Shanghai is famous for its nighttime shows in the heart of downtown. The Huangpu (formerly Whangpoo) River cuts through, delineating the old international section, The Bund, from the new and still-building financial center, Pudong.
Here's a view of Pudong taken from the 34th floor of the Vue bar in a Hyatt on The Bund side. The most iconic of Shanghai's skyscrapers, including the second highest building in the world, are located here.
And the view toward The Bund.
Traffic on the Huangpu never stops. Learned its direction, which changes during the day, is regulated but don't know if that's in accordance with tides or not.
Shanghai is famous for its nighttime lights show in these areas, and there are many bars and restaurants high up from which to see this show. The Monument to the People's Heroes takes prominence on The Bund at night, unfortunately, as it's pretty unsightly.
Wikipedia: "The structure was built by the Shanghai municipal government in the 1993 to commemorate revolutionary martyrs, as well as those who have lost their lives fighting natural disasters.
The structure stands 24 metres (79 ft) tall, and is built in the stylised shape of three rifles leaning against each other. The Monument is surrounded by a paved space used by locals for morning exercises."
Our vantage point. Hyatt has a number of skyscraper properties here. The one we were in this evening has a mirror image twin building alongside.
Back on the ground
This Russian consular building had guards posted.
Red is the color of luck and love in China. There's a a red-lighted bridge in The Bund that's apparently an extremely popular site for bridal photos. When we walking on it, there were dozens, all dressed in red gowns, getting formal portraits taken.
More wedding photography in front of the Heroes monument
I read that Western white wedding gowns are now in vogue; we saw a few.
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