Westgate Mall (Shanghai)

Westgate Mall (Shanghai) is a shopping center in Shanghai Municipality, Shanghai which is located on 南京西路. Westgate Mall (Shanghai) is situated nearby to the theater building Majestic Theatre, as well as near the historic site 梅龙镇酒家.

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Type: Shopping center
Also known as: “Isetan Shanghai” and “Westgate Isetan Department Store (Shanghai)”
Address: 南京西路 1038

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Shanghai Museum and Ohel Rachel Synagogue.

Shanghai Museum

Museum

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The Shanghai Museum is a public municipal museum of ancient Chinese art, situated on the People's Square in the Huangpu District of Shanghai, China. It is funded by the Shanghai Municipal Culture and Tourism Bureau. Shanghai Museum is situated 2 km east of Westgate Mall (Shanghai).

Ohel Rachel Synagogue

Synagogue

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The Ohel Rachel Synagogue is a Jewish congregation and synagogue, located at 500 North Shaanxi Road, in the Jing'an District of Shanghai, China. Built by Sir Jacob Elias Sassoon in memory of his wife Rachel, it was completed in 1920 and consecrated in 1921. Ohel Rachel Synagogue is situated 470 metres northwest of Westgate Mall (Shanghai).

Shanghai Natural History Museum

Museum

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The Shanghai Natural History Museum is a museum dedicated to natural history in the city of Shanghai. It is one of the largest museums of natural sciences in China. Shanghai Natural History Museum is situated 1 km northeast of Westgate Mall (Shanghai).

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Shimen Erlu and Jing’an.

Shimen Erlu

Suburb

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Shimen Erlu is a suburb.

Jing’an

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Jing'an is a district in downtown Shanghai. It is named after the historic Jing'an Temple, and its transport hub is the Jing'an Temple metro station. Other than a few temples and Chairman Mao's former house, there are few sights in Jing'an but if you are looking for shopping and eating or want to admire skyscrapers, then this is a prime area.