Pudong
Pudong, meaning East of the Huangpu River, is a major district of Shanghai, China, located on the eastern bank of the Huangpu opposite the historic Puxi area. It forms the core of the Pudong New Area, a large urban-development district established to promote modernization, finance, and international trade. The district covers about 1,200 square kilometers and is home to several million residents.
Historically rural, Pudong underwent rapid transformation after the 1990s. In 1992 the government designated Pudong as
Economically, Pudong is Shanghai's financial and high-tech hub. The Lujiazui finance and trade area hosts numerous
Transportation links underpin Pudong's growth. Shanghai Pudong International Airport serves as a major international gateway. A
Notable landmarks and developments include the World Expo 2010 site and Shanghai Disneyland, which opened in