A woman selects books at Beishufang, a Xinhua Bookstore outlet, in Changchun City, northeast China's Jilin Province, April 21, 2026. 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." (Xinhua/Xu Chang)

A woman selects books at Beishufang, a Xinhua Bookstore outlet, in Changchun City, northeast China's Jilin Province, April 20, 2026. 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." (Xinhua/Xu Chang)

Staff members of China Railway Shenyang Group Co., Ltd. attend a theme reading sharing activity to mark World Reading Day at Beishufang, a Xinhua Bookstore outlet, in Changchun City, northeast China's Jilin Province, April 21, 2026. 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." (Xinhua/Xu Chang)

A man selects books at Beishufang, a Xinhua Bookstore outlet, in Changchun City, northeast China's Jilin Province, April 21, 2026. 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." (Xinhua/Xu Chang)

This photo taken on April 20, 2026 shows an interior view of Beishufang, a Xinhua Bookstore outlet, in Changchun City, northeast China's Jilin Province. 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." (Xinhua/Xu Chang)

This photo taken on April 20, 2026 shows an exterior view of Beishufang, a Xinhua Bookstore outlet, in Changchun City, northeast China's Jilin Province. 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." (Xinhua/Xu Chang)

Children arrive at Beishufang, a Xinhua Bookstore outlet, in Changchun City, northeast China's Jilin Province, April 21, 2026. 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." (Xinhua/Xu Chang)