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Pudong New Area, Shanghai

4.4
#4 of 11 in Neighborhoods in Shanghai
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Known as the new urban district on the coast of the East China Sea, Pudong New Area attracts millions of tourists annually because of its skyscrapers and modern architecture. Covering an area of 570,000 sq m (354 sq mi), the district includes many scenic spots such as financial centers, museums, aquariums, boulevards, and historical sites. The commercial hub has some of world's tallest edifices, so head to one of tower's observatories to photograph the vast, urbanized Yangtze River Delta. Due to the site's sheer size, you may want to hire a tour guide to orient yourself better and gain more insight about your whereabouts. Using our world travel planner, Shanghai attractions like Pudong New Area can form part of a personalized travel itinerary.
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  • By Kristine44K
    Electric. Fun. Fascinating. Ever changing. Versatile. Busy. Big business. Shopping. Tourists. Numerous restaurants & dining opportunities. Several museums in the immediate area. Can be a little...  more »
  • By PBlyth
    This is the latest area to be developed in Shanghai and contains the Pearl Tower (looks like space ship with round ball on top), the Financial Center (which encompasses a huge mall with many...  more »
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