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Huangpu River cuts through the middle of Shanghai, splitting 
it into two geographical and thematic halves. History is found in Puxi off the river's western bank; the future can be found in Pudong, a vast tract of land to the river's east. Lujiazui is one of the representatives of this future. This bright, brand-new, skyscraping place interacts coolly with the people who go there. For those revolving around its modernist orbit, it is often hard to locate Lujiazui's human touch.
But, what Lujiazui lacks in emotion, it makes up in bustle and impressive architecture. Shanghai's most avant-garde structure, the Oriental Pearl Tower, towers over the masses of Pudong residents emerging from and disappearing into the Huangpu River Tunnel. Here you will also find other major elements of the Pudong skyline such as the Shanghai International Convention Center and the imposing 88 storey Jin Mao Tower. Each is an ideal place to stop in and enjoy bird's eye view of Shanghai.
Scanning 110 thousand square meters, the Shanghai International Conference Center building has over 30 conference rooms; each has a total capacity that ranges from 50 to 800 people. The last FORTUNE Global Forum of the twentieth century was held here in September 1999.
"Traversing Five Continents with the World of Water" is the theme prominently on display at the Shanghai Marine Aquarium. The aquarium is divided into 28 separately themed exhibition areas, which are clustered within eight larger subject areas: Asia, South America (Amazon), Australia, Africa, cold water, the poles, sea water, and deep sea. Here you will find over 300 hundred different aquatic species from four oceans and five continents, as well as over 10,000 rare and endangered fish. Of particular interest are the poison arrow frogs, jellyfish, sunfish, leafy sea dragons, monarch penguins, and albino giant perchs. This is currently the largest scale modem marine aquarium in Asia.
The aquarium has four tunnels, totaling 168 meters in length, with 180 degree and 270 degree panoramic viewing windows.
If you like insects, you cannot miss the Shanghai Natural Wild Insect Museum. The fact that a place like this exists on Lujiazui is truly something to rejoice. Displays here are divided into specific exhibitions: the insect corridor, butterfly valley, amphibian and reptile cave, interactive ecological zone, interactive water zone, tropical rain forest zone, insect salon, and science classroom. Not only can you view and interact with lifelike insects, you can also create your own insect specimens. Species of insects on display vary throughout the four seasons, and as a result, the insect museum presents you with different seasonal charms and attractions throughout the year.
Insect salons are held frequently in order to encourage interaction between Shanghai's amateur entomologists.
Take the Subway number two line and get off at the Lujiazui station. From the Bund you can arrive on foot by simply crossing the sightseeing tunnel under the Huangpu River. Bus lines to Lujiazui include, 583, 621, 623, 776,778, 870, 872, the Shengao Line, and the Jiangyuan Tourist Line (get off at the final stop, Binjiang Dadao), 82, 85, 581B, 795, the Lujiazui Huanxian Loop Line (get off at the final stop, the Lujiazui subway station), 81, 797, 983, the Number 3 Tourist Line, and the Jinjiang Tourist Bus.
Shanghai Ocean Aquarium and the Shanghai Natural Wild Insect Museum visitors aside, most people come to Pudong to gaze out onto the Bund's evening skyline. Of course, you should also make time to ascend to the top of the Jin Mao Tower or the Oriental Pearl Television Tower. The best time to do this is in the late afternoon or early evening right before the sun sets. At this time, you will witness the sky fill with the afterglow of the setting sun, and the Bund fade into an inky black at your feet. Wait for a minute or two, and in the twinkle of an eye, you will see the Bund's colorful lanterns magically light up together. Admirers of modem architecture will enjoy exploring Jin Mao Tower. You can choose to go to Cloud Nine Bar on Jin Mao's 87th floor or to the bar on level 56. Both bars have minimum expenditure requirements for those who are not guests at the hotel. Nevertheless, it is a real treat to relax in one of the two places with a beer or coffee and stare out onto the evening sky.
There are fewer people in Lujiazui than on the Western bank of the Huangpu River, and, not surprisingly, there are fewer dining options as well.
Lujiazui Food Street
Located in the heart of the Lujiazui financial district, there are over fifty eateries in this plaza serving a diverse array of cuisines. If you are in the mood for a dance or a stiff drink, you should be able to find bars and discos here as well.
There are also a number of restaurants to check out in the 88 storey Jin Mao Tower. Each establishment offers stunning panoramic views of city. Some of Jin Mao's more interesting choices include, Cucina(意庐), an Italian restaurant with a wood burning pizza oven, Kobachi (日珍), a Japanese restaurant where fresh sushi and barbequed chicken are prepared right before your eyes, and The Grill (烧烤餐厅) for great steaks and seafood.
