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Why the 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.
Pudong skyline
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 one of the world's highest structures. The 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).
The 101 story Shanghai World Financial Centre is in the process of being built. When completed, it will be one of the world's tallest building.
Be on the Bund promenade in Shanghai (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.
Pudong's skyscrapers are stunning, but Shanghai across the river has its share of striking skyscrapers.
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.
Pronunciation guide Pudong: puh-d'ong
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I hope your China travel dreams come true - and that my Pudong/Shanghai Skylinetravel guide helps you enjoy your vacation, tour or trip ©2008 HQP / Hillman Quality Publications
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