What are the interesting places in Xuhui District, Shanghai?

Xujiahui has Xujiahui Library, Shanghai Jiaotong University, Xujiahui Park and Xujiahui Catholic Church.

1 Xujiahui Library

The full name of Xujiahui Library is Shanghai Xujiahui Catholic Church Library, also known as Grey Soup Stone Room. Founded in 1847, it is the first modern library founded by French Catholic Jesuits in Shanghai. Among them, the north building is a large study room, which was used by Catholic missionaries during 1896- 1897. It is a two-story brick-wood structure with double slopes. The south building is the former Jesuit priest building. The big study is divided into upper and lower floors, and the upper floor is the west study. The layout and bookshelves are modeled after the Vatican Library. The lower floor was originally the China Library, modeled after the Tianyi Pavilion in Ningbo in the Ming Dynasty.

2. Shanghai Jiaotong University

The predecessor of Shanghai Jiaotong University is Nanyang Public School founded by Sheng Xuanhuai, a famous industrialist and educator in modern China. It was founded in the 22nd year of Guangxu in Qing Dynasty (1896) and has a long history. Is the pioneer and leader of modern engineering education in China. The main entrance is a archway gatehouse with red walls and white lines, and there are two stone lions around the gate. The library is an eclectic building, decorated in baroque style and very beautiful. Since its establishment, Shanghai Jiaotong University has trained countless talents who are active in the fields of politics, economy and industry in China and even the world.

3. Xujiahui Park

Xujiahui Park is open all day. In addition to a wide variety of flowers and trees in the park, there are also beautiful black swans living in Huijin Lake, which is embarrassing. There is also a small building with red bricks and tiles in Xujiahui Park. This used to be the former site of EMI record company. This small building, hidden in ancient trees and green spaces, witnessed the ups and downs of China pop music for decades, and also witnessed the birth of many classic songs, including March of the Volunteers.

4. Xujiahui Catholic Church

The official name of Xujiahui Catholic Church is "The Church of the Virgin as the Mother of God", which is the Anglican Cathedral in the Catholic diocese of Shanghai. It was built in the 22nd year of Guangxu reign in Qing Dynasty (1896) and designed by architect Todd Weil. When it rains, the water from the roof flows into the gutter and then comes out from the mouth of the stone beast on the wall, which is very interesting. The lobby is dedicated to the statue of the Virgin Mary and Jesus. 19 19 was made in Paris and shipped to China. This is a rare religious relic. In addition, there are monasteries, museums, libraries, observatories, Notre Dame, nurseries and other auxiliary buildings next to the church.

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Matters needing attention in playing

When you are away from home, safety comes first. Tourists should take good care of their belongings when going out to play and staying in hotels, and valuables can be entrusted to the front desk of higher-end hotels for safekeeping; Don't damage the hotel facilities, keep your keys; Check your belongings carefully when you check out, and don't forget small items.

It is forbidden to bring non-environmental incense, fireworks and contraband into the central scenic spots and temples. Fireworks and firecrackers are prohibited in the Temple and its surrounding areas and Guzhen Fourth Street. It is forbidden to bring incense into the temple and not burn incense. Offenders shall be confiscated, and those who do not listen to dissuasion shall be punished according to law.

Mountaineering tourists should pay attention to meteorological information in advance, do a good job in rain, wind and cold protection, and consciously care for scenic facilities.