Night Shanghai

Author: Li Xin / Country: Mainland China
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Publish Date: 2006-05-01
Features: The Oriental Pearl TV Tower is one of Shanghai's iconic landmarks. Whether viewed from Puxi or Pudong, it is always the first to catch the eye. Standing at a height of 468 meters, it ranks third in the world and first in Asia. At night, it appears even more radiant, forming a "double dragon fighting for the pearl" with the adjacent Nanpu Bridge and Yangpu Bridge. P008 The Bund is the symbol of Shanghai, always a source of pride for the city. The Suzhou Creek converges with the Huangpu River here, and "A Century of Modern Shanghai" is an epic written in bricks and stones: riverboats glide slowly, while traffic flows endlessly. Shanghai's grandeur, its glory, and its essence are all on full display on the Bund. The Bund's night view is a striking highlight in Shanghai's nightscapes, renowned far and wide. P012 The Bund boasts the most beautiful terrain along the Huangpu River. The river bends here into a lovely arc, known as the "Far East Bay." A magnificent cluster of buildings unfolds along this curve, like a huge open-air stage by the river. The Customs House, the Peace Hotel, the Bank of China Tower, and the Hongkong and Shanghai Bank stand shoulder to shoulder, outlining a harmonious and elegant architectural profile. The illuminated Bund has truly earned its reputation as Shanghai's "Golden Belt," shining brilliantly. P016