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Which major skyscrapers are located in Shanghai’s Pudong district?
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Skyline of Shanghai, China.
The Pudong district in Shanghai, China, has transformed from a neglected industrial area into a modern financial hub home to several of the world's tallest skyscrapers. Notable major buildings located in this district include:12
- Shanghai Tower: Completed in 2015, this 128-story skyscraper is a prominent feature of the Lujiazui finance and trade zone.2
- Shanghai World Financial Center: This 101-story mixed-use tower, which opened in 2008, is known for its distinctive trapezoid-shaped opening near the top designed to reduce wind load.32
- Jin Mao Tower: An 88-story skyscraper completed in 1999, the design of which incorporates traditional Chinese architectural elements and motifs based on the number eight.412