Pudong Skyline & Shanghai Tower
Pudong's futuristic skyline — Shanghai Tower and the world's most dramatic riverfront
Highlights — Why we like Pudong Skyline & Shanghai Tower
Intro
The Pudong skyline is one of the defining urban images of the 21st century. Across the Huangpu River from the colonial Bund, the financial district of Lujiazui has grown from rice paddies in 1990 to a forest of supertall towers that constitute the world's greatest concentration of skyscrapers. Shanghai Tower (632m, second tallest building in the world), the Shanghai World Financial Center, and Jin Mao Tower together create a skyline that is most dramatically appreciated from the Bund across the river.
Best Time to Visit
Clear days, any time of year. Evening for city lights.
Getting There
Metro Lines 2 to Lujiazui station. The observation decks of Shanghai Tower and SWFC are a 5-minute walk from the station.
Tickets & Entry
- Typical visit
2-3 hours
Local Tips
The observation deck of Shanghai Tower (level 118, 546m) offers the highest views in China. The SWFC bottle-opener shaped observation deck at 474m is also excellent. Visit on a clear day — pollution and cloud can completely obscure the views. Book tickets online.
More in Shanghai
The Bund
Shanghai's most iconic promenade — colonial grandeur facing a futuristic skyline across the Huangpu River
Yu Garden
Yu Garden — a Ming Dynasty oasis in the heart of old Shanghai
French Concession
Tree-lined streets, Art Deco villas, and the best cafés in China — Shanghai's most liveable neighbourhood
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