With nearly 23 million people, Shanghai is China’s biggest and most populous city. It is the financial and commercial capital of the country and a leading cultural center in Asia. Throughout the 1990′s and 2000′s the city underwent immense growth and redevelopment, thriving on international business. The futuristic and ambitious skyline of Pudong is the heart of Shanghai’s business district, and is growing swiftly with towering skyscrapers and an advanced urban environment. More pictures and information after the break.
A mere farmland just 18 years ago, Pudong now comprises of 35 structures that are over 200 meters tall and two that are over 400 meters, the Oriental Pearl T.V. Tower (468m) and the Shanghai World Financial Center (492m). As of last year, Pudong carried out 84 major construction projects involving $2.5 billion.
