Two artistically-designed libraries have officially opened in Guangzhou's Huangpu district, enriching cultural and leisure resources for both tourists and local residents.

The Maokafu Art Library (Jingxia Branch) (猫卡夫艺术分馆(迳下分馆)) is nestled within the scenic Jingxia Village, renowned for its rustic views of lakeside canola and sunflower fields. Inspired by a "feline way of living" and integrating the literary themes of Franz Kafka, the library houses over 3,000 books. Its collection features titles on art and philosophy, alongside titles of interest to tourists.

The Haisi Suidong Branch Library (海丝穗东分馆) is themed around the Maritime Silk Road. This three-story library boasts a collection of 10,000 books covering maritime history, intangible cultural heritage, and classic literature. It also features a digital system for borrowing books as well as regular themed activities, enhancing community engagement.

Admission is free for both libraries. Their details are as follows.

Maokafu Art Library (Jingxia Branch) (猫卡夫艺术分馆(迳下分馆))

Opening Hours: 10 am – 8 pm, daily

Address: Donghu Lake, Jingxia Village, Longhu Sub-District, Huangpu District (黄埔区龙湖街道迳下村东湖猫卡夫·迳下在地文化美术馆)

Haisi Suidong Branch Library (海丝穗东分馆)

Opening Hours: 11 am – 8:30 pm (Tuesday to Friday), 10 am – 9 pm (Saturday, Sunday). Closed on Mondays and public holidays.

Address: No 28 Longtou Road, Huangpu District (Turn right after exiting from Exit C of Guangzhou Metro Line 5’s Miaotou station and walk 100 meters) (黄埔区龙头路28号(广州地铁5号线庙头地铁站C口右边100米))

This article is translated by China Daily from the original report in Chinese as published on Guangzhou Fabu (广州发布), a WeChat public account of Guangzhou municipal government. The photos are shared on the same account.