Pingshan Book Rooms are a series of community libraries and bookstores in Pingshan. Whether they are located in renovated historical sites, nature parks, or urban plazas, they offer a refreshing cultural experience for book lovers.

Jingui Book Room 坪山城市书房•金龟自然书房

The book room is located at Jingui Village, a 300-year-old village that is adjacent to Tiantou Hill and Chi’ao Reservoir. The village has a well-preserved Hakka residence, with engraved and mottled patterns of flowers and birds, symbols of prosperity, as well as forts remaining. The room is a popular place for holding activities for children to learn natural science, and it also houses specimens. 

Metro: Line 16 to Shijing Station (石井站), Exit D and then take a taxi

Dawan Ancestral Residence Book Room 坪山城市书房•大万世居

The book room is located inside Dawan Ancestral Residence, a large and well-preserved Hakka-style square compound built in 1791. Among its 2,000-book collection, many are rare books on Hakka culture. On weekends and festivals, family-friendly handicraft activities are regularly held at the book room.

Metro: Line 14 to Jinlong Station (锦龙站), Exit B

Dawan Mingxin Book Room 坪山城市书房•大万明新学馆

Adjacent to Dawan Ancestral Residence, the book room used to be a school built in 1927. Now after renovations, the book room not only offers reading spaces and sell creative products, but also displays Hakka culture.

Metro: Line 16 to Pinghuan Station (坪环站), Exit A1

Wenwu Temple Book Room 坪山城市书房•文武帝宫

Wenwu Temple was built in the late Qing Dynasty (1644-1911). This 512-square-meter temple complex was originally used by Hakka people to honor Wenchang Wang, the god of literature and culture, and the ancient general Guan Yu, whose martial prowess was so extraordinary that he was deified as a god after his death. With the old architecture preserved, the temple has been repurposed as a division of Pingshan Book Rooms for locals to read books and hold cultural events. The book collection here has a special focus on Hakka history and culture.

Metro: Line 16 to Pinghuan Station (坪环站), Exit A2

Nanzhong School Book Room 坪山城市书房•南中学堂

Built in 1931, Nanzhong School is in the first batch of protected historical buildings in Shenzhen and one of the immovable cultural relics in Pingshan. White walls, green tiles, cornices, and carved pillars demonstrate a distinctive Southeast Asian architectural style. Unlike other schools in those old days, Nanzhong School accepted girls and even married women as students. It also offered courses in nature, art, music, and physical education. In 2018, Pingshan District renovated it into a book room, and painting exhibitions are regularly held here.

Metro: Line 16 to Tianxin Station (田心站), Exit B

Shuiyuan Ancestral Residence Book Room 坪山城市书房•水源世居

Shuiyuan Ancestral Residence was built in the early 20th century by the Ye family. During the War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression, it served as a transit stop for offering resting and supplies for Chinese guerrillas and patriotic people. After renovations, the residence serves as a memorial hall for displaying the history of the Dongjiang Column of Guangdong People’s Guerrilla Force Against Japanese Aggression, a CPC history studying base and a book room.

Metro: Line 16 to Tianxin Station (田心站), Exit A and then take a taxi

Big Lawn Book Room 坪山城市书房•大草坪书亭

The Big Lawn Book Room, located on the lawn at Pingshan District Central Park, was renovated and reopened in October 2024. Featuring a bright white design and clear glass walls, the book room offers a comfortable space with a scenic view of the park.

In addition to a wide selection of books, the book room showcases potted plants, allowing readers to admire nearly 40 species accompanied by informative descriptions. The space also offers coffee and fresh fruit for visitors to enjoy.

Metro: Line 14 to Pingshan Square Station (坪山广场站), Exit D1

Photos by Cao Zhen

Green Lawn Book Room 坪山城市书房•青青草儿童书房

Echoing Pingshan’s natural ecological environment, the book room is located inside Pingshan Children’s Park which makes full use of the original topography and retain the original mountain landscape and the plant diversity to its maximum extent. Housing over 8,000 books, the book room also displays plant and insect specimens.

Metro: Line 14 to Jinlong Station (锦龙站), Exit D and then take a taxi

Artisan Book Room 坪山城市书房•匠心书房

Artisan Book Room is located inside Pingshan Artisan Park, a comprehensive service park for highly skilled talents. Housing over 5,000 books covering topics including literature, education, and techniques for various matters, the book room stands as the district’s effort to transmit culture in communities. Book-sharing events, conferences, lectures, and salons are regularly held at the book room.

Metro: Line 16 to Technology University Station (技术大学站), Exit C and then take a taxi

Guanshui Book Room 坪山城市书房•观水书房

Located at Nanbu Water Purification Station, the book room is nature-themed and regularly holds nature observation events for residents. 

SkyShuttle: Line 1 to Yanziling Station (燕子岭站), Exit A and then take a taxi

Innovation Plaza Book Room 坪山城市书房•创新广场

Located on the second floor of Innovation Plaza, the book room is actually the Reading Mi bookstore which sells books of various topics.

Metro: Line 14 to Jinlong Station (锦龙站), Exit C1