The Beijing Language and Culture University Bookstore is perhaps the best place in the whole world to pick up books and other resources for studying Mandarin Chinese. You can phone them in advance of your visit by dialling +86 10 82303653 from outside China or 010 82303653 from within the country.
Members of staff at this bookstore are likely to be able to speak English, because it is frequented by a huge number of foreign visitors. This number, which is a direct line to the store, is a good number to call to check if the book, you are after is in stock.
Beijing Language and Culture University Bookstore
The bookstore is attached to 北语大学 – Beijing Language and Culture University Press (BLCUP) and is located in the Haidian district of Beijing. The bookstore sells a huge range of the most well-respected study materials for students of the Chinese Language. Their products are used by universities, colleges and schools across the globe. In fact outside of China the Beijing Language and Culture University press account for about 40% of the share of teaching materials used by foreign students. Inside of China this figure rises to about 80%.
They also provide books and teaching materials to Concucius Institutes around the globe.
Students of Chinese who plan to take the HSK Mandarin proficiency test will find a wealth of course books and preparation material for each level. Titles include:
- New Practical Chinese Reader
- New Concept Chinese
- Conversational Chinese 301
They also have a huge selection of graded readers pitched towards beginner, elementary, the intermediate levels the advanced. If you have a query about any of the titles above or another Chinese learner coursebook then phone 北语书店 – Beijing Language and Culture University Press Bookstore in Beijing on +86 (0) 10 82303653.
Customers should also check out the BLCUP website This website boasts a huge selection of the best titles in Mandarin study.
Beijing Language and Culture University Press Bookstore
The Beijing Language and Culture University Press bookstore in located in the Haidian District of Beijing, an area that is home to a host of famous Chinese universities.
The full address in Chinese is:
北京市海淀区西三环北路19号(近北京外国语大学西院
This Translates into English as
Beijing Language and Culture University, 19 Chengfu Lu, Haidian District, Beijing
Beijing Language and Culture University Press Distribution
If you are a bookseller interested in selling publications by the Beijing Language and Culture University Press then phone their worldwide distribution office. The telephone numbers for this team are +86 10 8230 3365/3080/3668
Colleges and universities outside of China can also phone the above numbers if they would like to purchase books in bulk for their institutions. The Beijing Language and Culture University Press will be able to help you organise shipping and advise on distribution.
Businesses within China that would like to distribute publications by the Beijing Language and Culture University Press should phone 010 8230 3650/3591/3395