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Today beauty and charm coexist with kitsch and commercialism. From the colonial architecture of the Former French Concession to the forest of cranes and the neon-lit high-rises of Pudong, Shanghai is a city of paradox and change.

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  • 1. Bank of China

    The Bund | Notable Building

    British art deco and Chinese elements combine in this 1937 building, which was designed to be the tallest in the city. However, opium magnate...Read More

  • 2. Jin Mao Tower

    Pudong | Notable Building

    Rising 88 floors—eight being the Chinese number imparting wealth and prosperity—this tower combines the classic 13-tier Buddhist pagoda design...Read More

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  • 3. Moller Villa

    Jing'an | Historic Home

    Built by Swedish shipping magnate Eric Moller in 1936, this massive villa resembles a fairy-tale castle. It's a surprising sight when you come...Read More

  • 4. Oriental Pearl Tower

    Pudong | Notable Building

    Looking like a stucture straight out of The Jetsons , the Oriental Pearl Tower was built when much of Pudong was still farmland. It's especially...Read More

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  • 5. Paramount

    Jing'an | Notable Building

    Built in 1933, the Paramount was considered the finest dance hall in Asia. Until 1949, the so-called "Gate of 100 Pleasures" was the place for...Read More

  • 6. Shanghai Tower

    Pudong | Notable Building

    The newest skyscraper in Lujiazui was completed in early 2017. At the time of this writing, it's the country's tallest structure and the second...Read More

  • 7. Shanghai World Financial Center

    Pudong | Notable Building

    The iconic "bottle opener" has three observation decks, the highest of which is on the 100th floor. The Park Hyatt is housed on floors 79 to...Read More

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