Pudong

Suburb · Shanghai, 🇨🇳 China

Population 5,681,512

Area 231 km²

Time zone Asia/Shanghai

Official website pudong.gov.cn

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Pudong Essentials

Pudong represents Shanghai’s rapid modernization, centered on the Lujiazui financial district. This area features a trio of supertall skyscrapers—the 632-meter Shanghai Tower, the Shanghai World Financial Center, and the Jin Mao Tower—alongside the distinct spheres of the Oriental Pearl Tower. Cultural landmarks include the China Art Museum, housed in the former 2010 Expo pavilion, and the Jean Nouvel-designed Museum of Art Pudong. The district is connected to the airport via the high-speed Maglev train and offers extensive waterfront views along the Huangpu River.

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Pudong Editor's Choice

This collection highlights Shanghai's cultural landscape, spanning from the historic French Concession to the modern skyline of Pudong. Major institutions include the China Art Museum, housed in the iconic 2010 Expo 'Oriental Crown,' and the Shanghai Museum, which preserves ancient Chinese bronzes and ceramics. The list covers significant political history at the Site of the First CPC Congress and the former residences of Sun Yat-Sen and Mao Zedong. Green spaces like Fuxing Park and Huangpu Park offer urban respite, while specialized venues like the Jewish Refugees Museum and Power Station of Art showcase the city’s complex heritage and contemporary growth.

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Art & Museums in Pudong

Pudong’s cultural landscape features architectural landmarks and specialized institutions. The China Art Museum occupies the iconic 2010 Expo 'Oriental Crown,' while the Museum of Art Pudong, designed by Jean Nouvel, anchors the Lujiazui waterfront. Ancient Chinese antiques are housed at the Shanghai Museum East Campus and the high-altitude Guanfu Museum in Shanghai Tower. Interactive science exhibits and niche collections dedicated to animation and contemporary art provide a comprehensive overview of Shanghai’s evolving art and technology sectors.

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Parks & Green Spaces

Pudong’s green spaces range from the expansive Century Park, the city's largest landscaped area, to specialized ecological sites like Houtan Park, a restored wetland along the Huangpu River. The Expo site features modern designs including the Shanghai Expo Park and the traditionally styled Mu Zhong Shan Shui Garden. Riverside corridors, such as the former Shanghai Shipyard site, blend industrial heritage with public paths, while local spots like Man qu gong yuan focus on specific botanical themes.

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