St. Francis Xavier Church, Shanghai

Name: St. Francis Xavier Church
Address: 185 Dongjiadu Road | 董家渡路185号, Shanghai, China
Telephone: +86 21 6378 7058

#51 among attractions in Shanghai

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The St. Francis Xavier Church or Dongjiadu Catholic Church, formerly known as the Cathedral of St Francis Xavier at Tungkiatu or Dongjiadu Cathedral, is a Neo-Baroque Roman Catholic cathedral in Dongjiadu, Shanghai, China. ()

Local name: 董家渡圣方济各沙勿略堂 Built: 1853 (171 years ago)Coordinates: 31°13'0"N, 121°30'0"E

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185 Dongjiadu Road | 董家渡路185号黄埔 (huang bu)Shanghai China

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+86 21 6378 7058

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St. Francis Xavier Church – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Yu Garden, Chenxiang Pavilion, City God Temple of Shanghai, Power Station of Art.

1.1 miNW
Winding, famed classical garden
Yu Garden, Shanghai
28 min walk • Nestled in the bustling heart of Shanghai lies the tranquil oasis of Yu Garden, a verdant emblem of classical Chinese horticulture. Spanning an area of about five acres, this exquisite park was established during the Ming Dynasty, around 1559, and was intended to be...
1.2 miNW
Temple, Buddhist architecture
Chenxiang Pavilion, Shanghai
31 min walk • The Chenxiang Pavilion, an ancient temple located in the bustling city of Shanghai, China, stands as a testament to the rich cultural heritage and religious history of the region. Nestled in the heart of the city, this pavilion is a serene escape from the urban sprawl...
1 miNW
Expansive historic temple complex
City God Temple of Shanghai, Shanghai
27 min walk • Nestled in the bustling heart of Shanghai's old district, the City God Temple, or Chenghuang Miao, stands as a testament to the city's rich cultural and religious heritage. This historic temple, originally constructed during the Ming Dynasty in 1403, has been a...
1 miS
Museum, Art museum, Modern art museum
Power Station of Art, Shanghai
26 min walk • The Power Station of Art is a contemporary art museum in Shanghai. Housed in a former power station, it is China's first state-run contemporary art museum. Converting the building cost $64 million which was paid for by the Shanghai government.
1.2 miNW
Mosque, Sacred and religious sites
Fuyou Road Mosque, Shanghai
31 min walk • The Fuyou Road Mosque, also known as the North Mosque, is a mosque in Huangpu District, Shanghai, China.
1 miW
Confucian temple with landscaped gardens
Confucian Temple of Shanghai, Shanghai
27 min walk • The Confucian Temple or Temple of Confucius of Shanghai, is a folk Confucian temple in the old city of Shanghai. It is similar to the original temple of Confucius in his hometown Qufu and to the Beijing temple, but on a smaller scale. The temple is located on Wenmiao Road in Huangpu District.
0.6 miNW
Mosque, Sacred and religious sites
Xiaotaoyuan Mosque, Shanghai
17 min walk • The Xiaotaoyuan Mosque, formerly known as Islamic Western Mosque or Shanghai Western Mosque, is a mosque in Huangpu District, Shanghai, China. It is the largest mosque in Shanghai.
0.7 miS
Bridge
Nanpu Bridge, Shanghai
19 min walk • The Nanpu Bridge, in Shanghai, China, sister bridge to the Yangpu Bridge, is one of the main bridges in Shanghai. The cable-stayed bridge was designed by the Shanghai Municipal Engineering Design Institute, Shanghai Urban Construction College, and Shanghai Urban Construction Design Institute, with assistance from Holger S. Svensson.
1.5 miNW
Museum, History museum, Science museum
Shanghai Natural History Museum, Shanghai
39 min walk • The Shanghai Natural History Museum is a museum dedicated to natural history in the city of Shanghai. It is one of the largest museums of natural sciences in China. Formerly housed in the Shanghai Cotton Exchange Building, the museum was moved to a purpose-built site in the Jing'an Sculpture Park in 2015.
1.4 miNW
Museum, History museum
Dajing Ge Pavilion, Shanghai
36 min walk • The Dàjìng Gé Pavillon is a museum and ancient temple of Shanghai, incorporating the last remaining portions of the walls of the Old City of Shanghai. Most of the walls were dismantled in 1912, and today only this portion remains. In 1959 the Dajing Ge Pavillon was listed as a cultural relic and put under municipal protection.
1.1 miNW
Church
Saint Joseph's Church, Shanghai
29 min walk • Saint Joseph's Church at Yang-king-pang is a church in the Yangjingbang area of Huangpu District, Shanghai. It is colloquially known as the Yang-king-pang or Yangjingbang Catholic Church.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to St. Francis Xavier Church?

Nearby attractions include Xiaotaoyuan Mosque, Shanghai (17 min walk), Port of Shanghai, Shanghai (19 min walk), Nanpu Bridge, Shanghai (19 min walk).

How to get to St. Francis Xavier Church by public transport?

The nearest stations to St. Francis Xavier Church:

Bus

小南门 • Lines: 11 (10 min walk)
Nanpu Bridge • Lines: 144 (13 min walk)

Metro

Xiaonanmen • Lines: 9 (10 min walk)
Nanpu Bridge • Lines: 4 (14 min walk)

Trolleybus

Middle Henan Road • Lines: 71 (39 min walk)