A Day of Heritage & Hidden Creativity
Xuhui blends colonial-era elegance, leafy lanes, and quietly thriving creative scenes. This day trip guides you through neo‑Gothic cathedrals, scholar‑style libraries, Sunday art markets, and sun-dappled streets—all in a microcosm of Shanghai’s layered history.
Key Highlights
- Neo‑Gothic architecture & peaceful interiors
- Local‑favorite library with ‘Hogwarts’ reading halls
- Pop‑up creative markets & boutique cultural spaces
- French‑Concession café culture and vintage façades
- Hidden gem art center in restored 1920s mansion
Available Services
- Local guide (English‑speaking)
- All entry fees (cathedral, market, art centre)
- One café drink and snack
- Public‑transport QR card
Excluded Services
- Lunch (choose from local suggestions)
- Personal expenses
- Tips
Choose Your Journey
Select the package that best fits your travel style and group size
Recommended
Solo/Budget Walk
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- •Guide-assisted walking route
- •Public transport card
- •Snack included
Number of Travelers
2
Private Couple Package
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- •Private guide
- •Includes café meal
- •Photo stops at Wukang Road
Number of Travelers
2
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- Guide-assisted walking route
- Public transport card
- Snack included
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Detailed Itinerary
Start at the red‑brick St. Ignatius Cathedral, a neo‑Gothic landmark built in 1910—the ‘grandest church in the Far East’. Then cross to the adjacent modern Xujiahui Library with Hogwarts‑style reading halls.
- Admire stained‑glass and peaceful courtyard
- Learn modesty etiquette (shoulders/knees covered)
- Browse the library—no appointment needed on weekdays
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, it is family-friendly and covers a variety of interests.
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