Gutzlaff Signal Tower, Signal tower in Huangpu District, China
The red-brick striped Gutzlaff Signal Tower reaches a height of 36.8 meters and features Art Deco architectural elements at the southern end of the Bund.
Built in 1907 by the Shanghai Reinforced Concrete Company, the tower provided weather warnings to ships on the Huangpu River until its decommission in 1956.
The structure bears the name of Karl Gützlaff, a German Lutheran missionary who served as an interpreter during British diplomatic missions in Shanghai.
The ground floor contains a museum about the Bund's history, while the first floor houses a cafe where visitors can observe the surroundings.
In 1993, engineers moved the entire tower structure 22.4 meters from its original location to accommodate modern urban development requirements.
Location: Huangpu District
GPS coordinates: 31.23517,121.48771
Latest update: September 23, 2025 14:20
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