Tianjin Binhai Library (The Eye)

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China

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Tianjin

Located less than two hours away from Beijing, this futuristic library has an illuminated, spherical auditorium that's lined with floor-to-ceiling books. The wave-like design gives the illusion of a building in fluid motion and the ascending stairs make for the perfect place to take a one-of-a-kind lifestyle shot.

Plan

Overview

Skill level

Easy

Accessbility

Public Location

Hours

10AM-9PM

Fee

Free

Pack

Mobile phone (cameras are not allowed)

How to get there

N39° 01' 05.7972"E117° 41' 19.8672"

This image was taken inside Tianjin Binhai Library (aka The Eye), which is in the Binhai Cultural Center. The area of Tianjin is less than a two hour drive from Beijing, but it's also reachable via public transportation. If you're driving, input "Tianjin Binhai Library" into your GPS and then park near the building. Reference the GPS coordinates on foot and you'll enter into the library and see this view in front of you. By public transportation: - Closest station: Citizen Public Station (via subway) - Head northwest on Shunda Street - Turn left on Zhongyang Ave - Turn right on Dalian E Rd and the destination will be on your left Address: Tianjin Binhai Library China, Tianjin, Binhai, 旭升路347號