shanghai's First Children's Themed Bookstore
CITIC Books in McDonald
In McDonald’s China’s new headquarters building, there is a children’s bookstore and mini-theater created by McDonald’s for the first time in cooperation with CITIC Books.
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It combines a children’s bookstore, a mini-theater, and a handmade coffee bar, as well as the "Big Mac Steps" and the "French Fries Bookshelf" to make children feel like they are in a library fit for them.！
Address: No. 2121 Longteng Avenue
How to find on Chinese maps: 龙腾大道2121号麦当劳总部1层
First Japanese Manga Cafe in Shanghai
Oasis
Oasis hosted by the Japanese is a paradise for manga fans. There are not only classics such as "Saint Seiya" and "One Piece," but also popular works such as "Kingdom" and "Demon Slayer."
At RMB 50 per hour, guests can enjoy free-flow coffee.
Address: F6, Takashimaya, No. 1438 Hongqiao Road
How to find on Chinese maps: 虹桥路1438号高岛屋
Bookstore Focused on Architecture
JUANZONG BOOKS
The second offline store by JUANZONG BOOKS officially opened at UCCA Edge in Shanghai.
JUANZONG BOOKS integrates art, photography, fashion, and design. It will also collaborate with UCCA Edge to provide impactful, experimental, and original cross-border exhibitions and art activities for architecture lovers.
Address: F3, UCCA Edge, No.88 North Xizang Road, Jing'an District
How to find on Chinese maps: 西藏北路88号盈凯文创广场
First College Art Bookstore in Shanghai
STA Arts Bookstore
Shanghai Theater Academy opened the "STA Arts Bookstore" at the school entrance, becoming the first college art bookstore in the city.
There is a hidden salon area in the space, that can conveniently host various art activities for about 30 people.
The bookstore has multiple reading areas, with more than 7,000 subjects and 20,000 books. More than 30% are professional books on drama, film and television, and contemporary art.
Address: No. 620 Huashan Road
How to find on Chinese maps: 上戏艺术书店
First Sports-themed Bookstore in Shanghai
University Sport Bookstore
Photo from: University Sport Bookstore Official
University Sport Bookstore is located at the entrance of Shanghai University of Sport and is the first sports-themed bookstore in Shanghai.
Photo from: University Sport Bookstore Official
The store has more than 600 ㎡ dedicated to books featuring biographies of sports figures, sports management science, fitness classics, and more.
Address: No. 588, Qingyuan Ring Road, Yangpu District
How to find on Chinese maps: 清源环路588号绿瓦体育书店
Library Founded in 1993
Jingshi Bookstore
Jingshi Bookstore was founded in 1993 and reopened last year, creating another cultural landmark in the university.
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There are nearly 10,000 books on the first floor. The second floor is mainly dedicated to selling cultural and creative products and hosting various cultural exhibitions and lectures.
Address: No. 286, Guonian Road
How to find on Chinese maps: 国年路286号
The Bookstore in Memory
Fudan Second-hand Bookstore
The bookstore has 20 years of history. Stacks of old books, old-fashioned stairs, ceiling fans, and more bring back a sense of nostalgia.。
Fudan Second-hand Bookstore adheres to the principle of "finding readers for books, and finding books for readers." The types of second-hand books are diverse, including literature, history and philosophy, catalogs, foreign books, old magazines, novels, and more.
Address: F2, No. 55, Zhengsu Road
How to find on Chinese maps: 政肃路55号2楼
Glass House on Panyu Road
18Fun
18Fun is located on Panyu Road. The first floor has a reading, leisure, and shopping area, and the second floor is the activity area.
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There are about 10,000 books in the store, and cultural events such as seminars, salons, and exhibitions are held from time to time.
Address: No. 951, Panyu Road
How to find on Chinese maps: 番禺路951号
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