China is home to many awe-inspiring architectural landmarks – from Chongqing East Station, the largest train station in the world, to Dujiangyan Zhongshuge, one of the world’s most beautiful bookstores. Now, the country has added yet another record-breaker to its list: the world’s largest physical bookstore.
Recently opened in Shenzhen’s Bao’an district, The Eyes of the GBA spans a staggering 131,000 square metres – roughly the size of 18 football fields, or nearly the entire Louvre Museum in Paris.
Inside this colossal space lies a treasure trove of over 100,000 books across a variety of genres including fiction, non-fiction, art, history and children’s literature. The venue also features an alfresco rooftop garden, themed reading zones, a theatre and a museum that regularly hosts exhibitions – such as the recent Mural Masterpieces of the Tang Dynasty, a collaboration with the Shaanxi History Museum.
But The Eyes of the GBA isn’t just about the books. There’s also a tech zone where visitors can explore interactive AI installations, drones and other cutting-edge gadgets.
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