30 Cool Places for Book Lovers in Shanghai(Part Ⅱ)
In partⅠ, we introduced 11 bookstores around Shanghai. The following is the rest of the bookstores worth visiting.
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A Branch Xinhua Bookstore
The "Space of Light" Xinhua Bookstore designed by Tadao Ando combines a bookstore and an art gallery.
The bookshelves walls support the 3-story house. The interiors of the bookshelves are inlaid with light strips.
Address: Room 701, Shanghai Aegean Place, No. 1558 Wuzhong Road
How to find on Chinese maps: 吴中路1558号爱琴海购物公园购物中心
Bookstore in the Clouds
Duoyun Books
The second store of Duoyun Books is located at an altitude of 239 m high, and the clouds outside the window seem to be within reach.
In space of 2200 ㎡, the bookstore has more than 60,000 books, bringing a new reading experience.
Address: 52/F, Shanghai Tower, No. 501 Middle Yincheng Middle Road, Pudong New Area
How to find on Chinese maps: 浦东新区银城中路501号上海中心大厦
An Immersive Theater Experience
Duoyun Academy and Drama Store
A four-story building with 1,400 ㎡, the bookstore integrates functions such as reading, cultural development, art, and leisure cafe.
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Lu Yongzhong, the well-known designer, has used dramatic techniques to implant many inspiring "narrative scenes" in the complex old buildings, turning the bookstore into a big stage.
Address: No. 398 Changle Road
How to find on Chinese maps: 长乐路398号
St. Nicholas Church Renovation
Sinan Books
Sinan Books is an extremely beautiful bookstore on Gaolan Road. It was originally the Church of St. Nicholas, close to 90 years old.
The bookstore is only 560 ㎡, with more than 6,300 books. You can search for poetry collections from many countries here.
Address: No. 16 Gaolan Road, Huangpu District
How to find on Chinese maps: 黄浦区皋兰路16号
Aesthetic Space
Nice To Meet You at the Blackstone Apartments
The Nice To Meet You bookstore at the Blackstone Apartment welcomes visitors with its arched corridor at the entrance. The mosaic pattern inside the Blackstone Apartments gives a mysterious and charming look.
There are seven themed rooms, each with its unique characteristics. The bookstore will also hold salon activities from time to time, and the topics cover music, architecture, etc.
Address: 1/ F, Blackstone Apartments, No. 1331 Middle Fuxing Road
How to find on Chinese maps: 复兴中路1331号
"Hogwarts Space"
JIC Books
JIC Books, with a view of river banks, has a reading room that resembles Hogwarts.
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It classifies books in the perspective of biography. Visitors can read introductions of historic figures on the backs of the cafe chairs.
Address: 1/F, Building 8, No. 18 Gongping Road
How to find on Chinese maps: 公平路18号
Bookstore in a Cave
Jihe Bookstore
Jihe Bookstore, which is popular all over the country, is located at Shanghai Century Link Mall. The bookstore is in a mysterious mountain"cave".
The bookstore has a wide variety of books, and they are well classified. It has many free reading areas with reading tables and seats.
Address: LG1/F, Century Link, No. 1192, Central Road
How to find on Chinese maps: 世纪大道1192号
"Crystal Box"
Crystal Palace Arts Bookstore
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The Crystal Palace Arts Bookstore spans 26 m high and looks like a crystal box in the blue sky.
The Crystal Palace Arts Bookstore covers more than 3,000 ㎡ and is a multi-functional bookstore. Various events are held here, including press conferences, concerts, signing events and art exhibitions.
Address: B1, No. 683 Shenhong Road
How to find on Chinese maps: 申虹路683号
Give reading a second life.
Déjà Vu Recycle Store
Déjà Vu, a well-known online trading platform for second-hand books in China, opens its first store on Anfu Road. The three-story store covers 681 ㎡.
The second floor is a second-hand book market. It is definitely worth a visit, and you can find Joel Rubuchon’s gourmet recipes, Kotori Kawashima’s photo albums, and the 20th-anniversary edition of "Black Lens,” at 30 – 40% off the original price.
