Manhattan of China
Lujiazui, a peninsula formed by a bend in the Huangpu Rver. Since the early 1990s, Lujiazui has been developed specifically as a new financial district of Shanghai. The decision to earmark Lujiazui for this purpose reflects its location: it is located on the east side of the Huangpu River in Pudong, and sits directly across the river from the old financial and business district of the Bund.
Currently, there are more than 30 buildings over 25 stories high with commerce as their leading function, and over 504 domestic and overseas financial and insurance corporations located in Lujiazui.
The success of Lujiazui in the past 20 years has fueled tourism and business related travel to Shanghai. Pictures of the Lujiazui skyline dominate Shanghai tourism materials, and there are 5 five-star hotels in the area, providing approximately 2,443 rooms, and three more five-star hotels are expected in the area in the coming years, adding more than 1,200 luxury units.
Lujiazui is a hub of financial institutions, international hotels, and shopping malls, making it one of the best places to visit for anyone interested in a world-class hotel, dining experiences, bar hopping or shopping. It is also a good place to witness the fast growing of China and appreciate modern architecture.
Lujiazui is home to hundreds of futuristic skyscrapers comprising one of the world’s most recognizable skylines, including the Shanghai TV tower, JinMao Tower and the tallest building in China, the Shanghai World Financial Center.
Landmark buildings in Lujiazui include:
· Oriental Pearl Tower
· Jin Mao Building
· Shanghai World Financial Center
· Super Brand Mall
· Shanghai IFC
· Bank of China Tower
· Shanghai Tower