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| Attraction Location : Shanghai |
| Attraction Affiliated with the City :Shanghai |
| Attraction Rate : AAAA |
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Introduction
Why the Pudong/Shanghai skyline is special
The futuristic Pudong skyline as seen from the Bund in Shanghai city is a forest of modern glass and steel skyscrapers of eye-catching designs and breathtaking heights. The view is awesome in daytime, but even more so in the evening when the Pudong buildings are lit.
Interesting insights about the Pudong skyline
Barely 15 years ago, Pudong was mostly farmland. Then, skyscrapers began sprouting.
The tall building in the center of the photo is the Oriental Pearl TV Tower. It's 468 meters (1610 feet) high, making it the third highest structure in the world. Its observation floors give 360 degree views.
The tall building to the right of the Oriental Pearl TV Tower is the 88 floor high Jin Mao Tower, which is part hotel, part office building. (It looks much shorter in the photo than it actually is because it sits well behind the TV tower).
Pudong keeps growing. The foundation for the 101 story Shanghai World Financial Centre has already been laid. When completed in 2007, it will be the world's tallest building.
Pudong skyline tidbits
You can travel from the Bund to the Oriental Pearl TV Tower under the river in a special glass enclosed railed vehicle through a tunnel saturated with pulsating sounds and laser strobe lighting.
Pudong's skyscrapers are stunning, but Shanghai across the river has its share of striking skyscrapers.
Tips for your vacation tour or trip
The best views of the Pudong skyline are along the Bund's promenade (on the Shanghai side of the river).
Be on the Bund promenade (or on a Huang Pu River cruise boat) at dusk when the buildings begin to light up, one after the other. As a bonus, you'll also see the outdoor lights go on for the Bund buildings behind you. |
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