Shenzhen to open a seaside library

The city of Shenzhen will become home to a special library which is believed to be the closest library to the sea, according to reports from local media outlet sznews.com on May 14.

Yachts berth at the Shenzhen Marina Club. [Photo/sznews.com]

The library will be located at the Shenzhen Marina Club and construction began on May 11. Launched by the Yantian District Library, the seaside library is expected to offer distinct reading experiences to visitors by providing them with a combination of beautiful ocean views and coastal breezes. Moreover, readers can also gain a better understanding of marine culture by visiting the library.

While paying a visit to the Shenzhen Marina Club, visitors can also attend an ongoing ancient map exhibition which features 39 old maps themed around the Belt and Road Initiative. The maps include nautical charts, old checkpoint maps, and port maps which depict prosperous Chinese port cities during the Tang (618-907), Song (960-1279), Yuan (1271-1368) and Ming (1368-1644) dynasties. 

An ancient map depicting the estuary of the Pearl River is on display at the ancient map exhibition held at the Shenzhen Marina Club. [Photo/sznews.com]

Visitors are fascinated by the ancient maps on display. [Photo/sznews.com]