Xixi Shuige is a significant component of the Xixi customs and culture. Its distinctive design not only represents a physical structure but also invokes a sense of imaginative culture. Traditionally, the Shuige served as a repository for scholars’ collections of books and a place for reading and meeting friends. Today, Xixi Shuige is home to two libraries, ‘Lanxi Book House’ and ‘Yongshu Tower’, where visitors can immerse themselves in the profound cultural atmosphere of Xixi and trace the secluded leisure of ancient literati and hermits.
