Xuhui District, Shanghai

Name: Xuhui District
Address: Shanghai, China

#242 among attractions in Shanghai

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Xuhui District is a core urban district of Shanghai. It has a land area of 54.76 km² and a population of 982,200 as of 2008. ()

Alternative names: Area: 21.24 mi²Coordinates: 31°11'25"N, 121°25'56"E

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徐汇 (徐家汇)Shanghai China

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Xuhui District – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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

~1020 ftN
Roman Catholic church from early 1900s
St. Ignatius Cathedral, Shanghai
5 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 miN
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...
0.7 miNE
Park
Xujiahui Park, Shanghai
19 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.
~900 ftSE
Museum
Shanghai Film Museum, Shanghai
5 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,...
1.3 miSE
Reconstructed Buddhist temple complex
Longhua Temple, Shanghai
32 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.
0.5 miSE
Sport venue, Sport, Outdoor activities
Shanghai Stadium, Shanghai
14 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.
0.4 miNE
Shopping, Shopping centre
Metro-City, Shanghai
12 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.
~830 ftNW
Museum, Historical place
Xu Guangqi Memorial Hall, Shanghai
5 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.
1 miNE
Museum, History museum, Historical place
Soong Ching-ling Memorial Residence, Shanghai
25 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
35 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.
~1940 ftE
Library
Bibliotheca Zi-Ka-Wei, Shanghai
10 min walk • 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.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Xuhui District?

Nearby attractions include Xu Guangqi Memorial Hall, Shanghai (5 min walk), Shanghai Film Museum, Shanghai (5 min walk), St. Ignatius Cathedral, Shanghai (5 min walk), Bibliotheca Zi-Ka-Wei, Shanghai (10 min walk).

How to get to Xuhui District by public transport?

The nearest stations to Xuhui District:

Bus

漕溪北路裕德路 • Lines: 927 (7 min walk)
虹桥路恭城路 • Lines: 830, 836 (10 min walk)

Metro

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