Situated on the banks of the Yangtze River Delta in East China sits beautiful Shanghai, the largest city of the People's Republic of China and seventh largest in the world. Shanghai is also one of the world's busiest ports, becoming the largest cargo port in the world in 2005. Originally a fishing town, Shanghai has emerged as one of China's most important cities. In the late nineteenth and early twentieth century, Shanghai was the third largest financial center in the world, after New York City and London, and the largest commercial city in the Far East. Its beauty and mystery has led to the city having various nicknames including "Paris of the East" and "Queen of the Orient". Before the nineteenth century, Shanghai was not considered a major city of China and compared to other major Chinese cities, there are few ancient landmarks to be found. Shanghai’s importance grew in the nineteenth century, as its strategic position at the mouth of the Yangtze River made it the perfect location for trade with the West. British forces temporarily held Shanghai during the First Opium War and when it ended in 1842 Shanghai was opened for international trade. From the 1920s to the late 30s Shanghai was a so-called 'sin city' as gangsters wielded a great deal of power, running casinos and brothels, but bringing enormous profits into the city.
Situated on the banks of the Yangtze River Delta in East China sits beautiful Shanghai, the largest city of the People's Republic of China and seventh largest in the world. Shanghai is also one of the world's busiest ports, becoming the largest cargo port in the world in 2005. Originally a fishing town, Shanghai has emerged as one of China's most important cities. In the late nineteenth and early twentieth century, Shanghai was the third largest financial center in the world, after New York City and London, and the largest commercial city in the Far East. Its beauty and mystery has led to the city having various nicknames including "Paris of the East" and "Queen of the Orient". Before the nineteenth century, Shanghai was not considered a major city of China and compared to other major Chinese cities, there are few ancient landmarks to be found. Shanghai’s importance grew in the nineteenth century, as its strategic position at the mouth of the Yangtze River made it the perfect location for trade with the West. British forces temporarily held Shanghai during the First Opium War and when it ended in 1842 Shanghai was opened for international trade. From the 1920s to the late 30s Shanghai was a so-called 'sin city' as gangsters wielded a great deal of power, running casinos and brothels, but bringing enormous profits into the city.
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