Facing the ocean on the east, Shanghai situated on the alluvial plains at the mouth of the Yangtse River, and it become a main trade port because of her excellent location. Shanghai County was formally established in the 29th year of Yuan Dynasty (1292); Shanghai town was founded in the 32nd year of Ming Dynasty (1553). It was divided into the "inner town"＆"outer town"and"Chinese Concession"＆"Foreign Concession" Visitors will know more about the history and culture of Shanghai's urban development through the inner and outer town of Huangpu District.

Inner town & outer town scenes