National Library of Editions, Hangzhou

The National Library of Editions of China, Hangzhou, also known as Wenrun Pavilion and the Hangzhou Branch of the National Library of Editions of China, is a part of the National Library of Editions of China. With a total construction area of ​​103,100 square meters, it serves as the off-site disaster recovery warehouse of the China National Library of Editions, the Jiangnan specialty version library, and the version resource aggregation center in East China. The architectural complex of the National Library of China in Hangzhou is ingeniously designed, with the distinctive style of Yuanlin in the south of the Yangtze River during the Song Dynasty. It includes 13 individual buildings, including the main study, south study, Wenrun Pavilion, mountain warehouse, and ancillary rooms, with a total exhibition area of ​​7,000 square meters. It has exhibition area, preservation area, cave storage area, exchange area and other areas, and will officially open on July 30, 2022. As of July 2022, the National Library of Editions in Hangzhou has a total collection of 1 million volumes (items) of various versions, including "The Communist Manifesto" in various languages, the bronze sword of King Zhouju of Yue in the Warring States Period, the "Leifeng Pagoda Sutra" engraved during the Wu Yue Kingdom period, and various engraved editions from the Ming and Qing Dynasties. The National Library of Editions in Hangzhou is a cultural landmark of the new era. It is a "warehouse" planned by the country from the strategic perspective of cultural security and cultural rejuvenation to store and preserve the "golden seeds" of civilization. It is also called the Chinese Civilization Seed Gene Bank. If you hadn't seen it with your own eyes, you really couldn't imagine that this place has become a popular check-in spot for internet celebrities. Many people come here specifically to take photos. The outer courtyard is indeed quite distinctive. This set of photos shows the architectural part of the library. #National Library of China#Architecture#Pond#Internet celebrity check-in#Museum