Core Insights - The 33rd National Book Trade Expo was held in Chongqing, where Suzhou Xinhua Bookstore's comprehensive flagship store, Guanqian Book City, was awarded the title of "Most Beautiful Bookstore" [1] - This award recognizes the bookstore's hardware upgrades and its comprehensive capabilities in public cultural services, promotion of reading, and innovative business integration [1] Group 1 - Guanqian Book City has a total building area of over 7,600 square meters, with a collection of 33,000 types and 125,000 copies of books [1] - The bookstore features six themed floors, including "Four Seasons Reading," "Book Gathering," "Book Fun Childhood," "Childlike Paradise," "Scholarly Students," and "City Reception Hall," integrating reading, socializing, exhibitions, leisure, and family activities [1] - The bookstore has introduced diverse business formats such as intangible cultural heritage crafts, digital experiences, cultural and creative products, and coffee light meals, creating a "Bookstore+" composite cultural consumption scene [1] Group 2 - Guanqian Book City, a cultural landmark in Suzhou, has its origins in the Xinhua Bookstore opened in 1950, carrying the memories of generations of Suzhou residents [2] - After its renovation in July 2024, the bookstore will integrate "Old Suzhou" sentiments with "New Reading" demands, planning over 200 events annually, attracting more than 15,000 participants [2] - The bookstore has become a core carrier for the "Book Fragrance Suzhou" initiative, continuously optimizing reading facilities, innovating reading activities, and promoting cultural tourism integration [2]