Savoring fragrance of old books in SW China's ancient town

As the 29th World Book Day approaches, tourists flock to the ancient town of Ciqikou in Chongqing to explore a unique bookstore - Longyin Old Bookstore. Here, the cultural inheritance is well combined with the commercial operation of the book industry, providing a haven for book lovers to seek spiritual nourishment. Photo taken on April 18, 2024 shows a visitor reading at the bookstore in Ciqikou Ancient Town, southwest China's Chongqing, April 18, 2024. (Sun Kaifang/Guangming Picture)

Li Yanan, founder of the Longyin Old Bookstore, is arranging books inside the shop which is located in Ciqikou Ancient Town, Shapingba District, southwest China's Chongqing, April 18, 2024. (Sun Kaifang/Guangming Picture)

Li Yanan is interacting with tourists at the bookstore in Ciqikou Ancient Town, southwest China's Chongqing, April 18, 2024. (Sun Kaifang/Guangming Picture)