During the Spring and Autumn Period and the Warring States Period, Shanghai was the fiefdom of Huang Xie, Lord Chun Shen of Chu State, so Shanghai was also affectionately called ‘Shen City’. In the fourth and fifth centuries of the Jin Dynasty, fishermen created a fishing tool called ‘Hu’, so the place where the river flows into the sea was called ‘Du’, so the area downstream of Songjiang River was called ‘Hudu’. Later it was changed to ‘Hu’, which is the origin of the abbreviation of Shanghai as ‘Hu’. During the Tianbao period of Tang Dynasty, Shanghai began to have a county system. In the Song Dynasty, the name Shanghai appeared for the first time. During the Yuan Dynasty, the establishment of Shanghai County marked the beginning of Shanghai’s founding.
People often say, ‘Thousands of years of China, look at Xi’an; centuries of China, look at Shanghai.’ Shanghai has gone through changes for hundreds of years, with all kinds of people becoming popular, rising and falling, and reincarnation of fate, creating a mixed and diverse image of this city. . Shanghai is a place full of cultural heritage and rich stories, where countless people linger here. The constant traffic of ships in the port symbolizes the rise and development of China in the new era.
Now, let us embark on this strange and unique trip to Shanghai together! Click to enter and let us explore this charming city together, feel its historical changes, appreciate its unique features, understand its cultural connotation, and experience its modern charm. are you ready? Let’s start this bizarre trip to Shanghai together!
