Pudong New Area

Introduction 

Pudong New Area is located in the east of Shanghai right in the middle of China’s open area along the coast covering a total area of 533.44 square kilometers with a population of 2.8 million people as of 2013. In 2005 the Shanghai municipal government set a strategy to structure a socialist and harmonious society, to advance scientific development and to execute the Four Center national strategy. After 16 years of elaborate planning and implementation, the project achieved its goal and now Pudong is the window of China's reform. Right now there are more than 360 foreign and domestic institutions, security companies, future and property right companies in Lujiazui finance and trade zone. Leading to the financial exchange scale of Shanghai to rank first place in China.

Pudong has the most interesting business experience in the city and has since become home to new foreign talent, investors and world-class innovations. The area where Pudong sits today used to be covered in farms, rice paddies and marshes but is now characterized by office buildings on skyscrapers owned by at least 2000 foreigners amongst which is a General Motors plant producing the renowned Buicks. 

Futuristic first free trade zone area formerly farmland transformed with a vibrant financial center aimed at promoting international level influence in the global market. In addition to this, it is also an area full of glitzy attractions like Century Park and a serene outdoor environment viable for activities like boating, cycling and golfing. 

Things to do and see on a visit 

Oriental Pearl TV Tower

The most recognizable building in Shanghai that faces the Bund and has a long standing symbol of China with eleven spheres of different sizes connected by three towering columns. The Oriental Tower is also renowned for its glass bottomed sightseeing deck that allows visitors to get the most beautiful views of the city. It also houses a museum recounting the rich history of China.

Shanghai Tower 

Shanghai Tower is the tallest buildings in Shanghai standing at 632 meters high with 127 floors and 5 basement levels. It is one of the newest towers in the area with observation decks, sky gardens and a museum.

Shanghai World Financial Centre 

Shanghai World Financial Centre is the third tallest skyscraper in Shanghai and the fifth tallest in the world exhibiting monetary talents, art and cultural exhibitions and information from all over the world. Visitors can see the world’s tallest observation deck at 474 meters high and experience the contrast between old and new Shanghai with buildings such as the Bund, Jinmao Tower and Oriental Pearl TV Tower. 

Jinmao Tower

Jinmao Tower is one of the tallest buildings in Shanghai that was once competing with buildings such as the Petronas Twin Towers in Malaysia and the Willis Tower in Chicago in terms of height. The Tower stands at 1,380 feet high and has 88 floors covering an area of 2.3 hectares. Its construction began in 1994 and was completed in 1999 by an architect by the name Adrian D. Smith. It now houses financial and trade businesses in addition to a five-star hotel.

Shanghai Science and Technology Museum

The most sought after museum offers both an educational and fun venture. It has a world of robots center, a space navigation center, four science theaters, thirteen permanent exhibitions amongst other temporary exhibitions. 

Century Boulevard

This is the largest park in Shanghai spanning 5 kilometers from Oriental Pearl TV Tower to Century Park. It is a botanical garden with trees of willows, cherries, redbuds and Camellias.

Shanghai Ocean Aquarium 

Covering an area of over 22,000 square feet right next to Oriental Pearl TV Tower, this ocean aquarium is home to one of the world's longest underwater tunnels displaying shark caves, coral reefs among other waterline exhibits. The aquarium also includes a fun and informative section dedicated to China’s aquatic life.