Skyline Center of Magic City|Shanghai's Three Iconic Buildings Nanny-Level Check-in Guide

🏙️ The "Kitchen Trio" of Lujiazui—Shanghai Tower (632m egg beater), Shanghai World Financial Center (492m bottle opener), and Jin Mao Tower (420.5m syringe)—are nicknamed the "Kitchen Trio" by netizens due to their unique shapes. These three skyscrapers form a triangular stance, cold steel forests by day, and a dazzling light show by night, making every shot look like a cyberpunk blockbuster!
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📍 Must-visit photo spots unlocked
1️⃣ Jin Mao Tower Intersection
🔸 Stand at the intersection of Dongtai Road and Huayuan Shiqiao Road, shoot upwards with the three buildings as the background, keeping the camera close to the ground to instantly create a powerful "under the giant's feet" effect!
🔸 Tips: During the blue hour at dusk (20 minutes after sunset), when the lights just turn on, the clash of warm and cool tones is stunning.

2️⃣ IFC Mall 5th Floor Terrace
🔸 Free observation deck! No glass barriers, directly facing the Kitchen Trio, perfect for blending portraits with architecture.
🔸 Hidden trick: Bring a Starbucks cup and shoot the "Trio in the latte" with the coffee cup in the foreground for a full artistic vibe~

3️⃣ Pudong Art Museum Mirror Hall
🔸 Five-story high glass curtain wall, the Trio reflected on the mirror surface, as if falling into a parallel universe.
🔸 Bonus: Light shows every Friday and Saturday at 7 PM, the three buildings’ outer walls turn into giant screens, bursting with a tech vibe!
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📸 Photo tips:
🔹 Composition: Use the Kitchen Trio as the background, have the subject stand center stage, invert the phone close to the ground to elongate leg lines.
🔹 Props: Bring a transparent umbrella or a holographic bag to reflect light and create a futuristic feel.
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Post by LUCIA WEBER | Oct 19, 2025

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