Wednesday, May 25, 2011

When in Shanghai!


Pearl Tower

When visiting Shanghai, usually the 1st pace to visit is the Bund. The vista on the other side of the river is spectacular with the iconic Pearl Tower some of the tallest buildings in the world here. Therefore 2nd off the list would be a visit to the Pearl Tower. It looks like a rocket and have fantastic 360 deg viewing galleries. Ticket is RMB 120 per person. Try not to visit on a public holidays for even on non, the glaring loudhailers used by the tour group leader is really annoying. The best view would be the outdoor platform with see through glass floor. Warning: Acrophobic are not welcome!!

Standing on Air!
Hold on tight!


Fantastic Views

Within walking distance is the 101 floor Shanghai World Financial Center, the 2nd tallest building in the world and also the Jin Mao Tower, the 5th tallest in the world. The SWFC has an observatory and both housed the Hyatt hotel starting from the 56th Floor up. The bar at the 87th Floor Park Hyatt offers a spectacular view. The Grand Hyatt lobby restaurant has a fantastic atrium, you'll get dizzy just staring up.
SWFC and Jin Mao Tower.

Bar with a view!


  Grand Hyatt Atrium