Beijing Library featured in TIME’s annual list of the World’s Greatest Places

On March 13, TIME reveals the annual list of the World’s Greatest Places, which highlights 100 extraordinary destinations to visit and stay. To compile this list, TIME solicited nominations of places—including hotels, cruises, restaurants, attractions, museums, parks, and more—from its international network of correspondents and contributors, as well as via an application process, with an eye toward those offering new and exciting experiences. Beijing Library was featured as one of the exciting new places to visit.

Standing as a cultural beacon in China's capital, the Beijing Library has celebrated its first anniversary of public service with remarkable achievements that demonstrate its vital role as a contemporary community hub.

Over the year of 2024, Beijing Library welcomed a total of 3,741,990 visitors, translating to a daily average of 12,000 readers. The institution's dynamic programming calendar witnessed 3,401 cultural and educational events, engaging 18,637,751 participants through lectures, exhibitions, and community activities. The library's appeal spans generations, serving users from a sprightly 93-year-old reader to a curious toddler.

The Beijing Library embodies a transformative vision for libraries, reinstating its relevance in the digital age and placing the cultivation of human connections at its forefront.

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