2025 Xuhui District Travel Guide: Must-see attractions, popular food, hotels, transportation routes (updated in June)

Located at 425 Yongjia Road in Xuhui District, the Emerald City Green Castle is like a dreamy place straight out of a fairy tale! Exit at Hengshan Road Station on Metro Line 1 and stroll along Yongjia Road. You'll pass elegant garden houses and plane tree-lined streets full of Shanghai's unique charm, eventually arriving at this 'internet-famous' building that resembles a matcha cake. This building, shrouded in green leaves, features curved staircases and arched windows that harmonize with the surrounding old architecture, making it a perfect spot for photos. Especially when the climbing ivy is in full bloom, the effect in the afternoon sunlight is even more enchanting. Come capture this romantic moment! Don't forget to visit the nearby Libo Garden to enjoy the charming green grass and flowers, along with adorable little angel sculptures that make you feel like you're in the romantic atmosphere of southern France!

This day's itinerary is all in Xuhui District, where you can visit the famous Xujiahui Park, Catholic Church, Academy, and Wukang Road, so I specially chose "Chartres Garden" to taste Italian cuisine🇮🇹 At the corner of the intersection of Huashan Road and Fuxing West Road in Shanghai, there is a whole row of "French Restaurant in Lilac Chateau Garden", "Baking Shop" and "Italian Restaurant" respectively, and this row of buildings also belongs to Shanghai's famous houses. One of the buildings in Lilac Garden, full of French style🌺 An old bungalow with beautiful aqua blue exterior walls and a row of outdoor dining areas outside, full of Parisian style. Pushing the door open and walking in, you pass by the gorgeous small hall. The dining area on the front is very spacious, with European-style black and white floor tiles, beautiful Italian crystal chandeliers, and mirrors with gold-rimmed frames on the walls. It has a very European feel. The atmosphere of the restaurant. The best seat in Chateau Garden is the window seat next to the garden, where you can browse the wide courtyard while dining. Unfortunately, it rained on the day we went, so we sat in the relatively spacious window area near the road and admired the rows of sycamore trees, which was also unique 💕 ☘️Appetizers 📍Chateau Salad🥗 Lettuce and fruit salad using many Mediterranean ingredients, including sesame leaves, fresh olives, peaches, apples, stone fruit slices... served with Italian oil and vinegar sauce, a very refreshing salad. 📍Warm toasted brie cheese 🧀 A whole piece of BRIE Cheese is warmly grilled, served with figs, fennel, slices of raw ham, and drizzled with honey. It is quite a special appetizer. 📍Charcoal grilled German sausage Served with roasted warm vegetables, homemade sauerkraut, and crispy French fries. However, the overall sausage did not taste crispy and was just average. 🌺Staple food 📍Margherita Pizza🍕 It's different from what I had in Taiwan. It has whole slices of large tomatoes, basil leaves, and rich double cheese. The pizza is thin crust and has a slightly crispy texture. It's quite recommended. 📍Pan-fried duck liver and black truffle risotto🧆 This dish is highly recommended 👍, the duck liver is well prepared, the skin is slightly charred and melts in your mouth, and the black truffle risotto is also very fragrant. 📍 Charcoal Grilled Filet with Chef’s Red Wine Sauce🥩 The filet mignon was medium rare and very delicious. There is grilled red onion and lettuce salad on the side👍 The service staff in this restaurant are of good quality, and there are no restrictions on dining times. You can enjoy your meal quietly in an old bungalow in the French Concession. Xiado Garden Lilac Shop🌺 Address: No. 268, Fuxing West Road, Xuhui District, Shanghai #上海 #frenchconcession #lilacgarden #XuhuiDistrictfood #夏多园

