Shanghai East Asia College of International Studies - Grand Tour Records

Author: (Japan) Huyouhui
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Features: Shanghai Dongya Daxue (East Asia College) was a higher education institution established by Japan in 1901, specializing in the study of "Sinology." One of its major characteristics was its long-term field surveys of China conducted by students over more than forty years. Between 1901 and 1945, over 5,000 students from Dongya Daxue participated in these surveys, covering more than 700 travel routes across all Chinese provinces except Tibet. The content encompassed various aspects such as geography, industry, commerce, society, economy, and politics. The results included graduation thesis reports and selected articles from the travel diaries of various groups, titled The Great Travel Records. The content is rich in emotion and engaging, offering insights into the intricate social scenes of modern China from the perspective of foreigners.