Zhang Ming, a music lover and associate professor in the music department of Zhejiang University, had a dream: to use his huge collection of CDs and music books to establish China's first private music library. And so he proposed his idea to the Hangzhou government and got his approval in no time. Nowadays, the library is not only a great resource for local fans of classical music, but it's also an ideal spot for enjoying a good cup of coffee in relaxing surroundings. You can spend hours here listening to music, drinking coffee and browsing the 5000 CDs and 2000 music books from Zhang's personal collection. The venue is located right at the bank of West Lake, views of which can be seen through the library's large windows. Waiters generally leave you alone once you've ordered, so this is a great hang-out when you just want a break from the outside.
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