Where to go and discover Old Shanghai and New Shanghai? What's the differences between old Shanghai and new Shanghai in lifestyle, people, buidings and streets.

Nov 6, 2018 · Shanghai, the hosting city of the ongoing China International Import Expo (CIIE), is embracing visitors and attendees from around the world. Many were amazed by not only its highly developed economy, but also the city's mixed style of old and new, modernity and tradition.

Feb 20, 2009 · Shanghai has two distinct areas: Puxi and Pudong. Puxi is the old city west of the Huangpu River, while Pudong is the new city east of the river. Pudong was mostly farmland until 1990, when it was designated as a New Open Economic Development Zone.

May 1, 2023 · Whether you’re a first-time visitor or returning after a while, Shanghai is full of surprises. I’ve been told that I have a “time” thing. I’ll announce the arrival of each month. Recite the precise length of time since [this] happened [when]. For the record, I packed up life in Shanghai 96 months ago and relocated to Hong Kong.

Feb 19, 2019 · Learn about the city’s rich Chinese heritage on a walking tour of the historic walled town, wander the maze of backstreet nongtangs (traditional neighborhoods), soak up the classic architecture of Yuyuan Garden, and pay your respects at the Temple of the Town God.

The Old City remained under Chinese control, while the foreign concessions to its north and west quickly developed into the new urban areas of Shanghai. [2] The Old City became known to the increasingly cosmopolitan populace as the "Chinese City", or the "Southern City" to the local Chinese, whereas the concessions were called the "Northern ...

Shanghai is the perfect combination of old and new China. Feast your eyes on arguably the world’s most spectacular skyline along the Huangpu River. On the Puxi side, you’ll find luxurious European architecture and on Pudong’s side, the complete contrast of the modern financial hub. This is one of the most iconic spots in downtown Shanghai.

Our 3 days Shanghai tour covers old and new Shanghai Collision with all best highlights, like the Bund, Yu Garden, Shanghai Tower, Nanjing Road, French Concession and Xintiandi.

Shanghai Old Street, historically called Miaoqian Dajie, is an old business street where the earliest bank, gold shop, jeweler's store, wine shop and tea house of Shanghai were all to be found. It's near the Yu Garden and Temple of the City God.

Jan 9, 2025 · The contrast between old and new in Shanghai is a striking hallmark of the city's identity, where the ultramodern skyline of Pudong merges seamlessly with the timeless charm of Chinese...