Bibliotheca Zi-Ka-Wei, Shanghai

Name: Bibliotheca Zi-Ka-Wei
Address: No.80 Caoxi North Road, Xuhui District, Shanghai, 200030, China

#152 among attractions in Shanghai

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The Shanghai Library Bibliotheca Zi-Ka-Wei, also known as the Bibliotheque de Mission, is the first modern library to be established in Shanghai, China. Located in the Xujiahui area in Xuhui District, it first opened in 1847. It is a part of the Shanghai Library system. ()

Local name: 徐家汇藏书楼 Established: 1847 (177 years ago)Coordinates: 31°11'32"N, 121°26'17"E

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No.80 Caoxi North Road, Xuhui District徐汇 (徐家汇)Shanghai 200030 China

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Bibliotheca Zi-Ka-Wei – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: St. Ignatius Cathedral, Grand Gateway Shanghai, Xujiahui Park, Shanghai Film Museum.

~1900 ftW
Roman Catholic church from early 1900s
St. Ignatius Cathedral, Shanghai
10 min walk • St. Ignatius Cathedral, also known as Xujiahui Cathedral, stands as a testament to the rich religious history nestled in the bustling metropolis of Shanghai, China. This grand church, with its Romanesque and Gothic architectural features, has been a beacon of...
0.4 miNW
Shopping, Shopping centre
Grand Gateway Shanghai, Shanghai
11 min walk • Grand Gateway Shanghai stands as a modern beacon in the bustling city of Shanghai, China, embodying the city's rapid growth and cosmopolitan flair. This expansive shopping center, located in the heart of the Xujiahui commercial district, is a premier destination for...
0.5 miN
Park
Xujiahui Park, Shanghai
13 min walk • Xujiahui Park, nestled in the heart of Shanghai, China, serves as an urban oasis amidst the bustling cityscape. This verdant retreat, established in 1999, provides residents and visitors with a serene environment to escape the urban rush.
~1990 ftSW
Museum
Shanghai Film Museum, Shanghai
10 min walk • The Shanghai Film Museum is a celebration of the city's illustrious history in Chinese cinema, located in the heart of Shanghai, China. Opened in 2013, this modern museum offers a deep dive into the world of filmmaking, paying homage to the stars, directors,...
1.2 miSE
Reconstructed Buddhist temple complex
Longhua Temple, Shanghai
30 min walk • The Longhua Temple is a Buddhist temple dedicated to the Maitreya Buddha in Shanghai. Although most of the present day buildings date from later reconstructions, the temple preserves the architectural design of a Song dynasty monastery of the Chan School.
0.6 miS
Sport venue, Sport, Outdoor activities
Shanghai Stadium, Shanghai
17 min walk • The Shanghai Stadium is a multi-purpose stadium in Shanghai. Between 2009 and 2019, the stadium hosted home matches of the Chinese Super League team Shanghai SIPG.
~450 ftNE
Shopping, Shopping centre
Metro-City, Shanghai
3 min walk • Metro-City is a shopping mall in the Xujiahui area of Shanghai, China. It was built in 1989 and serves as one of the landmarks of the area, much because of the surrounding gigantic hemispherical structure that glows by evening.
0.5 miW
Museum, Historical place
Xu Guangqi Memorial Hall, Shanghai
13 min walk • The Xu Guangqi Memorial Hall is a memorial and museum for the 17th-century Chinese scholar Xu Guangqi. It is located besides the tomb of Xu Guangqi in Guangqi Park, Xujiahui, Xuhui District, Shanghai, China. Formerly Nandan Park, the park was renamed in 1983 for the 350th anniversary of Xu Guangqi's death.
0.8 miN
Museum, History museum, Historical place
Soong Ching-ling Memorial Residence, Shanghai
20 min walk • The Soong Ching Ling Memorial Residence, located at 1843 Middle Huaihai Road, Xuhui District, is the former residence of Soong Ching-ling in Shanghai, China, from 1948 to 1963. It is in the west part of the former Shanghai French Concession area and was built in the 1920s by an American shipping captain, Leo R. Ball.
1.3 miSE
Tower
Longhua Pagoda, Shanghai
33 min walk • Longhua Pagoda is an octagonal wood and brick pagoda located in Xuhui District, Shanghai, East China. It is thought to have been first built during the Three Kingdoms Period, but the existing tower structure was built during the Northern Song dynasty.
1.2 miN
Library
Shanghai Library, Shanghai
31 min walk • The Shanghai Library, which also houses the Shanghai Institute of Scientific and Technological Information, is the municipal library of Shanghai, China. It is the second largest library in China after the National Library in Beijing.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Bibliotheca Zi-Ka-Wei open?

Bibliotheca Zi-Ka-Wei is open:

Monday 9:07 am - 5:02 pm
Tuesday 9:07 am - 5:02 pm
Wednesday 9:07 am - 5:02 pm
Thursday 9:07 am - 5:02 pm
Friday 9:07 am - 5:02 pm
Saturday 9:07 am - 5:02 pm
Sunday closed

Which popular attractions are close to Bibliotheca Zi-Ka-Wei?

Nearby attractions include St. Ignatius Cathedral, Shanghai (10 min walk), Xuhui District, Shanghai (10 min walk), Shanghai Film Museum, Shanghai (10 min walk), Xu Guangqi Memorial Hall, Shanghai (13 min walk).

How to get to Bibliotheca Zi-Ka-Wei by public transport?

The nearest stations to Bibliotheca Zi-Ka-Wei:

Bus

Tianyaoqiao Road Xingeng Road • Lines: 927 (5 min walk)
肇嘉浜路天平路 • Lines: 72, 824, 836, 927 (11 min walk)

Metro

Shanghai Stadium • Lines: 4 (9 min walk)
Xujiahui • Lines: 1, 11, 9 (13 min walk)