Drone captures Xuhui charm
Xuhui District
Xuhui District is the source of Shanghai’s civilization and the city’s southwest portal. Xu Guangqi, a renowned scientist in the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644), made a speech here to take the lead in cultural exchanges between the East and the West.
A drone recorded scenes from the district, including historical and cultural preservation areas along Hengshan Road and Fuxing Road, art spaces and AI industrial clusters.
The Xu Guangqi Memorial Hall
Longhua Temple
Huang Daopo Memorial Hall
The Xujiahui commercial area, one of Shanghai’s primary business zones and a symbol of the city’s business prosperity, features shopping malls including the Grand Gateway, the Oriental Department Store and the Pacific Department Store.
Metro City in Xujiahui
A general view of the area from above
Xujiahui Cathedral, built in 1906, was the first cathedral in the Far East at the time and the first church in China built in the Western architectural style.
The former EMI Group building where the national anthem was recorded lies in Xujiahui Park.
The riverside area was one of the cradles for national industries in the 20th century.
The main building of the Long Museum is characterized by its “umbrella arch” structures.
The international AI center at the West Bund features 230-meter twin towers.
Historical and cultural preservation areas along Hengshan Road and Fuxing Road
The former residence of Soong Ching Ling, one of national key cultural relics protection units
The former residence of literary giant Ba Jin is where he spent most of his time in Shanghai.
Wukang Mansion, designed by renowned architect Laszlo Hudec, was the city’s first apartment building in veranda style.
Shanghai Medical College of Fudan University
Shanghai Medical College of Fudan University
Shanghai Jiao Tong University
The Shanghai branch of the Chinese Academy of Sciences
Caohejing Hi-Tech Park is home to many hi-tech enterprises.
Caohejing Hi-Tech Park
Shanghai Stadium
Shanghai Botanical Garden
Shanghai Botanical Garden
Xujiahui Park
Avenues feature cherry trees on both sides
Shanghai Symphony Hall
Shanghai Peking Opera Theater
Longhua Cemetery of Revolutionary Martyrs
Shanghai South Railway Station
Tank Shanghai
Yuz Museum