When I lived in Shanghai for a short time, I loved the Xuhui French Concession the most. The plane trees are lush and green. The old houses, restaurants, bookstores, cafes and various small shops along the road are very charming. Shanghai Library Station No. 1, Metro Line 10 Exit from Hunan Road - "Yongfu Road -" Fuxing West Road - "Wukang/Anfu Road -" Changle Road, etc. The cultural landscape and historical buildings are relatively concentrated, and the natural lighting on the boulevards has a good mood, nostalgic and modern impact ❤️Cycling and walking are very pleasant 📍Wukang Road: It should be the most popular road to check in, whether it is Wukang Building, Soong Ching Ling’s former residence, Romeo’s Balcony, and countless beautiful literary and youth cafes! Rosa Gallica is like a fairyland flower shop, you should also visit it 📍Anfu Road: There are many literary cafes and bistros where you can stay all day long. Rac coffee is a European cuisine, French crepe or brunch that I highly recommend. It is a super internet celebrity restaurant👍 📍Hunan Road: Very suitable for admiring the beautiful fallen leaves in autumn, Hunan villas, former residences of celebrities, densely populated cafes, full of French flavor! 📍Fuxing West Road: It is very suitable for taking pictures, especially Wutong Street with a sense of story. It is a gathering place for Shanghai literati and artists. 📍Changle Road: The sentimental Zhang Ailing has spawned many romantic stories. There are many restaurants here. My favorite bungalow 333 is here. Solo Garden and Solo Cafe can also satisfy your taste buds~ 💯The reason why Shanghai is a magic city is its variety and charm of integrating Chinese and Western cultures. I especially love the intellectual atmosphere and leisurely pace of the French Concession. There are endless restaurants and sketches waiting for you to discover! #魔都 #武康楼 #武康路 #长乐路 #安福路 #洋房333 #Raccoffee #Rosagallica #小熊猫店」

1. Longhua Temple (Longhua Temple) Address: No. 2853 Longhua Road, Longhua Town, Xuhui District, Shanghai Key Points: Famous for its food, moon cakes and temple noodles, this temple has many beautiful Buddhist statues and pagodas. It opens very early in the morning, so if you visit early in the morning, you can start your trip with a full meal :) Rating: 5/5 2. Xujiahui Catholic Church Address: 158 Puxi Road, Xuhui District Key Point: It was recently renovated and opened to the public. It has a classical Gothic style, statues of saints, and a beautiful garden in front of the cathedral. It has a beautiful peaceful atmosphere. Rating: 4.5/5 3. Xujiahui Library Address: 158 Chuxi North Road, Xuhui District Key Point: It is a recently opened library. It is located right next to Xujiahui Catholic Church. Even if you don't know Chinese, I recommend you visit at least once. The architectural design and the interior, which looks like it was made with a 3D printer, are amazing. This is an interesting place with a very large sculpture There is a cafe and a milk tea shop on the first floor, so you can simply have coffee, tea, sandwiches, etc. They also sell cute stationery There are small exhibitions and miscellaneous goods on the first basement floor, so it is also good for buying souvenirs Rating: 4.5/5 #HotPlace #LifeShotPlace #ShanghaiTravel

🚶‍♀️ Strolling through the charming streets of the French Concession in Shanghai is like stepping into a different era. 🇫🇷 From tree-lined boulevards to historic shikumen houses, every corner whispers tales of a bygone era. Some of the most popular streets to enjoy include Fumin Road, Wukang Road, Middle Fuxing Road and Yongkang Road! Take your time, enjoy a croissant at a cozy cafe, and soak in the atmosphere. 🥐✨ #FrenchConcessionStroll #ShanghaiNostalgia #HistoricCharm #OldShanghai #ShanghaiWalks #CafeCulture #TimelessElegance #ShanghaiSidewalks #ShikumenHouses #CityOfContrasts #ShanghaiWanderlust #UrbanExploration #HiddenGems #ShanghaiHistory #ExploringShanghai #CityscapeMagic 🌆🇨🇳🍂

save it for the next time you pass by Wukang Building 😉 about 10 minutes walking away from the crowds there's this cute coffee place with the cutest decoration, interesting coffee twist variations (try the salty caramel ice coffee🥇) and so many small details that will make you feel like to stay longer. sticking a flower into your coffee cup it's just the proof of how the small details make a difference! 🏵️ 📍徐汇区天平路216弄1号 closest subway Stations - Jiaotong University My Score - 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 thank me later 🐱

