Shanghai's Culinary Renaissance: Preserving Heritage in the Age of Gastronomic Globalization

[The Breakfast Ritual]At 5:30 am, steam rises from bamboo baskets in Huanghe Road's breakfast alleys. Third-generation vendors prepare shengjianbao (pan-fried pork buns) using techniques unchanged since 1920s, while office workers queue alongside e

Shanghai: A Dynamic Metropolis Blending Tradition and Modernity

### Historical SignificanceShanghai's history dates back thousands of years, but it rose to prominence in the 19th century as a treaty port. The city's strategic location at the mouth of the Yangtze River made it a crucial gateway for trade between