Dali Ancient Town's Dafang Bookstore, as well as the free reading room

The bookstore's main entrance is very small, and if you're not careful, you might just walk past it—inside is a hidden gem! The most surprising thing is that there's a free reading room! Free! Free! It's completely different from the many glamorous and commercial tea-sitting places, such a surprise—such a delight! The reading room is built around a huge tree🌲, with power outlets available at the central bar area—the sunlight streaming through the glass roof serves perfectly as a desk lamp! There's also a small courtyard outside, where you can take a walk and relax after reading for a while, it's so comfortable— a quiet place for a bit of serenity