Old Shanghai

We walked around the new urban city of Shanghai last week. Now let’s see how the old towns look
like. Shanghai as an oriental Paris since early 1920s, but even it is an alluvial city it still has a long history.  

During Ming Dynasty and Qing Dynasty the centre of Shanghai is not the place has the
landmarks of Shanghai now. It was in Songjiang, which is the countryside of the
city. In old time Songjiang Shanghai was just like Winnipeg Manitoba, which is
the centre of the province. However, nowadays we should say Shanghai’s centre
is Lu Jia Zui.

Lots of people say Shanghai is only an upstart. There are no stories and histories behind this
city; unlikely, Beijing is a famous historic and cultural city. Today, let’s go and have a look at the historical look Shanghai.

In Ming and Qing Dynasty, Shanghai was a water city. People lived here were mostly fishing
men. Also the city was built up water.

When we talk about water city we will always think about Venice where is famous for its
architectures, but look at these- China’s Venice. We have our own style, and we
also can build our buildings upon the water.

Of course, when Shanghai people talk about these old towns we will always think about those famouse food in those towns. Most of towns have some delious food there. I have some pictures of those food. I don't know how to discribe them. But I think give your guys some imiges will be better than I tell you some Chinese name  to make you confused about what is that stuff.