2010年1月28日星期四
2010年1月26日星期二
A color to describe Shanghai
Royalblue is the typical color of Shanghai, It is a rich and sedately color which shows the classical and romentic smell of Shanghai.
About Shanghai
Introduction of Shanghai
As a Chinese saying goes, 'Xian witnessed the 2,000 years' history of China; Beijing, 1,000 years' history of China; while Shanghai, the latest 100 year's China.' If you are interested in the modern history of China, Shanghai serves as an ideal miniature. Being regarded as the 'Oriental Pearl', Shanghai is unique and important in China.
Climate
Shanghai has a sub-tropical climate--mild and humid with four distinct seasons. It has a mean annual temperature of 15oC -- the hottest month, August, averaging 28oC and the coldest month, January, 3oC -- and a mean annual precipitation of 1,100 mm. It is often visited by typhoons between summer and autumn.
Yesterday's Shanghai
Shanghai, Hu for short, is situated on the estuary of Yangtze River. Seven hundred years ago, Shanghai was just a fishing village at the entrance of the Yangtze with less than 100 residents. is one of the four municipalities directly under the Central Government. During the Warring States Period (475-221BC), Shanghai first belonged to the Yue State, then to the Chu State. King Lie of the Chu State appointed Huang Xie as his prime minister and bestowed him the title of Lord Chunshen. Shanghai was part of his feoff. The old name of Shanghai "Shen" was derived from this. The name "Shanghai" actually came during the Song Dynasty (960-1279), when Shanghai became a new rising trade port. The mother river Huangpu River, which runs through Shanghai and empties into the Yangtze River, has 18 creeks and one of the creeks was called "Shanghai Creek" -- near the Bund, thus the town nearby was called Shanghai Town. Later this whole area is named "Shanghai". By the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644), Shanghai became China's largest textile center and business was developing fast.
After the Opium War in 1840, Shanghai was opened as a trade port to foreign powers that set up their concessions there through imposing unequal treaties on China. In the century or more that followed, Shanghai became the largest base of imperialist aggression in China, known in the West as an "adventurers' paradise".
In the 1920s and the 1930s, Shanghai was recognized as a famous city in the Far East or even the world. With its advantaged natural conditions, fast development, and splendid oriental culture, Shanghai was famed as the 'Oriental Paris' and attracted many business explorers. Also, many foreign scientists, literators and artists chose to live, give lectures, or just experience Chinese charm in Shanghai. They included Einstein, Russell, Bernard Shaw, and Tagore. However, in the middle of the 20th century, the glory of the city had faded out as time went by.
Today's ShanghaiHaving tided over the block of war, turmoil and economic crisis, Shanghai has revived thanks to the great Reform and Opening up since 1978. The favorable national policy, the efficient administration, the regular market mechanism, and a large number of talents all together guarantee Shanghai's economic development by leaps and bounds in recent years.
Now over 300 of the world top 500 enterprises have set up their branches in Shanghai, including many having their research and development centers or headquarters there. Pudong New District has been build up in just five years. Lujiazui in Pudong has promptly become one of the top financial and trade zones in Asia even the world. Additionally, landmark constructions and skyscrapers emerge one after another, such as the Oriental Pearl TV Tower, Jinmao Tower, Pudong International Airport, and Shanghai International Convention Center.
Other than its economic achievements, Shanghai progresses a lot in many other fields like politics, finance, trade, culture, science and technology. Various international activities have been held in Shanghai, including political conventions, commercial conferences, academic forums, sports events, cultural exhibitions, film festivals, and fashion shows.
Shanghai's fast development greatly surprises China and the whole world. People say that Shanghai develops from a common city into an international metropolis like New York and Paris in just ten years! No other city in the world can be like this. It is unique.
Hundreds of thousands of tourists from all over the world throng into Shanghai to see its great economic impulse, distinctive attractions as well as its blended culture of the West and the East. In the eyes of the westerners, Shanghai has special oriental charm; while in the eyes of Chinese, Shanghai has fresh western style. The old say that Shanghai is modern and fashionable; while the young say that Shanghai is old and reminiscent. Wherever you come from and whoever you are, you will find Shanghai an ideal tour destination.
Shanghai has many attractions in the downtown, including Huangpu River, the Bund, Oriental Pearl TV Tower, Jinmao Tower, Shanghai Museum, Yuyuan Garden, Xin Tian Di, and the special old streets and lanes. Besides, there are worth-visiting places in the suburbs such as Qibao Ancient Town, Zhujajiao Water Town, and Chongming Island.
Dining is one of the most enjoyable things in your Shanghai trip. In addition to Shanghai Cuisine, restaurants in the city offer a wide variety of cuisines from other parts of China and a number of foreign countries.
Shanghai is a shopper's paradise. There are various bustling commercial streets and shopping centers waiting for you. These include Nanjing Road, Huaihai Road, North Sichuan Road, Xujiahui Shopping Center, Yuyuan Shopping City, and Jiali Sleepless City.
The convenient transportation, comfortable accommodation, and colorful entertainment places will facilitate and brighten your stay in Shanghai.
