Libraries are utopias crafted by idealists. In a bustling world, they offer a quiet corner. Within the realm of words, they inspire ideal and distant dreams. Here are a few libraries in Chaoyang, Beijing, where you can immerse yourself in the sea of books.     Chaoyang District Library (Jinsong Hall)       The Chaoyang District Library (Jinsong Hall) recently reopened to the public. With nearly 600 square meters of additional space, it has transformed into an urban living room integrating reading, dining, cultural creativity, and events.       Location Building No. 3, Baihuan Jiayuan, 66 Guangqu Road, Chaoyang District     Capital Library of China     The Capital Library of China is a large public library that integrates modernization and intelligence. Its unique glass facade glistens in the sunlight, creating a…

The year 2024 marks the 60th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and France and the China-France Year of Culture and Tourism, which coincides with France's hosting of the Summer Olympic Games 100 years after its successful hosting of the 1924 Olympic Games. On September 14, in order to promote the high-quality development of China's and France's sports industries, Business France co-hosted the 2nd China-France Sports Day with Beijing Municipal Sports Bureau and Chaoyang District of Beijing during the 2024 China International Fair for Trade in Services (CIFTIS). The leaders and guests attending the event also came to the National Tennis Center on the same day to have an in-depth understanding of the upcoming 2024 China Open and its venue, so as to further strengthen the exchange and cooperation between China and France in tennis sports and culture. The event closely followed the theme of "Building Sports Dream Together for a New Future" to…

International Gourmet Festival to Open Tomorrow in Beijing CBD The first-ever Beijing CBD International Cuisine Tasting and Cultural Festival, as one of the sub-events of the 2025 Beijing CBD Forum, will be launched on June 24 and run until June 27 at CP CENTER. During this period, CP Center will become a hub for global culinary cultures.    The festival will feature exotic dishes from countries such as Finland, Indonesia, Lebanon and Thailand, alongside specialty offers and local delicacies from across China, snacks and cold deserts. You will also find "star-rated cuisine" presented by NISHIKI and Xiang Shang Xiang, two restaurants included in the 2025 Beijing MICHELIN Guide. All of these promise global flavors and trendy gourmet experiences just within reach!     Below are some of the diverse highlights that await your discovery:   SUPANTHAI's rich Thai sour and spicy…