PPT describing my hometown Shanghai

1. Introduction to Shanghai
• Shanghai is the biggest city and the commercial and
financial center of China, with a land area of 6,340 square
kilometers and a population of 20 million people.
• As China 's most populous metropolis, Shanghai has been
snoozing for the past few decades. Now, it is more alive
than ever. It is an entrepreneur city of 2010 World Expo.
• Also, Shanghai is a popular tour city with many unique
sights such as the Lujiazui financial center, the Bund,
Shanghai World Financial Center and so on.

2. • Geography & History of Shanghai
• Top Five Attractions in Shanghai
• Shanghai Local Food & Snack

5. History of Shanghai
• take shape during the Songze Culture, approximately 5,000
years ago.
• first officially named as Shanghai during the Song
Dynasty, when it began to rise as a trading port.
• became a foreign concession after Opium War in 1843.

6. • proclaimed as a ''special municipality'' because of its
significance to the economy of the Republic of China in 1927.
• the foreign concessions in Shanghai were returned to China in
1945 after Anti-Japanese War.
• liberated from Kuomingtang(Nationalist Party) rule on May
27th ,1949 and CCP controlled the city.
• commercial revival took place in Shanghai with the advent of
Deng Xiaopeng's open door policy in 1978

7. 1.The Bund

8. 2. City God Temple (Cheng Huang Miao)

9. 3. Xin Tian Di

10. 4. Shanghai World Financial Center

12. 5. Zhu Jia Jiao Ancient Town

15. Crab (Da Zha Xie) 大闸蟹
The best way to enjoy them is
steamed and dipped in vinegar
with ginger powder.

16. Nanxiang Steamed Stuffed Buns
(Nanxiang Xiaolongbao)
Famous for its thin wrapper,
hearty flavor, and tender meat

17. Fried Stuffed Buns (Sheng Jian Bao)
renowned for its crispy crust, generous
meat stuffing, and rich juice.

18. Xie Ke Huang (Crab Shell Yellow)
The stuffed pancakes look like a boiled
crab shells—hence the name.

19. Five-spiced Beans (Wuxiangdou)
Five-spiced beans are made from locally grown beans flavored with
fennel, cinnamon, salt, cream and much more. A slightly sweet taste
and a delicate aftertaste.

20. Conclusion
• Shanghai is a fascinating mix of modern metropolis and
traditional Chinese features.
• Its historical and modern landmarks, ever-expanding skylines
and gorgeous night view create lingering scenes. The lively
markets and old streets are well worth exploring. The
surrounding water towns like Zhujiajiao offer history and
leisure. The delicious local snacks are also well worth tasting.
• That is Shanghai, a fascinating and wonderful city. Shanghai
welcomes you!