诚品书店, or Eslite Bookstore, is actually the largest bookstore chain in Taiwan, and this suzhou branch is its first branch in mainland china (opened in 2015) the bookstore itself is so large, with several levels, and you may not be able to get to every corner in several hours (really, personal experience) there are so many books simply, almost every genre, different languages (simplified Chinese, traditional Chinese, English, French etc.) targeted at almost audience of all age groups it is not common in bookstores in mainland China to sell so many original foreign books indeed (majority chinese local bookstores dont sell original foreign version at all, due to complex reasons) also environment at Eslite is extremely cozy for having a seat and engrossed on reading probably with a cup of coffee and some snacks (cake, muffin, etc) really shows the most modern part of Suzhou, which is usually known for its ancient history and history-related sites but really, Suzhou is far more than that it is itself one of the most modernized city in China (close to Shanghai), and you will experience really diverse lifestyles here and Eslite is simply one glimpse into...
Read moreA beacon for those who want to experience the soul of China within a short train ride from Shanghai. The sheer size of the bookstore would be remarkable anywhere else, never mind in a small city like Suzhou. Then you realize the service here is even more heart-felt than the posh hotels nearby: Where else in China do you walk into a casual eatery whose waiter delivers your receipt with two hands, and politely nods to you before putting dishes on your table? Your heart swoons, wants to...
Read moreI love this place is because here makes us feel we are in Europe. The well design architecture and installation art around this region. Walking on the sideway you even can see that grace Quercus nuttallii standing there, different color with four season!! That's amazing! Also you can find something amazing decorations and goods you want inside. That's why you will feel great...
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