Address: No. 300 Anfu Road, Xuhui District
How to find on Chinese maps: 安福路300号
24 Hours Reading Space
The City Never Sleeps
The City Never Sleeps Bookstore opens 24 hours.
The bookstore has a rich collection of books, covering various popular categories.
Address: Room A109, 1st Floor, Building A, No. 18 Jinhai Road
How to find on Chinese maps: 金海路18号
Bookstore Hidden in the City Center
Ziwu
ZiWU is a 3-story bookstore. Visitors can read books, and participate in various wonderful exhibitions and handicraft workshops.
Most of ZiWU's books are related to art, video, and design. Readers can also find rare overseas magazines from around the world.
Address: Building 1, No. 10 Middle Jianguo Road
How to find on Chinese maps: 建国中路10号
Probably the Most Beautiful Bookstore in Shanghai
1984BOOKSTORE
1984 BOOKSTORE, popular for ten years, is featured in "Fabulous Bookstore of the World" by Japanese writer Rena Shimizu.
The antique bookshelves, the old books that can only be borrowed and are not for sale, and the garden walls covered with creepers have been hallmarks of the bookstore since its opening in 1984.
Address: No. 11, Hunan Road
How to find on Chinese maps: 湖南路11号
A Window to Chinese and Western culture
Shakespeare Etc. Book Club
Shanghai Book Trades and Taofen Foundation jointly created Shakespeare Etc. Book Club. The books are directly ordered and imported from foreign publishing houses, including the original ones in English, German, Spanish, French, and other languages.
There are also Chinese classics translated into foreign languages, allowing foreign readers to better understand Shanghai’s history.
Address: No. 325 Changle Road
How to find on Chinese maps: 长乐路325号
A second-hand bookstore
Rhino Bookstore
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After the fifth move, Shanghai's one of the first generation of second-hand bookstores has now settled down in North Suzhou Road. It has changed from a soup shop to an independent storefront on the street.
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Various editions of old books and collectible titles covering the Republic of China are found here. Most of the books in the store are purchased by the owner himself.
Address: Room A101, No. 1040, North Suzhou Road
How to find on Chinese maps: 北苏州路1040号
Detective Novels only
Gudao Bookstore
Gudao Bookstore, the first detective novel specialty bookstore in Shanghai, provides a unique space for lovers of logic and reasoning to communicate.
In addition to selling books, the bookstore plans various activities and invites authors, critics, scholars.
Address: Room 102, Building 2, No. 125 Nanchang Road, Huangpu District
How to find on Chinese maps: 上海市黄浦区南昌路125号
Shanghai’s Lonely Library
QundaoBooks
The bookstore is inside a small wooden house, almost hidden in a large lawn. The interior adopts a triangular roof design, and the high-rise offers a very open view. It directly faces the green outdoor park space, making people want to read a book and relax.
The bookstore does not feature bestsellers and mainly sells niche books on life, design, and architecture. It has a quiet ambiance.
Address: Building 2, No. 300, Yunjin Road
How to find on Chinese maps: 云锦路300号
A Representative Design Bookstore in Shanghai
BANANAFISH Books
BANANAFISH Books, a design bookstore in Shanghai, recently opened its new chain store. It sells works of artists from all over the world and books independently published by BANANAFISH.
Based on the concept of "THE BOOK MADE ART," the new store showcase books and art in a single space.
Address: Room 111, 98-1 Yanping Road, Jing'an District
How to find on Chinese maps:上海市静安区延平路98-1
An Individual Illustration Bookstore
ZZCetistar
There are nearly 400 different illustrations in this 50 ㎡ space.
The bookstore partners with illustrators from time to time to launch small solo exhibitions to provide visitors a new experience!
Address: 2/F, No. 414 Zizhong Road
How to find on Chinese maps:自忠路414号
A Time Machine
FILM Movie Time Bookstore
The Spanish-style bungalow at No. 322 Anfu Road has a century-old history. It was used as an office for a Shanghai film distribution and projection company after the liberation period.
At present, the bookstore contains more than 600 film-related books. Moreover, the bookstore partners with the Shanghai Film Critics Society and will hold film culture-themed events and other activities in the future.
Address: No. 322 Anfu Road
How to find on Chinese maps:安福路322号
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