Zizai Typography Museum

Founded by poet and author Liu Meisong, the Zizai Typography Museum houses 125 sets of wooden movable type, along with types made of clay, bronze, tin, lead, and even porcelain.

An interior view of Zizai Typography Museum. Photo from WeChat account “深圳派”

Visitors can try their hand at movable-type printing and learn the entire process of bookmaking — from design and printing to binding.

The museum also sells artistic merchandise such as keychains and teacups, and features a cozy rest area serving coffee.

Opening: 10 a.m.–6 p.m., Tuesday to Sunday

Venue: Zizai Typography Museum, Longgang District (龙岗区字在活字文化博物馆)

Metro: Line 16 to Huilongpu Station (回龙埔站), Exit C