Binhai New Area Library (Tianjin Binhai Library)
The 'Eye of Binhai' — an internet-famous library opened in 2017; the spherical multipurpose hall in its atrium gazes at the mountain of books like an eye, and the terraced bookshelves rising layer upon layer earned it a place on lists of the world's most beautiful libraries.
Visitor info
- Opening hours
- 09:00-20:00 (closed Monday mornings)
- Ticket
- Free
Price is indicative — final quote on inquiry.
The 'Eye of Binhai' — an internet-famous library opened in 2017; the spherical multipurpose hall in its atrium gazes at the mountain of books like an eye, and the terraced bookshelves rising layer upon layer earned it a place on lists of the world's most beautiful libraries. The atrium bookshelves double as decorative structures, equally suited to photo ops and reading; the library sits in Binhai New Area and can be combined with the National Maritime Museum of China for a one-day Binhai New Area trip.
Getting there: Metro Line 9, Shimin Guangchang Station, then transfer to a bus
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