<p><br> The skyline of <a href="http://travel.nationalgeographic.com/travel/city-guides/shanghai-photos-2">Shanghai</a>'s ultramodern Pudong financial district, seen here from across the Huangpu River, is marked by the bulbous Oriental Pearl Tower and numerous other skyscrapers.<br> <br> Read more about "Buy, Buy Shanghai" in the March 2009 issue of <i>National Geographic Traveler</i>.</p>

shanghai skyline night


The skyline of Shanghai's ultramodern Pudong financial district, seen here from across the Huangpu River, is marked by the bulbous Oriental Pearl Tower and numerous other skyscrapers.

Read more about "Buy, Buy Shanghai" in the March 2009 issue of National Geographic Traveler.

Photograph by Justin Guariglia

Shanghai, China

See photos of Shanghai, China in this travel photo gallery from National Geographic.

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