Dali Ancient City Dafang Bookstore: A Poetic Sanctuary for the Soul

Dali Ancient City’s Dafang Bookstore leaves a deep impression. It is a spiritual haven in the bustling city, with an antique charm. The store is a two-story wooden courtyard in traditional Chinese style, retaining the Bai ethnic group's architectural style of 'blue bricks and white tiles,' and exudes a classical cultural atmosphere filled with modern elements. The bookstore is quite large, covering about 1,100 square meters, with a rich variety of books—18,800 kinds and over 30,000 volumes, encompassing literature, art, history, social sciences, and more. There are also over 500 local cultural books. About 80% of the books have sample copies available for readers to browse at any time. The atmosphere of the bookstore is excellent, quiet, and pleasant. It is not just a place to buy books but also a platform for reading, living, and displaying. It operates under the 'bookstore+' model, incorporating coffee, cultural and creative products, and public welfare book bars. It also organizes various offline cultural activities such as book sharing, classic readings, and lectures. The book bar area is a glass house built around a century-old tree, with ample light and free book reading for book lovers. Additionally, the 'This is Dali' signboard is located on the second floor of the bookstore and has become a popular check-in spot for book lovers and tourists. Here, people can immerse themselves in the fragrance of books, enjoy the pleasure of reading, and experience the collision of thoughts. It is a place not to be missed.