The Xujiahui Observatory, hailed as the "Far East's Premier Meteorological Station," has maintained uninterrupted weather records since 1872—spanning over 150 years. Once one of the world's three primary geodetic reference points, it now ranks among Shanghai's "most exclusive-to-book" museums. Its chimes carry distinct "grammar," while its archives hold secrets of typhoons. Today, it has pivoted from "observing weather" to "observing crowds," marking a century-spanning reinvention.

The documentary *Under the Plane Trees: Heritage Architecture* will air from November 3 to November 8, 2025, at 19:45 on CCTV-2 (Finance Channel), with simultaneous streaming via Yangshipin and CCTV Finance's digital platforms. Each 45-minute episode delves into these historic narratives.