Bird's-eye view of Shanghai - Charming Shanghai

Author: Li Xin / Country: Mainland China
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Publish Date: 2006-05-01
Features: Shanghai is located on the western coast of the Pacific Ocean and at the eastern end of the Yangtze River Delta alluvial plain. It is a geographically advantageous port city at the confluence of rivers and seas. With an area of 6,3405 square kilometers, the city is crisscrossed by numerous waterways, including the Huangpu River and the Suzhou Creek. It enjoys a subtropical monsoon climate in northern China and has a population of over 1,778,000. This historic city with more than 700 years of history has been an economic center in modern China and has exerted significant political and cultural influence throughout China's modern history. The rivers and seas have shaped the city's form, broadened its horizons, and fostered its spirit, endowing it with ambition. The flowing waters through the city give it a superior geographical location, making it a hub where merchants gather. Surrounded by Taihu Lake to the west, the East China Sea to the east, the Yangtze River estuary to the south, and the Hangzhou Bay to the north, the city is dotted with canals and waterways. Its depth and culture stem from the long history of its rivers and streams. The relentless flow of water has given the city a broad perspective, with deep insight and far-reaching vision. It dares to set trends and stays at the forefront of the times, leading fashion and trends, because its gaze is always forward. The vastness of the water has given the city a generous heart, capable of embracing all and tolerating diversity. International architecture, eternal classics, and the convergence of talents—many have called Shanghai their "second hometown." With an open arms, the city attracts talents from around the world, fostering exchanges and collisions of different skin colors and ideas, because its heart knows no boundaries. The surging and turbulent waters have given the city great ambition, filling it with passion and vitality. From above, Shanghai is a city where strong winds blow, clouds and water stretch endlessly, and countless ships compete. It has the momentum of flowing to the sea and the posture of heading toward the world, forged by its character.
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History and the future are separated by the river, where tradition and modernity intertwine, embodying the spirit of the city. It is the gateway and symbol of Shanghai. The Huangpu River Bund, with gentle river breezes and dazzling lights, even softens concrete and steel, making it a city with beautiful dreams.
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