Shanghai Urban Knowledge Test: Test how much do you know about Shanghai?

During the Spring and Autumn Period and the Warring States Period, Shanghai was the fief of Huang Xie, the Chunshenjun of Chu State, and therefore Shanghai is also affectionately called ‘Shencheng’. In the fourth and fifth centuries of the Jin Dynasty, fishermen created a fishing tool called ‘Hu’, which made the place where the river flowed into the sea called ‘Du’, so the lower reaches of Songjiang were called ‘Hudu’, and later changed to ‘Hu’, which is the origin of Shanghai’s abbreviation ‘Hu’. During the Tianbao period of the 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 the founding of Shanghai. People often say, ‘For a thousand years, look at Xi’an; for a hundred years, look at Shanghai.’ For a hundred years, Shanghai has experienced changes in the past, and various characters are very popular for a while, with rising and falling, and the cycle of fate, creating a mixed and diverse image of this city. Shanghai is a place full of cultural heritage and rich stories, and countless people linger here. The endless shuttles of the port symbolize China’s rise and development in the new era. Now, let us embark on this unique and unique trip to Shanghai together! Click to enter, let us explore this charming city together, feel its historical changes, appreciate its unique style, understand its cultural connotation, and experience its modern charm. Are you ready? Let’s start this bizarre trip to Shanghai together!