Xuhui Art Museum is a non-profit cultural institution in Xuhui District, Shanghai, dedicated to hosting art exhibitions, conducting academic research, preserving fine artworks, and promoting aesthetic education. Established in 1932 as the former "Hongying Library," the museum is located on the bustling Huaihai Road. In July 2005, it was designated as a district-level cultural heritage site,...
Shanghai Chinese Painting Academy Art Museum Address: No. 197, Yueyang Road, Xuhui District Transport: Hengshan Road Station – Metro Line 1 Phone: 64749977 Opening hours: 9:30–16:30 (closed on Mondays)…
Yuz Museum Address: No. 35, Fenggu Road, Xuhui District Transport: Yunjin Road Station - Line 11 Subway Phone: 64261901 Opening Hours: Tuesday to Sunday, 10:30–17:00 (Closed on Mondays)…
Shanghai Jiao Tong University is one of the oldest and most prestigious universities in China with an outstanding international reputation. It is a national key university directly under the Ministry of Education and co-built with the support of Shanghai Municipality. After 121 years of unremitting efforts, Shanghai Jiao Tong University has become a first-class, internationally renowned university that is “comprehensive, research-oriented, and global.” ...
• 14 outstanding historical buildings, the site of the final rendezvous between Wang Jiazhi and Mr. Yee in the movie "Lust, Caution." Attraction introduction: Wukang Road is located in Xuhui District, Shanghai. Originally named Ferguson Road after the American missionary John Calvin Ferguson, it was built in 1907 (the 33rd year of the Guangxu Emperor’s reign) by the French Concession Municipal Council...
Normandy Mansion, originally named I.S.S Normandy Apartments and also known as Dongmeite Apartments, is located at 1842-1858 Middle Huaihai Road, Xuhui District, Shanghai. The building was constructed in 1924, funded by the International Savings Society, and designed by the renowned architect László Hudec...
The Shanghai Auto Show (Shanghai International Automobile Industry Exhibition), established in 1985, is China's earliest professional international auto exhibition and the largest of its kind in Asia. It is held in odd-numbered years…
Fuxing Middle Road is the best embodiment of Shanghai's cosmopolitan flair. This century-old street is home to numerous former residences of famous figures, memorial halls, and parks, such as the Former Residence of Liu Haisu, the Site of the Early CPC Party School, and Fuxing Park. The French-style architecture and the scattered plane trees along Fuxing Middle Road exude the romantic charm of Shanghai. Sitting in a small café on Fuxing...
Supported by the government and established by private initiative, the Shanghai Old Camera Manufacturing Museum is located at No. 308 Chongqing South Road, Huangpu District, Shanghai. The exhibition hall includes a special section for Chinese old camera manufacturers, a technology showcase of the fully mechanical 120 twin-lens reflex (film) camera “Seagull” 4A-109 model, a group sculpture of commemorative photography moments, a precious collection display…
This short road, barely a thousand steps long, has now become one of the representative spots of Shanghai’s artistic vibe. The reason? As theater has firmly established itself as a trend, Anfu Road has risen in popularity too. Anfu Road is quiet and unassuming, offering a genuine sense of relaxation rather than something contrived. That’s why this theatrical trend doesn’t feel forced here—instead, it blends naturally into the surroundings.
Shanghai Normal University is a key municipal university in Shanghai. It is a comprehensive university that emphasizes liberal arts, features teacher education, and maintains balanced development across disciplines including sciences, engineering, and the arts. The university has been included in the list of institutions jointly supported by the municipal and national governments under Shanghai’s comprehensive education reform initiative. Established in 1954, Shanghai Normal University began...
The Shanghai Conservatory of Music was originally established as the National Conservatory of Music. It was founded on November 27, 1927, in Shanghai by Mr. Cai Yuanpei and Dr. Xiao Youmei, and is China’s first independently established higher education institution specializing in professional music. Since 1956, it has been known by its current name. In 2000, the conservatory shifted from direct administration by the Ministry of Culture to being under the leadership of the Shanghai Municipal Government, …
Xuhui Riverside Green Space is one of the rare riverside green areas in Shanghai. Unlike the towering buildings of the Bund, it features expansive green spaces and an approachable wooden structure close to the water—perfect for getting close to nature. Admission: Free | Opening Hours: Open all day | Location: Longteng Avenue, Xuhui District, Shanghai…
Located on the Xuhui Campus of Shanghai Jiao Tong University, the Qian Xuesen Library was opened to the public on December 11, 2011, the 100th anniversary of Qian Xuesen's birth. The library covers a total site area of 9,300 square meters, with a total floor space of 8,188 square meters, consisting of one basement level and three above-ground floors, and features an exhibition area of approximately 3,000…
Lane 1857, Middle Huaihai Road, a classic yet hidden alleyway. This lane was not particularly eye-catching at first glance. Although it is located on the bustling Middle Huaihai Road, with the magnificent Soong Ching Ling Memorial Hall just to its left, you might easily miss it if you’re in a hurry. Touching the heart of a city is never easy...
The Xujiahui Library was first built in 1847, making it the oldest modern library still existing in Shanghai. It also stands as a microcosm of the eastward spread of Western learning and the westward transmission of Eastern knowledge in China. The surviving Xujiahui Library consists of two buildings arranged in a north-south cross layout: the North Building, also known as the Main Reading Room, was constructed in 1897. It features a two-story double-pitched roof and a brick-and-wood structure, with multiple...
In 1932, Bishop Victor (a White Russian) of the Shanghai Diocese of the Eastern Orthodox Church raised funds from local Eastern Orthodox believers and the White Russian émigré community to build an Eastern Orthodox church at Rue Henri (now No. 55 Xinle Road), also known as the Cathedral of the Virgin Mary. The roof features a semi-circular dome, a central large dome, and four smaller domes at the corners. It is the largest Eastern Orthodox church in Shanghai. 1…
The Shanghai Insect Museum is affiliated with the Shanghai Institutes for Biological Sciences, Chinese Academy of Sciences. Its predecessor was the entomology department of the Musee Heude (Shanghai Aurora Museum), established in 1868 by French Catholic priest P. Heude. It was built in Xujiahui in 1883, but later, due to an overwhelming number of specimens that could not be stored...
A modern architectural landmark in Shanghai. The Pathé Building is a three-story red-brick structure built in the 10th year of the Republic of China (1921), and was once the site of the former Pathé (Baide Dai) record company. This small red building has recorded music for many famous singers in history, such as Zhou Xuan, Yao Li, and Li Xianglan. Iconic Chinese songs like "March of the Volunteers" and "Tuberose" were also...
Located on the bustling intersection of Tianyaoqiao Road and Xingeng Road in the city center, on the underground level of Yongxin Plaza. Under the personal leadership of President Ou Tiansheng and his wife, the restaurant divides traditional Japanese cuisine into three main categories: the first category features authentic Japanese kaiseki cuisine overseen personally by President Ou Tiansheng; the second category is Japanese teppanyaki; and the third category is a conveyor belt sushi...