Compared with Beijing or Chengdu, Xi'an lacks a lively so-called "Internet celebrity bookstore". This record ended in July 2018, when Zhongshuge settled in Xi'an, becoming the most beautiful bookstore in the ancient capital.
The store is divided into two floors, with the main books concentrated on the second floor and the first floor closer to a decorative place. It is a circular space, with layers of display tables on the walls, and a cluttered collection of literary and artistic books and a small number of foreign language reading materials. The two floors are connected by a red staircase, which is relatively narrow, and it is easy to fall if you are not careful.
The decoration style of Zhongshuge is different, the bright and translucent silver gray is the basic color, which seems to be clear, the curved structure and various streamlined designs fill the entire space, and the high-hanging screw rods and tempered glass rooms are unforgettable. Every time you enter a new city, Zhongshuge can spark discussions through different modeling effects. This is not the same as Sisyphus, which is also a chain of bookstores, and Zhongshuge strives to reflect the differences in different cities. Zhong Shuge also takes into account the comprehensiveness of the book selection, the bookstore mainly focuses on literature, art and social science books, and has a small number of business management and history reading materials, but it basically lacks practical books such as teaching aids, and it is far less than the books that cover almost all industries like Qujiang Book City.
Zhongshuge is not a place for nothing, and although it does not win by the number and variety of books, the abundance of resting places and the small details that make this bookstore a comfortable space. Zhongshuge not only provides ordinary chairs, but also soft and comfortable sofa benches, and even some bookshelves have been converted into seating areas. In addition, Zhongshuge is also connected to a nearby movie theater, which is quite convenient to walk to.
Xi'an Zhongshuge is located in a relatively remote area from the city center, not attached to business districts and shopping malls, and it is not easy to find a restaurant nearby. Fortunately, the coffee shop in the store serves simple meals such as pizza and nearly 10 kinds of delicious cakes, and the number of shopping guides is large and enthusiastic, Zhongshuge is still a good place to relax and relax.