Zhongshuge at OH Bay is a branch of the Chinese bookstore chain in Bao’an. The centrepiece of X+Living’s interior is a giant horizontal spiral: red-and-white shelves curve over the passage like parts of a clock mechanism. A mirrored ceiling extends the pattern, turning the room into an optical illusion.
Visitors repeatedly praise the unusual angles and photographs around the entrance spiral. The shop mainly sells Chinese-language books alongside stationery and gifts, with a children’s area and a café. Reviews from several years also describe crowds and noise, especially at weekends. Choose a weekday morning to appreciate the interior at a gentler pace; a quiet library atmosphere is not something to count on.
Find the shop on the first floor of OH Bay’s eastern waterfront section, unit L1-021. It is about a five-minute walk from Exit B2 of Linhai station on Metro Line 5. Allow 30–60 minutes for a look around and photographs as an editorial planning estimate, then combine the visit with the waterfront and views of the Ferris wheel. Amap lists 10:00–21:30, while Trip.com lists closing at 22:00; before a late visit, call +86 755 23146093 to confirm.