Shanghai Treasure Hunt – World City Exploration Cartoon History Style 1

The Treasure Hunt series, a historical comic book series based on actual history, depicts an adventure in search of treasure! The beloved Treasure Hunt series, with its lively characters, solid storyline, and supporting historical information, has been published in a new volume, following the publication of "World Exploration Comic History Knowledge," where you travel to each country to learn about its culture, "Korean History Exploration Comic History Knowledge," where you discover shining moments in Korean history, and "World History Exploration Comic History Knowledge," where you learn about important events in world history. A grand treasure hunt adventure to representative cities of each country, cities with long histories, and beautiful cities! The first city we will visit is Shanghai, China, where Eastern and Western, classical and modern cultures coexist beautifully.

▣ Shanghai, China! What kind of city is it?

What comes to mind when you think of the Chinese city of Shanghai? China's leading economic powerhouse? Or a city offering a glimpse into a unique, unconventional culture? Shanghai, in fact, is a unique city that embodies both. On one side of the Huangpu River, which flows through Shanghai, towering skyscrapers pierce the sky, while on the other, magnificent European-style classical buildings flaunt their grandeur. This fusion of classical and modern, Eastern and Western cultures has made Shanghai a representative city of southern China, attracting much attention and affection.
Shanghai, once a small fishing village on the outskirts of China, transformed into this unique city, a city steeped in a dark history of forced opening of ports and invasion by powerful Western powers. Shanghai was one of five ports forced to open after China's defeat in the Opium Wars against Britain. This led to a gradual expansion of foreign-controlled concessions, a painful period of history. Nevertheless, Shanghai thrived, nurturing the diverse cultures flowing in from around the world. As a result, it blossomed into a vibrant and diverse city.
Shanghai also enjoys a close relationship with Korea. During the Japanese colonial period, Korean independence activists fled to Japan and established the Provisional Government of the Republic of Korea in Shanghai. Independence activist Yun Bong-gil threw a bomb at Japanese troops in Shanghai's Hongkou Park, signaling his determination for independence to the world. Shanghai, the setting for numerous historical moments, continues to transform daily, writing new chapters in its history.

▣ Read the text

The World Genius Olympiad opens in Shanghai! Tori, a Korean treasure hunter, and Sasha, a Chinese girl, advance to the finals. However, just as they are about to face the final problem, Dr. Jang, a renowned eccentric in East Asian history, suddenly appears... Dr. Jang says the final problem of the World Genius Olympiad can only be solved by finding five puzzles hidden throughout Shanghai. Thus, Tori and Sasha embark on an exploration of Shanghai, each with items to aid them in their quest to find the puzzles.
Shanghai, a city of a thousand faces! Can Tori and Sasha find the puzzle hidden by Dr. Zhang and complete the final puzzle? Join Tori and Sasha on their historical exploration of Shanghai!

▣ Information in the book

The "World City Exploration Comic History Facts" series inserts relevant information at the end of each episode to increase the continuity of the information. "Treasure Hunt in Shanghai" features Shanghai at a Glance, which features maps, photos, and text to help readers navigate important locations in Shanghai, as well as basic Shanghai knowledge, including the city's official name, population, and climate. Additionally, you can learn about Shanghai's history, which explains China's modernization process; Shanghai Restaurant Exploration, which features famous Shanghai dishes; Shanghai Travel Facts, which features vivid reviews of three Shanghai tourist destinations; and Shanghai Current Affairs, which covers China's economic development process. Furthermore, the addition of Shanghai Amusement Park, where readers can explore various parts of Shanghai through find-the-difference and maze puzzles, adds to the fun.

▣ Special Limited Edition Appendix

Shanghai's landmark Dongfangmingju block and treasure hunt protagonist Tori figure
This special limited edition of "Treasure Hunt in Shanghai" features the Dongfangmingzhu block, a Shanghai landmark, and a figure of the treasure hunt protagonist, Tori. Stack the blocks to understand the structure of Dongfangmingzhu, and see it for yourself!