The Huangpu River cuts across Shanghai city, dividing it neatly into two. The western sector or Puxi is home to the old walled city and most of the historical tourist attractions. The eastern sector Pudong is a recent development of the last few decades and is the new business district boasting many awesome glass and steel towers, soon to be joined by another, the simply named Shanghai Tower.
A typical day cruise will take you around the lower reaches of the river where you can catch a glimpse of the life blood of Shanghai, the flow of goods between the port and the industrial heartland.
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| The Huangpu River is spanned by the several suspension bridges, under which flow an endless stream of coastal and river vessels in both directions. |
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| Cruise the river on a resplendent floating palace with twin-dragon bows, or something more this century in steel and glass. |
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| Cruising past the futuristic Oriental Pearl Tower. |
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| The promenade lined with skyscrapers of the new business district in Pudong. |
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| The commanding presence of classical style buildings from the colonialist era lingers on along The Bund in Puxi. |
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| Tunnels under the river provide easy access between east and west sides of the city. |
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| Coastal vessels passing under a towering suspension bridge. |
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| Giant cranes like prehistoric monsters ready to do the heavy lifting. |
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| Gigantic hoardings proclaiming familiar brands on the dockland buildings. |
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| Looking forlorn this disused factory, with missing roof tiles, broken window panes and an aircon cooling tower nearly toppling over, awaits transformation into another spanking new apartment or office block. |
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| Coastal vessel refuelling from supply boat that could do with a new coat of paint. |
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| ChinJif, a modern ferry offers a leisurely 3-day connection between Shanghai and Osaka. Passengers are accommodated in comfortable cabins or dormitories. |
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| Barges of all descriptions ply the waters providing a lifeline between the port and the businesses upstream. |
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| The Monument to the People’s Heroes, commemorating the martyrs of the revolution. |
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