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Dujiangyan Zhongshuge 都江堰钟书阁
Source: smithsonianmag
A dream come true for architecture admirers and book lovers! The design of this bookstore was inspired by the complex river system that exists in Dujiangyan county. The mirrors and zigzagging staircases created a space that felt more like a magical maze than a bookstore.
Zhongshuge has several bookstores in China, though the one close to Chengdu must be the most special. The two-story space appears cathedral-like, thanks to the mirrored ceilings and gleaming black tile floors which reflect the bookcases, creating a visual effect that feels akin to an M.C. Escher drawing. “The mirror ceiling in the space is the signature of Zhongshuge bookstore,” says Li Xiang, founder of X+Living. “It effectively extends the space by reflection.”
Location:
No.1 Zhizhen Road, 2F Chengdu Rongchuanmao Mall, Dujiangyan
都江堰市至臻路1号成都融创茂2F
How to get there:
Didi/taxi ±1h20min (100+RMB) from Chengdu city center
High-speed train to Dujiangyan, then 10min taxi
Opening Time:
Daily, 10:00 – 21:00
Entry:
Free
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