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Shanghai World Financial CentervsThe Bund (Wai Tan)
Both are highly recommended by professional travelers. On balance, Shanghai World Financial Center is the choice of most writers compared to The Bund. Shanghai World Financial Center ranks #3 in Shanghai with recommendations from 6 publications such as Condé Nast Traveler, Fodor's and Concierge.
Shanghai World Financial Center
Fodor's
Concierge
Lonely Planet
Michelin Guide
Condé Nast Traveler
Frommer's
Building 1, No.100 Century Ave, Pudong New Area, Shanghai
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Fodor's "China's tallest building, the "bottle opener" has three observation decks, the highest of which is on the 100th floor." Full review
Concierge "Owned and built by Japan's Mori Corporation, it has been dubbed the "Corkscrew" Tower, because of a large rectangular hole near the top."
Lonely PlanetTop choice
"The neck-craning 492m-high Shànghǎi World Financial Center was never able to grab the ever-elusive title of world's tallest building." Full review
Michelin Guide 2 Stars
"Three panoramic terraces, one of which has a transparent floor, offer extraordinary views over Shanghai."
Condé Nast Traveler "Dubbed the "Bottle Opener" Tower... the main draw is the 100th-floor glass corridor Observatory Deck, with cloud-floating views over the city." Full review
Frommer's "Opened in the middle of 2008, this tapering, 101-story, 492m-high (1,614-ft.) glass tower, resembling a giant, old-fashioned bottle opener, is the tallest building in China." Full review
The Bund (Wai Tan) Fodor's Lonely Planet Michelin Guide
Afar Magazine
5 blocks of Zhongshan Dong Yi Lu between Jinling Lu and Suzhou Creek, Shanghai
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Fodor's "On the riverfront side of the Bund, Shanghai's street life is in full force. You'll find Chinese tourists as well as foreigners here, ogling the Pudong skyline." Full review
Lonely Planet "Today it has emerged as a designer retail and restaurant zone, and the city's most exclusive boutiques, restaurants and hotels see the Bund as the only place to be." Full review
Michelin Guide 3 Stars
"The Bund (quay) has... been transformed into a paved esplanade, lined by trendy boutiques, but it is still as popular and lively as ever."
Afar Magazine "One of the very first things to do when visiting Shanghai is to make a trip to The Bund." Full review
