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Digital books get a lot of press these days, but many Chinese still love traditional texts printed on paper. The demand is high enough that some bookstores provide service 24 hours a day in cities such as Beijing and Chengdu. Here are the top 24-hour bookstores in the country.

1. Sanlian Taofen Bookstore, Beijing

Owned by the China Publishing Group Corp, the Sanlian Taofen Bookstore is one of the country's most famous bookstores, popular long before digital reading came into vogue. In April 2014, the bookstore began to provide a 24-hour service, attracting new customers and praise from Premier Li Keqiang.