Pudong, also known as Pudong New Are is located in the eastern section on the district of Shanghai and is popular as the commercial and financial hub of China. Since the establishment of the area as a commercial zone in 1990 it has become the home to various companies for trading as well as the Shanghai Stock Exchange.
Located in the north-east section of Pudong New Area, the Waigaoqiao Free Trade Zone is just 20 kilometres from the down town area and 15 kilometres from the planned location of the Pudong New Airport. It is spread across 10 square kilometres and easily accessible via Puxi, through Yangpu Bridge, Yanan road and Nanpu Bridge.
With advantages such as location, state approval and size, the Waigaoqiao Free Trade Zone is the first multi-functional zone for free trade in the country. And it is being developed and expanded to accommodate the international trade needs of the Pacific coast.
All aspects needed for a trade zone of this manner has been looked into with the establishment of the Waigaoqiao Free Trade Zone in Pudong. High quality standard of office complexes, easy access to sea port and air port, highways, space to expand and utilities such as electricity, gas and water are all in good supply to support the functions of the complex.
The Waigaoqiao was established in the year 1990 and is the oldest such in China. And with smooth progress the total imports and exports it handles are now in USD billions. Its handling capacities of freight forwarding currently exceeds it expectation and so has the total output value of the complex.
Visitors to Shanghai and its commercial hub of Pudong are afforded comfortable lodging options providing the ideal accommodation for those on business as well as holiday. Most visitors prefer accommodation in a service apartment Shanghai has to offer as it provides an easy stay especially for those staying for long periods. And be it budget or luxury, apartment hotels Shanghai promise modern amenities and facilities. For convenience, comfort and stylish living travellers may try the Citadines Shanghai Biyun.
