A Route - Journey through Centuries of Architecture

Route: Xujiahui Academy -> Shanghai Meteorological Museum (Former site of Xujiahui Observatory) -> Xujiahui Library -> Memorial Hall for the Recording of "The March of the Volunteers" (Baidai Building)

Introduction: Xujiahui area is a frontier where Chinese and Western cultures collide and blend. One hundred years of education, meteorology, record-making, and the still-standing century-old architectural complex form the unique cultural temperament of the Shanghai style here, like a three-dimensional "Shanghai-style cultural memory album" that is captivating.

Xujiahui Academy

Xujiahui Academy is a comprehensive multimedia library that integrates services such as literature reading, exhibition lectures, art appreciation, cultural and creative markets, and tourist guides.

Address: No. 158 Caoxi Road North, Xuhui District

Opening hours: No appointment required, free admission. Open from Tuesday to Sunday, 9:00-21:00 (last entry at 20:30). Closed on Mondays. National holidays will be announced separately.

Shanghai Meteorological Museum (Former Site of Xujiahui Observatory)

Shanghai Meteorological Museum, formerly known as Xujiahui Observatory, is a museum that integrates the development history of Shanghai meteorology, the exhibition of meteorological literature collections, and popular science education.

Address: No. 166 Puxi Road, Xuhui District, Shanghai.

Opening hours:

The museum is open from Tuesday to Sunday, and closed on Mondays. The opening hours on open days are 10:00 and 14:00 (entry stops after 5 minutes).

Registration is available through the "Shanghai Meteorological Museum" WeChat official account.

Admission fee: free

Xujiahui Library

Xujiahui Library, formerly known as Xujiahui Cathedral Library or Huitang Stone Chamber, is the earliest modern library in Shanghai, founded in 1847.

Address: No.80 Caoxi Road North, Xuhui District (near Puxi Road)

Opening hours: The library will be temporarily closed starting from May 2, 2024, and the reopening time will be announced separately based on the progress of maintenance work. For more details, please refer to the Shanghai Library Messenger official account. Inquiry hotline: 64455555-66808.

The Memorial Hall of the Recording of the 'March of the Volunteers' (Baide Xiaolou)

The "Little Red Building" was built in 1921. It was once the recording department of Pathé Records Company and later the office of the Shanghai branch of China Records. On May 3, 1935, the theme song "March of the Volunteers" from the film "Sons and Daughters in a Time of Storm" was recorded here.

Address: No. 811 Hengshan Road, Xuhui District, inside Xujiahui Park

Opening hours: Tuesday to Sunday, 9:00-17:00 (last entry at 16:30)

B Line: A Journey of Sourcing in Shanghai

Route: Xujiahui Academy -> Xu Guangqi Memorial Hall -> Tushanwan Museum

Introduction: Starting from Xujiahui Academy, take a leisurely stroll to Guangqi Park, where you can have a distant view of Xu Guangqi Memorial Hall. Finally, arrive at Tushanwan Museum. Xujiahuiyuan not only refers to the origin, but also the source of the Haipai culture. Let's explore the formation and cultural heritage of Xujiahui, the source of Haipai culture.

Xujiahui Academy

Xujiahui Academy is a multimedia complex library that integrates services such as literature reading, exhibition lectures, art appreciation, cultural and creative markets, and tourist guidance in the era of full media.

Address: No. 158 Caoxi North Road, Xuhui District

Opening Hours: No reservation required, free admission. Open from Tuesday to Sunday, 9:00-21:00 (last entry at 20:30). Closed on Mondays. National holidays will be announced separately.

Xu Guangqi Memorial Hall

The memorial hall is the Ming Dynasty building called "Nanchun Huatang." It was relocated from the original site of Meilongdong Township in 2003. The main hall is divided into two sections, including a screen wall, a stele corridor, wing rooms, halls, and a backyard, all arranged in the Ming style.

Address: No. 17 Nandan Road, Xuhui District

Opening hours: No appointments required, free admission. Open from Tuesday to Sunday, 9:00 am to 4:30 pm (entry stops at 4:00 pm, closed on Mondays).

Tushanwan Museum

The original site was the Tushanwan Orphanage established in Shanghai in 1864. The highlight of the museum is the "Chinese Archway," which showcases a rich collection of artifacts and historical materials, presenting a comprehensive picture of the history of cultural and artistic exchanges between China and the West.

Address: No. 55 Puhuitang Road, Xuhui District, Shanghai

Opening Hours: No reservation required, free admission. Open from Tuesday to Sunday, 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM. Last entry at 4:00 PM. Closed on Mondays (except for national holidays).