Discover unique experiences at the following bookstores and libraries in Changning district. Whether you wander these paths by yourself or with company, don't miss this chance to immerse yourself in these spiritual sanctuaries cherished by city dwellers.

Tsutaya Books (Columbia Circle)

Transformed from the Columbia Country Club, this classical compound space features a coffee and book area on the first floor and an exhibition space on the second floor, breathing new life into the century-old building.

Location: No 1262 West Yan'an Road, Columbia Circle

Directions: An 1,800-meter walk from the West Yan'an Road Station on Metro Line 4

Hours: 10 am - 10 pm

Changning District Library (Tianshan Road Branch)

Housing over 500,000 volumes, each floor of this library boasts many self-reading areas, offering a perfect study environment.

Location: No 356 Tianshan Road

Directions: Located at Exit 1 of the Weining Road Station on Metro Line 2

Hours: Monday: 1 pm - 5 pm; Tuesday to Sunday: 9 am - 8:30 pm (please refer to the library's official website for specific floor hours)

China Publishing Bookstore

As Shanghai's premier boutique bookstore under China Publishing Group, this store focuses primarily on high-quality books. Its spacious and bright interior, with floor-to-ceiling glass windows, offers a conducive space for study and work.

Location: 1F, Orient Century Building, No 345 Xianxia Road

Directions: A 910 m walk from Exit 5 of the Loushanguan Road Station on Metro Line 15

Hours: Monday to Friday: 8:30 am - 6 pm; Weekends: 9:30 am - 6 pm

Bananafish Books

Home to a diverse collection of publications on aesthetics, design, photography, and more, this bookstore is a popular destination for art enthusiasts.

Location: No 7 Hongbaoshi Road

Directions: A 460 m walk from Exit 1 of the Songyuan Road Station on Metro Line 10

Hours: 11 am - 8 pm

Rongyi Books (Gubei Branch)

A traditional Chinese study room and a teahouse, Rongyi Books is an ideal place for friends to gather under warm lighting, brew tea, and engage in conversation.

Location: No 697 Golden Street

Directions: A 540 m walk from Exit 2 of the Hongbaoshi Road Station on Metro Line 15

Hours: Monday to Friday: 9 am - 8 pm; Weekends: 11 am - 8 pm

Source: Changning district administration of culture and tourism