This vantage point is one of the most photogenic in all of Shanghai. From North Sichuan Road Bridge, you can see the Wusong River, Oriental Pearl TV Tower, Shanghai World Financial Center, Jin Mao Tower and Shanghai Tower. It's truly a remarkable way to see so many of China's most-famous landmarks.
Plan
Overview
Skill level
Easy
Accessbility
Public Location
Hours
Anytime
Fee
Free
Pack
Normal lens (55mm)
How to get there
N31° 14' 38.6808"E121° 29' 08.754"
This image of the Pudong skyline and Wusong River was taken from the North Sichuan Road Bridge. Stand in the middle of the bridge and face toward the Oriental Pearl TV Tower, Shanghai World Financial Center, Jin Mao Tower and Shanghai Tower for a similar perspective.
By public transportation:
- Closest station: Tiantong Road Station (via Line 10 or 12)
- Head east on Tiantong Road
- Turn right on North Sichuan Road
Tips
When to go
Best season
All months
Best time
Morning
Since there aren't any seasonal elements in this shot, you can photograph the Pudong skyline and Wusong River from North Sichuan Road Bridge during any month of the year.
I think that this view is the most beautiful in the morning when the water is calm and the reflection is sharp.
Field tips
Check the weather beforehand and make sure there isn't any wind. If it's windy at all, you won't be able to photograph a clear reflection in the water.
I used a 55mm lens for this shot. I recommend doing the same so the lens is neither too wide nor too narrow.
Positioning yourself so that the opposite bridge aligns in the middle of the skyline will help to create more balance in the frame.
Current weather
Shanghai
Overcast
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F
Mon
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Tue
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Wed
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Thu
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78o
Fri
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Blue Hour
20:23
77o
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Sunrise
20:51
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Golden Hour
10:25
77o
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Sunset
11:01
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Do nearby
Walk southeast toward The Bund to see the colonial buildings and additional views of the skyline.