Shanghai Huangpu District Photo Gallery

Huangpu district is named after the key river that runs through the city, encompassing the famous Bund and extending westwards towards Jing'an. Along the western fridges are 2 classic hotels just steps from the Huaihai Road shopping area.
The Jin Jiang Hotel opened as the prestigious Cathay Mansions residences in 1929. It was owned by Victor Sassoon, a tycoon during the city's heyday in the 20s. Following the Communist revolution, it became a government guesthouse that hosted foreign dignitaries, including Richard Nixon during his visit in 1972 that led the way to both countries normalizing relations.

Just across the street is the Okura Garden Hotel, which was built in the 1920s for the French Club. Next to it is a 33-storey hotel tower which opened in 1990.

The Cathay Theatre is one of the city's first and still shows films today. The Art Deco building was designed by Charles Henry Gonda and opened in 1932 showing the American drama "A Free Soul".


Huangpu district is named after the key river that runs through the city, encompassing the famous Bund and extending westwards towards Jing'an. Along the western fridges are 2 classic hotels just steps from the Huaihai Road shopping area. The Jin Jiang Hotel opened as the prestigious Cathay Mansions residences in 1929. It was owned by Victor Sassoon, a tycoon during the city's heyday in the 20s. Following the Communist revolution, it became a government guesthouse that hosted foreign dignitaries, including Richard Nixon during his visit in 1972 that led the way to both countries normalizing relations. Just across the street is the Okura Garden Hotel, which was built in the 1920s for the French Club. Next to it is a 33-storey hotel tower which opened in 1990. The Cathay Theatre is one of the city's first and still shows films today. The Art Deco building was designed by Charles Henry Gonda and opened in 1932 showing the American drama "A Free Soul".

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