I was not a big fan of cocktail until I discovered Wooden Paradise (木制天堂) 🤯 🍹 It is one of those rare places to find in Shanghai! 🔍 not only is it located in a hidden area inside a compound, as well it has an atmosphere and philosophy hard to keep alive 💫 they have definitely not only the CHEAPEST but so the BEST cocktails in Shanghai 🍸 ! happy hour ⏰ is from 5-9pm with cocktails around 35/55 rmb and done so well that you can't stop trying new ones 😜 chill atmosphere, nice soundtrack always...great to go with friends and chat while degustating amazing drinks.Staff are super kind with you and ensuring always you have the best experience ! Here's the address: 🗺️ 徐汇区复兴西路63-3号 No. 63-3 Fuxing West Road, Xuhui District 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 - Give it a try ! thank me later ☺️ #chinatravel #本地遊 #shanghai #cocktails #secretbar #china #traveltips #chinalife #shanghailife #exploresgtogether #exploreshanghai #bar #besttrip

Xuhui is both a time travel to few centuries in the Past and Future ! impossible to not get amazed by the architecture, the history and lifestyle... it is impressive how come a city with almost 30 million people be so quiet, peaceful as well as so clean and organized 😌 Those long avenues with beautiful trees on sunny days are so lovely to walk and get lost around. Grab a coffee and sit outside enjoying the sun 🌞 #shanghai #shanghailife #china #chinatravel #urbanexplorer #explore #本地遊

Anokhi is a fancy dining experience located on Wuxing Road in the fairly new restaurant area. On Fridays, they have 50% off sparkling wine bottles to enjoy as well. Their food is authentically Indian but with a unique twist, everything was incredibly tasty! Portions are the perfect size as they are filling and delicious but you get just the right amount. Prices are around what you would expect for this style of restaurant with starter dishes at 38RMB to mains being between 98RMB to 300RMB #foodie #urbanexplorer #shanghai

A short walk away, roughly 3 minutes, from South Shaanxi Exit 2 is a fun street of tiny shops and cafes. RAC is on this stretch and is a welcoming cafe to enjoy a friendly catch up over the weekend. Food and drinks here are different and tasty. Photos show: -Coaco chai latte -Sparkling Apple juice -Avo on toast with bacon -Avo on toast with sausage -Salted Caramel crepe This is a popular hang out for expats in Shanghai as it’s open and airy as well as delicious! RAC is one of a branch around Shanghai. During the weekend these cafes will be extremely busy so get in early to make sure you can grab a table. #shanghai #urbanexplorer #foodie #cafe

Garden books is one of my favourite places to visit for relaxing or working. The two floors have an interesting range of books with some foreign and some Chinese. You’ll be able to find areas to sit down and read dotted around the store. Upstairs is a larger cafe area, however downstairs also has a small cafe. I tend to visit here to work in peace while having tea. Downstairs now is home to a flower shop as well. #urbanexplorer #foodie #cafe

Newly arrived in Shanghai is the Bottega restaurant and bar. They have an amazing selection on the menu and currently finishing their soft opening period. It’s the first Bottega in Shanghai and it’s delicious! Drinks offers are available as well. I had to try a dessert and my go to is always chocolate cake, the lava cake is the perfect size, not too much and cooked to perfection. #newyearadventure #tripblazers #shanghai Food #foodie

#celebratewithtrip Looking for a fun exercise in Shanghai which is affordable and easy to book? Try playing rooftop tennis in Xuhui district at the court called TennisLine 🎾 Easily booked through the WeChat mini program, you can get in some fun exercise whilst enjoying beautiful views of the surrounding Shanghai! The prices are affordable and very easy to book - it’s the perfect place to play in the spring or autumn months where it’s not too hot or cold 🇨🇳🌎✈️ try something new in Shanghai and play some fun, outdoor tennis on an open rooftop! #celebratewithtrip #celebration #explore #tennis #exercise #sports #shanghai #shanghalife

