A branch of China's first state-owned antiquarian bookseller, founded in 1952, selling classical literature, books on painting and calligraphy, and old thread-bound volumes. It keeps a loyal following of scholars and collectors, while Liulichang visitors mostly look at the antique shop fronts.
- Address
- 115 Liulichang Dongjie, Xicheng District
- Hours
- Mon-Sun 09:00-19:30 (visitbeijing.com.cn)
- Best time to go
- Morning, Afternoon · About 30 min
- Price
- Free to browse (visitbeijing.com.cn)
- Price level
- ¥
Details can change. Check hours and prices before you go.
Good to know
- Ask about old thread-bound books
- Rongbaozhai is a short walk west