National Library of China

　　The National Library of China is located by the South Long River near Bai Shi Qiao in Haidian District, Beijing, adjacent to the Purple Bamboo Park. It is situated at No. 33, Zhongguancun South Street. The library was completed in 1987, covering a total area of 7.24 hectares with a building area of 140,000 square meters. The main building of the National Library is a twin-tower high-rise structure, predominantly blue in color, symbolizing the idea of valuing water and being cautious with fire. The main building features a double-eaved design, with a grand roof adorned with peacock-blue glazed tiles, light gray ceramic tile walls, granite steps on the base, and white marble railings. It has 19 floors above ground and 3 underground levels for book storage, with a book storage building area of 60,000 square meters and a designed capacity to house 20 million volumes.

　　

　　Source: Beijing Municipal Commission of Tourism Development