Puxi

Puxi is the most developed section of Shanghai, China, home to approximately 35% of Shanghai's residents in an area of 288kmē. 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.

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.

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.