The Bund
Shanghai's most iconic promenade — colonial grandeur facing a futuristic skyline across the Huangpu River
- Time needed
- 1-2 hours
- Rating
- AAA
Overview
The Bund is the defining image of Shanghai. A 1.5-kilometre waterfront promenade on the western bank of the Huangpu River, it is lined with 52 grand buildings in European architectural styles — Beaux-Arts, Art Deco, Gothic, Baroque — constructed between the 1860s and 1930s when Shanghai was one of the great international trading cities of the world. Facing them across the river, the glass towers of Pudong create one of the most dramatic urban panoramas on earth.
Plan your visit
Best time to visit
October-November for clear autumn skies. Visit at both day and night for the full experience.
Getting there
Metro Line 2 or 10 to East Nanjing Road station, then a 10-minute walk east to the waterfront. The Bund runs between Suzhou Creek in the north and Xin Kai He in the south.
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