Librairie Avant-Garde
先锋书店
An independent bookstore converted from an underground parking garage, hailed as one of 'the most beautiful bookstores in China' and a literary landmark of Nanjing.
The Wutaishan flagship of Librairie Avant-Garde is located underground, beneath the Wutaishan Gymnasium on Guangzhou Road. It was converted from air-raid shelters and a parking garage. Its entrance ramp, a huge cross and a replica of Rodin's The Thinker create a distinctive space. The bookstore covers about 3,780 square meters and focuses on the humanities and social sciences, with a café area and a creative goods section. The postcard wall is a favorite among visitors. Entry is free, and it is about a 10-minute walk from Shanghai Road station on Metro Line 2. The Yihe Road area also has a branch.
Opening hours
10:00–22:00
Nearby sights
- John Rabe House
- Qingliang Mountain Park
- Zifeng Tower
- Yihe Road Historic District
- Chaotian Palace (Nanjing Municipal Museum)
- Mochou Lake Park
- Stone City Ruins Park (Ghost Face City)
- Nanjing 1912 Block