Xujiahui was named after Xu Guangqi, a famous person in Ming Dynasty.

Everyone who is familiar with Shanghai knows about Xujiahui, but few people know that it is inextricably linked with Xu Guangqi, a scientist in the late Ming Dynasty. The history of Xujiahui can be traced back to the Ming Dynasty. Xu Guangqi is a famous scientist. He once set up a farm in Xujiahui, engaged in agricultural experiments and wrote books. He was buried here after his death, and his descendants also lived around his cemetery and gradually formed a settlement.

Xujiahui was originally called "Xujiashe", and later it gradually developed into a market town. Xujiahui is named "Xujiahui" because it is located at the confluence of Zhaojiabang, Puhuitang and Fahuajing, and it is also the settlement of Xu's descendants.

Food recommendation near Xujiahui:

1. Shanghai cuisine: There are many traditional Shanghai restaurants in Xujiahui area, where you can taste authentic local dishes, such as steamed buns, stewed lion's head and small wonton with crab powder.

2. Snack stalls: In the streets and lanes of Xujiahui, tourists can find many snack stalls, offering all kinds of delicious snacks, such as fried buns, fried chicken chops and candied haws.

3. Hot pot: There are also some hot pot restaurants near Xujiahui, which provide hot pot with various flavors, including Sichuan style and spicy food, and you can taste spicy food.

4. Foreign cuisine: There are also some foreign restaurants in Xujiahui area, offering various international cuisine choices such as Japanese cuisine, spaghetti and Mexican flavor.

5. Coffee shops and teahouses: If tourists like to enjoy leisurely afternoon tea, there are also many coffee shops and teahouses in Xujiahui, offering all kinds of exquisite coffee and tea.

above content reference: Baidu Encyclopedia-Xujiahui