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SARA MCDOWELLUnited States

Falling in love with a city because of a bookstore

Dali surprisingly has such a treasure bookstore. When I went out with friends and encountered rain, we saw this bookstore. The storefront is not conspicuous, but once you enter, you find it full of hidden gems. The entire bookstore is a two-story wooden Chinese-style courtyard, retaining the architectural characteristics of the Dali Bai ethnic group. The whole bookstore is full of ancient charm and artistic atmosphere. The quiet environment makes you want to nest here for an entire afternoon, and it’s really photogenic. The bookstore has a rich and complete variety of books, as well as cultural and creative products and handicrafts with ethnic characteristics. A book 📖, a cup of coffee ☕, spending an afternoon here is really too pleasant~
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Posted: Jul 14, 2024
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