Shanghai Xuhui Library — Attraction in Shanghai

Reopened to the public in 2003, Xujiahui Library (徐家汇书院) has two entrances—the main one at street level 🏛️ (often busier) and a lesser-known basement access 📚 (usually shorter lines). Take 🚇 Metro Line 1, 9, or 11 to Xujiahui Station, Exit 3—you’ll be just steps from both.

Once inside, look up 👀—the library’s dramatic three-floor atrium was designed to mirror the nave of neighboring ⛪ St. Ignatius Cathedral, with soaring shelves creating a true “temple of knowledge” 📖 atmosphere.

✨ Don’t miss: • 👓 From the north-facing balconies on the 2nd & 3rd floors, enjoy a dual view—the cathedral-like interior and the actual Xujiahui Cathedral framed by the windows • 🌅 Visit at sunset when golden light filters through the lattice walls for an...

Known as Shanghai's Hogwarts. Beautiful interior design, the central portion does look like the dining hall in Hogwarts. At the end of the long hall, there's a 3D printed arch that gives a past-meets-future vibe.

In the basement, there are workshops such as art jamming, tufting and beading, alongside a market of merchandise. On L2, there's an outdoor balcony section where you can take a photo with the Cathedral in the background. And of course, there's a queue for that perfect location.

Such an aesthetically pleasing library, reminds me a little of our own at Vivo. And a good respite from the...

Shanghai Xuhui Library (上海市徐汇区图书馆) is a peaceful and modern place to read, study, or just relax. 📚✨

The design is bright and stylish, with cozy corners and a calm atmosphere — perfect for spending a quiet afternoon surrounded...