Shanghai Opens China’s Largest Library After 5 Years of Construction

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Immediately next to the largest park in Shanghai’s Pudong district, the 115,000-square-meter Shanghai Library East is a new civic landmark and cultural destination.

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The new library houses around 4.8 million books, and approximately 80% of the building’s space is reserved for community activities.

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According to its official website, Shanghai East Library will host more than 1,200 lectures, seminars, performances, events, and hands-on activities for upwards of 4 million visitors annually.

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The library is now open to the public. Click the icon below to get inspired by more architecture in China or works by Chinese architects.

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