China's first map-themed bookstore opens in Beijing's Xicheng district on Dec. 23, 2019. (Photo/chinadaily.com.cn)
China's first bookstore specializing in maps opened in Beijing's Xicheng district on Tuesday.
It stocks thousands of maps of China and the rest of the world that focus on various themes, including transportation, cultural relics, history, geography and natural scenery.
The bookstore also has detailed maps covering regions at all levels of China, from municipalities to towns, as well as hand-painted maps and maps with cartoon images for children.
It also has a reading corner for children that can be used as a venue for free lectures and interactive activities.
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