Basic information about Shanghai

Shanghai, the world's largest seaport, is situated in eastern China, within the Yangtze River Delta, along the coast of the East China Sea. The city is bisected by the Huangpu River, dividing it into two main parts: the larger western part known as Puxi and the smaller eastern part called Pudong. Neighboring cities are connected to Shanghai through 20 ferry crossings.

The earliest reference to Shanghai as a city dates back to 1553. However, its foundation predates this period. It was during this time that the settlement acquired fortress walls, granting it the status of a city.

The successful "trading place" contributed to the active development of the district, attracting merchants and industrialists from all over the world to Shanghai. Today, the city hosts offices of hundreds of corporations, dozens of plants, and thousands of factories. In fact, there's even a distinct dialect of the Chinese language known as "Shanghai." To navigate the maze of urban jungles, tourists will find a map of Shanghai invaluable.