China's visually striking bookstores attract visitors for photos

China's visually striking bookstores are attracting crowds, with many visitors prioritizing photos over reading. These unique bookshops, featuring elaborate designs like spiral staircases, are becoming popular social media destinations. Despite declining book sales, the number of physical bookstores has grown, with many investing in photogenic interiors. Some bookstores are implementing restrictions on photography to ensure a reading environment, while others embrace the trend, seeing it as a way to draw people in, even if not primarily for books.