Lujiazui Shanghai — The Financial District & Its Famous “Three Pieces” Skyscrapers
- Arron Goh
- Aug 16
- 2 min read
Why Visit Lujiazui?
Lujiazui (陆家嘴) is Shanghai’s modern financial district, home to some of the tallest skyscrapers in the world. It’s where the skyline you always see in postcards and movies comes to life. Standing here felt surreal — like being in the heart of a futuristic city.
We took photos right under the “三件套” (Three Pieces), a nickname locals use for the trio of iconic skyscrapers.
Fun Fact: The “Three Pieces” (三件套)
The three towers in Lujiazui are affectionately called the “Three Pieces” because they look like a matching set of items:
🏢 Shanghai World Financial Center (上海环球金融中心) — Nicknamed the “Bottle Opener” because of its rectangular opening at the top.
🏢 Jin Mao Tower (金茂大厦) — Inspired by traditional pagodas, with tiered layers rising like steps.
🏢 Shanghai Tower (上海中心大厦) — The tallest building in China, with a spiraling “twist” design.
Together, they form the 三件套 — a playful name that means “three-piece set,” like a suit or outfit. Locals love calling them this because they complement each other and dominate the skyline as a trio.
What to Do in Lujiazui
🌆 Take Photos Under the Three Pieces: The most Instagrammable angle is from Lujiazui Park or directly underneath the towers.
🏙️ Observation Decks:
Shanghai Tower (128 floors, world’s fastest elevator)
Shanghai World Financial Center (the “Bottle Opener Skywalk”)
🛍️ Super Brand Mall (正大广场): Huge mall with shopping and food options.
🌉 Walk to The Bund: Just across the river, connected by ferry or metro.
Tips from Our Visit
Best Time for Photos: Sunset and night — when the skyline lights up.
Tickets: Buy observation deck tickets in advance online to skip lines →
Footwear: You’ll be walking a lot; wear comfy shoes.
Nearby Attractions
The Bund (外滩): Iconic riverfront view of the Three Pieces from across the Huangpu River.
Yu Garden (豫园): Traditional Chinese garden just a metro stop away.
Nanjing Road (南京路): Perfect shopping + dining after visiting Lujiazui.
📍 See how we included Lujiazui in our Shanghai 4D3N Itinerary.
