One can see a lot about Chinese history of the recent 100 years through
Shanghai which can be said as the epitome of Chinese modern history.
Nowadays, Shanghai is marching towards an international metropolis and
has become an important centre of finance, economy, trading and seaport
as well as an important international central city in Asia-Pacific area.
With the improvement of comprehensive ability, further
development of economic opening and increase of the level of social
economy and culture, the tourism in Shanghai has entered into a new
age, three tour circles are gradually coming into being: one is a circle
of city sightseeing, commerce and shopping around the People's Square
and the banks of the Pudong River.
Shanghai as one of the largest
centres of economy
in China has witnessed the development of the modern history of China.
It is now on its way to become an international metropolis. Only having
a good knowledge of these important features and backgrounds of the
city, tourists can take a journey to Shanghai with an object in their
mind. Shanghai has made an effort to develop the city tourism mainly
featuring "city scenery", "city culture", and "city commerce". The municipal
government has gradually mapped out three tourism itineraries.
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