Old Shanghai
Regents Primary School of Shenzhen , Zhu , Willian - 7
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hanghai is one of the biggest cities in China . The main features of the city are its buildings . In the past 150 years since its formation in 1843 , Shanghai has gradually developed into an international metropolis as well as an important economic , trade financial and cultural center of China . The special development opportunities have made the Western culture , local Shanghai culture and regional cultures of China collide , co-exist and become integrated . Thus , it makes Shanghai a melting pot of the Chinese and Foreign cultures . In this way , Shanghai has become the place of origin for modern Chinese construction because of its unique history and culture of construction .
Modern buildings of Shanghai are rich in styles , almost covering almost all the periods of the world ’ s construction history . It can be said that they constitute a living global construction history . You can see the new classic , Gothic and compromise buildings , to the modern buildings popular in Europe and America , decoration and art buildings and the new classic Chinese buildings . The variety of styles , the complexity of types and the grand scale of those buildings are beyond comparison in this world . They give a comprehensive reflection of the evolution of the modern society and cities and also provide a key to learn the culture of Shanghai and the history of modern China .
Those old buildings have seen the changes of Shanghai and are bestowed with the prosperity of Shanghai . At this age , when China is embracing a new round of great economic development and new concepts and ideas will bring Shanghai an even brighter future , those old buildings will be bestowed with new significance . Who will wake them up , wash away the dust , make them stronger and younger and more beautiful ? It is we . Undoubtedly , we will devote all our enthusiasm and wisdom to accomplish this mission .