Zhongshuge Bookstore
Visitors wander the shelves, quietly choosing books, while children sit scattered in the corners. Everyone here can find a world of their own.
Zhongshuge Bookstore, Chongqing
Key facts
- Admission
- Free
- Opening hours
- 10:00-22:00
- Time needed
- 1–2 hours
- Getting there
- Near Yangjiu Road bus stop and Yangjiaping Metro Station
- Guidebook rating
- 3 / 5
From China Self Guided Travel 2025, page 423. Open in Google Maps
About Zhongshuge Bookstore
Visitors wander the shelves, quietly choosing books, while children sit scattered in the corners. Everyone here can find a world of their own.
Frequently asked questions
How much does Zhongshuge Bookstore cost?
Admission to Zhongshuge Bookstore is Free, as listed in the 2025 guidebook. Prices can change; check the official channel before you go.
What are the opening hours of Zhongshuge Bookstore?
Zhongshuge Bookstore is open 10:00-22:00.
How do I get to Zhongshuge Bookstore?
Near Yangjiu Road bus stop and Yangjiaping Metro Station
How long should I spend at Zhongshuge Bookstore?
Plan on 1–2 hours for Zhongshuge Bookstore.
Where is Zhongshuge Bookstore?
Zhongshuge Bookstore is in Chongqing, Chongqing Municipality, in the Southwest of China. 3rd Floor, Zhongdi Plaza, No. 8 Yangzheng Street, Yangjiaping, Jiulongpo District, Chongqing
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