Built by Spanish Jesuits in the 19th century, the historic seat of the Bishop of Shanghai. A relatively small church near the river, outside the old city wall. In 2018 the church is surrounded by a huge construction site and it's closed.
The St. Francis Xavier Church or Dongjiadu Catholic Church (董家渡天主堂), formerly known as the Cathedral of St Francis Xavier at Tungkiatu or Dongjiadu Cathedral (董家渡主教座堂), is a Neo-Baroque Roman Catholic cathedral in Dongjiadu (Tungkiatu), Shanghai, China.
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A historic mosque that combines Chinese and Islamic architectural styles. Shanghai's largest mosque, with a separate women's mosque next door.
The Temple to Confucius, with Shanghai's most famous vintage book market.
城隍廟 Chénghuángmiào, Old City God Temple
A well-known Taoist temple at the centre of the Old City, one of the biggest examples of traditional Chinese architecture in Shanghai. You can find local snacks and food as well as other traditional Chinese decorations in the surrounding commercial area.
White Cloud Temple
A Taoist temple. Look for the statue of the guardian spirit for your Chinese zodiac.
A zig-zagging bridge near the City God Temple, the present construction dates from the early 20th century.
豫园 Yù Yuán "Garden of Contentment"
A traditional Chinese Ming-style private garden that was built in 1559 but ransacked and restored several times since then. Entrance price is worth it for the many exquisite Chinese pavilions, seemingly never-ending paths, and sculpted gardens within. Near the garden, the famous zigzag bridge and its teahouse (see Drink) can be visited. The bazaar near the garden is always crowded with tourists.