Shanghai - Xujiahui & South Shanghai (PDF Chapter)

This is the Xújiāhuì & South Shànghǎi chapter from Lonely Planet’s Shanghai guidebook.

Bordering the southwestern end of the stylish French Concession and a zip away on the metro from People’s Square, Xújiāhuì (徐家汇) was known to 1930s expats as Zicawei or Sicawei.

• exploring Jesuit heritage in the well-preserved architecture of Xújiāhuì
• maps
• divine the Buddhist heritage of South Shànghǎi at the pretty, peaceful Lónghuá Temple and Pagoda
• transport
• go all out for a Uighur lamb feast in Xīnjiāng Restaurant, complete with dancing and singing performances
• restaurants & bars

Coverage includes: Sights, Eating, Drinking & Nightlife and Shopping.