Small yet beautiful, community reading spaces provide an ideal alternative to large public libraries for book lovers in the suburbs of Shanghai. Here are some of the reading spaces in the suburban Fengxian district. Let's explore them together.

01 Yuexianfang Reading Space (Yue Xian Fang)

Decorated in an ancient elegant style, Happy Reading Space (Yue Xian Fang) is an ideal space for reading and leisure and features themed salons.

📍 Address: No 168 Middle Jiefang Road, Nanqiao town

⏰ Opening hours: Monday to Sunday, 8:30 am to 8 pm

📖 Services: Books can be borrowed and read onsite.

02 Modern Reading Space

In addition to reading, Modern Reading Space (Mo Deng Shu Fang) offers teas and beverages, allowing readers to embrace a leisurely countryside lifestyle.

📍 Address: 100 meters west of the Shanghai-Hangzhou Highway, north of Nanzhuang Road, Nanqiao town

⏰ Opening hours: Daily from 9 am to 8 pm

📖 Services: Books available for reading onsite

03 Guantang Reading Space

In addition to reading, Guan Tang Reading Space (Guan Tang Shu Wu) offers a variety of activities, such as experiencing intangible cultural heritage and hosting salons on calligraphy and painting, providing opportunities to strengthen bonds between parents and children.

📍 Address: No 75 Chuju Road, Fengcheng town

⏰ Opening hours: Monday to Sunday 8:30 am to 4:30 pm (Closed on public holidays)

📖 Services: Books available for reading onsite

04 Daoxiang Reading Space

In addition to reading, Rice Fragrance Reading Space (Dao Xiang Shu She) promotes science education. Located amidst rice fields, it also emphasizes salt culture.

📍 Address: No 734 Wusi village, Situan town

⏰ Opening hours: Monday to Friday 8:30 am to 4:30 pm

📖 Services: Books available for reading onsite

05 Yunjian Reading Space

This pet-friendly reading space provides an excellent venue for parent-child interactions, ideal for both reading and leisure.

📍 Address: Lane 3358, West Pingzhuang Road, Zhelin town

⏰ Opening hours: Monday to Sunday 8 am to 9 pm

📖 Services: Books available for reading onsite

06 Chayin Reading Space

Located in Zhuanghang Country Park, this reading space allows readers to enjoy books while savoring a cup of tea.

📍 Address: Building No 1, Yaodong Group 7, Puxiu village, Zhuanghang town

⏰ Opening hours: Monday to Sunday 10 am to 8 pm

📖 Services: Books available for reading onsite

07 Dangdai Reading Space

"Dangdai" is a term in the local dialect of Jinhui, meaning "here" or "this place". Readers can immerse themselves in Dang Dai culture, and experience local intangible cultural heritage, and traditional culture.

📍 Address: 1F, No 5918 Puxing Highway, Jinhui town

⏰ Opening hours: Tuesday to Sunday 10:30 am to 8:30 pm

📖 Services: Books can be borrowed and read onsite.

08 Qianqiao Reading Space

As the town's reading hub, the reading space features a hall themed around novels, providing an ideal place for socializing and leisure.

📍 Address: No 40 Zhenshui Road, Qingcun town

⏰ Opening hours: Daily from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm

📖 Services: Books can be borrowed and read onsite.

09 Huochetou Reading Space

Located in a refurbished train carriage, this reading space offers parent-child salons and handicraft sessions.

📍 Address: Northwest corner of the Hainong Highway and Minle Road intersection in Haiwan town

⏰ Opening hours: Daily from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm

📖 Services: Books can be borrowed and read onsite.

10 Maancat Coffee

This cafe sells coffee and provides books for reading. Surrounded by picturesque countryside scenery, it also serves as a camping base.

📍 Address: No 701 Guangang village, Xidu subdistrict

⏰ Opening hours: Monday to Sunday 9:30 am to 7:30 pm

📖 Services: Books available for reading onsite

11 Suiya Bookstore

Suiya Bookstore is an independent bookstore specializing in social science books and a collection of ancient texts. It also features local literature from Fengxian district.

📍 Address: No 44 Lane 883, East Huancheng Road, Fengpu subdistrict

⏰ Opening hours: Daily from 8 am to 8 pm

📖 Services: Books available for reading onsite

12 Nine Trees Art Store of Dayin Bookmall

Located in a theater, this bookstore specializes in art books and features cultural products from museums around the world.

📍 Address: No 11 Lane 199, Shuhuan Road, Jinhai subdistrict

⏰ Opening hours: Monday to Sunday 10 am to 8 pm

📖 Services: Books available for reading onsite

13 Qikeshu Mini-Reading Space

This reading space offers cultural experiences, reading salons, and various lectures.

📍 Address: No 700 Renmintang Road, Haiwan Tourism Area

⏰ Opening hours: Monday to Saturday 8:30 am to 4:30 pm

📖 Services: Books available for reading onsite

Source: Fengxian District Library