Dive into Zhongshuge Bookstore and Rediscover Inner Peace

Lost in the hustle and bustle of city life, I found a moment of tranquility the instant I stepped into Zhongshuge. 🌀"As the revolving door slowly closed, shutting out the noise of the city, I felt like I had triggered some mysterious space-folding mechanism. Here, a universe of knowledge is woven together by 100,000 books. Through the magic of mirrors, a gateway to a parallel world opens for every explorer." 📚Exploring the Magical Space: 1. Dreamlike Corridor: Upon entering, the first thing that catches the eye is the mesmerizing mirrored ceiling, which extends the rows of bookshelves into infinity. I tried to count the reflections, but by the seventh one, I could no longer distinguish between reality and illusion. The area housing the complete works of Conan Doyle is designed like stained-glass windows in a church. When sunlight streams through, rosy light spills onto the covers of the *Sherlock Holmes* books, adding a touch of mystery to these legendary detective stories. 2. Children's Carousel: Ascending the stairs to the second-floor children's area, a luminous rotating bookshelf stands quietly, as if hiding countless dreams and adventures. The figures of the Little Prince and Alice, illuminated by the ring-shaped lights, seem to be in a never-ending chase. When I saw a little girl in a *hanfu* gently tiptoeing to take down *The Nightingale and the Rose*, reality and fairy tale seemed to merge, as if I had stepped into a real-life version of *Inkheart*. 3. Ancient Books Cafe: Find a resting corner decorated with a replica of the *Yongle Encyclopedia* and order a cup of coffee with an exquisite "84, Charing Cross Road" latte art. Amidst the wafting aroma of coffee, I finally understood the leisure and comfort implied by "brewing a cup of coffee in the time it takes to read a book." 📸Tips for Taking Photos: - When shooting in the mirrored corridor, use a wide-angle lens and turn your body 45 degrees. Something magical happens: the lens captures three visual dimensions, creating a photo full of fantasy. - At 3 p.m., the "page lights" automatically turn on. Head to the philosophy section on the second floor at this time, where the flowing light and shadow resemble ancient oracle bone script, adding a touch of profundity to this realm of thought. - Attention, stamp collectors! There are 12 unique book stamps hidden at the cashier counter. I was lucky enough to collect the bronze ware pattern and the Xu Zhimo poetry selection stamps. Each stamp is like a key to unlocking a unique cultural journey. 📜A Continuously Growing Cultural Landmark: Founded in 2013, Zhongshuge's name comes from the beautiful wish of "being devoted to books." Founder Jin Hao once said, "We don't sell books, we sell the ritual of reading." From its origins as a textbook bookstore to its current status as a cultural beacon of the city, the suspended "book brick walls" and the unique spinning bookshelves all silently speak to the eternal romance of physical books. "There really is a place where people can forget their phones!" As I curled up in the *Remembrance of Things Past*-themed booth, my fingertips gently gliding over the embossed Proust survey wall, the rustling of the plane tree leaves outside the window made me feel as if I could hear Borges whispering in my ear, "I have always imagined that Paradise will be a kind of library." 🌟Tips: Zhongshuge is free and open to the public, but please maintain quiet and protect this sanctuary of knowledge. It is recommended to book in advance due to high visitor numbers on weekends. The average price of coffee is CNY 35. Paired with the store's brownie cake, it's simply divine. As you leave, don't forget to look back one last time—Zhongshuge, bathed in the twilight, resembles a moonlit treasure chest inlaid with gold foil, filled with endless knowledge and dreams.