Beijing Library named among TIME's World's Greatest Places

A far view of the Beijing Library at night. (Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn)

The Beijing Library in the capital's Tongzhou district has recently been named one of TIME Magazine's 100 World's Greatest Places to Visit in 2025.

The futuristic structure has redefined what a 21st-century library can be. Its awe-inspiring design weaves together elements of the native ginkgo tree and the Grand Canal, creating a space that feels both timeless and cutting-edge.

The library has one of the world's largest single reading rooms, an intelligent automated book storage system, as well as over 3,000 annual cultural events, from AI poetry workshops to holographic history lectures.

Since opening its doors, it has become a cultural phenomenon, welcoming 4.28 million visitors.