The 2025 Beijing Book Fair kicked off on Tuesday, with its main exhibition venue set in Chaoyang Park. For the first time, a sub-venue has been established in the Beijing sub-center, alongside additional book markets in Shijingshan and Fengtai districts.

At the Wangfujing Bookstore exhibition area, over 3,000 titles from more than 100 publishing houses are on display, covering topics such as Beijing culture, Chinese classics, and the Central Axis of Beijing.

The Yayuncun Book Building presents a youthful and vibrant atmosphere, offering titles that appeal to younger readers. Highlights include books on healthy living and a new release by Nini, author of the popular comic "Oysters with Shells Are the Hearts of Grown-Ups."

An exhibition of vintage books features 80 classic titles spanning poetry, fiction, and drama. Alongside the books are famous quotes from their pages, giving visitors a chance to reflect on the literary legacy they carry.

In a vivid blend of literature and craftsmanship, the fair also hosts an exhibition on Beijing Silk Figures — national intangible cultural heritage. Over 100 handcrafted dolls and figurines are on display, grouped into themes such as historical drama, Tang dynasty aesthetics, folklore, and classic literature.

Bookstores from Nanjing and Hangzhou also join in with their cultural creative products and signature activities. 

The book fair will run until May 5.