Economy&Life | Historic building transformed into bookstore in Jilin-Xinhua
Economy&Life | Historic building transformed into bookstore in Jilin
Source: Xinhua
Editor: huaxia
2026-04-22 20:53:15
A woman selects books at Beishufang, a Xinhua Bookstore outlet, in Changchun, northeast China's Jilin Province, April 21, 2026. (Xinhua/Xu Chang)
CHANGCHUN, April 22 (Xinhua) -- Beishufang, a Xinhua Bookstore outlet, is housed in a protected historic site on the central axis of Changchun. After a renovation in 2025, the building now preserves its original yellow brick walls, arched windows, and other antique features.
The bookstore has since been integrated with multiple functions, including book sales, cultural and creative product exhibitions, a cafe, and more. Open to the public for free, this historic building has been transformed into a "people's study room."
This photo taken on April 20, 2026 shows an exterior view of Beishufang, a Xinhua Bookstore outlet, in Changchun, northeast China's Jilin Province. (Xinhua/Xu Chang)Children arrive at Beishufang, a Xinhua Bookstore outlet, in Changchun, northeast China's Jilin Province, April 21, 2026. (Xinhua/Xu Chang)A man selects books at Beishufang, a Xinhua Bookstore outlet, in Changchun, northeast China's Jilin Province, April 21, 2026. (Xinhua/Xu Chang)This photo taken on April 20, 2026 shows an interior view of Beishufang, a Xinhua Bookstore outlet, in Changchun, northeast China's Jilin Province. (Xinhua/Xu Chang)A woman selects books at Beishufang, a Xinhua Bookstore outlet, in Changchun, northeast China's Jilin Province, April 20, 2026. (Xinhua/Xu Chang)■