Getting There - Lane 210, Taikang Road📍 Attractions - Alleyways, Shops and Food🍁 Hotels - Day Trip in 上海📸 Food & Restaurants - 🥟🍜🍨🍱🥗 Shopping - Boutiques and Local Stores☀️ Looking for a touch of traditional Shanghai in the heart of the busy city? Look no further than the beautiful Tianzifang!🌼✨ Renowned for its quaint alleyways, local boutique stores and unique food, this is the perfect place to get lost for an afternoon in Shanghai🌻 With photo opportunities and the chance to see stunning hanging lanterns, this is not to be missed! You can walk around the quiet alleyways whilst taking in all the unique details to be found here! Don’t miss this spot at 210 Taikang Lu, Xuhui District, Shanghai⭐️ #passionpassport #gooutside #shanghai #architecture #urbanexplorer #summervacation #summer #awesomepic

Getting There - 60 Yongkang Road, Xuhui🌿 Attractions - Coffee, Food and Photo Spots📸 Hotels - Day Trip in Shanghai🍳 Food & Restaurants - lots of COFFEE☕️☕️☕️ Shopping - Boutiques and Local Businesses🌱 Looking for the best spots in Shanghai’s amazing coffee scene? Look no further than Yongkang Road! Boasting amazing local coffee chains and delicious restaurants, this is the perfect place to spend a warm day in Shanghai🌿🌱 With options for all your coffee needs, this quaint and popular spot in Xuhui district has something for everyone! With Thai restaurants, an Irish pub and even a “hole in the wall” coffee shop, you can experience many different things here! This is a must-visit location for foodies, photographers and coffee-lovers alike!☕️📸🌿🍳🍞🥯 #passionpassport #gooutside #coffee #coffeeshop #shanghai #foodie #coffeelover #urbanexplorer #awesomepic #cafe

Looking for a brunch spot in Shanghai? Look no further than The Bull and Claw!🥐🥯 Located at 110 Fenyang Road in Xuhui District, this hidden restaurant sits at the heart of Shanghai’s stunning French Concession!📸 These historical vibes are reflected in the vibes, aesthetic and architecture of this picture perfect restaurant⭐️✨ With delicious breakfast drinks and brunch food, this is the perfect place to have a large group brunch 🌿🌱 Admire the beautiful surroundings from their second floor roof terrace or relax inside this historic mansion with the best food and drinks🍹 this is a must visit restaurant in Shanghai!🌸🌺🌷🌹🪷 #passionpassport #gooutside #brunch #food #foodie #shanghai #shanghaifood #brunchspots #brunchspot #restaurant #hungry #summervacation #awesomepic

Address - 110 Fenyang Road, Shanghai🥐 Ambiance/Facilities - Calm Vibes with Greenery🌱 Highlights - The Best Bloody Mary’s🍅 Avg. Price per Person - 100¥ to 300¥🥯 Rating - ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Looking for the perfect brunch spot in Shanghai? Check out The Bull and Claw! With amazing breakfast food and delicious drinks, this spot offers both excellent ambience and great value eats🥪 Hidden away in a stunning French Concession building, this location is calm and quiet with a picture-perfect ambience🌿🌱 Lights illuminate the trees and greenery on their stunning outdoor terrace and make you feel hidden away from the business of Shanghai! Try their eggs benedict or chocolate waffle with a breakfast cocktail of your choice 🍫 don’t miss this delicious brunch spot!🧀🥐🍳🥚🍞🥖 #passionpassport #gooutside #brunch #foodie #shanghai #foodieheaven #brunch #brunchspots #shanghaistyle

Address - The Bull and Claw, 1100 Fenyang Road🧇 Ambiance/Facilities - A Cool European Feel🌸🌺🌹 Highlights - Delicious Brunch Food🍳🥞🧇 Avg. Price per Person - 100 to 300¥🥖 Rating - ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Located in the beautiful Xuhui District of Shanghai, The Bull and Claw is the perfect brunch location for spring and summer days🌸🌼 With a terrace and lots of outdoor seating, this restaurant serves brunch all year round and offers great food! From eggs to waffles to pancakes, you will find both your sweet and savory fix here🥐🥯 The real highlight of this restaurant is the ambience, and you will love the lights and summer-feel of this outdoor space✨ This is a go-to spot for brunch in the warm spring/summer days in Shanghai✨⭐️🌼💛 #brunch #summervibes #shanghai #china #citylife #cityvibes #explore #restaurant #food #urbanexplorer #summervacation

