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Lujiazui / Pudong: Pudong now...
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  • Amareyui
  • Updated By Amareyui on October 19, 2004
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  • Lujiazui / Pudong - Shanghai
    by Amareyui
    Pudong used to be mainly farmland and countryside until 1990 when Chinese government decided to set up a Special Economic Zone in the district. The western tip of the Pudong district was designated to be the new financial hub of the modern China called Lujiazui Finance and Trade Zone. Several landmark buildings were constructed in Lujiazui during 1990s to raise the image and awareness of the area. These include the Oriental Pearl TV Tower and the Jin Mao Building.

    Waigaoqiao is the largest free trade zone in mainland China covering approximately 10 kmē in the north-east Pudong. Jinqiao Export Processing Zone is another major industrial area in Pudong covering 19 kmē. Zhangjiang Hi-tech Park is a special area for technology oriented businesses covering 17 kmē in central Pudong.

    Pudong International Airport opened its doors in 1999, same year as Shanghai Metro line 2 opened service between Puxi and Pudong. Maglev train opened into trial service in 2002 moving passengers between the airport and Long Yang Road Metro station.

    Pudong is connected to Puxi also by several tunnels and four major bridges. First of these major bridges were Nanpu Bridge (1991) and Yangpu Bridge (1993). Xupu Bridge opened in 1996. The latest of these is Lupu Bridge, which is the world's longest arch bridge and was completed in 2002.

    Pudong's GDP reached USD $25.13 billion in 2002.

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    Lujiazui / Pudong: ...and what's ahead
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  • Updated By Amareyui on October 19, 2004
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    by Amareyui
    Everything seems extremly logical when the money has poured into Pudong, and buildings inexcessingly spourts out from the dirt. All seems good, but in reality does these investments pay off? Does the optimistic claims of Shanghai being the next Tokyo/ Hong Kong, or the "Century Avenue" becomes the next Champ Elisse have any truth to them besides hype?

    Sure, the buildings won't stop showing up, but the more telling sight is the condition of the street and infrastures between the big name buildings. It is not so promising. Dirty, incomplete, temperory.

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    Lujiazui / Pudong: Aerial View of Pu Xi
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  • Sharrie
  • Updated By Sharrie on November 13, 2002
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    by Sharrie
    Aerial view of PU XI from Grand Hyatt Hotel.

    This is one of the 2 locations in Shanghai where you can get great views of the city of "Old Shanghai - Puxi". We stayed at this hotel & therefore have access to it day & night either from the room, the cafe or the lounge. It's amazing to just stand here & looked & marvel at the progress Shanghai has made in the last decade! I'd never have imagined it!

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    Lujiazui / Pudong: Future of Shanghai
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  • Updated By Sharrie on November 13, 2002
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    by Sharrie
    Surprisingly, Shanghai reminds me of Las Vegas (its size) & Manhattan (its height & the numerous skyscrappers)! It's a great feeling to see an Oriental city prospers at such a great speed. I'm sure in a few years time, this is going to be one of the greatest cities & financial centers in the world!

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    Lujiazui / Pudong: A running city
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  • By simcard on May 23, 2003
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    This is a city that changes every day. It always amazes me when I am out and experiencing this city.

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    Lujiazui / Pudong: Pu Dong
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  • Sharrie
  • Updated By Sharrie on November 13, 2002
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    by Sharrie
    LU JIA ZUI FINANCIAL ZONE (PU DONG): this is where China future lies!

    Imagine stepping into one of the largest & highest growing economy in the world. Then think of all the $$$ - involved in capturing the world's economic resources to finance all the growth in this 1 billion + pop. economy. That's a force the world has to reckon with one day in the near future!

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    Lujiazui / Pudong: Tallest Building in Asia
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  • Updated By Sharrie on November 13, 2002
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    by Sharrie
    Take a tour up ORIENTAL PEARL TV TOWER: Tallest building in Asia, 3rd highest in the world! Completed on Oct. 1, 1994.

    Total Height = 468 m.

    To read more, proceed to TourInfo.sh.cn.

    At the top level (350 m), you get to see the entire Shanghai city. Great views & a trip worth taking. Go around lunch hour & the ticket will entitle you to a nice buffet too!

    love it up here, will return again on my next trip :)))

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    Lujiazui / Pudong: Jin Mao Tower
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  • Updated By Sharrie on November 13, 2002
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    by Sharrie
    Visit the tallest office building JIN MAO TOWER cum hotel (The Grand Hyatt is located from 53-87 story) pictured here on the right. Also, you may like to wind down the day at Cloud 9 - World's highest bar which offers fantastic panorama of a neon-lit Bund at night. Cloud 9 is located on the 87th floor of Grand Hyatt Hotel in Jin Mao Tower.

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    Lujiazui / Pudong: Amazing Shanghai
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  • Updated By Sharrie on November 13, 2002
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    by Sharrie
    I'm still in awe of all these; Shanghai???
    Amazing how fast this city develops!

    The influence of capitalists in China! Unbelievable!!!

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    Lujiazui / Pudong: Jing Mao Tower
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  • By JUNLI on August 26, 2002
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    by JUNLI
    Jing Mao Tower


    This is NO.1 Building of Shanghai and China.

    Personally, I agree the skyscraper means nothing except a high building, but I'm still happy with this NO.1 of China could be in Shanghai.

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