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The name "Zhong Reading Yard" is inspired by Qian Zhongshu, Wuxi's cultural icon, symbolizing dedication to books. Through the implementation of the "1+100+N" project – one municipal demonstration, 100 Zhong Reading Yards, and numerous reading stations – Wuxi has successfully established an extensive and well-planned reading network.
By organizing a series of themed reading activities such as reading promotions, public lectures, exhibitions, and performances, Wuxi has established a new pattern of urban reading life with Zhong Reading Yards. Relying on the 100 Zhong Reading Yards and public reading spaces, the city hosts reading festivals every summer.
Some of the Zhong Reading Yards in Wuxi
Bell Tower Library: With a Romanesque bell tower and early Republican period architecture, it was once the tallest building in Wuxi city and is one of the earliest public libraries in China. After revitalization, it has become a landmark building in the city.
Address: Erquan Yingyue Square, Chong'an Temple, Liangxi district, Wuxi
Yingyue Study Room integrates the Cuipingshan Tourist Resort Visitor Service Center, urban study room, and Pan Art Museum into a single place, creating a great place for leisure time.
Address: 333 Hexiang Road, Xishan district, Wuxi
Xianmuli·Zhong Reading Yard blends coffee and books together; people here can savor coffee and turn pages in a quiet, serene, and natural atmosphere.
Address: Shannantou, Taoyuan village, Yangshan town, Huishan district, Wuxi
Yunlin Yuefu Bookstore collects hundreds of masterpieces of clay figurines provided free for public viewing; it also sells the most authentic Huishan clay figurines and related cultural creative products.
Address: 1-203, Xihai Jiayuan, Wuxi Economic Development District, Wuxi
Guanshan Books: Retro artistic atmosphere, secret garden style.
Address: South of B1 Floor, Wuxi Workers' Cultural Palace, 299 Guanshan Road, Wuxi Economic Development District, Wuxi
Yuntai Book House: Based on the concept of "leaving a light on for night reading", it is a composite cultural space encompassing cultural creativity, catering, entertainment, leisure shopping, exhibitions, and more.
Address: 88-3 Liangqing Road, Binhu district, Wuxi
"Zhishu Meili" Zhong Reading Yard: With the traditional pavilion architecture, decorated with plum blossom red, it houses over 3,000 books. It features a tiered layout: Seeing a mountain of books upon opening the door on the first floor, smelling the book fragrance by the river on the second floor, and having collections in the attic on the third floor.
Address: East side of Deding Square, Taibo Temple, Meili Ancient Town, Meicun sub-district, Xinwu district, Wuxi
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