Puxi

Puxi (Chinese: 浦西; pinyin: Pǔxī) is the most developed section of Shanghai, China, home to approximately 35% of Shanghai's residents in an area of 288km².^{[citation needed]} Puxi literally means "Huangpu West" or "West of the Huangpu." Puxi is separated from Pudong, to the east, by the Huangpu River. Despite the new financial district of Pudong to the east it remains Shanghai's cultural, residential and commercial centre.

A view of the Puxi skyline, across the river from Pudong

Puxi is not an administrative division or district in Shanghai but a term used to describe the historical urban area of Shanghai proper. The major districts that comprise Puxi are Yangpu, Hongkou, Zhabei, Putuo, Changning, Xuhui, Jing'an, Luwan and Huangpu.

Culture and Entertainment

Despite efforts to promote Pudong, Puxi remains the cultural and entertainment center of Shanghai. The two main shopping centers, Huaihai Zhong Lu and Xujiahui, the major bar streets such as Maoming Lu and Julu Lu, and cultural centers such as The Bund, the Shanghai Grand Theatre, and the Shanghai Museum are all located in Puxi. The famous Nanjing Road shopping strip runs through Puxi and the 7 Pu Road Apparel City is located in there as well.

Transportation

Shanghai's older airport, Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport, is located in Puxi. All international flights, including regional flights to Hong Kong and Macau, were moved to Shanghai Pudong International Airport when the latter opened in 1999. From October 2007, limited international flights will commence from Hongqiao.^[1]

Pudong and Puxi are connected by several tunnels, four major bridges, and Metro lines 2, 4, and 8.

The Shanghai Railway Station and Shanghai South Railway Station are also located in Puxi.