With the upcoming Chinese New Year holiday, many people are searching for fun and new activities to try in Shanghai, and one to be highly recommended is Sip n’ Paint 🎨🖍✏️ As a fun, affordable and exciting opportunity to get creative with friends or coworkers, Sip n’ Paint allows you to unwind and relax for a few hours📝 Accommodating a large group of people, this is an great place to hold an end of year party or team building, or simply just to unwind and relax over the holiday🖌 The staff are incredible and will guide you through every step, and even offer private classes if you are interested! Check out this amazing spot to try something new this holiday✨💛⭐️ #christmasgiveaway #paint #shanghai #china #urbanexplorer #travel #photography

Address -  5F Gateway Plaza Xuhui Ambiance/Facilities - upscale, posh, thai restaurant Highlights - the super yummy food Avg. Price per Person - 150-200/person Rating - 10/10 We were deciding between vietnamese or the so many food choices at Gateway Plaza at Xujiahui and as our foot was getting tired we decided to eat at Chin Chin. We had Beef in Yellow Curry 🍛 💯 (85 RMB), Morning Glory in Balachan sauce💯 (48 RMB) and Pad Thai 💯(48 RMB). Very classic dishes although I wanted to try more. We had their hand shaken iced tea in Lemon grass and Lime Flavor 💯 (38 RMB) and a Lemongrass and Lime in Soda drink💯(38 RMB). The food was so refreshing especially for the super hot weather. The curry was light yet so flavorful. Overall the experience was so fruitful and the staff was extra nice! ❤️❤️❤️ #awesomepic#tripfoodie#summervacation#urbanexplorer

Among the many things that Shanghai provides us, the most important one is food. Shanghai is truly international in every sense with people from all over the world setting up restaurants and so, it never loses its authentic taste. This time it's the baker & spice brunch that we decided to embark on; and I'm quite not sure if it's American or some other European. Most of my dining in Baker & spice has happened only during so e meet ups among friends or even official meetups; why not ? It's perfectly elegant and looks great, so even some times rather to conduct the meeting within four walls, we take it to outdoors. A croissant, coffee and some bagels can easily fill up your stomach. As an old saying goes, when stomach is full, heart is also full 🌝. So be it personal or official, Baker & spice has never disappointed us in food. Always a great place to enjoy time with closed ones. #tripfoodie #tripfoodieshanghai #shanghailife #urbanexplorer#lightthecity#tripfoodie

Just Tai Thai Hotpot located at Sun Moon Lake in Dapu Bridge, Shanghai is definitely worth queuing for an hour. The Tom Yum soup base is recommended, which is very fragrant and not greasy. The ingredients are also very fresh, and the portion is large, suitable for gatherings of 3 or more. The coconut milk jelly is a must-order, which is fragrant and not too sweet.

One of my favorite things to do on #HolidayVacation in year's past has been searching for afternoon specials at all the various international hotels. Even though #christmas isn't such a big deal in #china, you can find plenty of decorations and things to get you in the spirit spread around at all the international hotels.

