Covering nearly 1,300 square meters, the Cultural and Creative Store of the National Library of China (Weigong Fanghuali Branch)  brings together multiple aspects, including book lending and sales, cultural and creative product displays and retail, art exhibitions, study tours, intangible cultural heritage workshops, coffee and light meals, cultural salons, and parent-child reading activities. The store showcases nearly 1,000 original cultural and creative products developed by the National Library of China, covering a wide range of categories, including creative handicrafts, new types of publications, digital AR/VR products, and creative experience courses. It also introduces over 100 types of products from leading domestic and international brands, including stationery, toys, and audio-visual items.

The National Library of China's first commercial venue in Beijing draws deeply on the library's treasured collections, taking inspiration from classic works such as The Classic of Mountains and Seas, Dream of Red Mansions, and classic oracle bone inscriptions. It has created immersive themed spaces such as the "Oracle Bone Hall" and the "Starry Sky Dome". The aesthetics of masterpieces, including the Yongle Encyclopedia and Shi Wu Ben Cao, are woven into its design, creating multiple cultural corners for visitors to explore and photograph, allowing the public to experience the richness and enduring charm of Chinese civilization.

The store also participates in the National Library's "Shared Reading" project, offering free access to nearly 20,000 selected books. In addition, drawing on the rich resources of the National Library's Children's Library, it hosts events such as expert lectures and study tours, providing children with diverse and engaging cultural experiences.

Opening Hours: 10:00-22:00

Address: B2, Weigong Fanghuali, KR Center, Weigongcun Road, Haidian District, Beijing

(Sources: Xinhua News Agency, Beijing Haidian)