Hong Kong Young Writers Anthologies Non-Fiction 2017 | Page 20

but you can still find a large number of them around the city, with many in crowded places where they can sell more products. Restaurants have also played a big part in the food industry with providing commonwealth with high quality food. 3. Tourism Tourism has played a big part in Shanghai growing economic situation, with the first foreigners the British, who occupied Shanghai during the First Opium War. The tourism was further boosted when the Shanghai Tourism Board was founded. Now Shanghai is one of the fastest growing tourism destinations in China. Look at Shanghai now! It has improved greatly since the 1930s and is also one of the most populated cities in China. You can now walk in the new Pudong area where the Pearl Oriental TV Tower is located and you can truly marvel at how much this city has changed through the 20th century and announced its arrival in the 21st century. Shanghai is now one of the most important financial capitals in China and has truly established its position in the world. With the opening of the Shanghai Disneyland, Shanghai will also be a tourism spot in the near future. Well Done Shanghai and Good Luck!