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Shanghai Lujiazui Financial And Trade Zone

Magnificent Skyline

Shanghai's Lujiazui is a world-renowned financial and trade district with the highest density of skyscrapers in China and one of the most breathtaking city skylines in mainland China. The Oriental Pearl Tower, the Jin Mao Tower and the Shanghai World Financial Center are among the icons of Lujiazui.

Lujiazui, located on the east bank of the Huangpu River, while the Bund, located on the west bank. They are across the river from each other, and both represent two golden ages of Shanghai. One hundred years ago, Shanghai opened its port and foreign capital poured into the Bund, which ushered in the first golden decade of Shanghai. One hundred years later, Shanghai’s reform and opening up, Pudong was chosen as a prime target for development, and Shanghai’s second golden age was ushered in.

In just a few decades, Pudong’s Lujiazui has gone from backward farmland of short houses to one of the most influential financial and trade districts in China, which now boasts A Density of Skyscrapers Shocking Scale.

Manywhere Trivia:
In Shanghai, the protruding part of the land is called the “Zui (mouth)” and the recessed part is called the “Wan (bay)”, for example, Lujiazui, Nanhuizui, Jiangwan, and so on.

Lujiazui’s Landmark

The Oriental Pearl Tower, built in 1994, is The Most Important City Landmark in Shanghai, with its unforgettable appearance, and appears on the pages of major domestic and foreign media all year round.

Oriental Pearl Radio And TV Tower

Pearls by Huangpu River

Located on the east bank of the Huangpu River, the Oriental Pearl Tower is made up of 11 spheres of different sizes, and has become a symbolic city icon in Shanghai due to its unique appearance and location. The Oriental Pearl Tower is equipped with a high observation deck that provides a panoramic view of the Bund.

The Three Skyscrapers, including Jinmao Tower, Shanghai World Financial Center and Shanghai Center, are close together, forming the skyline of Lujiazui. At heights of 420.5 meters, 492 meters and 632 meters respectively, all three were able to rank among the top three on the list of the world’s tallest skyscrapers at the time of their completions.

In the Lujiazui financial district, there is an area of about 100,000 square meters Central Green Space. Walking through the area, you will be surrounded by a concrete jungle and green grass everywhere you look, which will make your life a wonderful experience.

In addition to major financial institutions in China and abroad, Lujiazui is also home to many upscale shopping and leisure centers, such as the long-established Zhengda Plaza and the fashionable IFC mall. In addition to shopping, visitors can also stroll along the riverside park, Looking Across the River to the Bund where 23 centuries-old buildings tell the story of Shanghai’s magnificent revival.

The Bund

Shanghai's Golden Years

The Bund in Shanghai is an indelible mark on the city, just like Tiananmen Square in Beijing. The 23 modern buildings on the Bund, known as the "World Architecture Fair", are the epitome of Shanghai's century-long modern history.