The Architecture and Culture Society of China on Monday selected 10 buildings constructed between 1978 to 2019 in Shanghai as the city's new landmarks.

The buildings, which include Shanghai Tower, the world's second tallest building, and the Shanghai Hongqiao Transportation Hub, were selected by experts of architecture and urban planning based on their aesthetic value, use of environmental-friendly technologies and their influence among Shanghai citizens.

1. Shanghai Tower

Located in the Lujiazui Financial Area, this 632-meter skyscraper is the highest in the city. The building features a futuristic, spiral façade that reduces wind load.

2. Shanghai Hongqiao Transportation Hub

Connecting airport, high-speed rail and metro services, this transport hub is located in the Hongqiao area of the city's west. The hub significantly reduces travelling time for passengers in the megacity.

3. Jinmao Tower

This 88-story building was the tallest in the city when it was completed in 1999. Resembling a Chinese pagoda, the tower features a unique mix of modern and traditional architecture elements.

4. Oriental Pearl Tower

Built in 1994, this radio and television tower was the first skyscraper in the skyline of the Pudong area when Shanghai started to develop the area in the early 1990s. It has since become one of the most iconic structures in the city.

5. Shanghai International Media Industrial Park

The valley-shaped complex, which sits on the western bank of the Huangpu River in Xuhui district, was completed in 2019. It is currently a hub for media, technology and cultural industries.

6. Xintiandi

This pedestrian shopping area comprises a host of eateries, galleries, boutique stores and fashion studios. The area is also known as a model for the renovation of old towns.

7. National Exhibition and Convention Center

Shaped like a four-leaf clover, this exhibition venue is the permanent site for the annual China International Import Expo, which has been held every year since 2018. With a total exhibition area of 500,000 square meters, it is one of the largest exhibition complexes in the world.

8. Shanghai Oriental Sports Center

Also known as the Shanghai Aquatic Sports Center, this facility was built to host the 14th FINA World Swimming Championship in 2011. Located on the bank of the city's mother river Huangpu, it features a design that resembles the flow of water.

9. Shanghai Grand Theatre

This theater in People's Square in the heart of the city has served as a cultural hub for Shanghai residents for more than two decades. The design of the theater was inspired by traditional Chinese pavilions and its glass wall infuses an element of modernity to the building.