China reopens 'underwater' bookstore A bookstore in China has been attracting tourists and residents not only to see books, but the bottom of the water. This is because the bookstore in question is below the water level in the middle of Xinglong Lake, in Sichuan Province, southwest China. The place, which was under renovation, reopened on Wednesday (5) with glass walls for the water bottom (see the video above). ? Follow the g1 international news channel on WhatsApp On the opening day, an intense flow of visitors lined up to visit the underwater bookstore and read books amidst the lake's fish and aquatic vegetation. The bookstore is also often a refuge for Sichuan residents during the Northern Hemisphere summer. This week, China is facing a new wave of intense heat, which has caused temperatures to rise even further. People visiting the underwater bookstore in Xinglong Lake, in Sichuan, central China, on August 5, 2026. Reproduction/ Reuters