The view of Pudong from the Puxi side of the Huangpu River is one of the most unforgettable cityscapes in the world. Standing on the Bund, you can watch the skyline rise across the water like a vision of the future. As daylight fades, the towers begin to glow, and the reflections in the river create a scene that feels alive and constantly changing.

At the heart of this skyline are three giants: the Shanghai Tower, the Shanghai World Financial Center, and the Jin Mao Tower. The Shanghai Tower, twisting elegantly into the sky at more than 630 meters, is the tallest of them all. Its spiral shape gives it both strength and grace. Next to it stands the Shanghai World Financial Center with its sharp lines and the famous trapezoid cutout at the top, which makes it instantly recognizable. The Jin Mao Tower, built with inspiration from traditional Chinese pagodas, brings a touch of harmony and history to this modern cluster of steel and glass.

From Puxi, especially at night, the contrast between the old and new sides of Shanghai is breathtaking. On your side of the river, the Bund’s historic buildings shine in warm golden tones. Across the water, Pudong glitters in cool blues and silvers. Together they tell the story of a city that honors its past while racing toward the future.

For photographers, this view is pure magic. Every angle, every change in light, offers a new perspective. The skyline of Pudong seen from the Bund is not just a view of buildings, but a portrait of Shanghai’s energy, ambition, and soul.

Photo taken with the Pentax K3 III and the Pentax DFA 24 – 70 mm f2.8.