[2025 Dunhuang Attraction] Travel Guide for Dunhuang Bookstore (Updated Mar)

#favouriteitinerary If you love books and beautiful spaces, Dunhuang Bookstore in China is a must-visit. This bookstore is more than shelves and pages — it’s a work of art, blending literature, history, and design into one mesmerizing space. Inspired by the ancient Silk Road and the famous Dunhuang Caves, the interiors feature elegant curves, soft lighting, and artful displays that feel like stepping into a cultural gallery. Whether you’re there to read, shop, or simply wander, this place feeds the mind and soul. Every corner tells a story, making it a dream spot for book lovers and travelers alike. #DunhuangBookstore #BeautifulBookshops #ChinaTravel #LiteraryJourney #SilkRoadVibes #BookstoreGoals #CulturalEscape #HiddenGemChina #TravelandBooks #ArtandLiterature

On the fourth day of our trip to Dunhuang in the off-season, we visited Leiyin Temple in the morning. The temple is quite large and is said to be continuously expanding. Overall, it looks quite new. In the afternoon, we went to Dunhuang Bookstore. The books there are all sold at full price, but fortunately, many books can be read while sitting down. It's a good place to spend some time if you want to. As mentioned before, we left Dunhuang that afternoon. Overall, I feel that Dunhuang in the off-season is indeed worth visiting. If there's any concern about the weather, I think it's fine. During my stay, there was no wind, and the normal cold is something that people from the north can handle. There's no need to worry too much about the weather! I didn't realize I wrote so much in a stream-of-consciousness style. I hope this can help friends who also like Dunhuang and want to visit in the off-season.

The first time I went, it was too late, so I only stayed for an hour. The next day, I arranged some time to soak in it again. You need to scan a code to make a reservation and change into shoe covers at the entrance. Generally, you can get a reservation. During the summer vacation period, I'm not sure, you can call in advance... · There are two floors, with a café on the second floor and a cultural and creative area on the first floor. Books, at first glance, seem abundant, but many are duplicates, and quite a few are unopened. Coffee, coffee, it is said that the coffee of Nine-colored Deer is here! • For those who want to take photos, the setting here is quite good. For those who want to quietly read books, there are many seating areas, very friendly. Also, there should be study tour programs here, you can check if there are any suitable for yourself or your family and children! • I have shared all three bookstores in Dunhuang with everyone. Shishi Bookstore, a forty-year-old bookstore, rich in Dunhuang studies books, and various out-of-print books! Also, there is a great White Coffee Night Wine with a Dunhuang theme, worth a visit... Zhiyu Bookstore, an independent bookstore opened by outsiders in Dunhuang, rich in book selection, often with Buddhist discounts, and also has coffee and craft beer. Dunhuang Bookstore, a big enterprise with a big investment, more professional, also worth exploring, feeling... and checking out the cultural and creative products.