Shanghai Bund

上海外滩

Year

2025

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Synopsis

The Bund is a landmark of Shanghai, located on the west bank of the Huangpu River. The architectural complex of international buildings faces the Lujiazui skyline in Pudong across the river, showcasing the perfect blend of Shanghai’s century-old history and modern prosperity.

Overview

The Bund, located on the west bank of the Huangpu River in downtown Shanghai, is one of the city's most famous urban landscapes. Stretching approximately 1.5 kilometers from the Garden Bridge in the north to East Zhongshan No.1 Road in the south, it features 52 historical buildings of diverse architectural styles, earning it the title "Exhibition of World Architecture."

The history of The Bund dates back to 1844 when it was the riverfront of the British Concession. After over a century of development, The Bund has become a symbol of Shanghai, attracting tens of millions of tourists annually.

Exhibition of World Architecture

The Bund is lined with 52 historical buildings showcasing a variety of architectural styles, including Neoclassical, Gothic, Baroque, and Art Deco.

Building	Year	Style	Description
HSBC Building	1923	Neoclassical	Iconic building of The Bund, now the Shanghai Pudong Development Bank
Customs House	1927	Art Deco	The clock tower is the most famous landmark on The Bund
Peace Hotel	1929	Art Deco	Originally Sassoon House, Shanghai's oldest hotel
The Bund Signal Tower	1907	—	A symbol of The Bund
Asia Building	1916	Baroque	The first building at the southern end of The Bund

Suggested Itinerary

Attraction	Suggested Time	Description
The Bund Viewing Platform	30 minutes	View the Pudong skyline across the river
Garden Bridge	20 minutes	Shanghai's oldest steel bridge
The Bund Origin	1 hour	Original site of the British Consulate
Nanjing East Road Pedestrian Street	1-2 hours	"China's No.1 Commercial Street"
Lujiazui (Opposite Bank)	2-3 hours	Oriental Pearl Tower, Shanghai Tower

Practical Information

Item	Information
Admission Fee	Free
Opening Hours	24 hours
Best Time to Visit	Evening to night (best for night views)
Transportation	Metro Line 2/10, Nanjing East Road Station
Suggested Duration	1-2 hours
Nearby Dining	Nanjing East Road, Fuzhou Road

History and Culture

The Bund has witnessed a century of changes in Shanghai. From the riverfront of the British Concession in 1844, to the Far East financial center in the early 20th century, and to the urban landmark after the reform and opening-up, each building on The Bund carries a piece of history.

Period	Event
1844	Establishment of the British Concession, beginning of The Bund's development
1920s-1930s	Peak construction period of the "Exhibition of World Architecture"
1990s	Development of Pudong, The Bund faces Lujiazui across the river
2010	Completion of The Bund comprehensive renovation project