Lujiazui - Shanghai International Financial Center

Located on the banks of the Huangpu River in Pudong New Area, Shanghai, Lujiazui is surrounded by water on two sides and faces the Bund across the river. It covers an area of 31.78 square kilometers. It is named Lujiazui because its terrain resembles a golden horned beast with its mouth open, and because of the story of Ming Dynasty writer Lu Shen. Lujiazui is home to 123 listed companies, including the headquarters of the Bank of China, China Construction Bank, and Ping An Insurance. Lujiazui is also home to modern buildings such as the Oriental Pearl Tower, Jin Mao Tower, Shanghai Tower, and Shanghai World Financial Center. The Oriental Pearl Tower is a 5A scenic tourist area. Pudong, Shanghai is a barometer of China's economy. With the Shanghai Stock Exchange located in the east, it will attract more financial institutions and multinational companies from around the world.