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The history of Shanghai spans over a thousand years and closely parallels the development of modern China. Originally a small agricultural village, Shanghai developed during the late Qing dynasty (1644–1912) as one of China's principal trading ports.
History of Shanghai. Evolution of the city. As late as the 5th to 7th centuries ce the Shanghai area, then known as Shen or Hudu, was sparsely populated and undeveloped. Despite the steady southward progression of Chinese settlement, the exposed deltaic position of the area retarded its economic growth.
Hace 2 días · Shanghai was one of the first Chinese ports to be opened to Western trade, and it long dominated the nation’s commerce. Since the communist victory in 1949, however, it has become an industrial giant whose products supply China’s growing domestic demands.
Descubre la historia de Shanghái desde los primeros restos prehistóricos encontrados hasta la moderna ciudad que es a día de hoy. Restos prehistóricos indican que la zona donde se sitúa la actual Shanghái estuvo habitada desde el neolítico por pueblos de pescadores y agricultores.
Shanghai has been described as the "showpiece" of the economy of China. Featuring several architectural styles such as Art Deco and shikumen, the city is renowned for its Lujiazui skyline, museums and historic buildings including the City God Temple, Yu Garden, the China Pavilion and buildings along the Bund, which includes Oriental Pearl Tower.
El área donde se sitúa la ciudad fue colonizada y asentada por los refugiados que huían de los mongoles hacia el 960-1126 d. C. Antiguamente se dedicaba a la pesca y textiles pero su importancia creció en el siglo XIX debido a su localización estratégica como puerto de mar, a la imposición occidental de abrirse al tráfico internacional estableci...
Learn about the history of Shanghai, one of the largest and most famous cities in China, from its ancient origins to its modern development. Explore the key events, characters and landmarks of Shanghai's history, from the Qin Dynasty to the present day.
