One Way Street Library

Few book lovers can resist the magnetic pull of a bookstore or a library. It's even harder for them not to gravitate toward a place that combines the two.

Tucked away on a side lane next to the Yuanmingyuan Garden, The One Way Street Library grabs customers' attention as soon as they enter the door. The open bookshelf offers up to 5000 titles. It encourages browsing, and comfortable chairs and sofas invite resting. In the store, customers don't feel obliged to purchase anything. They can simply sit down, sip a cup of tea and enjoy the pleasure of reading.

More than just a place for books, the One Way Street Library is also a venue for cultural events. Lectures by noted writers and celebrities are regularly scheduled every week.