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Fun places in Xujiahui include Xujiahui Library, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Xujiahui Park, and Xujiahui Catholic Church.

1. Xujiahui Library

The full name of Xujiahui Library is Shanghai Xujiahui Catholic Church Library, also known as Huitang Stone Room. It was built in 1847 and was founded by the French Catholic Jesuits in Shanghai. The first modern library. Among them, the north building is a large study room, which was used by Catholic missionaries from 1896 to 1897. It is a two-story brick and wood structure with double slope roof; the south building is the original Jesuit priest building. The large study room is divided into two floors. The upper floor is a Western library, with the layout and bookshelves modeled after the Vatican Library. The lower floor was originally a Chinese library, decorated in the style of Ningbo Tianyi Pavilion in the Ming Dynasty.

2. Shanghai Jiao Tong University

The predecessor of Shanghai Jiao Tong University was Nanyang Public School founded by Sheng Xuanhuai, a famous industrialist and educator in modern China. It was founded in the 22nd year of Guangxu in the Qing Dynasty ( 1896) has a very long history and is the pioneer and leader of modern engineering education in China. The main entrance is an archway-style gatehouse with red walls and brick-shaped white lines. There are two stone lions on the left and right of the gate. The library is an eclectic style building with Baroque decoration, which is very exquisite. Since its establishment, Shanghai Jiao Tong University has produced countless talents who are active in various fields such as politics, economy, and industry in my country and even the world.

3. Xujiahui Park

Xujiahui Park is open all day long. In addition to a wide variety of flowers, plants and trees, there are also beautiful black swans living in Huijin Lake in the park, which are very naive. There is also a small western-style building with red bricks and red tiles standing in Xujiahui Park. It used to be the former site of EMI Records. This small western-style building nestled among ancient trees and greenery has witnessed the ups and downs of Chinese pop music for decades, and has also witnessed the birth of many classic songs including "March of the Volunteers."

4. Xujiahui Catholic Church

The official name of Xujiahui Catholic Church is "The Cathedral of Our Lady as the Mother of God". It is the Cathedral of the Catholic Diocese of Shanghai and was built in the 20th year of the reign of Emperor Guangxu of the Qing Dynasty. In the second year (1896), it was designed by the architect Tote Verre. When it rains, the water from the roof flows into the gutter and then spurts out from the mouth of the stone beast on the wall, which is very interesting. The lobby enshrines the statues of the Virgin Mary and Jesus. The statue of Jesus was made in Paris, France and shipped to China in 1919. It is a rare religious relic. In addition, there are auxiliary buildings such as a monastery, a museum, a library, an observatory, Notre Dame, and a nursery next to the church.

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Things to note when traveling

Safety comes first when you go out. Tourists should take good care of their belongings when traveling and staying in hotels. Valuable items can be entrusted to the front desk of a higher-end hotel for safekeeping; do not damage hotel facilities and keep your keys carefully; check your belongings carefully when checking out. , don't forget small items.

It is strictly prohibited to bring non-environmentally friendly incense, fireworks, firecrackers and contraband into the central scenic area and the main temple. It is prohibited to set off fireworks and firecrackers in and around the main temple and on the fourth street of the ancient town. It is strictly forbidden to bring worship incense into the temple and do not burn "returning incense". ” Violators will be confiscated and those who do not listen to dissuasion will be punished in accordance with the law.

Mounting tourists are advised to pay attention to weather information in advance, take safety protection against rain, wind, and cold, and consciously take care of scenic facilities.