As a district brimmed with literary temperament, Shinan boasts a great number of beautiful and quiet bookstores. Here are some worth mentioning.

Zhanqiao Pier bookstore sits near the famous scenic spot  Zhanqiao Pier and is named after it. Located near the sea, the bookstore is decorated with marine elements such as waves and seagulls. As a three-story bookstore, it provides various services for readers who want to read, rest or buy precious vinyls. [Photo/WeChat account: qdweishinan]

Located in Tuandaoshan Park, Sobook bookstore boasts unique and refreshing environment. The bookstore is painted with plain colors and has a spiral staircase. After reading, one can stroll around the park while listening to birds sing. [Photo/WeChat account: qdweishinan]

The first Tsutaya bookstore in Qingdao is located in Haitian Mall. At the bookstore, readers can sit by the French window to enjoy the vistas of the beautiful blue sea while reading and sipping coffee. There is also an area set up for kids, and readers who would like to have a rest and play games may find it quite interesting. [Photo/WeChat account: qdweishinan]

For readers who want to learn about Qingdao's culture, Liyuanli bookstore is an ideal place. The bookstore is decorated with a distinctive Qingdao style, and there are many paintings displaying Qingdao's Liyuan culture that hang on the walls of the bookstore. Readers can also chat and drink tea while listening to scholars tell stories about Qingdao. [Photo/WeChat account: qdweishinan]