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Pudong New Area
Pudong New Area
Highlights
A bubbly and futuristic first free trade zone area formerly a 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 the Century Park and a serene outdoor environment viable for activities like boating, cycling and golfing.
Pudong New Area
Introduction
Located in the eastern bank of Huangpu River, directly across the bund, this new face of modern Shanghai houses a wide variety of highlights of the city including the Expo, the Port of Shanghai, Pudong international airport, Century Park, Zhangjiang Hi Tech Park, Shanghai Disneyland resort and Jiuduansha Wetland Nature Reserve.
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 atleast 2000 foreigners amongst which is a General Motors plant producing the renowned Buicks.
Major attractions and activities to do on a visit
Skyscrapers
The number of high-rise buildings and skyscrapers in this area are a shining symbol of Pudong's new and dazzling progress.
The Oriental Pearl Tower
Based on Century Avenue, this tower is made up of fifteen observatory levels, hotels, a revolving restaurant, an exhibition area and a mall arena. Its unique work architecture elevates its with eleven spheres of varying sizes all connected by three huge columns giving it a futuristic look.
Shanghai World Financial Center
Rising at 1600 feet above the ground, this center is home to one if the highest observation decks, offices, conference rooms, hotels and a shopping mall.
Century Park
346 acres of tranquil gardens, auspicious scenic landscapes of grassland, lakes, woodlands and lakes, this century park is an awesome family gateway.
Century Boulevard
A botanical garden with trees of willows, cherries, red buds and Camellias
Jinmao Tower
88 stories tall, this is another testimony of Pudong’s successful projects housing financial and trade businesses in addition to a five star hotel.
Ocean Aquarium
An aquarium with one of the world's longest underwater tunnels displaying shark caves, coral reefs among other waterline exhibits
Shanghai Science and Technology Museum
The most sought after museum offering 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.
World Class Airport and Maglevs
Further down is the impressive and one of the busiest international airports in China connected by maglev train to downtown Shanghai. Touring Pudong New Area isn’t possible by foot because of its size covering the following scenic spots
Shopping
Shanghai new area has created a diverse shopping scene and is home to very big malls in Times Square and at the New Xiang Yang Market.
Travel Map
Recommend Tour
2-Day Shanghai Essence Tour with Airport Transfer
2days
The tour is composed of half the impression of old Shanghai and half the new image of flourishing metropolis Shanghai. In the tour, you will experience the elegant "Yu Garden", marvel at western-style towers that once made Shanghai "Paris of the East" along the Bund, enjoy gorgeous panoramic view of the new Shanghai on top of Shanghai Tower, shop at the famous City God Temple Bazaar and take a grand look at the modern Shanghai from Pudong New Area.
Suzhou and Hangzhou Essence 4 Days Tour from Shanghai Airport
4days
This 4 days eastern China tour will begin from the modern city Shanghai to stretch the two of famous Chinese culture cities as Hangzhou and the Suzhou, during the four days program in Shanghai, visit the elegant Yu Garden; marvel at western-style towers that once made Shanghai Paris of the East along the Bund; enjoy gorgeous panoramic views of the new Shanghai from the top of Oriental Pearl Tower; In Suzhou,visit the Humble Administrator’s Garden, explore the elegant Panmen City Gate and at last have a cruise on the Grand Canal. In Hangzhou, cruise on West Lake and then end the tour at the Dragon Well Tea plantation and the Tiger Spring.
3 Days Classic Shanghai and Suzhou Tour with Airport Transfer
3days
In this tour, you'll get to explore Shanghai and Suzhou in 3 days. In Shanghai, you will visit the elegant "Yu Garden", marvel at western-style towers that once made Shanghai Paris of the East along "the Bund", have a panoramic view of the modern Shanghai on top of "Jinmao Tower", learn the history of Shanghai from "Shanghai Museum". In Suzhou, visit "the Humble Administrator's Garden" which is the largest garden in Suzhou, the elegant "Panmen City Gate" as well as have a cruise on the "Grand Canal".
Shanghai 2-Day Classic City Sightseeing Group Tour
2days
Shanghai is a metropolis that integrates ancient and modern times, Chinese and foreign worlds, into one melting pot. See shops selling anything from the architecture complex "the Bund", the modern face of "Shanghai Pudong New Area", enjoy feeding doves in "People's Square", stroll around the "Old French Concession" and see a typical "Zhujiajiao Ancient Watertown" and enjoy night cruise on the Huangpu River.
4 Days Beijing and Shanghai Tour in a High Speed Train
4days
On this private 4 days tour, you'll have plenty of time to take in the sites of the UNESCO World Heritage Site in Beijing then by High-speed train en route Shanghai experience the splendid scenery. Shanghai offers a different kind of experience in comparison with magnificent Beijing because you venture into modern, elaborate and classic Shanghai highlights. This is a private tour so please list any special interests you have (art, architecture, history, culture) when booking to alert our guide so that he or she can better prepare for your private tour.
5 Days Beijing and Shanghai Classic Exploring Tour by High Speed Train
5days
There's so much to see and explore in the middle kingdom that you’ll need more than a week to cover it all but with a professional guide who shares the best of the two renowned cities, you'll unearth highlights of Beijing and Shanghai over this 5 days tour. Move from ancient and vibrant Beijing to Shanghai which also known as the oriental Paris. Traveling to Shanghai on high-speed trains offers you a distinct experience in China as you feast your eyes en route.
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