The history of Shanghai is tied to today. Modern Shanghai and Old Shanghai face each other across the Huangpu River. They can be seen as at war with one another or as two aspects of the same development triggered by a fertile countryside and access to China via the Yangtze. If you click on the images below you will get a touch of history and a touch of the modern economic changes in Shanghai. Images link to major topics so you can find information more easily. General information about Shanghai is on the main page. This page is part of the China Experience website.
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Nanjing Road - a very busy shopping district
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Nanjing Road -- almost dark
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Renmin Park
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Shanghai Museum
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Shanghai Concert Hall - only the ceiling!
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The Bund
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Key to the Bund with names of the buildings
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Mayor of Shanghai
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Pudong district
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Jinmao Tower
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Yang Pu Bridge
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Nan Pu Bridge
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Pudong district
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Orient Pearl Tower
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The textile industry
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Knitting
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Silk threads finer than hair
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Embroidery
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Street scenes
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Children's Palace
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Children's Palace
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Shanghai Museum - Selections from the collection of paintings from the Tang to the Qing Dynasties. Several allow you to magnify them to see detail.
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Shanghai Museum - Selections from the collection of calligraphy from the Shang to the Qing Dynasties. Several allow you to magnify them to see detail.
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Shanghai Museum - Selections from the collection of Ming furniture. The simplicity and grace of the pieces strongly influenced Chippendale.
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