Qing Dynasty Shanghai

Title: Qing Dynasty Shanghai
Description: Depicted in this image is Shanghai in its original circular-walled layout. At this point in the cities history, perforations had been made through the defensive wall, in order for trading routes to be established. Waterways can be seen outlined in blue, and the central City God Temple can be seen represented by a group of houses in the middle.

This map is a colored reproduction of an early 19th century map, and has been rendered in a digital format.
Subject: Old Shanghai
Source: 《上海测绘志》编纂委员会
Publisher: Virtual Shanghai
Date: 1800 - 1820
Format: Digital Image
Language: Chinese