A bookstore high in the clouds

Chinese architecture firm Wutopia Lab has built a spectacular bookstore in the heart of Shanghai.

The flagship store for Duoyun Books is massive and features a breathtaking panoramic view of the city from a height of 239 meters. It is located on the 52nd floor of Shanghai Tower, the tallest building in China, and holds more than 60,000 books.

The shop has become so popular that tourists have to line up for three hours to get in. According to China Daily, the bookstore received more than 40,000 customers and achieved sales amounting to 130,000 yuan ($18,293) on its opening day (August 12).

Aside from the bookstore, the site also has a restaurant, a lecture room, an exhibition space, a café, a bar, and a huge rooftop garden.

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