【正确答案】Speaking of the old town of Shanghai, people will invariably associate it with ancient and traditional things, such as Yu Yuan Garden built in the Ming Dynasty and the City God Temple in the Qing Dynasty. The City of Shanghai has a history of over 700 years, of which the 150 years since it was opened as a commercial port (to foreign powers) was a period of greatest cultural development (in Shanghai). During that period Shanghai witnessed a mixed population of local Chinese and foreign nationals, the building of Shikumen (stone-framed gate) houses, and the development of time-honored firms and shops.// The folk culture long prevalent in and around the old town area has been rich and colorful. The famous Picture Scroll of People and Customs in the Old Town of Shanghai vividly depicts the many facets of life of the residents living in that area. The old town of Shanghai is a compatible blend of ancient and modern civilization. Along with the rapid changes of the city with each passing day, the old town area will continue to record more glorious pages in the urban development of Shanghai.