The popularity of e-commerce is the nightmare of bookstores. In July 2011, Borders Group, Inc., the second largest bookseller company in the United States, filed for bankruptcy protection. O2 Sun Bookstore, the biggest privately operated bookstore in China, closed two stores in Beijing in October 2011.

However, some bookstores have not only survived, but have also become even more popular than before the digital age due to their unique styles. Some of them feature a cozy and comfortable reading environment, while others are well-known for their exquisite creative products. Still others stand out for amazing cultural events.

Let's take a look at the top 10 most beautiful bookstores in China:

   Fangsuo Commune 廣州方所書店

Fangsuo Commune [Yangcheng Evening]

Built by Exception, the most famous Chinese fashion brand and éditions du Flaneur (Flaneur Culture Lab), Fangsuo Commune serves as a platform for new styles of reading, aesthetics and life. It has more than 50,000 books, including 10,000 foreign languages and various topics within the fields of design, architecture, literature and the arts. In addition, it has imported products related to ecological life by 60 different brands. The modern, simple design looks so elegant.