Shanghai

A tall building in Shanghai, China (the Oriental Pearl Tower)

Shanghai is the biggest city in China. It is on the banks of the Yangtze River (Chang Jiang River). The inlet by which Shanghai is located is called the Huangpu River (Huang Pu Jiang)

Shanghai was not a major city until the 1800s, when it became a major trading port with Western countries. It is the biggest port in the world.

Today, Shanghai is one of China's most important cites. Lots of foreign tourists go to Shanghai. Because Shanghai is so big and important and makes so much money, it is both a city and a province in China.

During the Chinese New Year, the Shanghainese celebrate a lot. Buddhism has a large and important role in Shanghai.

Other websites

• Shanghai.gov.cn
• Shanghai Travel