National Library of China

National Library of China

The National Library of China is situated by the South Long River near Zizhuyuan Park in Haidian District, Beijing, at No. 33 Zhongguancun South Street. Completed in 1987, the main library complex spans 7.24 hectares with a built-up area of 140,000 square meters. The main building features a twin-tower design, with an overall blue color scheme symbolizing the importance of water and caution against fire. It has a double-eaved roof covered with peacock-blue glazed tiles, light gray ceramic tile walls, granite steps, and white marble railings. The library has 19 above-ground floors and 3 underground levels for book storage, with a book depository area of 60,000 square meters and a designed capacity to hold 20 million volumes.

Suggested Duration

2–3 hours

Transportation

Bus: Take bus routes 86, 319, 320, 332, 563, 608, 614, 645, 653, 689, 695, 697, 717, 特4, 特6, 运通105, 运通106, or 运通205 and get off at National Library Station.

Subway: Take Subway Line 4 or Line 9 and get off at National Library Station.

Admission

Free

Opening Hours

Monday to Friday: 9:00–21:00

Saturday to Sunday: 9:00–17:00

(Service hours vary by reading room; please refer to specific information)

Children’s Library: Monday to Sunday, 9:00–17:00

Ancient Books Library: Monday to Friday, 9:00–17:00

Location

No. 33 Zhongguancun South Street, Haidian District, Beijing

Source: Beijing Municipal Commission of Tourism Development

Zizhuyuan Subdistrict: Zizhuyuan Subdistrict is located in the southwest of Haidian District. It borders Beixiaoguan Subdistrict to the east along Zhongguancun South Street; Ganjiakou and Balizhuang Subdistricts to the south along Shuangzi Canal; Shuguang Subdistrict to the west along the South Long River; and Haidian Subdistrict to the north along North Third Ring West Road and Changchunqiao Road. Originally established as Landianchang Subdistrict in November 1959, it became an independent subdistrict in March 1963 and was renamed Zizhuyuan Subdistrict in September 1978. It currently administers 24 communities, covers a total administrative area of 5.0 square kilometers, has a registered population of approximately 120,000, and a migrant population of 31,605. Zizhuyuan Subdistrict detailed information++