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Modern Shanghai Skyline
The Oriental Pearl TV Tower

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The most recognizable landmark of the modern Shanghai skyline is the Oriental Pearl TV Tower. It rises 1,500 feet (457 meters) on the Huangpu's east bank, in Shanghai's newest district of Pudong.

Oriental Pearl TV Tower



The Oriental Pearl TV Tower holds up three metallic spheres that are supposed to resemble jewels:
  • the largest and lowest is a dance hall and karaoke bar

  • the next up is the rotating restaurant

  • and the top and smallest "jewel" is the observation deck




There are some stunning views from here if you can get pass the layer of smog that seems to envelop the city permanently...




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Pudong, used to be farm land until not too long ago. In 1990, it acquired the status of Special Economic Zone and investment poured in. Pudong today has become a vast business district and China's financial center, with some of the highest buildings in the world.

Pudong is home to over 300 of the Global Fortune 500 companies (another 100 reside on the other side of the river) and the Shanghai Stock Exchange.

Jinmao Tower and Shanghai World Financial Center
Another skyline landmark is the Jinmao Tower, with 88 (lucky) floors, once the tallest building in China.

Behind it, is the newly built Shanghai World Financial Center at 492 meters (1,614 feet) it is now China's tallest building and third tallest in the world after the Burg Dubai in the United Arab Emirates which reached 512 meters in early 2009 but is still under construction, and Taipei's 101 Tower with 509 meters.



You can also get some great views of the Shanghai skyline by taking a boat cruise in the Huanpu.




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By the time this pictures and video clips are posted, the Shanghai skyline might look completely different! So apologies in advance and if you have been to Shanghai recently, feel free to send in a picture and show us how it looks now! Share your pictures and stories here

Shanghai Skyline - an update June 2008

The Shanghai Financial Center was under construction when we were there in 2007. Take a look at the new Shanghai Skyline, roughly a year after:

Check out our Shanghai Map for these and other Shanghai Attractions locations and areas of interest.



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Shanghai Afternoon Sightseeing Tour including Huangpu River Cruise
Price: US$107.00

Provided by Viator

Take a tour around Shanghai and see one of Asia's most progressive cities. Shanghai or "Paris of the Orient" has fast developed economically, culturally and socially.

See the Oriental TV Tower, where you will enjoy a panoramic view of Shanghai from the main observatory, Pudong Park and take a cruise on the Huangpu River.

Your final stop is Nanjing Road, Shanghai's popular shopping district. Lunch is included, as well as hotel pick up and drop off.


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