Beat the heat: chilling out at Shanghai bookstores

5. Luming Bookstore

Luming Bookstore, a paradise for people who love classical books. [Photo/WeChat account: shanghaitourism]

Luming Bookstore is the go-to place for those who love the classics. Their focus is mainly literature, history and philosophy. They also sell old books that attract teachers and students alike from the local university, with Luming sometimes serving as a venue for academic lectures.

Address: 198 Zhengsu Road, Yangpu district, Shanghai