Many people have given high praise to the Capella Shanghai Hotel, so just how good is it? With this question in mind, we specially chose this long-renowned hotel during our trip to Shanghai in early June this year. The Capella Shanghai Hotel is located in the Xuhui Historical and Cultural Preservation Area, at 480 Jianguo West Road, Jianye Li, within the ancient Shikumen architectural complex. The Shikumen, first appearing in 1860, is a distinctive Shanghai architectural style that blends the essence of Eastern and Western design. The Capella Hotel, nestled within this area, includes 55 Shikumen villas and is the only pure villa city resort hotel in Shanghai. We chose the Shikumen Garden Twin Villa. The villa’s red brick exterior walls are covered with green plants, as if counting the years together with the mottled sunlight. The room is spacious, covering 110 square meters. The villa has five floors: the first floor is the living room, the second floor is the tea and entertainment room, the third floor is the bedroom, the fourth floor is the bathroom, and the fifth floor rooftop is a terrace overlooking the Shikumen scenery. Walking into the living room feels like stepping into a different era! The room’s facilities look antique but are all from excellent modern brands, deliberately designed to create an old yet luxurious visual effect. Although the hotel is located in a bustling area, it is very quiet, as if allowing you to quietly converse with the ancient times here! On the coffee table in the first-floor living room, a welcome card handwritten by the hotel manager was already waiting for guests. The small gifts for guests included Shanghai’s famous White Rabbit milk candy and surprisingly, comic books of "Havoc in Heaven" and "Journey to the West"! Additionally, the hotel offers exclusive library privileges, including drinks, snacks, and beer; morning and evening rituals featuring the historic Shanghai newspaper "Shen Bao," coffee, Chinese tea, and dim sum; as well as free ironing and laundry for five pieces of clothing. The breakfast variety is extensive and very delicious. Besides the usual high-end hotel Western and Chinese dishes, there are many local Shanghai specialties such as wontons and xiaolongbao. The drinks are also excellent; we specially ordered red wine and champagne. For lunch, we chose to dine at the hotel’s Le Comptoir de Pierre Gagnaire French restaurant. Founded by the French culinary genius Pierre Gagnaire, it quickly earned a Michelin star and two Black Pearl diamonds. After tasting the food, we sincerely felt it was truly impressive! The hotel’s service absolutely justifies the high room rates! From check-in onwards, every experience was excellent! This includes the doormen, luggage staff, housekeeping, restaurant, and bar... Special mention goes to staff member Shao Bochen (Ethen Shao) and the bartender Ethen at the hotel’s Le Bar. Their professional, patient, polite, and enthusiastic service gave us a wonderful stay and left us with unforgettable memories! In short, the stay at Capella Shanghai was fantastic! Here, while enjoying excellent service and accommodation dining experiences, it truly feels like stepping into ancient times! Here, you can seek the old dreams of Shanghai’s past and also feel the pulse of the modern metropolis! It’s worth returning to again and again, to get lost and wander in the intertwined space-time of past, present, and future... Capella Shanghai Hotel truly lives up to its reputation! I believe we will come back here again! Capella Shanghai Jianye Li Hotel Capella Shanghai Jianye Li Hotel · Le Comptoir de Pierre Gagnaire Xuhui District · Shanghai

Tried one of the most popular brunch spots in Shanghai! I ordered the Octopus Burger (八爪鱼汉堡), Fried Chicken with Spicy Egg Yolk Mayo (炸鸡和辣味蛋黄酱), and Shakshuka (北非蛋). Every dish was absolutely flawless — bursting with flavor and beautifully presented. Honestly, not a single miss here. If you're looking for a brunch experience that won't disappoint, this place is a must-visit! 🏠 Bijou 📍徐汇区五原路50号 #brunch #shanghai #food

#ChinaTravelMoment After eating a lot of sukiyaki and hotpot, when I was full, I sprinkled fruits and ice cream Haagen-Dazs was delicious, but mango was crazy ShanghaiXuhuiNo.2038, Huashan Road Bailian Xuhui Shopping Center Floor 3F

#ChinaTravelMoment I heard rumors about Unyusukiyaki, but I wondered where there would be no people, and came to Xuhui, but there were a lot of people. I made a reservation here and went sightseeing. I don't care about seafood, so I went with the cheapest option that only serves meat, but I was still full ShanghaiXuhuiNo.2038, Huashan Road Bailian Xuhui Shopping Center Floor 3F

#ChinaTravelMoment It would be right to call it a Chinese side dish shop, Chaitan, but it is full of locals, including delivery customers and takeout customers ShanghaiXuhuiTianyaoqiao Road No.149 (Xujiahui Subway Station Entrance & Exit 14 Pedestrian 450 Meters)