【Can you guess where?】 A stunning bookstore so beautiful it takes your breath away

The annual book fair is here again, but for book lovers, besides the book fair, there's also the joy of visiting different bookstores in person. The bookstore introduced this time features an innovative design that resembles a flowing river—so breathtakingly beautiful, can you guess where it is?

The design of this bookstore is inspired by the cultural landscape of the area. The floor uses mirrored axes to simulate the effect of water, making it look like a river, while the arched bookshelves represent the concept of a bridge.

In the reading room of the bookstore, white columns extend from the ceiling, creating a unique sense of space and resembling the ripples of water, while the children’s reading area is themed around the starry sky.

So where is this beautiful bookstore? It turns out to be the famedChinese"most beautiful bookstore," Zhongshuge. Located in Yangzhou, it was designed by the Shanghai-based architectural design studio XL-Muse and opened its branch inHangzhouin April this year, also incorporating reflective elements as part of the design concept. Be sure to check it out if you have the chance.

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