When referring to Chongqing Municipality in southwest China, spicy hotpot and a complex landscape might be the first things that spring to mind. But now, a newly opened bookstore has become one of the main attractions of the hilly city. /VCG Photo

The book store, named "Zhongshuge", went viral after photos that captured its stunning design and luminous mirror ceiling circulated online, and the store has been attracting bumper crowds since it opened on January 25. /VCG Photo

Featuring transparent glass walls and wooden pillars, the store's interior decoration combines a futuristic building style with the essence of traditional Chinese architecture. Numerous staircases are installed in the store to connect different floors, which aims to imitate the city's mountainous topography. /VCG Photo

It is also a paradise for bibliophiles, as there are about 80,000 books sold at the store with a wide range of categories. /VCG Photo