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🌉 Shanghai · Attraction
The Bund外滩
Shanghai's iconic waterfront — 52 colonial buildings facing a 21st-century skyline
Shanghai's iconic waterfront — 52 colonial buildings facing a 21st-century skyline
The Bund is Shanghai's most iconic promenade — a 1.5km waterfront stretch of 52 preserved colonial-era buildings facing the futuristic Pudong skyline across the Huangpu River. Built between 1920–1940 by British, French, and American firms, the buildings represent a remarkable concentration of Art Deco, Beaux-Arts, and Gothic Revival architecture. The contrast between the colonial west bank and the glass-and-steel east bank is one of the great urban views on earth.
One of the most-filmed urban scenes in the world — featured in virtually every Shanghai travel video
Address: Zhongshan East 1st Rd, Huangpu District, Shanghai
The easiest way to reach The Bund is by Didi (China's ride-hailing app, similar to Uber). Download the Didi app and link your international credit card before arriving in China. Show the driver the Chinese name: 外滩.
Metro is also available for most attractions — check the city metro map and look for the nearest station. All metro signs in Shanghai are bilingual (Chinese and English).
Citizens of 54+ countries including the USA, UK, EU nations, Canada, and Australia can visit China for up to 240 hours (10 days) without a visa. The Bund is fully accessible during a visa-free transit stay.
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