Shanghai

Shanghai, abbreviated as Hu, is one of the four direct-controlled municipalities in China and is also the largest city in China. It is a highly international metropolis that attracts attention from countries around the world.

Shanghai, abbreviated as Hu, is one of the four direct-controlled municipalities in China and is also the largest city in China. It is a highly internationalized metropolis that attracts attention from countries around the world. Shanghai is located on the west coast of the Pacific Ocean, at the eastern edge of the Asian continent, at the central point of China's northern and southern coastlines, where the Yangtze River and Huangpu River converge into the sea. It is bordered by the Yangtze River to the north, the East China Sea to the east, Hangzhou Bay to the south, and the provinces of Jiangsu and Zhejiang to the west. As of 2018, the city has 16 districts, covering a total area of 6,340.5 square kilometers, with an urban area of 1,426 square kilometers and a permanent resident population of 24.23 million. Shanghai has a history of over 700 years and was once the financial center of the Far East. Today, Shanghai is the center of international economy, finance, trade, shipping, and technological innovation in China. Currently, Shanghai is a popular tourist destination for visitors from various countries to experience China's development journey, with famous attractions including the Bund, People's Square, Oriental Pearl Tower, Yuyuan Garden, and Jade Buddha Temple.