Chinapedia | When modernity meets culture: Two sides of the Huangpu River

What makes Shanghai a popular destination for travelers around the world? The city is a juxtaposition of tradition and modernity, as traditional achitecture sits on one side of the Huangpu River and the modern skyscrapers on the other side. 

Nanjing Road

Nanjing Road is one of the world's busiest shopping streets, along with Fifth Avenue in New York, Oxford Street in London, Orchard Road in Singapore, Takeshita Street in Tokyo, and Champs-Élysées in Paris. Tourists can see a bustling scene of all kinds of time-honored shops on Nanjing Road, as well as shopping in some of the oldest department stores in Shanghai. 

The Bund

The Bund is a riverfront area that runs along the western bank of the Huangpu River. It faces the modern skyscrapers of Lujiazui on the other side of the river. 

Over the past hundred years, buildings from different periods and styles have been established at the Bund, forming the unique and charming “exhibition of world architecture”. The Bund is a cultural and historical landmark worth exploring. Its birth was built on a hundred years of cultural accumulation, and behind its prosperity, it has witnessed the vicissitudes of the Chinese nation's journey to connect with the world.

Lujiazui

Located on the east bank of Huangpu River, Lujiazui is the new financial hub in Shanghai. With the nickname "Wall Street of China", Lujiazui is the home to the headquarters of many international giants and companies. The four tallest landmarks of the city: the Oriental Pearl Tower, Jin Mao Tower, Shanghai World Financial Center, and Shanghai Tower, all stand in this area. 

Among the four landmarks, the Oriental Pearl Tower is famous for its unique architectural design. Besides being a TV Tower, it is also one of the top scenic spots in Shanghai, which includes a museum, a shopping center, a revolving restaurant, and a 20-room hotel. 

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