More than a bookstore, Yuishin Books is a cultural playground. Located in the courtyard-style INLI shopping mall in Qianhai, this flagship space combines books, tea, cultural and creative products, yoga, and even a bar.

Set amid the lush greenery of Lixiang Park, Nanshan Study · Hongyi Pavilion is Shenzhen’s first public park study room — and it’s completely free.

Nestled on a quiet path in OCT-LOFT, Bydid Home Book is easy to miss — but worth the search. Beyond a peaceful courtyard lies a treasure trove of books, vintage furniture, and nostalgic collectibles.

Moonland Bookstore is not for everyone — and that’s the point. With rules like “no one under 16” and “shoes off at the door,” this bookstore curates an atmosphere of intense quiet and focus.

True to its name, Tri Space New+ Youth reimagines what a bookstore can be. Visitors are asked to remove their shoes before entering — a small ritual that signals the shift into a relaxed, home-like environment.

Tucked away in Shekou, Coffee Flower Book feels like a well-kept secret. Soft yellow lamps cast a gentle glow over stacks of books that seem to breathe history.

The Nanshan, Yantian, Longgang and Bao’an energy ecological parks are four urban waste treatment facilities operated by Shenzhen Energy Environment Co., Ltd. They are not only waste-to-energy plants that use innovative solutions, but also public science and technology education centers and leisure destinations — turning NIMBY (not in my backyard) into YIMBY (yes in my backyard).

OCT-LOFT, a vibrant cultural park that blends raw industrial architecture with creative design, contemporary art and avant-garde music, has recently turned two buildings near its south entrance into a lively block called LOFT53.