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Nearby, another World Expo legacy icon is the oyster-shell shaped
Mercedes-Benz
Arena
(1200 Expo Avenue; tel: 400 181 6688;
www.mercedes-benzarena.com
). The six-
level, 18,000-seat arena hosts concerts by Chinese and international popstars, large-scale
shows and sporting events. It also boasts Shanghai's largest ice rink, a cinema and
nightclub.
SHANGHAI WORLD FINANCIAL CENTRE
From here, head back to Century Avenue to the
Shanghai World Financial Centre
(Shang-
hai Huanqiu Jinrong Zhongxin; 100 Century Avenue; observatory daily 8am-11pm, last ticket
10pm; charge), currently the world's fourth-tallest building at 492m (1,614ft). Enter on the
western side and go to Basement 1 to purchase tickets to the observatory. SWFC's distinct-
ive design features a trapezoidal opening at the apex, which has given the building its local
nickname, 'the bottle opener'. There are sightseeing platforms on the 94th, 97th and 100th
floors, with the latter's transparent floor offering the surreal experience of walking above the
Pearl Tower. Finish up with dinner at Park Hyatt's 91st-floor restaurant (for more information,
click here
)
.
Food and Drink
1
KITCHEN SALVATORE CUOMO
2967 Riverside Avenue; tel: 5054 1265;
www.ystable.com
; daily
11am-2.30pm, 6-10pm; $$$$
Fine dining with a spectacular view: chef Salvatore Cuomo is known
for his gourmet pizzas and a classic Italian menu, but what sets this
restaurant apart is its setting in the shadow of the Oriental Pearl
Tower. Floor-to-ceiling glass walls give every seat in the house a
spectacular view.
