Soul Landmark | The Most Lonely Spiritual Utopia by the Sea
by CHARLEE STRICKLAND
Feb 1, 2025
"A library, growing alone on the beach"
The most popular soul building in Aranya! The poetic collision of concrete and light and shadow
When the tide rises, it looks like a floating ark, and when the tide recedes, it is connected to the winding beach
No books are sold here, only "loneliness" and "free will" are sold
A literary pilgrimage site suitable for emptying, meditating, and having a deep dialogue with yourself
Known as "the loneliest library in China"
🎏 Immersive experience | What else can you do besides taking pictures?
▪️ Listen to the sea and read poetry: Every seat is a viewing seat, and the rustling sound of turning pages and the white noise of the waves are doubly healing
▪️ Limited exhibitions: Independent photography exhibitions and poetry installation exhibitions are held from time to time (free! Check the Aranya APP)
🚶 How to get there?
📍 Address: North side of the beach in Aranya Community (take the park bus line A to the chapel station, walk along the beach for 10 minutes)
🚌 External visitors:
▫️ Reserve a library visit ticket (free quota is limited to 200 people per day! You can reserve a ticket for the next day at 9:30 the day before.)
🏨 Hotel guests:
▫️ There is a special reservation channel for hotel and homestay guests. If you don't make an appointment, you can make up the remaining visit tickets for the day at 15:30 on the same day.
🕰 Visiting hours:
9:30-17:30 every day, the latest admission is 17:20. Children under 6 are not allowed in, and children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult.
🔑TIPS:
In principle, photography is restricted, but when there are few people, you can take a few low-key photos, and be careful not to disturb others.
"When loneliness meets loneliness, it becomes resonant freedom"
Post by CHARLEE STRICKLAND | Feb 1, 2025