As a Chinese saying goes, 'Xian witnessed the 2,000 years' history of China; Beijing, 1,000 years' history of China; while Shanghai, the latest 100 year's China.' If you are interested in the modern history of China, Shanghai serves as an ideal miniature. Being regarded as the 'Oriental Pearl', Shanghai is unique and important in China.
Climate
Shanghai has a sub-tropical climate--mild and humid with four distinct seasons. It has a mean annual temperature of 15oC -- the hottest month, August, averaging 28oC and the coldest month, January, 3oC -- and a mean annual precipitation of 1,100 mm. It is often visited by typhoons between summer and autumn.
Yesterday's Shanghai
Shanghai, Hu for short, is situated on the estuary of Yangtze River. Seven hundred years ago, Shanghai was just a fishing village at the entrance of the Yangtze with less than 100 residents. is one of the four municipalities directly under the Central Government. During the Warring States Period (475-221BC), Shanghai first belonged to the Yue State, then to the Chu State. King Lie of the Chu State appointed Huang Xie as his prime minister and bestowed him the title of Lord Chunshen. Shanghai was part of his feoff. The old name of Shanghai "Shen" was derived from this. The name "Shanghai" actually came during the Song Dynasty (960-1279), when Shanghai became a new rising trade port. The mother river Huangpu River, which runs through Shanghai and empties into the Yangtze River, has 18 creeks and one of the creeks was called "Shanghai Creek" -- near the Bund, thus the town nearby was called Shanghai Town. Later this whole area is named "Shanghai". By the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644), Shanghai became China's largest textile center and business was developing fast.
After the Opium War in 1840, Shanghai was opened as a trade port to foreign powers that set up their concessions there through imposing unequal treaties on China. In the century or more that followed, Shanghai became the largest base of imperialist aggression in China, known in the West as an "adventurers' paradise".
In the 1920s and the 1930s, Shanghai was recognized as a famous city in the Far East or even the world. With its advantaged natural conditions, fast development, and splendid oriental culture, Shanghai was famed as the 'Oriental Paris' and attracted many business explorers. Also, many foreign scientists, literators and artists chose to live, give lectures, or just experience Chinese charm in Shanghai. They included Einstein, Russell, Bernard Shaw, and Tagore. However, in the middle of the 20th century, the glory of the city had faded out as time went by.
Today's ShanghaiHaving tided over the block of war, turmoil and economic crisis, Shanghai has revived thanks to the great Reform and Opening up since 1978. The favorable national policy, the efficient administration, the regular market mechanism, and a large number of talents all together guarantee Shanghai's economic development by leaps and bounds in recent years.
Now over 300 of the world top 500 enterprises have set up their branches in Shanghai, including many having their research and development centers or headquarters there. Pudong New District has been build up in just five years. Lujiazui in Pudong has promptly become one of the top financial and trade zones in Asia even the world. Additionally, landmark constructions and skyscrapers emerge one after another, such as the Oriental Pearl TV Tower, Jinmao Tower, Pudong International Airport, and Shanghai International Convention Center.
Other than its economic achievements, Shanghai progresses a lot in many other fields like politics, finance, trade, culture, science and technology. Various international activities have been held in Shanghai, including political conventions, commercial conferences, academic forums, sports events, cultural exhibitions, film festivals, and fashion shows.
Shanghai's fast development greatly surprises China and the whole world. People say that Shanghai develops from a common city into an international metropolis like New York and Paris in just ten years! No other city in the world can be like this. It is unique.
Hundreds of thousands of tourists from all over the world throng into Shanghai to see its great economic impulse, distinctive attractions as well as its blended culture of the West and the East. In the eyes of the westerners, Shanghai has special oriental charm; while in the eyes of Chinese, Shanghai has fresh western style. The old say that Shanghai is modern and fashionable; while the young say that Shanghai is old and reminiscent. Wherever you come from and whoever you are, you will find Shanghai an ideal tour destination.
Shanghai has many attractions in the downtown, including Huangpu River, the Bund, Oriental Pearl TV Tower, Jinmao Tower, Shanghai Museum, Yuyuan Garden, Xin Tian Di, and the special old streets and lanes. Besides, there are worth-visiting places in the suburbs such as Qibao Ancient Town, Zhujajiao Water Town, and Chongming Island.
Dining is one of the most enjoyable things in your Shanghai trip. In addition to Shanghai Cuisine, restaurants in the city offer a wide variety of cuisines from other parts of China and a number of foreign countries.
Shanghai is a shopper's paradise. There are various bustling commercial streets and shopping centers waiting for you. These include Nanjing Road, Huaihai Road, North Sichuan Road, Xujiahui Shopping Center, Yuyuan Shopping City, and Jiali Sleepless City.
The convenient transportation, comfortable accommodation, and colorful entertainment places will facilitate and brighten your stay in Shanghai.
2010年1月20日星期三
TO BE A DESIGNER
I studied sketch and water painting before I entered the university. I did well in water painting that I dreamed to study oil painting in college at that time. But after I matriculated by the university, my parent asked me to learn design. At first I didn't think this major fit me. however, after learning diffrent kinds of konwledge about design and appreciated many design works, I found that the more I learned the more I loved design. It's a miraculous art and full of creation. Design can change a not attractive thing into fascinating. Also, it leans close to life, and have a sence of intimity. So I choose to be a designer, and want to communicate this enthusiasm to people.
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