"Shanghai, where buildings soar high" Shanghai by goglobe

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a city growing fast

Like Hong Kong, the skyline of Shanghai keep changing fast. Eight years ago, I went to Shanghai for the first time and could only find the Oriental Pearl tower standing lonely in a wide expanse of flat land.

In September 2003, I visited the place again, and was amazed to see so many buildings standing tall on the waterfront, almost dwarfing the landmark Tower somewhat. Visitors need to go to the upper viewing decks for better aerials of the city now.

Anyway, buildings you see in this picture include the low dove-wing shaped adjacent block of the Convention Centre, with flanking its two global structures on both sides of a rectangular main building with Greek-style columns. Not further on is the famous JinMou Building which is known to attract the French spider-climber, but was actually first climbed up by a Chinese. In a year's time, the highest building in Shanghai will be erected next to it, which will give Pudong a much more crammed sight further.

what a resemblance to Hong Kong

harbourr front closeup

Here in a closeup of the Pudong area. Doesn't the dove-wing resemble the top curves of the Hong Kong Convention Centre? The middle deck on the Pearl Tower is dwarfed by surrounding buildings.

meanwhile along the Bund

big big buildings on the Bund

The tall buildings in Pudong area give a striking contrast to the line-up of the grand old buidings on the Bund, which retain their feel of nostalgic charm and static beauty. Here with a refurbished green top, the building of the Peace Hotel stand proudly next to the China Bank Building.

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Last visit to Shanghai: Sep 2003
Intro Updated Sep 4, 2003
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madamx Aug 5, 2006 at 2:18 PM Report Abuse

Thanks for the great tips; Nanjing Lu looks like my kinda place! Greetings from Calgary ~ Helen
we2364 Dec 25, 2003 at 9:24 PM Report Abuse

We also call Xin Tian Di is a monster of art. However, after another hundreds of year, it may be regarded as a cultural relic. Seeing is believing (but we need to ascertain its inner side and truth).
traveldave Sep 13, 2003 at 6:47 PM Report Abuse

Just as London was the city of the 19th century, and New York was the city of the 20th century, I think Shanghai will be the city of the 21st century. Great page and pictures.
nepalgoods Sep 7, 2003 at 2:25 AM Report Abuse

Shanghai has changed a lot since I visited 12 years ago! Great page!
vigi Sep 7, 2003 at 2:07 AM Report Abuse

Nice pictures and travelogues, will come back to read later. Cheers.
simcard Sep 4, 2003 at 7:05 AM Report Abuse

Yeah!! I am the first one to rate your Shanghai page. You are quick to set up these interesting tips and I am quick to rate. :-)