Whale Bookstore & Jiliangji: Where Pages Meet Pathways

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Tucked away in Kunming’s quiet Cuihu District, Whale Bookstore & Jiliangji is more than a bookstore – it’s a cultural sanctuary where literature intertwines with wanderlust. The name Jiliangji poetically asks “how many pairs of traveling shoes one wears in a lifetime,” inviting visitors to explore worlds both on pages and beyond mountains.

Key Highlights:
📚 Curated Books – Focus on Yunnan ethnography, travel literature, and independent publications you won’t find elsewhere.
🎒 Traveler’s Nook – Hand-drawn maps, vintage compasses, and a “story exchange wall” where backpackers leave notes.
☕ Reading Café – Sip Yunnan coffee brewed in ceramic pour-overs while lounging on floor cushions.
📖 Intimate Events – Author talks, poetry readings, and travel sharing sessions in a cozy backroom.

📍 Location: 92 Cuihu South Road, Kunming
🚶 Access: 10-min walk from Green Lake Park; bus 100/101 to Cuihu Nanlu
⏰ Hours: 10:30 AM - 9:30 PM (closed Mondays)

Post by Winnie21 | Aug 30, 2025